How to sign “Yes” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Yes” instead
Step by step
- Close your hand into a fist.
- Nod the fist up and down, like a head nodding.
- Repeat the nodding motion a couple of times.
Practice tip
Pair the fist nod with an affirmative facial expression.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.