British Sign Language Level 1
British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 is an introductory course designed to teach the basics of British Sign Language, including essential vocabulary, grammar, and communication techniques. It’s perfect for beginners and provides a foundation for effective communication with Deaf individuals in everyday settings.
Course Overview
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 course is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics of BSL for personal or professional use. This course covers essential vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, greetings, and directions, along with key non-manual features of sign language.
By the end, you’ll be able to hold basic conversations in BSL, enhancing your ability to communicate with Deaf individuals. Ideal for anyone in customer service, healthcare, or education, this course provides the essential skills to get started in British Sign Language.
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of sign language communication. You will learn essential vocabulary, grammar, and fingerspelling, covering everyday topics like greetings, directions, numbers, and family. The course also teaches non-manual features of BSL, helping you understand its cultural context and enhance communication with Deaf individuals.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to confidently engage in basic BSL conversations, opening up new opportunities in customer service, healthcare, education, and beyond.
- Beginners looking to learn British Sign Language from scratch
- Customer service professionals who want to improve communication with Deaf individuals
- Healthcare workers seeking to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in their roles
- Teachers and educators looking to incorporate BSL into their teaching practices
- Anyone interested in learning a new language and connecting with the Deaf community.
- CPD Accredited: Earn a recognised qualification that enhances your career in British Sign Language and inclusive communication.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced BSL professionals with in-depth knowledge of sign language and Deaf culture.
- Flexible Learning: Study online at your own pace, with 24/7 access to course materials and resources.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain essential skills in vocabulary, grammar, fingerspelling, and non-manual features of BSL.
- Supportive Community: Enjoy continuous guidance, expert feedback, and a welcoming learning environment for your success.
- British Sign Language Interpreter (Average UK salary: £25,000 – £40,000 per year)
- BSL Teacher or Educator (Average UK salary: £26,000 – £40,000 per year)
- Customer Service Representative for Deaf or hard-of-hearing clients (Average UK salary: £20,000 – £28,000 per year)
- Healthcare Assistant with BSL (Average UK salary: £22,000 – £30,000 per year)
- Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher (Average UK salary: £24,000 – £40,000 per year)
- BSL Translator for Media (Average UK salary: £28,000 – £45,000 per year)
- Freelance BSL Tutor (Income varies based on experience and clientele, typically £20,000 – £50,000 per year)
Course Curriculum
| British Sign Language Level 1 | |||
| What is British Sign Language? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introduction to BSL and Fingerspelling | |||
| Fingerspelling A-Z with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling A-Z without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling A-Z | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Right or Left Handed | 00:01:00 | ||
| A to Z Cards | 00:10:00 | ||
| 1st Name A to Z in 3 parts – Fingerspelling | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1st Name A to Z Fingerspelling | 00:10:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the blanks | 00:02:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the Blanks | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is my name and Live, Where? (UK) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Who am I and Live Where in UK | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exchanging Personal Information | |||
| Meeting People and Introduction with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Meeting People and Introduction without Subtitles DONE | 00:02:00 | ||
| Questions Signs with without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Family sentences Homework | 00:04:00 | ||
| Meeting People | 00:10:00 | ||
| Families | |||
| Families | 00:10:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 1 with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 2 with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 1 without Subtitles DONE | 00:01:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 2 without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers (Time, Calendar and Money) | |||
| Number 0 to 100 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Bingo Numbers Games (4) | 00:04:00 | ||
| BINGO 4 Games | 00:10:00 | ||
| Phone Numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Calendars | 00:10:00 | ||
| Calendars Birthday Ages and Names | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is the Time? With Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the Time? Without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the time | 00:10:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs without Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Birthday, When? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Birthday When | 00:10:00 | ||
| Colours | |||
| Colour Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colour Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:04:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:10:00 | ||
| Draw a colour Elephant | 00:02:00 | ||
| HNADOUT ANSWER Draw a colour Elephant | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transports | |||
| Transports | 00:10:00 | ||
| Transports sign with Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transports sign without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport and Time Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Transport and Time Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather | |||
| Weather Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather | 00:10:00 | ||
| Weather and Questions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Directions | |||
| Directions Signs with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions Signs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Questions for Directions Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions on Directions Signs without Subtitles | 00:31:00 | ||
| Non-Manual Features (NMF) in BSL | 00:10:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative and Negative | 00:10:00 | ||
| Activities/Hobbies and Sports | |||
| Activities Interests and Sports Handouts | 00:10:00 | ||
| Information about different clubs | 00:10:00 | ||
| Interests and Hobbies with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Interests and Hobbies without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sports Signs with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sports Signs without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hobbies/Interests Questions with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hobbies/Interests Questions without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sports Clubs | 00:01:00 | ||
| Description of A Person and Clothes | |||
| Description of a Person with Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Description of a Person without Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Describing a Person | 00:13:00 | ||
| Describing Clothes with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Describing Clothes without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Wearing Clothes | 00:13:00 | ||
| Animals | |||
| A -Z of Animals with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| A -Z of Animals without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Animal A to Z | 00:22:00 | ||
| Questions about Pets with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions about Pets without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| STUDY About Pets | 00:02:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWERS About Pets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Numbers (Money) | |||
| Money Signs (Part 1) with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 1) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 2) with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 2) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| How Much is it? | 00:01:00 | ||
| How much is it | 00:01:00 | ||
| Foods and Drinks | |||
| Foods and Drinks with Subtitles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Foods and Drinks without Subtitles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Food and Drinks | 00:12:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu with Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu without Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| HANDOUT Top Eat Menu | 00:02:00 | ||
| Hurley’ s Food and Drink Menu | 00:10:00 | ||
| STUDY HANDOUT ANSWERS At the Restaurant | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exam | |||
| STUDY: BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM | 00:04:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWERS : BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM | 00:01:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
