I started a new course this week, one with an exam at the end and recognised qualification. I think learning to drive was the last time I learnt something that was then tested!
I’m learning BSL – British Sign Language (other English speaking countries have their own distinct sign language)
including finger spelling
strange contradiction I just noticed – to indicate ‘finger spelling’ you use a sign and so say ‘BSL’ (which is largely made up of signs) you finger spell it.
There are 12 of us in the class. From next week we are not allowed to use our voice during class and must sign everything (or write it on the board). So far we know the alphabet and a few phrases such as asking names and boy / man, girl / woman, dog, tree, bridge, stand, bite. Which does not lead to a great deal of useful conversation. It’s all about practice and feeling confident with signing and reading signs.
I’ve been interested in signing languages for a long time but never had the time or opportunity to learn before. It appeals to me much more than learning any other language.
Anyone else know a sign language?
