i want to learn how to do sign language in derby uk?

Question

i want to learn sign language so i can communicate better with my wife as she is partly deaf and speech impaired

Answer 1

Does your wife sign using BSL? Keep in mind that ASL is very different. Some online resources are
http://www.british-sign.co.uk/
http://www.britishsignlanguage.com/
But, personally I can only get a couple of things off the internet. Without actual classes you can get many things wrong very easy. DVDs and video tutorials are more helpful than images BUT again, it is not easy.

Here you can find a list of adult learning services in Derby providing BSL classes
http://www.adult-learning-derby.org.uk/Courses/courselist.aspx?keywords=sign+language

so you don't get confused in the website keep in mind that CACDP : Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People

Answer 2

Firstly, good for you for doing this!! British Sign Language (BSL) is an easy and fun language to learn and use! I've been learning for nearly a year now (no lessons, all online) and I really really enjoy it!

Try http://www.learnbsl.org

Also, try this website - they have made their own videos with signing - you just watch them and copy.

http://www.artofvision.co.nr - just click the "Live Videos" link when it's loaded and then you are ready to start learning some useful signs. There are even links to really good other British Sign Language websites!

Answer 3

Learn the alphabet first. Many signs are based on the letter of the alphabet the word begins with. Ex: "water" uses the finger spelled letter "w" (index, second, ring finger held up in what most people do for the number 3) Fingers held to bottom lip, formed as letter "w" = sign for water.

Number three is thumb, index, and second finger. Good luck. There are lots of sites on line for signing.

Here is a quick search for "american sign language"

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=american+sign+language&fr=ush-ans

Answer 4

Try the citizens advice bureau. I'm sure you should be entitled to it free or at a reduced rate. Our local college does it. You could also try some of the websites for associations for the hearing impaired. They too may be able to help.

Answer 5

We have an adult community college in our area.. they have three different prices based on whether you are in work, on benefits, or pensioner... I'm sure there must be a discount for people in your situation though...

check the internet for adult learning centres in your area.. I'm sure they must be there... or contact your local council who may be able to put you in touch with someone. I start my BSL course in April so they do begin at different times of the year.. although most begin in September. Best to get in as early as possible though as they do fill up.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Start with the RNID website and look up your local RNID branch, they will be able to either provide training directly or point you at a local provider. Good luck.

Answer 7

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