British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2
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Overview
Our best selling British Sign Language (BSL) course is designed to teach learners to advance their skills to communicate with Deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL) in various situations of our day to day life.
This sign language course will provide you with an opportunity to equip yourself with a solid foundation in British Sign Language (BSL) and develop more advanced skills on that foundation.
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course is presented by Marcel Hirshman and designed by Sonia Hollis, a highly qualified British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter registered with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD). The Sign Language Course begins with the basic signs that includes alphabets, numbers, names and places. The BSL course then covers situation-wise vocabulary, conversational topics, asking questions, and more. You learn through video lessons, practical exercises and online study materials. Upon successful completion of this British Sign Language course, you will develop your functional BSL communication in more depth.
As one of the top course providers of the UK, we’re committed to providing you with the best educational experience possible. This British Sign Language (BSL) course is designed to empower you to learn accurately and faster. You can take this BSL course at your own pace and convenience.
Learning Outcomes of British Sign Language (BSL) Course
- Learn practical aspects of grammar and vocabulary in the British Sign Language (BSL)
- Understand how to have basic conversations and participate in simple, everyday communications
- Get a deeper understanding of the grammar and syntax structure of British Sign Language (BSL)
- Explore how to give and follow instructions and directions in British sign language (BSL)
- Understand familiar statements in British Sign Language (BSL) and develop fundamental knowledge to become receptive to British sign language (BSL)
- Discover how to convey conversations in British Sign Language (BSL) while eating, drinking, shopping and travel
- Learn how to express thoughts, ideas, opinions and beliefs using British Sign Language (BSL)
- Gain sufficient knowledge of the general rules of etiquette to communicate with a hearing-impaired person using British Sign Language (BSL)
- Familiarise with the roles that facial expressions and body movements play in interpreting a situation
- Discover plenty of tips on how best to speak with deaf people using British Sign Language (BSL)
Key Benefits of Studying British Sign Language (BSL) Course:
1. Gain or Enhance knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)
2. Obtain the skill to communicate on a day-to-day basis with British Sign Language (BSL)
3. Strengthen your grasp of the knowledge and skills of the field within hours instead of years
4. Learn from the best of the experts in British Sign Language (BSL)
5. Save the cost of commuting by studying from anywhere
6. Study at your convenient time with a self-paced British Sign Language (BSL) course
7. Master counting, telling the time, and complete numeracy in British Sign Language (BSL)
8. Master describing shapes, colours, families, weather, person and many other things using British Sign Language (BSL)
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British Sign Language (BSL) Course design
The British Sign Language (BSL) 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 British Sign Language (BSL) course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
***** British Sign Language (BSL)Course Modules *****
**British Sign language (BSL) Level 1**
- Introduction to BSL
- Alphabet with voice
- Alphabet
Family, question forms and family story
- Family Vocabulary
- Family vocabulary test your memory
- Question forms
Rooms in the house vocabulary
- Rooms in the house Vocabulary
- Kitchen Vocabulary
- Bathroom Vocabulary
Colours
- Colours
- Colours test yourself
Animals
- Animal Vocabulary
- Animal vocab replay test your knowledge
Numbers and Money
- Numbers 1-30
- Numbers 1-30 replay without voice test yourself
- Numbers 10’s, 100’s
- Numbers 10’s, 100’s replay without voice test yourself
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
Weather
- Weather Vocabulary
- Weather vocab without voice test your understanding
Transport
- Transport Vocabulary
- Transport vocabulary without subtitles – test yourself
Directions
- Directions Vocabulary
- Directions vocabulary without subtitles test yourself
Hobbies
- Hobbies Vocabulary
- Hobbies vocabulary without subtitles test yourself
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
Dialogues No Voice No Subtitles
- The broken car
- Tom’s 18th Birthday Party
- New House
- At the bank without
- On a train
Dialogues with voice and subtitles
- The broken car
- Tom’s 18th birthday party
Bonus 5 Stories with voice and subtitles
- Tom’s 18th Birthday Party
- New house
Bonus 5 stories with no voice over
- Tom’s 18th Birthday Party
- New House
- On a train
**Level 2 British Sign Language (BSL)**
Family Vocabulary
- Family Vocabulary No Voiceover
- Family
Describing People and Animals
- Describing People No Voice Over
- Describing People
- Ethnic Groups No Voice Over
- Ethnic Groups
- Religion No Voice Over
- Religion
Activities at School
- Activities At School No Voice Over
- Activities At School
Jobs and activities at work
- Jobs No Voice Over
- Jobs
- Applying For Work No Voice Over
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 Overt
Leisure activities
- Leisure Activities No Voice Over
- Leisure Activities
- Hobbies No Voice Over
Opinions Likes and Dislikes
- Attitudes And Opinions No Voice Over
- Attitudes And 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
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
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
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 story package
Certification
Upon successful completion of the British Sign Language (BSL) course, you can instantly download your e-certificate free of cost. Print copy by post is also available at an additional cost of £9.99.
Who is this course for?
This British Sign Language (BSL) course is ideal for people - both beginners and those that have a small amount of experience with British Sign Language (BSL) - interested in working in social services for the hearing impaired, as well as professionals who are required to understand and use British Sign Language (BSL) in the workplace.
Student Testimonials On Our British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2:
Katie
"Worth the value, especially this course that already contains both Level 1 and 2 British Sign Language (BSL). You would save a lot of money and time because of this. I am also excited that can now express my feelings in sign."
Roger
"Great course! This British Sign Language (BSL) course covers everything about sign language. I feel like an expert now. Highly recommended for those who want to communicate with sign language."
Jo
"Spending £10 to enrol in this British Sign Language (BSL) course was one of my best decisions taken in 2020. The course was very comprehensive. It could be priced higher without being undeserving of the money. I received more value for my money in learning sign language. Recommended"
Requirements
The British Sign Language (BSL) course 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 to study our British Sign Language (BSL) course.
Career path
Training offered by the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and 2 course could potentially benefit a range of roles, but would particularly enhance careers in
- Communication
- Teaching
- Education
- Support Work
- Classroom Assistance
- Childcare
- Other professional sign language roles which involves the use of British Sign Language (BSL)
Questions and answers
craig asked:
How much is it to extend the course past the 1 year point?
Answer:
Dear Craig, Thanks for contacting us. You do not require to pay any additional charge in order to extend the time to more than one year. It's free of cost. Thank you once again and best wishes. Regards, Help Desk
This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.Sofia asked:
How long does it take to finish?
Answer:
Hi Sofia, The course duration depends entirely on the student themselves as you can study as much or little as you want when you want. Once you register for the course one will have full one year access. Hope it helps
This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.Gitte Lindberg asked:
Can we print out the e-certificate ourselves as my daughter would need to show it to validate skills aquisition for her Duke of Edinburgh award?
Answer:
Hi Gitte, Thanks for your query. Yes, you can print the e-certificate yourself. There is also an option for hard copy certificate by post with an additional fee. Many thanks and Regards, Help Desk
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