Sign Language to become a new GCSE?

palarsehater

Good idea probably a lot more useful then being about to ask where is the discoteque

Carter

palarsehater said:

Good idea probably a lot more useful then being about to ask where is the discoteque

I pride myself of being able to ask for 2 baguettes, where the cat is and how to find la discoteque. GCSE French passed

Big_Bad_World

I hope all you expectant parents are looking forward to having your 'theybies'.

Whatever you do, don't gender your child as it's a choice that should be left to them to decide.

*wibble*

Redrobo

It is a good idea, but it would be even better if it could be decided that only one sign language for the World be adopted. (Obviously the French would have their own). The USA has the most used one so maybe it should be that one?

If that were done, in the fullness of time one could converse with anyone from anywhere.

McBobbin

Big_Bad_World said:

I hope all you expectant parents are looking forward to having your 'theybies'.

Whatever you do, don't gender your child as it's a choice that should be left to them to decide.

*wibble*

ryanmarshall88

There is a "universal" sign language which is actually called International Sign Language which is widely used around the world especially in Deaf sports/competitions such as Deaflympics but not everyone knows it. Each country have their own sign language even though some countries share the same spoken language such as USA/Australia/UK speaks English but they all have their own sign language.

Big_Bad_World

McBobbin said:

Big_Bad_World said:

I hope all you expectant parents are looking forward to having your 'theybies'.

Whatever you do, don't gender your child as it's a choice that should be left to them to decide.

*wibble*

I'm offended.

Fortunately, nothing happens when someone is offended and I also have no right not to be offended.

Be like me

T_C_E

Anyone help me, I’ve a young lady at school who is deaf I’d like to learn some basic sign language to help make her more comfortable. Nothing to advanced and suitable for a 6/7 year old child. Not the sort I use when communicating with @Redmidland 😉

Gillis

T_C_E said:

Anyone help me, I’ve a young lady at school who is deaf I’d like to learn some basic sign language to help make her more comfortable. Nothing to advanced and suitable for a 6/7 year old child. Not the sort I use when communicating with @Redmidland 😉

Do you know what sign language she uses? That would be the first step. Once you know the language, there will be lots of resources online.

I've seen Makaton used a lot in primary schools, although I'm not very good with it myself. I'm not sure if it's used with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, but it's certainly used with children who have other communication difficulties.

https://www.makaton.org/

There's also British Sign Language, which may be more likely for a child who's deaf or hard of hearing.

 https://www.british-sign.co.uk/

I'm sure YouTube would have loads of stuff on it for whichever language you need.

T_C_E

Cheers @Gillis I’m ignorant on the subject, I didn’t know there were different types of signing. 

shine166

Our littlen ( 2 1/2) is learning BSL to help with his communication as he doesn't talk yet. So far he has 'please, thank you and help', absolutely nailed.

 We've been advised to only try and learn 3 at a time, but itl be an amazing skill to carry forward if/when he does start talking.

Ian Nightingale

If you have young kids and you want them to learn makaton then I recommend you watch Something Special on cbbc. 

Billy_Mix

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stop_shouting

Gillis said:

T_C_E said:

Anyone help me, I’ve a young lady at school who is deaf I’d like to learn some basic sign language to help make her more comfortable. Nothing to advanced and suitable for a 6/7 year old child. Not the sort I use when communicating with @Redmidland 😉

Do you know what sign language she uses? That would be the first step. Once you know the language, there will be lots of resources online.

I've seen Makaton used a lot in primary schools, although I'm not very good with it myself. I'm not sure if it's used with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, but it's certainly used with children who have other communication difficulties.

https://www.makaton.org/

There's also British Sign Language, which may be more likely for a child who's deaf or hard of hearing.

 https://www.british-sign.co.uk/

I'm sure YouTube would have loads of stuff on it for whichever language you need.

You tube mate for the basics. My missus did this so she could learn some sign language, to wish a colleague happy Christmas. 

buckshee

Great idea.

AddicksAddict

Carter said:

Good idea probably a lot more useful then being about to ask where is the discoteque

I pride myself of being able to ask for 2 baguettes, where the cat is and how to find la discoteque. GCSE French passed

I can ask for two beers, a hotel room, and a train ticket in five languages, six if you include English. Travelling around Europe, it’s all you need. 

AddicksAddict

Good pub quiz question. After English and Spanish, what’s the third most used language in the USA. I’m sure we all know the answer. 

Siv_in_Norfolk

AddicksAddict said:

Good pub quiz question. After English and Spanish, what’s the third most used language in the USA. I’m sure we all know the answer. 

Mandarin?