The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People has announced a new initiative to encourage more widespread learning of British Sign Language (BSL).
The society is running weekly conversation classes to enable those of all signing abilities to interact socially in a relaxed environment. The informal environment will allow learners to practice their conversation in a natural way, and so develop their skills beyond classroom learning.
The teaching of BSL is very often classroom based, with many learners having little opportunity to practice their signs in between lessons. Formal learning means the language often doesn’t come naturally, and without the opportunity of genuine interaction, those learning BSL can struggle in a social environment. read more
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