Did you know that there are 11 million people who are deaf or hard of hearing in the UK? Knowing how to communicate in British Sign Language (BSL) is a valuable and rewarding skill for anyone to have. This introductory

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Course covers the fundamentals of British Sign Language for beginners, ideal for those who are looking for learning BSL and pursuing a career in BSL.

Through instructor-led video guidance, you will start with mastering fingerspelling, taking you through the alphabet and names. Next, you will learn how to sign basic greetings before moving onto everyday topics such as the weather, transport, hobbies and directions. This course also how to sign with and without voice, complete with practical and easy to follow exercises.

By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to use BSL in everyday conversations within the deaf community, using your skills to secure a career in BSL related fields. To provide you with ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. So, you can become accredited in just 20/30 hours, with the freedom to study at your own pace from any internet-connected device.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn how to fingerspell the BSL alphabet and names with precision and accuracy
• Familiarise with basic greetings and phrases, both with and without voice
• Develop your vocabulary and test your knowledge with simple training exercises
• Understand how to sign colours, numbers, ages, the weather and months of the year
• Know how to ask for directions, discuss your hobbies and modes of transport, in BSL
• Develop the skills to describe people and animals, professions and leisure activities
• Learn how to use question forms in BSL and fingerspell with voice
• Fast track your career with a formal qualification and improve your job prospects in this field

Assessment and Certification

At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you will be able to order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post or for both £39.

Career Path

This course will provide you with the essential skills required to communicate on a basic to intermediate level in BSL. On successful completion, you will have the skills, confidence and practical knowledge to enhance your communication with a deaf loved one or fast track a successful career as a BSL interpreter. Professions in this field include:

• British Sign Language Interpreter
• BSL Teaching Assistant
• British Sign Language Support Worker
• BSL Learning Support Assistant