English Homonyms in British Sign Language (BSL)

Homonyms in English are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation. We take a look at some common homonyms and demonstrate how you sign them in British Sign Language (BSL).
Words included in this video: hard, bear, fish, busy, break, watch, bright, sign, right and soft.

[@bslsarahmanning799]

Thank you. A million times better than Signature Homework. The signs are lovely and clear.

[@lelaw6952]

This was so great to find! Teaching my little boy Makaton which has some cross over (I’m sure you are aware of this), but I also find BSL useful at work with HI kids (I’m a teacher). Soft/ gentle is the biggest take away for me here. Thank you!

[@1kchallenge65]

This helped me a lot thank you I’m using this for the future doing this while quarantine 🙂 Wow this ACTUALLY HELPED

[@juslisnin]

Brilliant, thankyou so much. So useful, and you do it so clearly - better than anyone else I’ve seen so far

[@franmurgatroyd213]

Hi dan thanks for all the language building videos . Have you done one on clothing and household items. Helpful if you work in retail ? Love the 100 words my signing has really improved with these . 👍

[@killernitro7071]

Studying this is really fun thanks for making it :)

[@kuldipkauldar7259]

brilliant indeed and much helpful became aware of the other signs for the same . keep up the good work, it much appreciated

[@jadelyndonreyes9488]

This is very helpful

[@fluffyhamsters]

Thank you !

[@dustersinternational221]

thanks, id started to notice different signs for words (meaning)

[@kiri101]

Hi, my partner wanted to ask where you're signing from/what region you're in, as some of your signs look like regional dialect.

[@1kchallenge65]

Well all I’m saying is that he is British u know Bsl British sign language if I’m wrong pls correct me that’s what someone told me 🙂🙂

[@CommandingHands]

Thanks for watching! I'm based in Leicester but I cross reference many of the signs we present with publications, interpreters and the signs in use online by others. There are some signs that have many variations so inevitably you'll see and use different signs in certain regions, but I try to include the most commonly used sign. Thanks again 🖐️

[@CommandingHands]

Thanks for watching Velvet :) British Sign Language has some "regional signs", so the signs for some words may be different in Newcastle and London. Colours for example are signed differently around the country. I know that may sound confusing, but signers around the country are aware of differences so if you use a different sign, it'll be a good conversation starter rather than a problem :)

[@1kchallenge65]

Commanding Hands Thank You 😊Your Helping Me A lot I subbed and liked 🙂🙂 Cause I thought if I used the wrong sign people would get frustrated cause they don’t know what I’m saying cause I may be saying asl or something so thanks!!!

[@dtgbsl90]

Hi - are you deaf?