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Hi James, I'm from London and am wondering whether to get a CI too :wave: There is a dedicated section here in AD (AllDeaf) about CIs and if you take the time to go through the different threads, you'll find out who the CI users are and what their experience of CIs is like. It takes time...

I started learning a sign language about four months ago (BSL) so it's all very new for me. My initial experience is how different it is. Different rather difficult. In fact I find BSL classes easier as I don't have to use my unreliable ears and can just use my eyes. Plus there's no writing...

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This seems to be the new social media craze. I hadn't heard of it until this week, when I've come across it about 5 times. Decided to request an invite to see what the fuss is about...

love it!:D

He could just be saying that if you own a Mac then you must poor as a result of them being very expensive! ;) I really wanted to buy a MacBook last year, but I was able to get a laptop of similar spec for less than half the price. When I get rich I'll treat myself...

Watched the latest Studio Ghibli film Arrietty Enjoyed it. Technically as good as ever. But it won't be my favourite film from Studio Ghibli.

As someone who is currently experiencing the distressing sense of isolation as my increasing hearing loss takes me out of the hearing world, I can say that I would have appreciated being able to talk to a counsellor to help me cope with the transition. As it happened, I discovered this forum and...

In the technology section of this website, there are a few threads on smartphone apps and voice-to-text technology. As far as I know, there isn't anything that does what you want. The nearest I know of is an app that can be used in face-to-face conversations - but it only works for short...

Welcome to AD (AllDeaf) Maureen :wave: I'm was born HOH and my deafness has got worse over the decades. Started learning BSL 4 months ago. It's a challenge, but a thoroughly worthwhile one. I wish I attempted to learn BSL years ago. I recommend that you get started sooner rather than later...

Some of the jokes about the ill chicken are rather "cheep" :giggle:

Have you seen the recent documentary on the BBC about Deaf Teens? [link describing programme in more detail] There is an amusing (and annoying!) incident when a support worker says she can only help a Deaf student for half of a lecture as her chicken is ill. A real WTF moment! I have a problem...

:ty:Thanks to everyone for the info on this thread. You all rock!:rockon:

Hi Krissy, I've recently discovered there's a London subtitled cinema group and I've decided to attend the next meeting to find out what it's like. This new year, why not set up your own subtitled cinema group? | Charlie Swinbourne It looks like you need something similar in Manchester...

Snap! I need a new router myself. Chap in shop recommended Netgear and told me to stay clear of Belkin. I don't have that much technical knowledge so can't personally advise you purplecatty. Chap in shop also recommended that I buy a separate wireless AP instead of an integrated wireless router...

You may be aware that 7 Feb 2012 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth. Charles Dickens at 200 | Books | The Guardian I've set myself the goal of reading all of Charles Dickens novels this year. I read Bleak House and Little Dorrit a few years ago, but I now want to work my way...

I get the certificate once ABC have sent an independent person to verify the marks of our group. When I did Level 1 this was about a month afterwards. It depends on when the external person visits the learning centre.

Always! <smiles>

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The course at Femaura uses a portfolio approach rather than an exam at the end of the course (bit like an NVQ). We are regularly videotaped and our progress is recorded. By the end, our signing has to meet the Level 2 standard and use the vocabulary expected. I was assessed by another BSL tutor...