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British Sign Language (BSL) : Level 1 & 2

3000+ learners| British Sign Language for beginners by well-known Sign language Instructor with 10 CPD points

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£114 inc VAT
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Study method
Online
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Video
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
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Access until course completion
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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  • Certificate of completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Level 2 courses bundle has been designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf or hearing loss people on various topics and situations that involve simple, everyday language use for communication. They will gain essential skills and confidence in two production areas and the reception of BSL. Fluency in sign language is also needed for specialized jobs in education, health, therapy, and recreational services.

People with disabilities like autism, apraxia of speech, cerebral palsy, etc., communicate through sign language. It can help someone with autism communicate. It's the fourth most used language in the UK. Job seekers can point to a good grasp as demonstrative of their cognitive abilities, critical thinking, communication skills, and continued development.

Knowing BSL will open many doors for professionals wishing to enter interpreting or translating. According to Languageline, almost 11 million people in the UK have hearing loss; Action on Hearing Loss estimates that the figure will be over 15 million by 2035 – that’s one person in five. Sign language benefits frontline workers in social care, hospitality, or public-facing roles.

Learning a language is always rewarding. You can use it for your personal needs, and by helping your deaf friends, you will have mental satisfaction, which is very important in this sophisticated era.

You will be able to find work in hearing impairment units in schools as a campaigner, support worker, audiologist, teacher, and many other local government services.



This bundle of courses is for you if you:

  • want to learn basic Sign language skills to communicate simple conversations with Deaf people
  • want to learn new language skills as part of a programme of study
  • want to progress to more advanced research and/or employment using BSL in the future
  • are studying for personal development
  • are parents, family, friends, or colleagues of Deaf people

From the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2, you will learn

  • An introduction to the fundamentals of British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Learn how to spell with your fingertips.
  • Learn proper name use.
  • How to Learn and Teach Greetings, Wishes, and Common Communication
  • Recognize how to teach and talk about family and family history.
  • Learn how to ask any question.
  • Learn popular terms related to money, colour, and animals.
  • Learn to converse about the weather, travel, and holidays.
  • Vocabulary-building strategies
  • Months and time
  • Learning and teaching about school and activities at school
  • How to Express Yourself
  • How to Talk About Illness, Tensions, and Other Strong Emotions

Why Choose the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 courses bundle?

  • Conducted by industry experts
  • Get Instant E-certificate
  • This course is a fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
  • Tutor Support

And you will also get these gifts

  • Free PDF Certificate
  • Lifetime Course Access

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Group

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Description

Course Curriculum

*** Course 1: British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1***

Getting Started With British Sign Language

The introductory module covers an overview of the breakthrough BSL course, what is British sign language, the aims of the course, total utilisation steps, which hand you should use, and more.

Introduction to BSL and Fingerspelling

Module two demonstrates fingerspelling A-Z, spinning the wheel, right or left-handed, A to Z cards, 1st Names in three Parts, fill in the blanks, what Is my name, live, and where? (UK)

Exchanging Personal Information

This module explains meeting people; the introduction expands to questions and signs.

Families

Module four demonstrates families sign parts 1 to 2 and who my family is.

Numbers (Time, Calendar, and Money)

You’ll understand numbers signs (0-100), numbers 0 to 20 spin the wheel, homework, bingo number 4 game, and phone numbers. Next to time and calendar signs, calendars, birthday ages, names, what is the time, calendar signs with subtitles, and when is your birthday?

Colours

Module five explains colours, signs, games, and drawing a colour elephant.

Transports

This module demonstrates transport and time signs expand to fingerspelling.

Weather

Module seven will introduce you to weather, signs, questions, what are the weather and time?

Direction

This section will guide you to directions, emotional signs, non-manual features in BSL with and without subtitles, and stories. You’ll also gain knowledge about affirmative & negative.

Activities, Interests, and Sports

Module nine demonstrates activities, interests, and sports. Information about different clubs, hobbies, sports signs, questions, and sports clubs expand to don’t like or like.

Description of a Person and Clothes

You’ll be able to present the description of a person and describe the clothes they were wearing.

Animals

Module twelve demonstrates A-Z of animals and questions about pets.

Numbers (Money)

This section explains money signs in parts 1 to 2 and how much it is.

Foods and Drinks

Module fourteen presents foods & drinks, menu, top eat menu, and at the restaurant.

Exam

In the final module, you can give a free EXAM.

*** Course 2: British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 ***

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2

The introductory module covers question forms from English to BSL, tags ( Negation & Affirmation), and video quizzes with answers, subtitles, and without subtitles.

Finger Spelling

Module two demonstratesfingerspelling – games 1 and 2: Boggle, receptive skills on TV programs, films, handshapes to show light, legs, eyes, people, and directional verbs. You’ll also explore multi-channel signs, Itemising/listing signs with 4 stories, opposites signs, the first letter of your name homework, and surname with the BSL guest.

Jobs

This module presents how toask questions about the jobs,.job signs with and without Images, and what is my job?

Buildings

Module four shows types of buildings and houses.

Rooms In The House

This part will enable you to express at home (rooms) what is in each room and the proper way to describe it.

Daily Routines

You’ll understand expressing day-to-day routines and chores.

Travelling And Holidays

Module seven demonstrates signs for countries and cities, countries' signs with flags, cities in the UK and Europe, and types of holidays. You’ll enhance your skills to explain what you did on holiday, what you need to bring on holiday, at the beach, and holiday questions.

Health And Medical Terminology

This module will introduce you to health and medical terminology, treatments, and questions at the doctors with BSL guests, multichoice questions with answers.

Technology

Module nine explains video technology terminology with and without subtitles.

Educational Signs

This module will guide you in understanding deaf education and signs.

Certificates

Course Central is proud to offer a Certificate of Completion to all who complete courses successfully. Course Central tracks the learner’s course progress. However, the learner is responsible for validating the completion and understanding of the course. All Certificates of Completion can be validated from the Course Central website using the validation code.

Transcripts

A Transcript for the course with completed module details can be requested for as little as £4.99. Please note that all course Certificates and Transcripts will be titled as published on the Course Central platform.



Who is this course for?

British Sign Language (BSL) courses can open many doors of opportunities for both professionals and individuals. Anyone can gain the knowledge and confidence to participate in everyday conversations, learn how to greet others, ask for directions, describe their interests, and other vital topics. Through expert and specialist visual material guidance, individuals can explore how to sign the alphabet and names using the correct hand shapes, gestures, and movements.

This course will also help anyone to build BSL vocabulary and will take through the grammatical structures and features of BSL. Many professionals and individuals can benefit from BSL, like parents of deaf children, care workers, nurses, doctors, medical assistants, social workers, media workers, care workers, support workers, and not limited.

Requirements

Existing qualification level: No specific previous qualification is required. However, a basic understanding of Maths, English and ICT would benefit in understanding the content.

Existing skill levels: Minimum ICT skills to operate any computer system is beneficial.

Technical requirements: Access to any computer or laptop would benefit from practising and following the instructions.

To complete the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course, no previous experience is required.

Career path

This British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Course skill will help professionals procure jobs like audiologists, BSL tutors, special education teachers, translators, and BSL teaching assistants. BSL teaching assistants, interpreters, communication support workers, and hearing specialists are in-demand skills.

The salary expectation can grow from £20,000 per annum to £36,000 per annum.

Questions and answers

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Hannah asked:

Is the cost of the exam included in the course fee? And will I receive an accredited qualification with certificate?

Answer:

Hi Hannah, Thanks a lot for your questions. Yes, all costs are inclusive with the course price except documents' (Certs, transcript etc) shipping charge and transcript cost. There will not be any extra/hidden cost for the exam. Yes, this course is accredited by The CPD Group. Upon completion of the course you'll get an accredited certificate. I hope this helps. Kind regards Steven Graham Student Support Team

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Hannah asked:

When does the course start? Or do we just do it in our own time please?

Answer:

Hi, Once purchased you will get lifetime access to the course. You can learn at your own pace.

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naila asked:

Are the discounted courses just £10 with no further payments later.

Answer:

Hi Naila, Yes, after discount the course price will be only £10. You don't have to pay extra. Thanks.

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pete asked:

Once I have completed the course can I then retake it to go back through the materials without having to pay again?

Answer:

Hi Pete, You have lifetime access to the course and study materials once your purchase the course. There is no extra charge for retakes.

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Monica asked:

I have gone through the BSL section on how to pay but am encoutering challenges. I'm in Africa, Kenya. Kindly guide of how to pay. Regards,

Answer:

Hi Monica, After clicking add to basket you have to select checkout button and make payment with credit card or debit card. I hope this helps.

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Emily asked:

Is £10 the only cost for this course? no hidden fees?

Answer:

Hi Emily, yes only £10 is the cost. No hidden fees.

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Lucy asked:

I am deaf myself and would not be able to hear the voiceovers... Is this course subtitled?

Answer:

Hi Lucy, Yes this course is subtitled.

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Who is the teacher? asked:

Do a deaf or hearing teacher though videos on online?

Answer:

Hi, Thanks for your query. The course tutor name is Steve Hurley. Steve Hurley is an active member of the Deaf community, he offers a fresh, dynamic approach to learning and tries to include exposure to other deaf tutors and uses interactive teaching as a positive immersive way of adopting the language. I hope this helps.

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Allison-Kim asked:

Can this course be over a year. Do you send a letter via email that a tutor or an administrative assistant is available for help if needed.

Answer:

Hi Allison, Once purchased you will get lifetime access to the courses, you can learn at your pace and you can also ask questions we will forward it to the instructor.

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Sarah asked:

What's the time frame of the course? I see there are exams..are they on a specific date?

Answer:

Hi Sarah, Thanks for your query. It is a total 30 hours course. But no worries, we are providing lifetime course access to our students. As it is a self paced recorded video course, you can continue it at your own convenient hours. No there is no specific dates for the exam. You can take them at your own convenient time. I hope this helps.

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George asked:

Is the course CPD accredited?

Answer:

Hi George, Yes this course is Accredited by The CPD Group.

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Isabelle asked:

Is there a minimum age for this course? I’m 15 but would really like to learn BSL and this seems like the best way to do so

Answer:

Hi Isabelle, We recommend minimum age of 13 years for doing this course, as you're 15 years old you can surely do this course.

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Monica asked:

What's the next step after adding your preferred course in the basket list?

Answer:

Hi Monica, After clicking add to basket you have to select checkout button and make payment with credit card or debit card.

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Zoe asked:

is this all online /

Answer:

Hi Zoe, Yes this is an online course. Once you purchase the course you get lifetime access to the course and you can continue the course at your own pace anytime.

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Maisie asked:

Is there any time limit for this course?

Answer:

Hi Maisie, Thanks for showing interest in this British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 ​course. After enrolment, you will get lifetime access to this British sign language course and can complete your course at your convenient time. Hope this will help. Regards, Help Desk

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Rachel asked:

I already have my level 1. Could I do my level 2 with you? Many thanks

Answer:

Hi Rachel, Yes, you can. Please just purchase the course, we'll assign you right away. I hope this helps.

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Maureen asked:

I live in Spain. Will I be able to have access to this course?

Answer:

Hi Maureen, You can access this British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 courses from any part of the world with just a smart device and the internet.

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Karen asked:

Hi who is the examination / accrediting body?

Answer:

Hi, This course is Accredited by The CPD Group

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Gemma Bamber asked:

Hi, which awarding body is the qualification through?

Answer:

Hi Gemma, the course is Accredited by The CPD Group.

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Angela asked:

Please can a person in Ghana take this course?

Answer:

Hi Angela, This is an online course. You can do it from any part of the world just with a internet connection

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Syeda asked:

Does the certificate state level 1 & 2?

Answer:

Hi Syeda, Yes, the certificates state the levels.

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imrana asked:

can I take class any time during the day according to my convinient

Answer:

Hi Imrana, You can do the course at your own convenient time.

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sade asked:

How will we take the exam and how do you know when we have completed a unit?

Answer:

Hello Sade, Thank you for your queries. A self-assessment exam is included in the course. We can check whether you have completed a unit. I hope you got your answers.

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Robert asked:

Is this British Sign Language (BSL) course UK standard?

Answer:

Hello Robert, This British Sign Language (BSL) course is UK standard.

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Vanessa asked:

Can you please let me know the total hour of this British Sign Language (BSL) course?

Answer:

Hi Vanessa, This British Sign Language (BSL) course bundle is total of 10 hours.

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Andy George asked:

Will you provide any certification for this British Sign Language (BSL) course?

Answer:

Hello Andy, This is a CPD-certified self-paced personal skill development course. (CPD) is an acronym that stands for "continuing professional development." The CPD certificate is accepted in the United Kingdom and around the world. This CPD certified British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 courses will offer you a competitive advantage over other applicants and employees in your field.

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Tamara asked:

I am 16 years old, Can I enrol in this British Sign Language (BSL) course?

Answer:

Hello Tamara, Yes, you can enrol in this British Sign Language (BSL) course

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Vanessa White asked:

Is this British Sign Language (BSL) course a Video course?

Answer:

Hello Vanessa, Yes, this British Sign Language (BSL) course is a video course.

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Romadar asked:

How can I enrol in this British Sign Language (BSL) course?

Answer:

Hello Romadar, Upon purchase, our team will assign you to this British Sign Language (BSL) course right away

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Catherine asked:

hi, i am hoping to learn sign language and get a qualification at the same time? is this course suitable for beginners? thanks

Answer:

Hi Catherine, Certainly, you can add this ability to your resume. This is a CPD-certified self-paced personal skill development course. (CPD) is an acronym that stands for "continuing professional development." The CPD certificate is accepted in the United Kingdom and around the world. This CPD certified British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 courses will offer you a competitive advantage over other applicants and employees in your field.

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