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• Where can I learn BSL in a town near me? Evening classes & other courses.

  You can search for BSL evening classes in your local area by visiting https://www.signature.org.uk/ Here at british-sign.co.uk we are a provider of an online course called "Introducing British Sign Language", details of which can be found here: https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-sign-language-course/ - this course can be studied from any location.Very popular

• Where can I find a BSL interpreter or translation service for an appointment, meeting, performance, or event?

  We are an online educational resources provider and do not provide interpreting services. If you are looking for a BSL interpreter or translator service please visit one of these websites: https://rbsli.org/ https://www.nrcpd.org.uk https://www.asli.org.uk/Few readers

• Q: Which payment methods do you accept for course enrollment? A: We accept Debit/Credit Cards, BACS, Purchase Order, Cheque

  When booking your space on our online course you can make payment using one of the following payment methods (note that debit/credit card payments are automatic and will allow you to access the course within 3 minutes of making payment): Debit/Credit Cards - Our card payments are processed securely by Nochex.com (Mastercard,Visa, Maestro). Orders will be processed automatically and your enrollment email will be sent to you within 3 minutes of placing your order. **BACS / Bank TransfFew readers

• Can you provide on-site training at my workplace, club, or school?

  We provide online learning resources only.  To find someone in your local area who can provide on-site training you could try searching the internet for "Deaf Centre" and the name of your town. You might also like to find out if one of these organisations has representatives in your area as they may be able to assist: https://bda.org.uk/ https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/ [https://www.royaldeaf.org.uk/](https://Few readers

• Environmental and Sustainability Policy

  Carbon Negative At www.british-sign.co.uk we believe that it’s really important to ensure that our actions do not have any negative impact on the earth.  As a result we are constantly reviewing our practices to make sure that the services that we provide have the smallest carbon footprint that they can. For the few activities where we are unable to avoid generating carbon we provide funding to carbon-offsetting schemes at a rate of at least 1500% of what we generate which means we help to sFew readers

• I work with children - should I be learning BSL, Makaton, or something different?

  British Sign Language, known as BSL,  is an independent language which is separate to spoken English, having its own grammar and syntax.  BSL is used mostly by people who are Deaf. There are a number of other communication systems that you might come across which incorporate signs.  Examples of these are Makaton and Signalong.  These systems are used most commonly by people who have communication difficulties or learning disabilities.  These systems are usually built on keyword vocabulary and uFew readers

• Where can I learn the fingerspelling alphabet?

  We have lots of fingerspelling resources available on our website.  You can find them by using the 'Fingerspelling' menu item at the top of the website. https://www.british-sign.co.uk/fingerspelling-alphabet-charts/ You can also learn to fingerspell as well as to use BSL conversationally through our online course - details of which can be found on our website. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/1dd1f1931f96ffFew readers

• Can I use the illustrations from british-sign.co.uk in my publication?

  We give permission for our illustrations to be used in any publication that is being distributed free of charge (including newsletters, educational resources, research papers etc.) provided that our website address is clearly visible on or by each illustration. If you are planning on using our illustrations in commercially available publications or merchandise please get in touch - support@british-sign.co.ukFew readers

• GDPR & Privacy Policy

  You can find our GDPR and Privacy policy on this page: https://www.british-sign.co.uk/privacy-policy/Few readers

• Can you recommend any books for learning BSL?

  We produce online resources for learning BSL.  We are not able to offer advice on finding books or other forms of tuition.  A quick internet search should help you to find various options though.  You can also find resources for learning sign language at your local library. If you are interested in learning BSL through our CPD certified online course please visit: [https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-sign-language-course/](https://www.british-sign.co.uk/learn-online-british-signFew readers

• Can illustrations from british-sign.co.uk be reproduced or printed in my publication?

  All of the BSL illustrations on www.british-sign.co.uk are produced and copyright by us at british-sign.co.uk We allow these illustrations to be used without charge under the following conditions: The illustrations are not edited or cropped to hide our website address or branding. Our website address (www.british-sign.co.uk) is clearly visible on the same page of your publication as the illustration. The illustrationFew readers