Six months in, six months to go. You’re a powerhouse!
This month we learn words and phrases that’ll help you achieve one of the most important parts of being a Deaf awareness ally: how to better include deaf people and people with hearing loss in the conversation.
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- Remember to use facial expressions as well as signing with your hands – watch the videos carefully below. BSL users will read your face as well as your hands.
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- Remember to face the person you’re communicating with directly, so they can see you clearly.
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- Practice makes perfect. Practice BSL in front of a mirror, or with friends and family, to embed your learning.
Learn some new words and phrases in BSL
What’s your name
Nice to meet you
Together
That’s great!/Fantastic
Same
Different
Well done!
You’ve completed another month of learning BSL! Every sign you use makes an enormous difference to BSL users. You’ll soon make a whole lot of connections – and a world of difference.