British Sign Language Level 1 & 2
Course
Online
Introduction to the basics of British Sign Language
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
1. Brief Description (150–250 words)
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Course provides a structured and supportive pathway for learners who want to develop confident communication skills within the Deaf community. Combining foundational signing techniques with more advanced vocabulary and conversational ability, this programme covers fingerspelling, greetings, numbers, time, daily routines, emotions, descriptions, workplace signing, storytelling, and multi-channel communication. It is designed to help you understand both the language and the rich cultural identity of the Deaf community across the UK.
This CPD-accredited course offers an accessible introduction to BSL Level 1 before building naturally towards Level 2 skills, giving learners the ability to hold meaningful conversations, express ideas clearly, and engage in a variety of everyday and professional situations. Through expert-designed modules, you will gain practical knowledge, expressive signing skills, receptive understanding, and the confidence to communicate with Deaf individuals in inclusive and respectful ways.
Ideal for anyone working in education, health, social care, customer-facing roles, or community services, this BSL Level 1 & 2 Course strengthens communication abilities that are increasingly valued in both personal and professional environments. With flexible online study and self-paced progression, it enables learners to build strong signing skills while enhancing their CV and supporting inclusive communication across diverse settings.
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Develop core BSL vocabulary and fingerspelling skills
Build confidence in everyday conversations and routines
Improve receptive skills and visual communication techniques
Use Level 2 signing for descriptions, storytelling, and workplace topics
Strengthen awareness of Deaf culture and communication barriers
Apply BSL skills in professional, educational, or community settings
The British Sign Language Level 1 & 2 Course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn BSL for personal development, communication support, or professional use. It is especially valuable for teaching assistants, early years staff, SEN professionals, support workers, healthcare staff, social care practitioners, youth workers, volunteers, and those in customer-facing roles who want to communicate more effectively with Deaf individuals. The course is also ideal for family members, friends, and carers who wish to build stronger communication connections with Deaf relatives.
Learners who want to enhance their CV, improve workplace inclusivity, or explore future training in interpreting or communication support will find this course an excellent starting point. As the content is clear, structured, and beginner-friendly, it is suitable for individuals with no prior knowledge of BSL.
There are no formal entry requirements for the British Sign Language Level 1 & 2 Course, making it accessible to learners from all backgrounds. It is suitable for individuals aged 16 and above who have an interest in learning BSL or wish to develop inclusive communication skills. While no previous experience is needed, having good English, basic numeracy, and general IT skills will support a smooth learning experience. A device with internet access is required to complete the course materials and assessments at your own pace.
Upon successful completion of the British Sign Language 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 British Sign Language Level 1 & 2 Course stands out for its flexible structure, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while balancing work or personal commitments. The programme is developed by experts to ensure accuracy, relevance, and practical application across a range of professional and everyday situations. Learners gain communication skills that support inclusion, strengthen their CV, and enhance confidence when interacting with Deaf individuals. With self-paced online access and a well-structured curriculum covering both Level 1 and Level 2 content, this course offers a valuable and accessible pathway for anyone looking to build strong BSL communication abilities.
Yes. This course is designed to be fully accessible for learners with no previous experience of British Sign Language. The Level 1 component introduces foundational vocabulary, fingerspelling, greetings, and everyday communication before gradually building toward the Level 2 content. Clear explanations and structured modules make the learning journey straightforward, even for complete beginners.
Completing BSL Level 1 & 2 can significantly enhance your career prospects, especially in sectors such as education, SEN support, health and social care, mental health services, youth work, hospitality, customer service, and community support roles. Employers increasingly value staff who can communicate inclusively with Deaf individuals, and having BSL skills on your CV demonstrates commitment to accessibility, diversity, and communication excellence.
The British Sign Language Level 1 & 2 Course is delivered entirely online through a flexible learning platform. You can study anytime using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, with no deadlines or fixed schedules. Each module includes step-by-step video-based learning, demonstrations, and guidance to help you develop both expressive and receptive signing skills. Once all modules and assessments are completed, you can request your recognised certificate.
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Subjects
- Dog
- Sign language
- Voice
- School
- BSL
- Alphabet
- Finger spelling
- Fingerspelling replay
- Names replay
- Family story
- Fingerspelling test
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Course programme
COURSE CURRICULUM
British Sign language (BSL) Level 1 Online Course
- Introduction to BSL
Alphabet Finger spelling and Names Practice
- Alphabet with
- Alphabet
- Fingerspelling test
- Fingerspelling replay
- Names test
- Names replay
Greetings
- Greetings
- Greetings without voice try these yourself
Family, question forms and family story
- Family Vocabulary
- Family vocabulary test your memory
- Question forms
- Question forms test your memory
- Family story test
- Family Story Recap How did you do
Rooms in the house vocabulary
- Rooms in the house Vocabulary
- Kitchen Vocabulary
- Bathroom Vocabulary
- Bedroom Vocabulary
- Living room and Dining room Vocabulary
- Study Vocabulary
- Utility room Vocabulary
- Garden Vocabulary
Colours
- Colours
- Colours test yourself
Questions and statements about the home
- Questions and statements about home test
- Questions and statements about the home replay were you right
Animals
- Animal Vocabulary
- Animal vocab replay test your knowledge
- Short animal story
- Short animal story replay were you right
- Animal and pet questions
Numbers and Money
- Numbers 1-30
- Numbers 10’s, 100’s
- Numbers 10’s, 100’s replay without voice test yourself
- Mixed number test
- Mixed number test replay
- Money £1 – £20
- Money £1 – £20 replay test your knowledge
- Mixed money test
- Mixed money test replay
Time and Months of the Year
- Time 1 o’clock to 12 o’clock
- Days of the week
- Months of the year
- Time periods
- Time periods replay test your knowledge
Describing Ages
- Describing ages
- Describing ages replay without voice test your knowledge
- Number and ages phrase test
- Number & Ages phrase test replay
- Mixed time, ages and money test
- Mixed time, ages, and money test replay
Weather
- Weather Vocabulary
- Weather vocab without voice test your understanding
- Weather phrase test
- Weather phrase test replay
Transport
- Transport Vocabulary
- Transport vocabulary without subtitles – test yourself
- Transport phrases without subtitles
- Transport phrases replay with subtitles
Directions
- Directions Vocabulary
- Directions vocabulary without subtitles test yourself
- Direction phrases test without subtitles
- Direction phrases replay with subtitles
Hobbies
- Hobbies Vocabulary
- Hobbies vocabulary without subtitles test yourself
- Hobbies phrases test
- Hobbies phrases replay with subtitles
- Work
- Work Vocabulary
- Work vocabulary without subtitles test yourself
- Work phrases test
- Work phrases replay with subtitles
Food and Drink
- Food and Drink Vocabulary
- Food and drink without subtitles
- Food and drink phrases without subtitles
- Food and Drink phrases replay with subtitles
Dialogues No Voice No Subtitles
- The broken car
- Tom’s 18th Birthday Party
- New House
- At the bank without
- On a train
- Going to a restaurant without
- Going on a picnic without
- Job interview day
- Horse riding without
- I’m lost and need directions
- Valentine’s Day
- A day in hospital without
- Learning to drive
- Meeting up with the family
Dialogues with voice and subtitles
- The broken car
- Tom’s 18th birthday party
- New house
- At the bank
- On a train
- Going to a restaurant
- Going on a picnic
- Job interview day
- Horse riding
- I’m lost and need directions
- Valentines Day
- A day in hospital
- Learning to drive
- School reunion
- Meeting up with the family
Bonus 5 Stories with voice and subtitles
- Tom’s 18th Birthday Party
- New house
- On a Train
- Valentines day
- Learning to drive
Bonus 5 stories with no voice over
- Tom’s 18th Birthday Party
- New House
- On a train
- Valentine’s Day
- Learning to drive
Level 2 British Sign Language
Family Vocabulary
- Family Vocabulary No Voice over
- Family
Describing People and Animals
- Describing People No Voice Over
- Describing People
- Ethnic Groups No Voice Over
- Ethnic Groups
- Religion No Voice Over
- Religion
- Clothes No Voice Over
- Clothes
- Colour No Voice Over
- Colours
- Feelings No Voice Over
- Feelings
- Feelings 2 No Voice Over
- Feelings 2
- Animals No Voice Over
- Animals
Activities at School
- Activities At School No Voice Over
- Activities At School
- People Who Work In Schools No Voice Over
- People Who Work In Schools
- School Vocabulary No Voice Over
- School Vocabulary
- Subjects No Voice Over
- Subjects
- School Vocabulary 2 No Voice Over
- School Vocabulary 2
Jobs and activities at work
- Jobs No Voice Over
- Jobs
- Applying For Work No Voice Over
- Applying For Work
- Office No Voice Over
- Office
- Firm No Voice Over
- Firm
- Meetings No Voice Over
- Meetings
Time
- Time Vocabulary No Voice Over
- Time Vocabulary
Activities in the home
- Activities In The Home No Voice Over
- Activities In The Home
- Go Out To Work no Voice Over
- Go Out To Work
- Do The Washing No Voice Over
- Do The Washing
- Flats No Voice over
- Flat
Leisure activities
- Leisure Activities No Voice Over
- Leisure Activities
- Hobbies No Voice Over
- Hobbies
- Going Out No Voice Over
- Going Out
- Plan Tickets No Voice Over
- Plan
- DIY No Voice Over
- DIY
Opinions Likes and Dislikes
- Attitudes And Opinions No Voice Over
- Attitudes And Opinions
- Opinions No Voice Over
- Opinions
Illnesses and Health
- Illnesses No Voice Over
- Illnesses
- Treatment No Voice Over
- Treatment
Eating and Drinking
- Eating And Drinking Vocabulary No Voice Over
- Eating And Drinking
- Drinks No Voice Over
- Drinks
- Cereal No Voice Over
- Cereal
- Fruit No Voice Over
- Fruit
- 5Veg No Voice Over
- Vegetables
- Main Meal No Voice Over
- Main Meal
- Sweets No Voice Over
- Sweets
- Hot Food And Drink No Voice Over
- Hot Food-Drinks
- Payment No Voice Over
- Payment
Shopping and Spending
- Shopping And Spending No Voice Over
- Shopping And Spending
- Expensive No Voice Over
- Expensive
- Shops No Voice Over
- Shops
Travel and Holidays
- Travel And Holidays No Voice Over
- Travel And Holidays
- Travelling No Voice Over
- Travelling
- Vehicles No Voice Over
- Vehicles
- Directions No Voice Over
- Directions
- Going Abroad No Voice Over
- Going Abroad
- Breakdown No Voice Over
- Breakdown
- Places No Voice Over
- Places
- Holidays No Voice Over
- Holidays
- Hotel No Voice Over
- Hotel
- Beach No Voice Over
- Beach
- Complaints No Voice Over
- Complaints And Compliments
- Excellent No Voice Over
- Excellent
Level 2 dialogues without voice and subtitles
- The Broken Leg
- Surprise Holiday
- It’s Snowing
- Shopping
- Taking The Dog For A Walk
- First Day At New a Job
- On The Beach
- First Day At School
- In The Park
- On a Plane
- At The Doctors
- Pets
- Family
- My New Kitchen
- Designing a New Garden
Level 2 Dialogues with voice over and subtitles
- The Broken Leg
- Surprise Holiday
- Snowing
- Shopping
- Taking My Dog For a Walk
- First Day At a New Job
- On The Beach
- First Day At School
- In The Park
- On a Plane
- At the Doctors
- Pets
- Family
- My New Kitchen
- Designing a New Garden
5 stories with no voice over and no subtitles
- First day at School
- Taking the dog for a walk
- At the Doctors
- First Pet
- Designing a New Garden
5 stories with voice over and subtitles
- First Day at School
- Taking the Dog For a Walk
- At the Doctors
- First Pet
- Designing a New Garden
level 2 BSL dialogues and stories
- level 2 BSL dialogues and story package
Assessment
- Assessment – British Sign Language Level 1 & 2
- Course Certification
- Order your Certificate
How is the course assessed?
- To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
British Sign Language Level 1 & 2