Whether you’re brand new to BSL or already have some experience, this course is designed to help you build confidence, develop your signing skills, and communicate more naturally with deaf people in everyday situations.
You’ll start with the basics, learning how to greet, fingerspell, and hold simple conversations, and gradually move on to more detailed topics like describing events, expressing opinions, and having full conversations in BSL.
What’s Included?
- Level 1 Award in British Sign Language
Learn the foundations of BSL, including:- Meeting and greeting
- Fingerspelling names and places
- Talking about the weather, transport and directions
- Holding short conversations using everyday vocabulary
- Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language
Build on your skills with:- Receptive, productive and conversational signing
- Describing people, places and events
- Using BSL grammar and structure
- Exploring regional variations and non-manual features
How It Works
- You’ll unlock each session week by week, giving you time to practise and reflect
- You’ll have access to the BSL Signing Library, our searchable dictionary of signs
- You’ll complete short activities, quizzes and assessments to track your progress
- You’ll be supported throughout by your tutor and the course team
