Thank you so much! I'm a complete beginner to BSL but determined to learn - this is slow enough so that I can just keep up! I'll keep practicing until I can pick up quicker signs! :)
Hi Mel, thanks for this. I find finger spelling incredibly difficult and I know I need to practise more. But I couldn't always work out which letter you signed, just because of the angle of your hand. N M and V were the ones I struggled with.
Hi Yvonne, I think this video is fairly quick your right. I have others that maybe a little easier to follow. The reason why I faced my hand that way is because as people get higher in their BSL skills/levels the hand does face to the right and it gets trickier and a lot quicker! I'm dyslexic so I don't find it easy. It may help to look at the surrounding letters if you know what I mean, sometimes it can help you figure out the letter.
I do enjoy the finger spell videos they are great at developing the reading, I sometimes have trouble reading some letters such as L, N, V, M and R because the signer might hold their flat hand at an angle that obscures the fingers. i guess the more you read sign the easier it will become.
Hi Paul, thank you for your comment. You're right, it's not that easy. I think it's easier in real life if you know what I mean. I'm Deaf and dyslexic and even though signing all the time I still find it hard😁.Happy signing😃
Hi thank you very much for your comment and thank you for watching my video. I have some other finger spelling videos you might prefer. But I really appreciate your comment. x
this is great! thank you so much for taking the time to do this video! please do more of these finger spelling videos! my level 1 exam is coming up and im still rusty in receptive skills! >.
Hi, Thankyou very much. Hope your exam goes well. A small tip with finger spelling, try and look for the first middle and last letter, this can help to make out the word. 😀
This was great only one wrong I really struggle reading fingerspelling as I’m dyslexic so this is a great way to practice thank you so much for all your videos fingers crossed I can pass my level 2 exams 😬
Esmeralda Rubí Hi Esmeralda, Thank you for your question. Yes your right it can be tricky! Personally I think I have done this video fairly quick and with palm completely facing left which is the real world when it comes to finger spelling ( but perhaps not so good for those starting out 😐so sorry about that) What I would say is try and look at the letters you pick up and often you can work out the word. Of course if you were signing with someone you generally would know what the context was which makes it much easier. Any other questions I’ll always do my best to answer. 😁
OK going to have a go sy this spelling is not my gift but here goes should be fun to try Max Bob kenen? Rosa Pam Karen marten Colin Zack harry jk?, mark Lely Hannah Annabell George Susan spelling is not my gift but you are very clear in your signs if there any error s than that's all on me was a good video to practice to ;))) thankyou
Pixel It’s because its sort of compound. Because the sign for J basically has the letter A at the end of the sign (you touch your thumb), the a is sort of omitted. You can see more examples of this in signs for months, days of the week, and other names. For example the sign for January is just J-N because the A is incorporated into the sign for J. Knowing this really aids your comprehension sometimes as its pretty common.
Hi Shamn, thank you for your comment. I'm sorry about that, with BSL though, the left palm doesn't face front it faces to the right. Many people say the same thing as you but that's why following finger spelling can be tricky. Basically it comes down to practice. Hope that helps. Thanks Mel
BSL learning with Mel hankyou for replying . I understand the positioning but when your in front of someone that person can choose to change an angle . If this is to help learners they must be able to identify the letter in your hand. I haven’t had this experience with other signers on utube but I must respect your way . Thankyou for your time
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Thank you so much! I'm a complete beginner to BSL but determined to learn - this is slow enough so that I can just keep up! I'll keep practicing until I can pick up quicker signs! :)
Hi Hannah so pleased you like the videos. It's great that your learning BSL. It's such an amazing language.
Hi Mel, thanks for this. I find finger spelling incredibly difficult and I know I need to practise more. But I couldn't always work out which letter you signed, just because of the angle of your hand. N M and V were the ones I struggled with.
Hi Yvonne, I think this video is fairly quick your right. I have others that maybe a little easier to follow. The reason why I faced my hand that way is because as people get higher in their BSL skills/levels the hand does face to the right and it gets trickier and a lot quicker! I'm dyslexic so I don't find it easy. It may help to look at the surrounding letters if you know what I mean, sometimes it can help you figure out the letter.
I do enjoy the finger spell videos they are great at developing the reading, I sometimes have trouble reading some letters such as L, N, V, M and R because the signer might hold their flat hand at an angle that obscures the fingers. i guess the more you read sign the easier it will become.
Hi Paul, thank you for your comment. You're right, it's not that easy. I think it's easier in real life if you know what I mean. I'm Deaf and dyslexic and even though signing all the time I still find it hard😁.Happy signing😃
This is good however, I find it hard to see the letters completely xx
Hi thank you very much for your comment and thank you for watching my video. I have some other finger spelling videos you might prefer. But I really appreciate your comment. x
@@bsllearningwithmel4459 I will check them out. I'm subscribed anyway and watch your daily videos. They are great!! X
this is great! thank you so much for taking the time to do this video! please do more of these finger spelling videos! my level 1 exam is coming up and im still rusty in receptive skills! >.
Hi, Thankyou very much. Hope your exam goes well. A small tip with finger spelling, try and look for the first middle and last letter, this can help to make out the word. 😀
This was great only one wrong I really struggle reading fingerspelling as I’m dyslexic so this is a great way to practice thank you so much for all your videos fingers crossed I can pass my level 2 exams 😬
All the best with your level 2.
Hi, Mel. Thank you for helping us practicing at home. I struggle to see if there's a V or an N. Any tips?
Esmeralda Rubí Hi Esmeralda, Thank you for your question. Yes your right it can be tricky! Personally I think I have done this video fairly quick and with palm completely facing left which is the real world when it comes to finger spelling ( but perhaps not so good for those starting out 😐so sorry about that) What I would say is try and look at the letters you pick up and often you can work out the word. Of course if you were signing with someone you generally would know what the context was which makes it much easier. Any other questions I’ll always do my best to answer. 😁
New subscriber btw I enjoyed this little quiz!
hi, thankyou so much, I've done loads of finger spelling videos that may be helpful
Is it Lilly your spelling? As it looks it but when you spell it fast it looks like you add a C in?
Thanks Mel, I think I did a little bit better this time, x
OK going to have a go sy this spelling is not my gift but here goes should be fun to try
Max Bob kenen? Rosa Pam Karen marten Colin Zack harry jk?, mark Lely Hannah Annabell George Susan spelling is not my gift but you are very clear in your signs if there any error s than that's all on me was a good video to practice to ;))) thankyou
I believe after hannah its Ann, and then Arabella (quite obscure tbh lol)
Sorry I just realised you posted this a year ago...
Jack went so fast i couldnt see the a lol
Pixel It’s because its sort of compound. Because the sign for J basically has the letter A at the end of the sign (you touch your thumb), the a is sort of omitted. You can see more examples of this in signs for months, days of the week, and other names. For example the sign for January is just J-N because the A is incorporated into the sign for J. Knowing this really aids your comprehension sometimes as its pretty common.
Can’t see the letters in your palm clearly
Hi Shamn, thank you for your comment. I'm sorry about that, with BSL though, the left palm doesn't face front it faces to the right. Many people say the same thing as you but that's why following finger spelling can be tricky. Basically it comes down to practice. Hope that helps. Thanks Mel
BSL learning with Mel hankyou for replying . I understand the positioning but when your in front of someone that person can choose to change an angle . If this is to help learners they must be able to identify the letter in your hand. I haven’t had this experience with other signers on utube but I must respect your way . Thankyou for your time
Hi Sharnn, I appreciate you're feedback, I am always happy with that. Thank you for watching.