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BSL British Sign Language for Complete Beginners
Academy of Skills

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Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
79 Videos and 41 PDFs
Duration
5.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Reed courses certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

British Sign Language is a detailed and expressive language that takes time and consistent practice to learn. This course supports you throughout that process by offering in-depth lessons on BSL grammar, vocabulary, and structure. With a focus on real-life application, you will develop the skills needed to communicate confidently in a range of situations, from simple daily interactions to more advanced conversations.

Unlock the power of communication with the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community by learning British Sign Language (BSL). This beginner-friendly course offers a structured, practical introduction to BSL, ideal for anyone seeking to communicate effectively in diverse environments such as education, healthcare, and social services.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Foundations of BSL: Discover the history, significance, and structure of British Sign Language.

  • Deaf Culture and Awareness: Gain insight into Deaf culture and the values that shape the Deaf community, fostering cultural sensitivity.

  • Conversational BSL: Master essential signs for everyday conversations, including greetings, family, food, emotions, and more. Each lesson focuses on one topic at a time, ensuring you can apply your learning immediately in real-life scenarios.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Practical and Accessible: The course is designed with simplicity in mind. Through clear, visual demonstrations and easy-to-follow examples, you'll gain the confidence to form sentences, express emotions, and understand the rhythm of sign-based communication.

  • Cultural Sensitivity: Beyond language skills, you will build a deeper understanding of the Deaf community’s unique experiences and needs.

  • Ideal for Professionals: Whether you work in education, healthcare, childcare, or social services, mastering BSL will enhance your ability to create inclusive and accessible environments for all.

Course Structure:

Each module focuses on a specific conversational sign, reducing information overload and promoting effective practice. By learning one sign at a time, you’ll gain mastery and confidence in using BSL for meaningful communication.

Start your journey today with this beginner-friendly British Sign Language course and take your first step toward creating a more inclusive society.

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 79 Videos and 41 PDFs

Duration: 5h and 31m

    • 1: What is British Sign Language BSL Preview 01:01
    • 2: What is Fingerspelling A to Z BSL Preview 02:50
    • 3: BSL A TO Z of Finger spellings Right and Left-handed BSL HANDOUTS PDF 01:00
    • 4: A to Z Fingerspelling Spin the Wheel BSL 04:26
    • 5: 1st Name A to Z in 3 parts BSL 07:39
    • 6: STUDY ANSWERS 1st Name A to Z Fingerspelling BSL PDF 01:00
    • 7: QUIZ - Fill in the Blank - Fingerspelling BSL 02:06
    • 8: STUDY ANSWERS Fingerspelling - Fill in the blanks BSL PDF 01:00
    • 9: QUIZ What is my Name and Live, Where UK BSL 03:24
    • 10: STUDY ANSWERS Who am I and Live Where in UK BSL PDF 01:00
    • 11: HANDOUTS Meeting People Handouts BSL PDF 06:00
    • 12: Meeting People and Introduction with Subtitles BSL 01:55
    • 13: Meeting People and Introduction without Subtitles BSL 01:56
    • 14: HANDOUTS Questions Handouts BSL PDF 01:00
    • 15: Questions Sign with and without Subtitles BSL 00:51
    • 16: HANDOUTS Families Handouts BSL PDF 03:00
    • 17: FAMILIES SIGNS Part 1 without Subtitles BSL 00:34
    • 18: FAMILIES SIGNS Part 2 with Subtitles BSL 01:46
    • 19: FAMILIES SIGNS Part 1 without Subtitles BSL 00:32
    • 20: FAMILIES SIGNS Part 2 without subtitles BSL 01:46
    • 21: BSL STUDY Family 04:33
    • 22: HANDOUT ANSWERS Who is my family BSL PDF 01:00
    • 23: HANDOUTS Numbers Handouts BSL PDF 09:00
    • 24: STUDY BSL Number 0 to 10 02:05
    • 25: STUDY BSL Number 0 to 20 04:07
    • 26: STUDY BSL Number 0 to 30 04:25
    • 27: STUDY What is the Number BSL 01:45
    • 28: STUDY ANSWERS Numbers BSL PDF 01:00
    • 29: STUDY BSL Bingo Numbers Games 03:54
    • 30: STUDY ANSWERS BSL BINGO Number Games PDF 01:00
    • 31: STUDY HANDOUT Phone Numbers BSL PDF 01:00
    • 32: HANDOUTS Calendar and Birthday Handouts BSL PDF 02:00
    • 33: Calendar BSL Signs with Subtitles 04:42
    • 34: BSL Calendar without Subtitles 04:42
    • 35: STUDY Spin the Wheel Which day and month is today BSL 05:43
    • 36: What is the time with Subtitles BSL 00:20
    • 37: What is the time without Subtitles BSL 00:20
    • 38: STUDY What is the Time BSL 01:25
    • 39: STUDY ANSWERS What is the time BSL PDF 01:00
    • 40: STUDY Spin the Wheel. What is the Time BSL 10:20
    • 41: STUDY ANSWERS BSL When is your Birthday PDF 01:00
    • 42: Colours in BSL with a Young CODA BSL 03:58
    • 43: HANDOUTS BSL Colours Handouts PDF 07:00
    • 44: STUDY Colours Games BSL 03:02
    • 45: QUIZ Draw a Colour Elephant BSL 01:33
    • 46: HANDOUTS BSL Transports Handouts PDF 07:00
    • 47: Transports Signs with Subtitles BSL 01:07
    • 48: Transports sign without Subtitles BSL 01:22
    • 49: Transport and Time Signs with Subtitles BSL 00:34
    • 50: Transport and Time Signs without Subtitles BSL 00:34
    • 51: STUDY Transports and fingerspelling Fill in the Gap BSL 02:23
    • 52: STUDY ANSWERS Transports and fingerspelling Fill in the Gap BSL 02:23
    • 53: HANDOUTS Weather Handouts BSL PDF 03:00
    • 54: Weather sign with Subtitles and Images BSL 03:12
    • 55: Weather sign without Subtitles and Images BSL 03:12
    • 56: Weather Questions without Subtitles BSL 01:00
    • 57: STUDY What is the Weather and Time BSL 00:56
    • 58: STUDY ANSWERS BSL What is the Weather and Time 00:56
    • 59: HANDOUTS Non Manual Features (NMF) Signs includes Emotional images BSL PDF 06:00
    • 60: Non Manual Features (NMF) with Subtitles BSL 05:38
    • 61: Emotional Signs with Subtitles BSL 02:29
    • 62: Emotional Signs with Images BSL 02:16
    • 63: Spin the Wheel BSL- How are you feeling 07:31
    • 64: STUDY BSL NMF Signs Homework 05:27
    • 65: HANDOUTS ANSWER BSL NMF Emotional Stories PDF 01:00
    • 66: HANDOUTS Affirmative and Negative Handouts BSL PDF 03:00
    • 67: Affirmative & Negative with Subtitles BSL 01:12
    • 68: Affirmative & Negative without Subtitles BSL 01:12
    • 69: HANDOUTS BSL Interests Hobbies & Sports Handouts PDF 06:00
    • 70: HANDOUTS BSL Information about different clubs PDF 02:00
    • 71: Interests Hobbies & Activities with Subtitles BSL 02:21
    • 72: Interests Hobbies & Activities without Subtitles BSL 02:20
    • 73: Sports Signs with Images BSL 02:50
    • 74: Sports without Images BSL 02:31
    • 75: Hobbies Interests Questions with Subtitles BSL 00:34
    • 76: Hobbies Interests Questions without Subtitles BSL 00:34
    • 77: STUDY Sports Clubs BSL 05:36
    • 78: STUDY ANSWERS Sports Clubs BSL PDF 01:00
    • 79: STUDY Hobbies Interests Questions without Subtitles BSL 02:47
    • 80: STUDY ANSWER Don't like or like in Sports Hobbies Interests BSL PDF 01:00
    • 81: HANDOUTS Description of a Person Handouts BSL PDF 05:00
    • 82: Description of a Person with Subtitles BSL 03:36
    • 83: Description of a Person without Subtitles BSL 03:42
    • 84: HANDOUTS Describing Clothes Handouts BSL PDF 04:00
    • 85: Describing Clothes with Subtitles BSL 01:28
    • 86: Describing Clothes without Subtitles BSL 01:35
    • 87: STUDY Describing a Person and what they are wearing BSL 02:36
    • 88: HANDOUTS BSL ANSWER Describing a Person and what they are wearing PDF 01:00
    • 89: HANDOUTS A to Z of Animals Handouts BSL PDF 07:00
    • 90: BSL A-Z Animals without Subtitles 01:43
    • 91: BSL A-Z of Animals with Subtitles 01:30
    • 92: BSL Questions about Pets with subtitles 00:36
    • 93: BSL Questions about Pets without Subtitles 00:36
    • 94: 10 Most Popular Pets BSL 03:55
    • 95: STUDY About Pets BSL 02:19
    • 96: HANDOUT ANSWER About Pets BSL PDF 01:00
    • 97: Money signs (Part 1) with Subtitles BSL 00:44
    • 98: Money signs (Part 1) without Subtitles BSL 00:44
    • 99: Money Signs (Part 2) with Subtitles BSL 00:42
    • 100: Money signs (Part 2) without Subtitles BSL 00:42
    • 101: STUDY Money How much is it BSL 01:20
    • 102: HANDOUT ANSWER How much is it BSL PDF 01:00
    • 103: HANDOUTS Foods and Drinks Handouts BSL PDF 03:00
    • 104: Foods & Drinks with Subtitles BSL 07:23
    • 105: Foods & Drinks without Subtitles BSL 07:58
    • 106: Asking Questions about Refreshments with Subtitles BSL 01:43
    • 107: Asking Questions about Refreshments without Subtitles BSL 01:43
    • 108: Foods & Drinks Menu with Images BSL 09:22
    • 109: Food and Drink Menu without Images BSL 09:21
    • 110: HANDOUT Top Eat Menu BSL PDF 03:00
    • 111: STUDY At the Restaurant BSL 09:30
    • 112: HANDOUT ANSWERS At the Restaurant BSL PDF 01:00
    • 113: STUDY LEVEL 1 EXAM 18 Questions BSL 03:44
    • 114: BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM ANSWERS BSL PDF 01:00
    • 115: Animals BSL PDF 01:00
    • 116: Being a Friend BSL PDF 01:00
    • 117: Emotions BSL PDF 01:00
    • 118: Foods BSL PDF 01:00
    • 119: Learning and BSL Course PDF 01:00
    • 120: Sign Language Week BSL PDF 01:00

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Description

The course British Sign Language (BSL) for Complete Beginners is formulated with input from deaf education professionals and language specialists, with the value of fostering confident communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. This course lays out the necessary skills, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge to start working with BSL.

The course covers the most basic elements of sign language including, but is not limited to, basic everyday vocabulary, fingerspelling, some introductory grammar, and the ability to hold basic conversations. This course is most relevant for professionals in health care, education, especially in the early years, support work, and anyone devoted to advocating for inclusive communication within the community.

The course is built around effective practices in communicating with Deaf people and focuses on practical culture and the sign as well. Students are expected to acquire primary sign skills at the beginner level in a structured and encouraging atmosphere.

Upon enrolling, learners will receive full tutor support to assist with any questions and guide them throughout their studies. Designed for motivated individuals seeking flexibility and growth, this popular online course offers a clear and structured approach to mastering the fundamentals of BSL. Join today to develop your signing skills, boost your confidence, and take the first step toward a rewarding and inclusive communication journey.

Enroll today in the British Sign Language (BSL) for Complete Beginners course to strengthen your expertise and advance your professional journey.

BSL British Sign Language for Complete Beginners Course Curriculum

  • What is British Sign Language BSL
  • What is Fingerspelling A to Z BSL
  • BSL A TO Z of Finger spellings Right and Left-handed BSL HANDOUTS PDF
  • A to Z Fingerspelling Spin the Wheel BSL
  • 1st Name A to Z in 3 parts BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS 1st Name A to Z Fingerspelling BSL PDF
  • QUIZ - Fill in the Blank - Fingerspelling BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS Fingerspelling - Fill in the blanks BSL PDF
  • QUIZ What is my Name and Live, Where UK BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS Who am I and Live Where in UK BSL PDF
  • HANDOUTS Meeting People Handouts BSL PDF
  • Meeting People and Introduction with Subtitles BSL
  • Meeting People and Introduction without Subtitles BSL
  • HANDOUTS Questions Handouts BSL PDF
  • Questions Sign with and without Subtitles BSL
  • HANDOUTS Famililes Handouts BSL PDF
  • FAMILIES SIGNS Part 1 without Subtitles BSL
  • FAMILIES SIGNS Part 2 with Subtitles BSL
  • FAMILIES SIGNS Part 1 without Subtitles BSL
  • FAMILIES SIGNS Part 2 without subtitles BSL
  • BSL STUDY Family
  • HANDOUT ANSWERS Who is my family BSL PDF
  • HANDOUTS Numbers Handouts BSL PDF
  • STUDY BSL Number 0 to 10
  • STUDY BSL Number 0 to 20
  • STUDY BSL Number 0 to 30
  • STUDY What is the Number BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS Numbers BSL PDF
  • STUDY BSL Bingo Numbers Games
  • STUDY ANSWERS BSL BINGO Number Games PDF
  • STUDY HANDOUT Phone Numbers BSL PDF
  • HANDOUTS Calendar and Birthday Handouts BSL PDF
  • Calendar BSL Signs with Subtitles
  • BSL Calendar without Subtitles
  • STUDY Spin the Wheel Which day and month is today BSL
  • What is the time with Subtitles BSL
  • What is the time without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY What is the Time BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS What is the time BSL PDF
  • STUDY Spin the Wheel. What is the Time BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS BSL When is your Birthday PDF
  • Colours in BSL with a Young CODA BSL
  • HANDOUTS BSL Colours Handouts PDF
  • STUDY Colours Games BSL
  • QUIZ Draw a Colour Elephant BSL
  • HANDOUTS BSL Transports Handouts PDF
  • Transports Signs with Subtitles BSL
  • Transports sign without Subtitles BSL
  • Transport and Time Signs with Subtitles BSL
  • Transport and Time Signs without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY Transports and fingerspellling Fill in the Gap BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS Transports and fingerspellling Fill in the Gap BSL
  • HANDOUTS Weather Handouts BSL PDF
  • Weather sign with Subtitles and Images BSL
  • Weather sign without Subtitles and Images BSL
  • Weather Questions without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY What is the Weather and Time BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS BSL What is the Weather and Time
  • HANDOUTS Non Manual Features (NMF) Signs includes Emotional images BSL PDF
  • Non Manual Features (NMF) with Subtitles BSL
  • Emotional Signs with Subtitles BSL
  • Emotional Signs with Images BSL
  • Spin the Wheel BSL- How are you feeling
  • STUDY BSL NMF Signs Homework
  • HANDOUTS ANSWER BSL NMF Emotional Stories PDF
  • HANDOUTS Affirmative and Negative Handouts BSL PDF
  • Affirmative & Negative with Subtitles BSL
  • Affirmative & Negative without Subtitles BSL
  • HANDOUTS BSL Interests Hobbies & Sports Handouts PDF
  • HANDOUTS BSL Information about different clubs PDF
  • Interests Hobbies & Activities with Subtitles BSL
  • Interests Hobbies & Activities without Subtitles BSL
  • Sports Signs with Images BSL
  • Sports without Images BSL
  • Hobbies Interests Questions with Subtitles BSL
  • Hobbies Interests Questions without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY Sports Clubs BSL
  • STUDY ANSWERS Sports Clubs BSL PDF
  • STUDY Hobbies Interests Questions without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY ANSWER Don't like or like in Sports Hobbies Interests BSL PDF
  • HANDOUTS Description of a Person Handouts BSL PDF
  • Description of a Person with Subtitles BSL
  • Description of a Person without Subtitles BSL
  • HANDOUTS Describing Clothes Handouts BSL PDF
  • Describing Clothes with Subtitles BSL
  • Describing Clothes without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY Describing a Person and what they are wearing BSL
  • HANDOUTS BSL ANSWER Describing a Person and what they are wearing PDF
  • HANDOUTS A to Z of Animals Handouts BSL PDF
  • BSL A-Z Animals without Subtitles
  • BSL A-Z of Animals with Subtitles
  • BSL Questions about Pets with subtitles
  • BSL Questions about Pets without Subtitles
  • 10 Most Popular Pets BSL
  • STUDY About Pets BSL
  • HANDOUT ANSWER Abouts Pets BSL PDF
  • Money signs (Part 1) with Subtitles BSL
  • Money signs (Part 1) without Subtitles BSL
  • Money Signs (Part 2) with Subtitles BSL
  • Money signs (Part 2) without Subtitles BSL
  • STUDY Money How much is it BSL
  • HANDOUT ANSWER How much is it BSL PDF
  • HANDOUTS Foods and Drinks Handouts BSL PDF
  • Foods & Drinks with Subtitles BSL
  • Foods & Drinks without Subtitles BSL
  • Asking Questions about Refreshments with Subtitles BSL
  • Asking Questions about Refreshments without Subtitles BSL
  • Foods & Drinks Menu with Images BSL
  • Food and Drink Menu without Images BSL
  • HANDOUT Top Eat Menu BSL PDF
  • STUDY At the Restaurant BSL
  • HANDOUT ANSWERS At the Restaurant BSL PDF
  • STUDY LEVEL 1 EXAM 18 Questions BSL
  • BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM ANSWERS BSL PDF
  • Animals BSL PDF
  • Being a Friend BSL PDF
  • Emotions BSL PDF
  • Foods BSL PDF
  • Learning and BSL Course PDF
  • Sign Language Week BSL PDF

Certification of this British Sign Language (BSL) for Complete Beginners

Learners can request a free PDF certificate of completion after successfully completing the BritishSign Language (BSL) for Complete Beginners course. An additional fee may be charged for Hardcopy Certificate and includes Free Shipping in the UK.

Who is this course for?

This British Sign Language (BSL) is well-suited for:

  • Professionals looking to strengthen their communication abilities
  • Learners who wish to gain foundational skills in BSL
  • Individuals preparing for roles that involve supporting or engaging with the Deaf community
  • Anyone motivated to explore a new and meaningful language
  • Those who want to develop stronger non-verbal communication skills

Requirements

  • There are no official requirements for BSL British Sign Language for Beginners
  • BSL British Sign Language for Beginners requires an Internet connection
  • BSL British Sign Language for Beginners course requires you to have access to a computer, tablet, or a mobile device

Career path

The BSL British Sign Language course will prepare you for:

  • Assistant £80.00 - £120.00 per day
  • Teaching Assistant £75.00 - £120.00 per day
  • Support Worker £11.25 per hour
  • Learning Support Assistant £75.00 - £90.00 per day
  • SEN BSL Teaching Assistant £75.00 - £110.00 per day
  • BSL Care Assistant £8.75 - £10.00 per hour
  • Communication Support Worker BSL £70.00 - £90.00 per day

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