Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 934. Sign Language is Fascinating đź‘‹ with Siobhan Dodd
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May 6, 2025 Siobhan Dodd, a sign language interpreter and the host of The Following Through Podcast, shares her vibrant insights on sign language. She discusses its complexities and unique grammatical structures, emphasizing how physical gestures convey deep meanings. Siobhan recounts her memorable experience interpreting at the Glastonbury festival, blending creativity with communication. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of AI in sign language, exploring both its potential benefits and challenges for the deaf community, all with humor and engaging anecdotes.
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Learning Through Deaf Community Socializing
- Siobhan Dodd learned British Sign Language by socializing and drinking with deaf people at university.
- Immersion and real-life practice greatly accelerated her language learning and cultural understanding.
Sign Languages Are Distinct Worldwide
- Sign languages are not universal; every country has its own distinct sign language.
- British Sign Language (BSL) uses two hands and is quite different from others like American or French Sign Language.
BSL Grammar Differs From English
- BSL has a different grammar structure, often topic-comment order instead of English word order.
- Tenses like past and present are shown by context, not verb conjugations as in English.