Beckmann Visual Publishing : Sign Language

An Introduction To British Sign Language (DVD)

INTRO01 (Region 2 | PAL) Classification
English | 25 minutes
RRP: GBP 19.99

With 'An Introduction To British Sign Language' you will discover what British Sign Language (BSL) is and who uses it. You will be taught how to fingerspell the alphabet, sign your own name and understand various names signed to you.
You will see the difference in the number system of BSL and how the placement of the signs differ depending on whether you are discussing general numbering, ages, time or money. You will learn how to greet a Deaf person and how to respond to simple phrases and questions. You will also learn the signs for colours.

Learn British Sign Language - The Easy Way (DVD)

EASY01 (Region 2 | PAL) Classification
English | 146 minutes
RRP: GBP 39.99

'Learn British Sign Language The Easy Way!' is the first DVD in the instructional series created by Sonia Hollis a qualified sign language interpreter (MRSLI). It covers the whole Level 1 BSL curriculum and spans over 2 DVD's lasting over 2 hours. There is also some bonus material on this disc in addition to the Level 1 topics.

This DVD has sections with and without text to encourage receptive skills and there is no voice over.

There are 2 bonus sections - finger spelling practise with over 90 names and a section covering the 6 major hand shapes in BSL covering an additional 400 signs.

British Sign Language Level One (DVD)

BSL01 (Region 2 | PAL) Classification
English | 107 minutes
RRP: GBP 39.99

'British Sign Language Level 1' takes you through the complete topics and vocabulary needed for the Level 1 in British Sign Language. It is categorised into various sections such as: Meeting People, At Home, People and Animals; Using numbers for Age, Time, Money and Calendar; Weather; Transport, Directions; Hobbies/Activities and Occupations and Refreshments.

By working with the British Sign Language Level 1 DVD you will comfortably be able to have basic conversations with Deaf people, and you will have the best foundation to progress to 'British Sign Language Level 2'.

British Sign Language Level Two (DVD)

BSL02 (Region 2 | PAL) Classification
English | 133 minutes
RRP: GBP 39.99

'British Sign Language Level 2' is split into sections that cover a number of everyday topics. There are sections teaching you the vocabulary, question and answers, and phrases and story receptive skills practise.

'About you and Everyday Conversations', introductory phrases, describing people, activities at school, jobs & activities at work, attitudes and opinions, time vocabulary, activities in the home, leisure activities, opinion/likes and dislikes, illnesses and health. 'Eating and Drinking' contains sections for ordering food and drink, offering opinions, describing preparation of food, eating out, comparing food types and explaining your views. 'Shopping and Spending' contains sections on paying for services, shops and payments and comparing items that you have bought. 'Travel and Holidays' contains stories about countries, places in England, booking a holiday and a camping experience.

"We see many examples of BSL teaching and learning resources on the Action Deafness Books Knowledge Programme. But there are none finer than the Learn Sign Language range".
Steve Crump, Action Deafness Books

"I have recently bought this as I am due to start Level 1 BSL along with a friend of mine. I have looked at lots of other DVDs out there and was very surprised to see the amount of content in this set... it seems to go over and beyond the Level 1 course so there is scope for further learning. Knowing that the presenter is an Interpreter themselves I had reassurance that they knew what they were talking about! There is no sound on the DVD which I was pleased about because it enabled me to really focus on the signs and phrases being made and encouraged me to really concentrate on the recap sessions. Totally addictive!"
N. Powell - 8th Sept 2009

"...I found this DVD very informative and helpful and so easy to follow. I was particularly pleased that there was not commentary or music. This helped me to focus totally on lip reading and following the signing. I was pleased that Sonia produced the programme without any frills as there were no distractions and I surprised myself to find that I was able to learn very quickly. Well done. I look forward to the advanced edition"
Jinny H - 23 Nov 2008

"I was recommended this DVD by a friend as I have recently started my 1st level in British Sign Language. I am really pleased that I heeded my friend's advice and bought the DVD set. It covers so many topics as well as an extensive range of vocabulary, in a no-nonsense, practical way. As a complete beginner, it took me through and incorporated different sections of practise material before leading onto the next topic, to make sure that I could both produce and receive information in BSL I am sure my progress to the 2nd level in BSL will benefit because of this. Thank you so much"
Patti, UK - 24th Nov 2008

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