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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[adamdrysdale]

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!

[ms.carriage]

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

[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.

[annfl]

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

[gills]

Thanks so much for creating these Videos xx

[CatherineJohnson_cafrin]

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

[howlingwolf]

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 ❤

[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!

[lewish_]

Thank you for making my memory refreshed

[elektra]

I've fractured my jaw and damaged my tongue really badly and speaking is very painful for me right now, not only is it dangerous for recovery. Learning BSL right now in case it becomes worse and in cases where I can't speak at all. Very helpful thank you!

[SharonRichards-qrll]

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

[chloefadoula]

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

[Sha-Ne-Ru]

great video for reviewing basic and everyday signs !

[cmdramethyst.]

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 =]

[IYXandanYI]

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

[kishiallebone]

i love Dan and love these videos but i am not a fan of the top knot

[Pastrypeach]

What’s the difference between girl and women 😭