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If you are in Britain and either are deaf, mute or must communicate with such people often, then yes. Otherwise, there is not much point, since sign language around the world is completel different.

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Which sign language, ASL or BSL, should I learn?

The decision to learn American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) depends on your location and the community you plan to communicate with. ASL is used in the United States and parts of Canada, while BSL is used in the United Kingdom. Consider where you are and who you want to communicate with before choosing which sign language to learn.


Where can I learn British sign language online for free?

There are some sites that offer audio visual basics however, this is like a first aid as the language needs to be learned from competent teachers many of whom are deaf and are extremely good at what they do. Most courses are available through adult educations programmes locally.


Why do you think it is important for deaf children to learn sign language?

Sign language allows deaf children to communicate their thoughts, needs, and ideas to others. Sign language is the language of the deaf, just as Spanish is the language of Hispanics. Deaf children need to learn language just like all children need to learn language. Why is it important for anyone to learn to talk? The same reasons apply here to deaf children.So that they communicate with other people rather than writing down what they want to say. Plus they can't learn new weird unless they use dictionary pronunciation, because they are deaf.


Is there diff rent sign language to different races?

There is not a different sign language based on race. Sign languages, such as American Sign Language and British Sign Language, are distinct languages with their own grammatical rules and vocabulary, but they are not tied to race. Anyone can learn and use these languages regardless of their race.


Is New Zealand Sign Language the same as British sign language?

It's similar but not completely alike. New Zealand uses a mixture of British, Australian, New Zealand and Maori sign language, and is actually called BANZSL British, Australian and New Zealand Sign Language). BANZSL is 62.5% similar to British Sign Language (about the same similarity as German and English.)

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Is it a waste of time to learn American sign language asl when you live in England?

It is probably better to learn British Sign Language (BSL), but learning a language is never a waste of time!


Can british use American sign language?

Only if they learn it from scratch. British Sign language and American Sign Language not related at all. There are only a few common signs, which have been borrowed from each.ASL and BSL are about as different as English and Korean.


Which sign language, ASL or BSL, should I learn?

The decision to learn American Sign Language (ASL) or British Sign Language (BSL) depends on your location and the community you plan to communicate with. ASL is used in the United States and parts of Canada, while BSL is used in the United Kingdom. Consider where you are and who you want to communicate with before choosing which sign language to learn.


Where can I learn sign language online?

American Sign Language University online is a great way to learn sign language. You can learn sign language on your own time, at your own pace. Go to www.lifeprint.com/asl101/ for more information.


Is British Sign Language spoken in Ireland?

British Sign language is used in Northern Ireland and by some older deaf people in Dublin. But the standard sign language in the Republic of Ireland is Irish Sign Language, which is not related to British Sign Language.Contrary to what some people might think, Sign languages are usually NOT related to spoken languages. For example, American Sign Language is completely unrelated to either Irish or British Sign Language.


How do you sign Helen Keller in sign language?

In what? American Sign Lnaguage? British Sign Language?, etc?


How did Annie Sullivan learn sign language?

She looks on a sign language book.


Do you have to be a relative of a deaf person or deaf to learn sign language?

No. Many people learn sign language simply as another language.


Where can I learn British sign language online for free?

There are some sites that offer audio visual basics however, this is like a first aid as the language needs to be learned from competent teachers many of whom are deaf and are extremely good at what they do. Most courses are available through adult educations programmes locally.


Is British sign language a skill needed to be able move to New Zealand?

No. Firstly, New Zealand sign language is used in New Zealand, not British sign language. New Zealand sign language is one of the 3 official languages of the country, along with English and Maori. However, the majority of the population are fluent in English only, with only a basic knowledge of Maori (numbers, colours, and words that have entered common New Zealand language such as 'hangi', 'tapu', 'tangi'), and no knowledge of sign language.


How To Learn Sign Language Online?

The Internet has made it possible to learn sign language online. These classes use visual learning methods over the Internet to teach you sign language. There is a teacher available to answer your questions. Learn sign language from the convenience of your home. Most courses are developed for students to learn at their own pace. Choose from a wide selection of courses from beginner to advanced. Everyone can learn sign language through online courses.


Why do you think it is important for deaf children to learn sign language?

Sign language allows deaf children to communicate their thoughts, needs, and ideas to others. Sign language is the language of the deaf, just as Spanish is the language of Hispanics. Deaf children need to learn language just like all children need to learn language. Why is it important for anyone to learn to talk? The same reasons apply here to deaf children.So that they communicate with other people rather than writing down what they want to say. Plus they can't learn new weird unless they use dictionary pronunciation, because they are deaf.