BSL vs ASL Fingerspelling

Which is easier to read? BSL or ASL?
Less ERRORS in reception?

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[jesterjoker97]

ASL and BSL are both same zone as fast as I can read. BSL face expression little bit different than ASL face expression.

[Shelllium]

@jesterjoker97 Hi Thanks for comment! Cool ;o) I was wondering about mistakes understanding BSL or ASL fingerspelling...do you think there are less mistakes understanding ASL fingerspelling? or less mistakes with BSL fingerspelling? or the same? Curious... SH

[terpNZ04]

I'm an NZSL/Eng interpreter and I use both systems (ASL only if the Deaf person asks me to or because it's convenient to for whatever reason, or I'm using ASL/IS with a visitor). As a non native signer, I find both systems about as difficult to read as each other - handedness isn't the issue. As someone who started with 2-handed system and added IS and ASL fs later, going to 1 handed systems did not result in easier comprehension! Check out the Argentinian fs alphabet - it uses 2 and 1-handed!

[Shelllium]

@terpNZ04 Hi! Thanks for comment! I thought a two handed might be easier to comprehend only because there might be more differentiation between individual letters. I love ASL's one handed alphabet because I can sign two words at the same time in different locations...more efficient when interpreting, plus you can sign with only one hand. But as video relay becomes more used, I was thinking about improving the communication with hearing interpreters thru monitors...just wondering...

[art435]

Last summer I interpreted for a Deaf trip to Asia. There was a group from US and a group from UK and Australia. I asked one of the people from England to bring me a BSL book. It was a totally cool experience. I learned the alphabet and at meals we had a good time teaching each other.Some native BSL users are just as rapid as native ASL users. Neither was better that the othe, the comfort zone is with the user and where they grew up.

[Shelllium]

@art435 Hey! thanks for comment ;o) Question is whether interpreters have an easier time understanding BSL or ASL fingerspelling...maybe no difference? I thought maybe because there is more distinction between letters, there might be less terp error. For example, fingerspell the word George and gorge or wireline vs wireless or retreat and repeat. AESO are fairly similar in ASL... just wondered about INTERPRETER ERRORS.

[Klausny5]

Hi, I´m from Brazilian , I learn how to ASL , but that ASL is very easy! not hard understand it ,I can read the ASL I learn ASL since 3 year ago, ASL is top best!

my friend name is Karthic he´s from England too I already talk with he, but htat not language BSL, he learn ASL too I can talk easy for he! Thanks ^^)

[Baachoo143]

i have seen the bsl fingerspelling videos and it appears that because there is two hands you need to catch that it would be harder rather than just watching one hand shape you must analyze the positions for both hands for each letter.

[Shelllium]

@WhoTheFRELL Hi WTF! THanks for comment! Yep...I can tell a difference between Deaf/HoH who recognize and make an effort to be clearer with their FS for the interpreter, and those who do not take the time/effort to make that part easier for the interpreter. I can fuss at my family mbrs if they mumble, talk in low volume, try to talk from another room, etc... Communication is two way street. ;o) SH

[WhoTheFRELL]

I think both are clear in their own way (I learned ASL first and have learned barely enough BSL & Auslan to understand). I think the key for all fingerspelling is who the message is meant for... meaning that the signer must be TRYING to be clear, not spelling for themselves. Too often I get clients who spell sloppily because they don't respect that is the most challenging part of the language. I love when they snicker at me for asking to repeat then five minutes later criticize me for fingerspe