Last Updated:
14th June 2009

Sign Language for beginners: "Sign In"

Sign Language DVDs for Level 1:

"Sign Up"

(part a and part b)

Sign Language Practice DVD (Level 1): "Picture this... signed" level 1

Sign Language Exam practice DVD: "See it signed" Level 1

Sign Language for Level 2: "Sign 2 It"

Sign Language Practice DVD (Level 2): "Picture this... signed" level 2

Our baby Sign Language DVD: Small Talk

See here

VIDEOS / DVDs

All of our videos are professionally filmed and presented.
They aim to be simple to use and because of this, all of our videos are presented verbally and are subtitled throughout. Signs are repeated in slow motion where necessary and difficult signs are shown from useful ‘over the shoulder’ camera angles.

The Sign language in each video is taught by experienced Deaf Sign Language tutors.

To date our videos are proving to be popular with Deaf, Hearing Impaired and Hearing people. These can be used by both children or adults either as a stand alone ‘teach yourself’ product or as a revision aid.

‘Sign 2 It – Everyday Conversation’

A ‘must have’ for serious signers!
                                     
This is the first of 2 DVD’s in the ‘Sign 2 It’ range.   ‘Everyday Conversation’ is a fantastic new teaching and practice DVD all rolled into one. 

Packed with vocabulary, grammar, regional signs and practice clips, it takes signing to a whole new level.   Learn how to sign the ‘Deaf way’ with explanations of BSL signs throughout., and a whole section dedicated to characterisation, role shift, and the importance of facial expression. 

Main Topics include:

Meeting People,
Work,
Leisure, 
Education,
BSL features/grammar.

Signs are shown from 2 camera angles for clarity (front and own perspective), and are subtitled throughout.

This DVD is aimed at those who have completed Level 1, and who now want to take things to the next Level!

‘Sign 2 It – Topics’

Another ‘must have’ DVD for serious signers!

This is the second of 2 DVD’s in the ‘Sign 2 It’ range.

Packed with vocabulary, grammar, regional signs and 22 practice clips, it takes signing to a whole new level.   Learn how to sign the ‘Deaf way’ with explanations of BSL signs throughout.

Topics include:

Eating & Drinking.

Shopping & Spending,

Travel & Holidays.

Small Talk

‘Small Talk’ is a complete Baby Signing course that shows you how to teach your baby specific signs so they can ask for milk, food or a cuddle long before they can say the words.

‘Small Talk’ takes the tears, frustration and guesswork out of parenting by letting your baby talk to you with their hands long before they can speak.

Babies know what they want...

...let them tell you!

Babies naturally use gesture to communicate with you. (If they put their hands in the air you pick them up, if they point, you look at what they’re showing you).

Babies can move their hands far sooner than they can form words and from a very early age (8-10 months) they have plenty to say!

Because you understand them, they no longer need to cry.

It’s a fantastic feeling when your baby starts to communicate with you… Why wait any longer than you have to?

This DVD also contains a useful additional section on Signing with special needs children.

SIGN IN

‘Sign In’ is the first in the series of videos produced by ‘What’s the sign for…?’. It is presented by Karen Denis (verbally) and the Sign Language is taught by Anita Duffy.

‘Sign In’ is aimed at complete beginners and lasts approx. 25 minutes.

SIGN IN TOPICS INCLUDE:

Alphabet, Numbers, Greetings, General conversation and Conversational closures.

SIGN UP – (Part A)

‘Sign Up’ (Part A) is the second in the series of videos produced by ‘What’s the sign for…?’
It is presented (verbally) by Karen Denis, and the Sign Language is taught by Anita Duffy, and Gary Taylor.

The video is divided into eight sections. Each section begins with useful relevant sign vocabulary, and progresses to example signed clips and/or quick revision sections to aid learning.

‘Sign Up’(Part A), is suitable for Beginners, those studying for Level 1, or people wishing to revise and review what they have learned previously.

SIGN UP (PART A) TOPICS INCLUDE:

Alphabet, Meeting People, Making Conversation, Jobs & Careers, Hobbies & Interests, Describing People, Grammer & Verbs and Ending Conversations.

SIGN UP – (Part B)

‘Sign Up’ (Part B) is the third in the series of videos produced by ‘What’s the sign for…?’, and is the ‘sister’ to SIGN UP (PART A).
It is also presented (verbally) by Karen Denis, and
the Sign Language is taught by Anita Duffy, and Gary Taylor.

Continuing on from 'Sign Up - Part A'.
The video is divided into thirteen sections. Each section
begins with useful relevant sign vocabulary, and progresses to example signed clips and/or quick revision sections to aid learning.

‘Sign Up’(Part B), is suitable for Beginners, those studying for Level 1, or people wishing to revise and review what they have learned previously.

SIGN UP (PART B) TOPICS INCLUDE:

Houses & Rooms in the House, Placement & Signing Space, Food & Drink, Buildings, Getting Around/Directions, Numbers & Time, Months and Weather.

See It Signed – Level 1

Stories and Role Play for Sign Language Practice

'See It Signed' is presented by 5 sign language tutors (Anita Duffy, Gary Taylor, Pauline Hodgson, Sandra Teasdale and John Wojcik) and is presented verbally by Karen Denis (Teacher of the Deaf).

‘See It Signed’ is aimed at those preparing for the Level 1 exam. It shows the examiners presenting stories in 4 parts, demonstrates signed picture stories, and shows examples of Role Play..

‘See It Signed’ is a great resource for anyone who wants to see ‘how it should be done!’.

PICTURE THIS…SIGNED

(LEVEL 1)

Narratives for BSL level 1 exam practice

If you’ve ever wanted to see Deaf Examiners showing how a story should be signed….this is the video for you!

Picture this …signed (Level 1) features 5 sign language tutors signing 30 (4 part) picture stories at Level 1 standard.

Each story includes own point of view camera angles, subtitles, and professional artwork to aid understanding.

The stories in this video are also available in our accompanying photocopiable book. (‘Picture this…’).

PICTURE THIS…SIGNED

(LEVEL 2)

Narratives for BSL level 2 exam practice

If you’ve ever wanted to see Deaf Examiners signing narratives/stories….this is the video for you!

The stories in this video are also available in our accompanying photocopiable book (‘Picture this…’ ).

You can also order any of the above videos/DVDs by sending a cheque (payable to ‘What’s the sign for…?’) for the relevant amount to:

‘What’s the sign for…?’
P.O.Box 58
Guisborough
TS14 6WS

Please remember to state the video/DVD title (especially important for the Sign Up part A or B).

Please remember to enclose your name and address!

E-mail us: karen@whatsign.co.uk