I am abs. fascinated with sign language.
I have done the course on BSL But the trouble is I have a poor memory.
If I had a book or program where I can copy cut and paste drawings of BSL signs into a sentence then it would be a lot lot easier?
Can anyone suggest please?
2006-06-05 12:03:29 · 5 answers · asked by davie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Well done for doing BSL - I had great time learning Level 1 last year.
A good start is SignWriting, which is a system of symbols that you combine in a sequence to represent sign languages. Have a look at it. It's very user-friendly.
The good thing with SignWriting is that it comes with softwares, fonts, and even a (very short!) online BSL-English-SignWriting online dictionary.
Another way is to use the Stokoe Notation, which has been used in linguistics literature. It's not as nice-looking as SignWriting, but it can be quicker.
The most important thing is to be concistant and to use whatever you can remember and draw. You want want to use SignWriting with Stokoe influences...
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2006-06-06 05:51:09 · answer #1 · answered by Ced 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of sign language books that have good pictures at the library. Try doing a search before, or ask a librarian to help you find a good one. And by the way, the middle finger does NOT stand for the letter F.
2006-06-05 22:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make your self some flash cards. Make copies of the signs you want to remember and paste them on front of an index card, on the back write the name of the sign. This way you can either quiz your self by the sign or by the word. Sign Language is more than just the sign though, it is also body language and facial expressions. I suggest hanging out with deaf people as much as you can. See if their is a deaf club, church, or event you could go to. Good luck!!
2006-06-05 22:29:45 · answer #3 · answered by Josie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is great you are learning sign language. As with any language the best way to learn it is by using it on a daily basis. The best way is to meet someone who is deaf and talk to them often using sign language. This forces you not only to improve how you sign but also in reading how others sign. It is not easy but it can be fun.
When you go to church or an event sit where the deaf sit and watch the interpreter. Best of everything to you.
Granny
2006-06-06 17:08:36 · answer #4 · answered by pmac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i saw a chart on a table mat. the only thing i remember is that the middle finger stands for the letter F. anyway, i am sorry i dont know where to find a program like that.
2006-06-05 19:35:12 · answer #5 · answered by recycle NYC! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋