British Sign Language: Teach Yourself: Book

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Dive into "THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE The Ultimate Guide to Learning BSL Yourself" and unlock the remarkable art of visual communication. The BSL Baby Sign Link Book would be perfect for families of newly diagnosed deaf children as well as families of children with communication needs. And for slightly older children, for whom English is an Additional Language, or who have Special Educational Needs, they provide a great language bridge.

Join countless individuals who have embraced the beauty of sign language and become part of a global community that values communication beyond words. As I learnt from this book, approx 90% of deaf children are ‘born to hearing parents who may have no prior knowledge of understanding of deafness or sign language’ so understandably a resource like this book could be incredibly useful for so many families learning BSL alongside their child. As you develop your understanding of British Sign Language, you also need to develop a deeper understanding of linguistics. we couldn’t be more proud that our Rhyme and Sign Adventures have become ‘ my baby’s favourite book’ in so many households.But there is so much more to signing than being more advanced in literacy, communication and language. Whether you're a curious learner, an aspiring interpreter, or someone eager to connect with the Deaf community, this comprehensive guide is your gateway to mastering British Sign Language (BSL) on your own terms. There is growing support for the use of sign language with all children, from babies onwards, because the visual and kinaesthetic elements can offer alternative channels for language and communication development that can greatly benefit learners.

Cultural Immerse yourself in Deaf culture and history, gaining insights that foster appreciation and respect for this vibrant community. I literally don’t have the vocabulary for how emotional it makes me to know parents of signing children can have access to this – and wow, you’ve done it so, so well. At baby signing level the two sign language systems share around a 90% compatibility so there is no reason why you can’t love our Rhyme and Sign Adventures too. We originally developed these books to support our baby signing classes which mean that they were aimed, really, at little ones between the ages of 18 months and 4 years. It provides gentle exercise for the small muscles of the hands which in turn improve strength and dexterity.They fire off all sorts of amazing connections in the brain, establishing strong bonding and attachment foundations. Loved by children with hearing impairments (and their grownups who may not be quite so familar with British Sign Language), toddlers, pre-schoolers and Reception aged children. I’m sure I’m not alone when looking at pictures of signs with descriptions, in questioning if I’m doing it correctly and the video clips gave me the reassurance I needed. Real-Life Whether you're engaging in social conversations, navigating healthcare settings, or pursuing professional opportunities, BSL opens doors and enhances your ability to communicate effectively.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.There’s a brilliant collection of very useful signs of common words that babies and young children might need to communicate effectively. Fine motor skills are a crucial foundation for writing and drawing but also enable increased independence for those skills we need throughout life – the ability to dress ourselves (zips and buttons), brushing teeth – and later on, better control with cookery skills like chopping and peeling. Extras – The BSL Baby Sign Link Book also includes a page on BSL hand shapes and british two-handed, finger spelling alphabet.

If you use a different sign or two from those we have in our books, simply swap them to the signs you already know. This fantastic book cleverly uses QR codes so that you can not only see their beautifully illustrated pictures of the various useful first signs, but you can scan the QR code for the sign and watch a short You Tube clip of it! This is our earliest journey into literacy and language; the undivided attention of story time, with a favourite book, confirms to our little ones that they matter. Obviously we’d love you to give it a go – using sign language deeply embeds language and children of all ages really enjoy learning it.Children who have the advantage of clear communication opportunities, where the guesswork of what they want or need simply disappears, are more independent and far less stressed.