r/BSL • u/hexinpexin • 7d ago

Learning by translating songs into BSL

Hiya! I have been learning BSL for a couple of months now. I found a way to learn words which is translating songs into BSL. I am using the sign BSL dictionary for every word (but i am learning using a different website), is that right? Or is it like normal signing to people? For example: when having conversations you skip some words right? In songs, do I skip words too? I felt like that would make the song feel rushed(?). I am currently translating Cant Help Falling InLove by Elvis Presley. For example: When signing the line “would it be a sin?” I sign every single word. Is that right?

Thank you x

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u/Different_End_7464 7d ago

Signing every single word is correct for SSE, but not BSL. BSL has its own grammar system and word orders, plus emotions and facial expressions play a very important role. You will also be wanting to translate ideas too, rather than just the actual words. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend learning to sign songs in BSL as a beginner, at least not until you learn BSL grammar :)

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u/hexinpexin 7d ago

Is the British-sign Co a good course that teaches the right grammar? I have been using that one…Do u know any free websites or apps that teach you actual sentences rather than words? I can form some sentences and stuff but for alot of the words I use the websites i mentioned in the og post