British Sign Language (BSL)
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
9h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course provides a comprehensive introduction to BSL, covering the fundamental building blocks of visual communication and progressing towards more advanced conversational skills. This course guides learners through essential vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and expressive techniques used by the Deaf community in the UK. By combining structured lessons with real-life signing scenarios, you will gain the confidence to engage in meaningful communication with BSL users.
Throughout the course, you will develop practical signing skills for everyday interactions, including greetings, personal information, numbers, weather, time, directions, and common social situations. As you progress to Level 2 content, you will learn how to understand and produce longer, more detailed signed conversations, enhancing both your fluency and comprehension.
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to support Deaf individuals, improve workplace inclusivity, or pursue a rewarding career involving communication support. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to build on foundational knowledge, the course provides the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively using British Sign Language. With SEO-optimised content and flexible online learning, it is a valuable addition to your personal or professional development.
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About this course
Develop essential BSL vocabulary and grammar
Build confidence in everyday signed communication
Understand and use key Level 1 and Level 2 signing techniques
Improve receptive and productive signing skills
Communicate effectively in common social and workplace scenarios
Apply BSL skills to support inclusivity and accessibility
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course is designed for learners who want to communicate confidently with Deaf individuals or integrate signing into their personal or professional life. It is ideal for teachers, support workers, healthcare staff, customer service professionals, and anyone working in environments where accessible communication is essential. The course also supports learners interested in progressing towards interpreting, communication support roles, or further BSL qualifications.
Beginners seeking to learn BSL for personal interest, family connections, or community involvement will also find this course highly suitable. With a structured pathway covering beginner to intermediate skills, the course ensures an inclusive and supportive learning experience for anyone keen to understand and participate in the UK Deaf community.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, making it accessible to all learners who wish to study British Sign Language. It is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above, including those new to BSL or returning to education. To support smooth online learning, learners are recommended to have a good level of English, basic numeracy skills, and confidence using a computer or digital device. These foundational abilities will help you navigate the learning materials, complete assessments, and fully engage with the course content in a professional and structured way.
Upon successful completion of the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9.99 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.
This course stands out for its flexible and fully self-paced structure, allowing you to study British Sign Language at a rhythm that suits your lifestyle. Each module is expertly designed to build skills progressively, ensuring a clear learning journey from Level 1 basics to Level 2 conversational fluency. The curriculum emphasises practical communication skills that can be applied in real-life interactions and workplace settings. By completing this course, you gain valuable abilities that strengthen your CV, support accessibility, and enhance your professional profile. With high-quality content and learner-centred delivery, it offers a well-rounded, career-focused pathway into BSL.
Yes. This course is designed to be fully accessible for beginners with no prior knowledge of BSL. The Level 1 units introduce all the essential concepts, including basic vocabulary, grammar, and signing techniques. As you progress, Level 2 modules help you develop more fluent and expressive communication skills. The step-by-step approach ensures that learners build confidence gradually, making the course suitable for individuals of all experience levels.
Completing BSL Level 1 & 2 can significantly enhance your employability, particularly in sectors focused on care, education, customer service, and community support. Employers value professionals who can communicate inclusively with Deaf individuals and contribute to accessibility. The skills gained from this course strengthen your CV and may open pathways to further qualifications in interpreting, communication support work, or specialist roles within the Deaf community. It is an excellent starting point for anyone seeking to make a positive impact.
This is a fully online, self-paced course that allows you to study whenever and wherever is convenient. All learning materials, video demonstrations, and assessments are accessible through our virtual learning platform. You can revisit lessons as often as needed, making it easy to practise and refine your signing skills. This flexible study method ensures you can progress comfortably without time pressures, making it ideal for learners balancing work, family, or other commitments.
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Subjects
- Sign language
- Communication Skills
- BSL
- Communication Training
- Voice
Teachers and trainers (1)
One Education
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Course programme
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Online Course provides a structured pathway to signing confidence, covering essential BSL vocabulary, grammar, and real-life communication skills. Level 1 includes alphabet finger spelling, greetings, family topics, home vocabulary, colours, animals, numbers, time, weather, transport, directions, hobbies, food, work and engaging dialogues with and without voice or subtitles, plus bonus story practice. Level 2 builds on this foundation with advanced vocabulary on family, people and animals, school and workplace activities, time, home routines, leisure, opinions, health, food, shopping, travel and holidays, along with a full set of dialogues and stories in both voiced and non-voiced formats. This combined training helps learners build confidence, comprehension and fluency through practical scenarios and guided practice suitable for beginners progressing to intermediate BSL users.
Course Curriculam
- British Sign language (BSL) Level 1 Online Course
- Alphabet Finger spelling and Names Practice
- Greetings
- Family, question forms and family story
- Rooms in the house vocabulary
- Colours
- Questions and statements about the home
- Animals
- Numbers and Money
- Time and Months of the Year
- Describing Ages
- Weather
- Transport
- Directions
- Hobbies
- Work
- Food and Drink
- Dialogues No Voice No Subtitles
- Dialogues with voice and subtitles
- Bonus 5 Stories with voice and subtitles
- Bonus 5 stories with no voice over
- Level 2 British Sign Language
- Family Vocabulary
- Describing People and Animals
- Activities at School
- Jobs and activities at work
- Time
- Activities in the home
- Leisure activities
- Opinions Likes and Dislikes
- Illnesses and Health
- Eating and Drinking
- Shopping and Spending
- Travel and Holidays
- Level 2 dialogues without voice and subtitles
- Level 2 Dialogues with voice over and subtitles
- 5 stories with no voice over and no subtitles
- 5 stories with voice over and subtitles
- level 2 BSL dialogues and stories
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