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With face masks becoming mandatory in the UK, don’t forget that people in the deaf community who rely primarily on lip reading will now lose an important part of their communication. If you want to learn some basic sign language, here’s a thread to help you:
TwinklesdoesBSL is on TikTok and youtube. She does incredible videos teaching you words and phrases! https://vm.tiktok.com/JYYAbpB/
Beckyyhelen is another TikTok creator who does hilarious videos and sprinkles in some BSL teaching: https://vm.tiktok.com/JYFwTGQ/
You can take a full course on https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-sign-language-course/
Due to the pandemic, they currently have a pay what you can scheme to help those who want to learn but may not have the finances to afford the course otherwise.
Due to the pandemic, they currently have a pay what you can scheme to help those who want to learn but may not have the finances to afford the course otherwise.
You can also search #BSL #signlanguage etc on TikTok for quick and easy tutorials.
Search for British Sign Language videos on YouTube to find a creator that suits you.
You can do the same for American Sign Language or search for your countries version too!
Search for British Sign Language videos on YouTube to find a creator that suits you.
You can do the same for American Sign Language or search for your countries version too!
