[dmi]

Is anyone aware of similar resources for learning BSL (British Sign Language)?

I've done a couple of in-person courses, but I'd really like to learn more vocabulary at my own pace. So far I haven't found much other than a couple of dictionaries (e.g. https://www.signbsl.com/ and https://bslsignbank.ucl.ac.uk/dictionary/), but it's not been hugely helpful in learning which signs are common in my region. I also find that just looking up examples of signs I don't know never really helps me learn.

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There's a bunch of signed (and dedicated sign language) programming on FreeView, but usually late at night. It's worth looking them up on iPlayer/4oD etc and watching them if you're not around at the right times.

They're obviously pitched at the level of fluent signers who use these as their primary way to use the TV, but I do find that between the audio, subs and thematic information, a lot can be picked up from the signer. English-with-subs is known to work well for foreigners learning English, and I expect English-and-signed might be good for BSL.

Where about are you based? I joined the bsl soc at uni and later did a level 1 course, so my level is rudimentary, but if you're in the west mids it might be good to practice.

[dmi]

Ah yes, I forgot they do that. That's a really helpful idea, thanks!

I'm based in Herts/London, so a bit out of the way for a casual meet :-)