Learning BSL Products

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE: A Beginner's Guide

This book, which can be used as a complement to the video of the same name, is for anyone interested in Sign. It will be particularly useful to parents of deaf children and indeed anyone with deaf relatives, friends, neighbours or colleagues. Included is a fascinating account of the history of signing, and a chapter describing how Britain's Deaf community and its language have survived a century of attack and are at last attracting respect and acceptance. Paperback 141 pages

Price: £8.99

Lets Sign Family Topics

An introduction to BSL vocabulary for all wo are living or working with children who sign. Organised in topics to suit young childrens surroundings and everday environments. Including My Family, My House, At the Nursery, Food and Drink, Bed Time and much more.

Price: £7.99

SIGN LANGUAGE COMPANION: A Handbook of British Signs

This makes a perfect threesome with the author's previous two books 'Signs Make Sense' and 'Sign In Sight'. It is intended for all BSL students of any age and is an invaluable reference point to which they can return again and again. It presents signs grouped in topics, linking ideas and concepts and will enable students to construct their own combinations and everyday conversations. The topics include:- getting to know you; family, people and animals; conduct and behaviour; sharing ideas, interests, feelings and relationships; food and drink; colour and time. More than 400 signs are illustrated and there are over a 1,000 entries of English translation and description of variations. Each section ends with puzzles for practice and entertainment. Paperback 144 pages

Price: £10.99

LETS SIGN DICTIONARY: Everyday BSL for Learners

The familiar format and descriptions of the Let's Sign series are superbly used in this up to date dictionary of over 1300 BSL signs. Spiral bound so it lies flat as you practice, this great little find includes sample pages of signs for Foundation and Level 1 BSL which can be copied, making it even more practical. Spiral bound 180 pages

Price: £13.99

LETS SIGN FOR WORK

This is one of the best we have seen! Containing communication guidelines and 170 easily accessible signs suitable for people whose work may bring them onto contact with members of the Deaf community; this spiral bound book is designed to supplement training and interpreting services and also includes a list of useful contacts. This book can help all those who wish to improve access in line with the Disability Discrimination Act. What the Times Educational Supplement Curriculum Special said about this book on 26th October 2001: "I found it captivating... we are introduced to a real language in ways that do not compromise it" Spiral bound 76 pages

Price: £5.99

LETS SIGN POCKET DICTIONARY: BSL Concise Beginner's Guide

Over 1000 signs in a compact pocket sized book, this well designed and thoughtfully laid out dictionary provides a comprehensive core vocabulary of BSL signs for all beginners. Paperback 400 pages

Price: £9.99

LETS SIGN THANK YOU CARDS

Don't just say thank you sign it with this pack of 10 cards with evnvelopes.

Price: £4.99

LETS SIGN: A4 POSTERS / MATS (SET 1)

These gorgeous yet sturdy wipe clean work/placemats which can also be used as wall decorations come highly recommended by Dexter and the TalkFirst team, simply because they are such an excellent learning aid. Signs are grouped in themes such as family and feelings, and include descriptions on how to produce the signs. They are also available in Urdu, Bengali and Gujarati.

Price: £6.99

SIGNS OF HEALTH: Pocket Guide To Medical Signs

A much-needed book on signs for use in health An eagerly awaited and much needed guide to BSL vocabulary used in health care and medical settings. Easily slipped into a pocket or drawer, this handy little book is aimed at improving communication between Deaf people and health professionals and includes around 250 clear drawings and a helpful section on how to use hand shapes to describe medical procedures/equipment. Many health professionals we have introduced to this little gem say they have never stopped using it since! Paperback 160 pages

Price: £5.99