British Sign Language Taster Session

UCL Student Support and Wellbeing

Join the Dialogue Express Cafe to learn about Deaf awareness, fingerspelling, and how to have a basic conversation.

UCL East - Marshgate, Room 303

<h2>Your Guide to Thrive: British Sign Language Taster Sessions x Dialogue Express Café</h2>Come along to our taster sessions with <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdialoguehub.co.uk%2Fdialogue-cafe-2&data=05%7C02%7Csaskia.may%40ucl.ac.uk%7C263aeb4481374cf282d808ddefab89b1%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C638930242197974632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zth%2BP3AcUkM92mhWpPMzCPuQrv0cWBLnmIqdoJwfSkA%3D&reserved=0" title="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdialoguehub.co.uk%2Fdialogue-cafe-2&data=05%7C02%7Csaskia.may%40ucl.ac.uk%7C263aeb4481374cf282d808ddefab89b1%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C638930242197974632%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Zth%2BP3AcUkM92mhWpPMzCPuQrv0cWBLnmIqdoJwfSkA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dialogue Express Café</a>, a unique space where coffee, conversation, and inclusion meet. The café fosters meaningful dialogue between Deaf and hearing communities, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.<h3>Ever wanted to learn British Sign Language? Sign up now for a free, 1 hour taster session to learn about British Sign Language!</h3>The session includes:<ul><li>A chance to learn, in a small group, basic sign language and fingerspelling, including useful everyday words and phrases to have a basic conversation</li><li>An opportunity to engage with the D/deaf community and gain a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and communication</li><li>Develop awareness of the D/deaf community and the importance of accessibility</li></ul>What is sign language and British Sign Language?Sign Language is a visual means of communication using body language, facial expressions, hand movements, lip patterns, and gestures. Sign Language is used mainly by people who are D/deaf or have hearing impairments, but can be used by anyone. The most common form of Sign Language in Britain is <a href="https://www.british-sign.co.uk/what-is-british-sign-language/" title="https://www.british-sign.co.uk/what-is-british-sign-language/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">British Sign Language, also known as BSL.</a> It has a distinct syntax and grammar system.Over 18 million people in the UK are either Deaf, have some degree of hearing loss, or experience tinnitus. The global community of people who live with hearing loss is over 1.5 billion.Spaces are limited, with 15 people per session - book your ticket now!