Rose Ayling-Ellis has expressed her delight following her Strictly Come Dancing partner Giovanni Pernice's latest achievement.MORE: Rose Ayling-Ellis looks 'besotted' in new photos as Giovanni Pernice prepares for StrictlyTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, the professional dancer - who turned 32 earlier this week - revealed he is now officially learning how to do British Sign Language (BSL).WATCH: Rose Ayling-Ellis pens heartwarming message to Giovanni Pernice"Today I'm learning a new routine, can you guess what it is?" he told his fans, adding: "I'm learning some BSL.
A journey I started last year after being partnered with Rose, who is now a close friend. But I've got something juicy to tell you all and you are going to love this."READ: Giovanni Pernice's deep connection and protectiveness over Rose Ayling-Ellis explainedSEE: Rose Ayling-Ellis unveils stunning look as Giovanni Pernice prepares to meet new Strictly partnerThe video then cuts to show Giovanni speaking solely in BSL.
He adds: "Do you kind of feel like you've missed out? This is how deaf people often feel in everyday conversation."But new research from Cadbury Fingers and the National Deaf Children's Society showed that 39% of us are interested in learning BSL.
If the right help is available, learning even a little bit of language can make a big difference… So if you're like me, give it a go."Upon seeing the news, Rose - who became the first deaf person to win Strictly last year - was quick to applaud Giovanni by adding several hands-up emojis.
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