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British Sign Language (BSL) Certificate Course: Level 1 & 2 Overview
Develop valuable communication skills with the British Sign Language (BSL) Certificate Course: Level 1 & 2, a comprehensive online programme designed to help y ou learn British Sign Language from beginner to intermediate level. Whether you want to communicate with Deaf individuals, enhance your professional skills, support inclusivity in the workplace, or simply learn a new language, this course provides a structured and engaging pathway to mastering BSL. This BSL Level 1 & 2 course covers essential signing techniques, everyday vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, finger spelling, conversational skills, and Deaf awareness. You will learn how to introduce yourself, engage in everyday conversations, understand common signs, and communicate effectively in a variety of social, educational, and professional settings. British Sign Language is one of the UK’s recognised languages and is used by thousands of Deaf and hard-of-hearing people across the country. Learning BSL can improve accessibility, strengthen community connections, and create opportunities in sectors such as education, healthcare, social care, customer service, and public services. Through interactive lessons and practical exercises, you will develop the confidence and skills needed to communicate effectively using British Sign Language.Throughout the course, you will learn how to:
- Understand and use essential British Sign Language vocabulary and everyday signs.
- Communicate confidently in common social, educational, and workplace situations.
- Master finger spelling and the BSL alphabet.
- Build accurate signed sentences using fundamental BSL grammar and structure.
- Develop receptive skills to understand signed conversations.
- Improve expressive signing skills for clear and effective communication.
- Introduce yourself and exchange personal information using BSL.
- Understand Deaf culture, history, and community awareness.
- Expand vocabulary related to family, work, education, health, travel, and daily life.
- Develop practical communication skills at both Level 1 and Level 2 standards.
- Gain confidence to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in real-world situations.
British Sign Language (BSL) Certificate Course: Level 1 & 2 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:- Understand and use a wide range of British Sign Language signs and expressions.
- Communicate effectively using BSL in everyday situations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in finger spelling and sign recognition.
- Use appropriate BSL grammar, sentence structure, and facial expressions.
- Engage in basic and intermediate-level signed conversations.
- Improve receptive and expressive communication skills in BSL.
- Understand key aspects of Deaf culture and community awareness.
- Apply BSL communication skills in personal, educational, and professional environments.
- Build confidence when interacting with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Progress towards further BSL study and advanced sign language qualifications.
Who Is This Course For
This British Sign Language (BSL) Certificate Course: Level 1 & 2 is ideal for:- Complete beginners with little or no previous BSL experience.
- Individuals wishing to communicate with Deaf family members, friends, or colleagues.
- Teachers, teaching assistants, and education professionals.
- Healthcare professionals and support workers.
- Social care and community service workers.
- Customer service professionals seeking inclusive communication skills.
- Students interested in learning a recognised visual language.
- Employers looking to improve accessibility and workplace inclusion.
- Anyone interested in Deaf culture and effective communication.
British Sign Language (BSL) Certificate Course: Level 1 & 2 Eligibility Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A willingness to learn and an interest in developing British Sign Language communication skills are all that is required. This course welcomes learners of all backgrounds and experience levels.Entry Requirements
Age Requirement
Applicants must be aged 16 or above, allowing both young learners and adults to participate.Academic Background
No specific educational qualifications are required.Language Proficiency
A good command of the English language is recommended to understand the course materials and instructions.Learning Commitment
- › Last Audited and Updated: 19th June 2026
Why Choose Us
- Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials.
- Tutorial videos/materials from industry-leading experts.
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform.
- Efficient assessment systems with instant results.
- UK & internationally recognised accredited certification.
- Access course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop anytime, anywhere.
- Flexible self-paced learning to fit around your schedule.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- 24/7 student support via email.
Career Opportunities
British Sign Language skills are increasingly valued across a wide range of sectors where accessibility, communication, and inclusion are essential. After completing this course, learners may benefit in roles such as:- Teaching Assistant
- Learning Support Assistant
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Care Assistant
- Social Care Worker
- Customer Service Advisor
- Community Support Worker
- Youth Worker
- Public Service Professional
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Support Roles
- Communication Support Worker (with further training)
- Sign Language Interpreter Pathway (with further qualifications)
Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. After successfully completing the final test, you will get a CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement. The PDF Certificate is priced at £9.99 and will be emailed to you immediately. Also, a printed hardcopy certificate can be purchased for £17.99 and will be sent to your address by post.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Sign Language is the primary language of the Deaf community in the UK. It uses hand shapes, movements, facial expressions, and body language to communicate meaning, making it a complete, visual language distinct from spoken English.
Yes, beginners can learn BSL online effectively through structured lessons, videos, subtitles, and practice activities. An online BSL course allows flexible learning while building strong foundations in fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication skills.
BSL Level 1 focuses on basic communication skills, including fingerspelling, numbers, introductions, everyday vocabulary, and simple conversations. Learners gain confidence signing about family, time, food, hobbies, directions, and daily situations.
BSL Level 2 develops conversational fluency by teaching more complex sentence structures, emotional expression, job-related vocabulary, daily routines, descriptions, and storytelling. It also introduces non-manual features and multi-channel signs for clearer communication.
A British Sign Language course is ideal for beginners, professionals, parents, carers, teachers, and anyone wanting to communicate with Deaf individuals. It improves inclusivity, communication skills, and opens opportunities in education, healthcare, and community roles.
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British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course is a high caliber program. The lessons are clear and move from simple hand shapes to harder sentences in a way that is very easy to follow. I now feel much more confident communicating with the Deaf community and have gained many practical skills. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a professional and complete learning experience.
Course Curriculum
| British Sign Language Level 1 | |||
| What is British Sign Language? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introduction to BSL and Fingerspelling | |||
| Fingerspelling A-Z with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling A-Z without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling A-Z | 00:05:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Right or Left Handed | 00:01:00 | ||
| A to Z Cards | 00:10:00 | ||
| 1st Name A to Z in 3 parts – Fingerspelling | 00:07:00 | ||
| 1st Name A to Z Fingerspelling | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the blanks | 00:02:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the Blanks | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is my name and Live, Where? (UK) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Who am I and Live Where in UK | 00:01:00 | ||
| Exchanging Personal Information | |||
| Meeting People and Introduction with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Meeting People and Introduction without Subtitles DONE | 00:02:00 | ||
| Questions Signs with without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Meeting People | 00:04:00 | ||
| Meeting People | 00:10:00 | ||
| Families | |||
| Families | 00:10:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 1 with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 2 with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 1 without Subtitles DON | 00:01:00 | ||
| Families Sign Part 2 without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers (Time, Calendar and Money) | |||
| Number 0 to 100 | 00:05:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:37:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:01:00 | ||
| Bingo Numbers Games (4) | 00:04:00 | ||
| BINGO 4 Games | 00:01:00 | ||
| Phone Numbers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Calendars | 00:00:00 | ||
| What is the Time? With Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the Time? Without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the time | 00:01:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs without Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Birthday, When? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Birthday When | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours | |||
| Colour Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colour Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours Games | 00:04:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:30:00 | ||
| Draw a colour Elephant | 00:02:00 | ||
| Transports | |||
| Transports | 00:24:00 | ||
| Transports sign with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Transports sign without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Transport and Time Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Transport and Time Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather | |||
| Weather Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Weather | 00:10:00 | ||
| Weather and Questions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Directions | |||
| Directions Signs with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions Signs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions | 00:06:00 | ||
| Questions for Directions Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions on Directions Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Non-Manual Features (NMF) in BSL | 00:16:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative and Negative | 00:08:00 | ||
| Activities/Hobbies and Sports | |||
| Activities Interests and Sports Handouts | 00:20:00 | ||
| Information about different clubs | 00:07:00 | ||
| Interests and Hobbies with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Interests and Hobbies without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sports Signs with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Sports Signs without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hobbies/Interests Questions with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hobbies/Interests Questions without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sports Clubs | 00:06:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWER Sports Clubs | 00:01:00 | ||
| Description of a Person and Clothes | |||
| Description of a Person with Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Description of a Person without Subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Describing a Person | 00:13:00 | ||
| Describing Clothes with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Describing Clothes without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| HANDOUT Wearing Clothes | 00:13:00 | ||
| Animals | |||
| A -Z of Animals with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| A -Z of Animals without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Animal A to Z | 00:22:00 | ||
| Questions about Pets with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions about Pets without Subtitles done | 00:01:00 | ||
| About Pets | 00:02:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWERS About Pets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Numbers (Money) | |||
| Money Signs (Part 1) with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 1) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 2) with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money Signs (Part 2) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| How Much is it? | 00:01:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWER How much is it | 00:01:00 | ||
| Foods and Drinks | |||
| Foods and Drinks with Subtitles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Foods and Drinks without Subtitles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Food and Drink | 00:12:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu with Image | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu without Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hurley’ s Food and Drink Menu | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exam | |||
| STUDY: BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM | 00:04:00 | ||
| STUDY ANSWERS : BSL LEVEL 1 EXAM | 00:01:00 | ||
| British Sign Language Level 2 | |||
| Asking Questions about the Jobs with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Asking Questions about the Jobs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| STUDY What is My Job | 00:05:00 | ||
| Job Vocabulary with Subtitles | 00:06:00 | ||
| Job Vocabulary without Subtitles | 00:06:00 | ||
| Jobs Signs with Images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Jobs Signs without Images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Type of Buildings with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Type of Buildings without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| At Home (Room) with subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| At Home (Room) without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| At Home – What is in each room with subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| At Home – What is in each room without Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| How to describe each room with Subtitles | 00:12:00 | ||
| Day to Day Routine with Images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Day to Day Routine without images | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Signs with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Signs without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Signs | 00:02:00 | ||
| Emotional Stories Study | 00:05:00 | ||
| Countries and Flags | 00:04:00 | ||
| L2 Itemising_Listings inc 4 Stories | 00:09:00 | ||
| L2 Multi-Channels Sign with Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| L2 Multi-Channels Sign without Subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Transport HOMEWORK | 00:03:00 | ||
| Order your Certificate | |||
| Order your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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