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> UNIT 1 SILENT COMMUNICATION

> WHILE YOU WATCH


1 Decide if the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Correct the false sentences.
T F
1 British sign language is one of many sign languages in Britain.
2 Sign language doesn’t include finger spelling.
3 Sign language is not the same all over the world.
4 The sign for Skype is two binoculars.
5 Nick learns how to sign his name.
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2 Answer the questions.


1 Why did Nick go to the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education?
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2 What is finger spelling used for?


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3 Which three examples of universal gestures are given?


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4 What kind of help does Rebekah receive?


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> AFTER YOU WATCH


3 Were you surprised to learn that Rebekah was studying filmmaking? Why? / Why not?
What challenges do you think she will have as a filmmaker?

4 Here are some signs in British Sign Language. What do you think they stand for?

1 2 3

Clue: an animal Clue: a feeling Clue: an action

4 5

Clue: furniture Clue: a sport

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