British Sign Language Course

The British Sign Language Course introduces students to BSL and helps them to become fluent enough to use it in basic, everyday conversation. As well as understanding the practical aspects of vocabulary and grammar, this course also gives students a more thorough knowledge with additional topics covered, such as the origins of British Sign Language, how it is used (not solely as a form of communication the hearing and speech impaired), and the grammatical structure of the British Sign Language, called the Topic Comment Structure and how it differs from its spoken counterpart. By the end of the course you will have a good understanding of BSL and be in a great place to pursue British Sign Language further and develop further proficiency in it.

What You'll Learn from the British Sign Language Course

This course guides you through 11 comprehensive modules:

1. Getting to know British Sign Language
2. Learning British Sign Language
3. Starting with the Basics
4. Numbers and Quantities
5. Sign Language for food and drink
6. Weather
7. Feelings
8. Describing People's Personality with BSL
9. Miscellaneous Signs
10. The Grammar of British Sign Language
11. Course Overview

Course SyllabusI - Introduction and Background KnowledgeIntroductionModule 1: Getting to know British Sign Language

• What is British Sign Language?
• • How to Learn BSL?
  • Communication and Supporting Professionals
• Origin and History of British Sign Language
• Comparing British Sign Language with the Alternatives
  
  • Evolution of a Sign Language - The Nicaraguan School for the deaf
  • Different Sign Languages
  • British Sign Language
  • American Sign Language
  • Standardised International Sign Language
• Advantages of learning BSL
• • Millions of Signers
  • Word of Sign
  • The Intrinsic Value of Time
  • A Different Mode of Communication
  • Early Development of a Young Mind
  • An Edge in Today's World
  • Overwhelming Popularity
  • Cognitive Growth
  • Diversity
  • Communicating with Deaf Babies
  • Sign Languages for Certain Professions
  • Improved Communication via Sign Languages
  • Easiest Way to Understand a New Culture
  • Appreciation of a Literary Arts
• Who is British Sign Language for?
• • British Sign Language Users
  • Widespread Recognition
  • Public Usage
  • Written Application
• Summary
• Course Assessment

II - Methodology and Process of LearningModule 2: Learning British Sign Language

• Who can learn BSL?
• • Congenital Speaking Loss
  • Congenital Hearing Loss
  • Trainers and therapists
  • How can I learn BSL?
• The Right Tools for the Job
• • Pen and paper
  • Mirror/Camera
  • Timer
  • The study room/environment
  • A study schedule
• Making a Study and Practice Schedule
• • Step 1 - Assessing your current schedule
  • Step 2 - List the learning outcomes and objective
  • Step 3 - Planning
  • Step 4 - Studying in 20 or 30 minute blocks
  • Step 5 - Organise and prepare
  • Step 6 - Sticking to the schedule
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 3: Starting with the Basics

• Greetings
• Family and Friends
• Simple Conversations
• Scenario 1
• Scenario 2
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 4: Numbers and Quantities

• Numbers in the British Sign Language
• Quantities in BSL
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 5: Sign Language for food and drink

• Talking about food in BSL
• Starting with the Basics
• Talking about drinks in BSL
• Casual Conversation Over Food Table in BSL
• • Scenario 1
  • Scenario 2
  • Scenario 3
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 6: Weather

• Talking about Weather in BSL
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 7: Feelings

• Signs for conveying feelings
• Incorporating Signs into Conversation
• • Practice
  • Learn new vocabulary
  • Test yourself
  • Practical exam and video sessions
  • Goals and targets
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 8: Describing People's Personality with BSL

• Personality and Characteristic Traits
• Comparing Personality Traits of a Person
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 9: Miscellaneous Signs

• BSL in a Work Environment
• Objects and Places
• Calendars and Times
• Summary
• Course Assessment

Module 10: The Grammar of British Sign Language

• Grammar in Sign Language
• Is BSL grammar the same as English Grammar?
• What should I know about BSL Grammar?
• Summary
• Course Assessment

III - ConclusionModule 11: Course Overview

• What can you do now?
• Final Recap of this Course

The BSL Course takes anyone who wishes to learn sign language, from complete novice, to having a good understanding of British sign language and being capable of using it in basic, everyday conversation; giving them a good foundation of knowledge to then go onto further study and gain further proficiency. The course will help those who work with the public or in carer roles, where they may come in contact with BSL users, and for those who are considering a career in British Sign Language Interpretation but would like to understand the topic further before committing to a more financially and time-demanding course.

The British Sign Language Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. The course comes with a course assessment in the form of quizzes, written questions and short essays, once you have completed your course assessment please email or post it back to us for marking, you will then receive your feedback and certificates.

This course is accredited by the CMA (Complementary Medical Association)

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included