BSL Coming To A School Near You Soon

 I was never very good at languages, I was merde at French and mist at German and recently held a conversation with a Spaniard using the Google Translate function on my iPhone so it is good news that from the new school term in September, British Sign Language (BSL) will be taught.
Amazingly, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) say that over 18 million adults in the UK are deaf and only around 151,000 BSL users and describe the move as 'A significant moment in the history of the British deaf community' which it is.
Not only will it be beneficial to the Deaf Community that more people will be able to communicate with them without either just saying things slower and louder or scribbling things on bits of paper, but will open the eyes and make those with decent hearing aware of the Deaf Community.  
The National Deaf Children's Society, said that students will find it a fun and engaging language to learn which was two words i would never apply to my time sitting in a classroom  and learning how to ask directions to the railway in French.
The RNID say that on average it takes 3-4 years to become fluent (BSL Level 6) based upon learning 3 hours a week and obviously knowing their audience, state that swear words are available, just be careful who you are facing when you put your little finger on your chin, else you will look a complete fist tapping on forehead.