Learning Outcome
- 100+ modules across 9 hours of content.
- Go from basic understanding of British Sign Language to fluency
- Level 1 - Learn about greetings, time, month, colours, age, weather, transport, directions, hobbies, food and drink
- Learn about the common grammar rules of BSL
- 24/7 access to the course for 12 months
Description
British sign language is used by more than 150,000 people in the British Isles, including thousands of users who aren’t deaf and learn the skills to aid those who need support communicating.
This course consists of a variety of modules all geared towards helping you learn how to communicate using British Sign Language. It begins with the basics of signing, including numbers, the alphabet, names and places. This is followed by lessons on family, describing people and animals and ethnic groups, religion and clothes. Next, you’re taught about practical school activities, vocabulary, subjects and people who work in schools. This course will also teach you to sign work, home and leisure-related activities, along with other aspects of everyday life, such as time, opinions, asking questions, illness and health.
The British Sign Language Level 1 course is designed and delivered by an expert instructor (British Sign Language Native BSL User), who provides a series of video lessons, practical exercises, online study materials and an automated multiple-choice assessment.
Course Design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The British Sign Language Level 1 is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
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
CPD Accredited Certification
Certification is available –
- In PDF for £2.99
- Hard copy for £8.99
- £29.99
- 1 year
- Diploma
- Number of Units102
- Number of Quizzes0
- 8 hours, 1 minute
