British Sign Language for Everyone

20/08/2026

If you are learning BSL watch sign languages from other parts of the world and notice the differences. For example:

Numbers - in BSL, the palm faces in but in Japanese Sign Language the palm faces out 🖐️

What other differences do you notice?

21/07/2026

'It worked!'

The joy when the son connected with his daddy in ASL

Sign language connects people on another level, whether you're fluent or learning, that 'it worked' moment is GOLD! 🙌

18/07/2026

This looks exciting!

The Inclusive Performing Arts Festival
22-23 July
The Quarry Theatre
Bedford

18/07/2026

18/07/2026

Thomley Accessival Festival

14/07/2026

In this short clip to say, 'look at the dog, she's not dead, she's asleep. She fell asleep whilst I was doing some art'

I only used the signs;
DOG
DEAD
SLEEP
ME
ART

And these signs use only 3 different handshapes!

By using negation (shaking the head) I conveyed that something 'ISN'T /NOT'

When signing, you don't need to translate every word to sign as in BSL, body language and facial expression is just as important as the signs themselves 🙌

02/07/2026

TENNIS

With a closed hand with the thumb on the outside, 'strike forward' with an imaginary racket 😉

29/06/2026

'Look into it' is what Bridget Phillipson said when asked about access to BSL courses for Deaf families and their children.

Don't 'look', just get it done! DoE

25/06/2026