50 Easy Signs for Beginners in British Sign Language (BSL)

Learn 50 easy signs for beginners in British Sign Language (BSL). These signs are demonstrated by Dan, who is right-handed. Use your dominant hand for the one-handed signs and the main action in two-handed signs.
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[@adamdrysdale3791]

I have been deaf in my left ear all my life and have started to lose hearing in my right, i have been scared of going completly deaf and what this means for my communication with people but hopefully i can show them these so i can talk to friends and family, thank you Dan amazing work.

[@wktmalsMoli]

Thank you very much, I don’t always comment but that doesn’t mean I don’t watch. Hope you will keep going with making videos regularly!

[@BAglamdoll]

Thanks a lot for taking the time in showing the signs from all angles! Sometimes I think u touched ur ear, but nooooo... you touched your cheek 😂

[@cmdramethyst.8625]

I absolutely love your videos, thank you so much - it's so comfortable trying to learn the basics via this medium, as I'm quite a shy person and tend to avoid group sessions and things like that - your videos are uplifting, educational, and really fun to watch =]

[@ms.carriage6867]

😁😁😁😁 tracking Dans hair journey and learning signs 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@sakaimae]

I feel you 😂 this hair style is everythinggg 😍

[@ms.carriage6867]

@@sakaimae Dan is crazy hot and can make a man bun work in 2024 :D

[@CatherineJohnson_cafrin]

Thanks so much for your videos. They’re so good for supporting my learning.

[@howlingwolf3636]

Could you make a video about signs that look similar to each other? I always get confused between the signs for "exited, scared and hurt" as well as "feel and alive". Thanks for another great video ❤

[@CommandingHands]

Good idea and yes, I'll add to the list. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@SharonRichards-qr9ll]

I am so grateful, found you on here ❤ Thank you clear and concise, really helpful and well presented.

[@gills7215]

Thanks so much for creating these Videos xx

[@chloefadoula908]

Great video, I love the added context with some of the signs. Very helpful!

[@InsoIence]

The context and tips are so useful. Some things, like exact finger placement and repeated movements are not always clear.
I have been creating my own Anki deck, by downloading and splicing up your videos, and putting them on flashcards. Repeats of words are so welcome in my case. I get too used to visuals and need to spice it up a bit.
Thanks again!

[@CommandingHands]

Thanks for watching and for the feedback 🖐️
Good idea with the Anki deck!

[@lewish_1476]

Thank you for making my memory refreshed

[@Sha-Ne-Ru]

great video for reviewing basic and everyday signs !

[@special_childern_educator_HI]

Super congratulations

[@Maazzzo]

I'm glad to see a gender-neutral sign for parents, everyone kept telling me it was just combine mum and father and that is not inclusive if you have parents who are not of those genders. Thank you.

[@philipbridges4429]

😂…wtf

[@glados4765]

Found the American.

[@fox5224]

@@glados4765some english people also have same sex parents, it isn’t an American thing

[@IYXandanYI]

I don't suppose there's a specific sign for "I'm deaf and don't know much BSL, sorry."

[@spectrophobic]

There’s not A sign for that but u could say that as a sentence with multiple signs

[@Pastrypeach]

What’s the difference between girl and women 😭

[@spectrophobic]

Girl can be signed with just 1 stoke of the jaw also lip pattern