10 Examples of Multi-Channel Signs in BSL (British Sign Language)

Multi-channel signs in BSL are signs that require more than just hand movements. The lip pattern in a multi-channel sign isn't the English word mouthed, instead there is a specific lip pattern associated with the meaning. These signs convey more information than a single spoken word could. Such signs are unique to sign languages and one of the reasons why we love British Sign Language!
In BSL, non-manual features involve parts of your body giving extra information that isn't your hands, e.g. head/body movements, facial expressions and lip patterns. Non-manual features are an integral part of multi-channel signs.
The term "multi-channel sign" is one that helps students, but it's important to be aware that in reality many signs in BSL use non-manual features and rely on more than just your hands to communicate. Therefore some people prefer to use other terms such as "parallel hand/mouth movements" to describe these signs.
Typically students learn multi-channel signs on intermediate and advanced courses. You may therefore find these challenging, however using multi-channel signs is a great way to advance your BSL skill level.
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[@MrVideoGameDude]

Starting a new job involving BSL soon. This is helping me brush up on my multi-channel skills 👍🏼

[@catherinesmith4819]

I love learning all these phrases. Thanks Dan

[@adrian.pianist]

I love the quiz at the end! Great way to stick them in your head! Nice video Dan, it's an advantage coming from knowing Spanish Sign Language already. Fingerspelling is still a challenge though, they're so different!

[@Ruthavecflute]

Is the fingerspelling system for Spanish Sign Language simular to the ASL one?

[@adrian.pianist]

@@Ruthavecflute There so alike yes! Some of the words are even the same sign in both.

[@mariam5605]

Hi Adrian, are you a Spanish Sign Interpreter? Me too!

[@nigel4782]

Another great BSL lesson, thank you for your time.

[@mariam5605]

Thanks very much, as I Spanish Sign Interpreter I'm always compering signs, it's automatically for me and I can see these kind of signs are indeed very similar to Spanish Sign Language, much more than the non multi channel ones. I love them, very useful in Sign Language. I will use them for sure with my 1:1. Great job

[@tippz0677]

Thank you so much for this video, just in time for me as I have my level 2 BSL exams coming in approx 6 weeks time. The quiz at the end is a brilliant idea - more please 😊

[@ricky0244]

Love your little quizzes at the end it really helps.

[@victoriamann7902]

Ohhhh! Love this more challenging video 👏👏👏

[@franmurgatroyd213]

Hi Dan your new structured videos are brilliant . Please don’t stop with the 100 word series though ... when I first started bsl these taught me a wide range of vocabulary on which to build and hone sentence structure and increase vocabulary . The simple sign with caption meant I could play clip frequently anywhere and I still use them as revision . Thankyou for your hard work

[@CommandingHands]

Thanks for the feedback, we'll do some more 100 word videos very soon :) Thanks for watching.

[@muhammaddarwisyhaqqmuhamma1832]

I like the quiz as it makes me remember the words and the lip pattern well. Thanks Dan!!❤

[@MrJules180664]

Great addition of questions at the end of the lesson.

[@valdan4708]

Thanks Anatalo. That is so helpful.

[@martincummings7829]

Great video keep up the great work.

[@jobl7219]

I love it. Thanks a lot!!

[@jobl7219]

Please, could you make a video about countries and cities?

[@valdan4708]

Thank you for your great videos. I am learning sign variations. Can you please tell me which areas are your signs ? Thank you

[@Ruthavecflute]

He's said before that he lives in Leicester

[@CommandingHands]

That's right, I'm based in Leicester :) Thanks for watching.

[@susansutton1712]

Thank you 👍

[@michaelroberts5484]

If your left handed? do the vowels stay the same on the right hand, i.e. start from the thumb.

[@jediwarrior6527]

Good question Mike, I'm querying why.. R/ L hands, As I am only new to learning BSL. But don't they say it's your predominant hand.. that says everything??