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British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Course Online
- Price: Guaranteed Low Price
- Level: Level 1& 2 CPD Award
- Course Type: 100% Online Course
- Syllabus: 39 course modules
- Duration: 8+ hours guided classes
- Exams: Yes, included
- Accreditation: Instant CPD Certification After Completing the Course
- Certificate: CPD Accredited Digital Certificate – Included FREE
- Tutor Support: Support included
- Access: Lifetime (Unlimited)
- Compatibility: Any Browser Device
What Is the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 Course?
The British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 course is a comprehensive, dual-level training programme designed to take learners from absolute beginners to intermediate signers. This CPD-accredited online course provides the essential linguistic skills and cultural knowledge required to communicate effectively with the 151,000+ BSL users in the UK.
Whether you are looking to enhance your professional CV in healthcare or education, or simply wish to communicate with Deaf friends and family, this course offers a structured, flexible pathway. You will master everything from basic fingerspelling and greetings to complex sentence structures and topical dialogues.
- Accreditation: CPD Certified (Level 1 & 2)
- Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced
- Access: Lifetime Access (Study anytime, anywhere)
- Outcome: Certificate of Achievement included
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Why Learning BSL at Level 1 and Level 2 Matters
In the UK, British Sign Language was officially recognised as a priority language under the BSL Act 2022. Mastering both Level 1 and Level 2 is the “sweet spot” for most learners because it bridges the gap between basic recognition and functional conversation.
- Level 1 Foundation: Focuses on the building blocks—the alphabet, numbers, and basic vocabulary for everyday interactions like weather, hobbies, and family.
- Level 2 Intermediate: Transitions you into non-manual features (facial expressions), directional verbs, and the ability to maintain longer, more nuanced conversations.
By completing this combined course, you aren’t just learning “signs”; you are gaining the confidence to advocate for accessibility and inclusivity in your local community or workplace.
What You Will Learn — BSL Level 1 & 2 Course Overview
This course is meticulously structured to ensure a smooth learning curve. You will progress through two distinct phases of linguistic development:
- Fundamental Communication: Master the BSL manual alphabet (fingerspelling), numbers, and the syntax of BSL which differs significantly from spoken English.
- Thematic Vocabulary: Expand your vocabulary across various sectors including home life, work environments, travel, and food.
- Visual-Gestural Communication: Learn to use body language, placement, and facial expressions to convey meaning and emotion—a core component of BSL.
- Professional Interactions: Gain the skills to provide basic communication support in professional settings, such as classrooms or retail environments.
Full Course Curriculum — British Sign Language Level 1 & 2
Phase 1: BSL Level 1 (Beginner Foundation)
- Introduction to BSL: Understanding the history and importance of sign language in the UK.
- The Alphabet & Numbers: Mastering fingerspelling for names, places, and basic counting.
- Greetings & Personal Info: How to introduce yourself and share basic background details.
- Family, Hobbies & Interests: Discussing your life and social circle with others.
- Weather & Transport: Navigating daily conversations and travel scenarios.
Phase 2: BSL Level 2 (Intermediate Mastery)
- Advanced Sentence Structure: Moving beyond “Subject-Verb-Object” to true BSL grammar.
- Non-Manual Features (NMFs): Using facial expressions to change the “tone” of a sign.
- Work & Education: Vocabulary specifically designed for the professional workplace and school settings.
- Multi-Channel Signs: Learning signs that have multiple meanings depending on context and placement.
- Final Assessment Preparation: Consolidating your skills to ensure you can hold a 5-10 minute conversation fluently.
CPD Accreditation and Your BSL Certificate
Upon successful completion of the British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 online course, you will be awarded a CPD-accredited Certificate of Achievement.
Career Outcomes — What Can You Do With a BSL Qualification?
The demand for BSL-proficient professionals in the UK is at an all-time high. By completing both Level 1 and Level 2, you position yourself for roles that require direct communication with the Deaf community.
Communication Support Worker (CSW):(£26,000 – £31,000) Supporting Deaf students in schools and colleges.
BSL Teaching Assistant (£95 – £130 per day): Assisting teachers in SEN or mainstream deaf-resource bases.
Support Worker (BSL-specific) (£24,000 – £28,000): Providing 1-to-1 care for Deaf individuals with additional needs.
Customer Service Representative (£22,000 – £26,000): Enhancing accessibility in retail, banking, or public sectors.
Why Choose Us?
- This course is accredited by the CPD Quality Standards.
- Moreover, you gain lifetime access to the entire collection of learning materials.
- Additionally, an online test with immediate results is included.
- Importantly, enrolling in the course comes with no additional costs.
- Furthermore, you can study and complete the course at your own pace.
- Finally, you can access the course materials on any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Who Is This BSL Course For?
We have specifically developed this curriculum for individuals who need functional, reliable signing skills without the multi-year commitment of a traditional college course.
- Healthcare Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and care workers who want to provide inclusive care without relying solely on interpreters.
- Education Staff: Teachers and TAs working in inclusive classrooms.
- Business Owners: Employers looking to meet Equality Act requirements and improve “Deaf Awareness” in their teams.
- Friends & Family: Anyone with a Deaf loved one who wants to move beyond basic gestures to meaningful, heart-to-heart conversation.
- Career Switchers: Those looking for a low-cost, high-value entry point into the world of professional communication support.
Entry Requirements and Course Access
One of the primary benefits of our online BSL course is its accessibility.
- Prerequisites: None. This course is open to everyone, regardless of academic background.
- Technical Requirements: A stable internet connection and a device with a screen (Smartphone, Tablet, or Laptop) to view the HD video lessons.
- Course Duration: Approximately 8-9 hours of study time, though you can take as long as you need.
- Learning Format: Engaging video modules featuring native BSL signers, interactive quizzes, and downloadable PDF study guides.
Start Your British Sign Language Journey Today
Break down communication barriers and open up new professional opportunities. Gain the skills to communicate fluently and inclusively with the UK’s Deaf community.
- CPD Accredited Certificate Included
- Immediate Access to All Modules
- Flexible, 100% Online Learning
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Frequently Asked Questions About the BSL Level 1 & 2 Course
Absolutely. This course is specifically designed for those with zero prior experience. Phase 1 (Level 1) starts with the absolute basics, such as the manual alphabet and simple greetings, before progressing to more complex conversations in Phase 2.
The combined course typically takes between 30 to 40 hours to complete. Because it is 100% online and self-paced, you can choose to fast-track your learning or spread it out over several months to suit your schedule.
Level 1 focuses on basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures for everyday life. Level 2 introduces advanced grammar, “non-manual features” (facial expressions), and the ability to maintain longer, more nuanced dialogues on topics like work and travel.
No special equipment is required. You simply need a device with an internet connection (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to watch the HD video lessons. We recommend a screen large enough to clearly see the hand shapes and facial expressions.
This course provides the intermediate skills needed for roles like Communication Support Worker (CSW) or Teaching Assistant. To become a fully qualified Registered Sign Language Interpreter (RSLI), further advanced training (Levels 3–6) is usually required.
No. BSL and ASL are completely different languages with different alphabets and signs. BSL is used within the UK, and this course focuses specifically on the British version of the language.
There is no upper age limit. We recommend a minimum age of 16 for the certification, though younger learners are welcome to study the material for personal interest and communication with friends and family.
The course includes knowledge checks and end-of-module assessments to ensure you have mastered the signs and grammar. These are conducted online as part of the learning platform.
Yes. Once you enrol, you receive lifetime access. This allows you to log back in at any time in the future to refresh your signs or review specific modules.
Course Curriculum
| British Sign language (BSL) Level 1 Online Course | |||
| Introduction to BSL | FREE | 00:04:00 | |
| Alphabet Finger spelling and Names Practice | |||
| Alphabet with | 00:01:00 | ||
| Alphabet | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling test | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling replay | 00:01:00 | ||
| Names test | 00:04:00 | ||
| Names replay | 00:04:00 | ||
| Greetings | |||
| Greetings | 00:05:00 | ||
| Greetings without voice try these yourself | 00:04:00 | ||
| Family, question forms and family story | |||
| Family Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Family vocabulary test your memory | 00:03:00 | ||
| Question forms | 00:01:00 | ||
| Question forms test your memory | 00:01:00 | ||
| Family story test | 00:03:00 | ||
| Family Story Recap How did you do | 00:03:00 | ||
| Rooms in the house vocabulary | |||
| Rooms in the house Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Kitchen Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Bathroom Vocabulary | 00:01:00 | ||
| Bedroom Vocabulary | 00:01:00 | ||
| Living room and Dining room Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Study Vocabulary | 00:01:00 | ||
| Utility room Vocabulary | 00:01:00 | ||
| Garden Vocabulary | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours | |||
| Colours | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours test yourself | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions and statements about the home | |||
| Questions and statements about home test | 00:01:00 | ||
| Questions and statements about the home replay were you right | 00:01:00 | ||
| Animals | |||
| Animal Vocabulary | 00:03:00 | ||
| Animal vocab replay test your knowledge | 00:03:00 | ||
| Short animal story | 00:01:00 | ||
| Short animal story replay were you right | 00:01:00 | ||
| Animal and pet questions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Animal and pet question replay were you right | 00:01:00 | ||
| Numbers and Money | |||
| Numbers 1-30 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers 1-30 replay without voice test yourself | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers 10’s, 100’s | 00:01:00 | ||
| Numbers 10’s, 100’s replay without voice test yourself | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mixed number test | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mixed number test replay | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money £1 – £20 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Money £1 – £20 replay test your knowledge | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mixed money test | 00:01:00 | ||
| Mixed money test replay | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time and Months of the Year | |||
| Time 1 o’clock to 12 o’clock | 00:01:00 | ||
| Days of the week | 00:01:00 | ||
| Months of the year | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time periods | 00:02:00 | ||
| Time periods replay test your knowledge | 00:02:00 | ||
| Describing Ages | |||
| Describing ages | 00:01:00 | ||
| Describing ages replay without voice test your knowledge | 00:01:00 | ||
| Number and ages phrase test | 00:02:00 | ||
| Number & Ages phrase test replay | 00:02:00 | ||
| Mixed time, ages and money test | 00:03:00 | ||
| Mixed time, ages, and money test replay | 00:03:00 | ||
| Weather | |||
| Weather Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Weather vocab without voice test your understanding | 00:02:00 | ||
| Weather phrase test | 00:04:00 | ||
| Weather phrase test replay | 00:02:00 | ||
| Transport | |||
| Transport Vocabulary | 00:04:00 | ||
| Transport vocabulary without subtitles – test yourself | 00:04:00 | ||
| Transport phrases without subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Transport phrases replay with subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Directions | |||
| Directions Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions vocabulary without subtitles test yourself | 00:02:00 | ||
| Direction phrases test without subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Direction phrases replay with subtitles | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hobbies | |||
| Hobbies Vocabulary | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hobbies vocabulary without subtitles test yourself | 00:03:00 | ||
| Hobbies phrases test | 00:04:00 | ||
| Hobbies phrases replay with subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Work | |||
| Work Vocabulary | 00:05:00 | ||
| Work vocabulary without subtitles test yourself | 00:05:00 | ||
| Work phrases test | 00:04:00 | ||
| Work phrases replay with subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Food and Drink | |||
| Food and Drink Vocabulary | 00:08:00 | ||
| Food and drink without subtitles | 00:08:00 | ||
| Food and drink phrases without subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Food and Drink phrases replay with subtitles | 00:04:00 | ||
| Dialogues No Voice No Subtitles | |||
| The broken car | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tom’s 18th Birthday Party | 00:03:00 | ||
| New House | 00:05:00 | ||
| At the bank without | 00:01:00 | ||
| On a train | 00:02:00 | ||
| Going to a restaurant without | 00:02:00 | ||
| Going on a picnic without | 00:02:00 | ||
| Job interview day | 00:01:00 | ||
| Horse riding without | 00:09:00 | ||
| I’m lost and need directions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Valentine’s Day | 00:04:00 | ||
| A day in hospital without | 00:01:00 | ||
| Learning to drive | 00:02:00 | ||
| Meeting up with the family | 00:01:00 | ||
| Dialogues with voice and subtitles | |||
| The broken car | 00:02:00 | ||
| Tom’s 18th birthday party | 00:02:00 | ||
| New house | 00:02:00 | ||
| At the bank | 00:01:00 | ||
| On a train | 00:02:00 | ||
| Going to a restaurant | 00:02:00 | ||
| Going on a picnic | 00:02:00 | ||
| Job interview day | 00:02:00 | ||
| Horse riding | 00:01:00 | ||
| I’m lost and need directions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Valentines Day | 00:01:00 | ||
| A day in hospital | 00:02:00 | ||
| Learning to drive | 00:03:00 | ||
| School reunion | 00:02:00 | ||
| Meeting up with the family | 00:02:00 | ||
| Bonus 5 Stories with voice and subtitles | |||
| Tom’s 18th Birthday Party | 00:03:00 | ||
| New house | 00:05:00 | ||
| On a Train | 00:05:00 | ||
| Valentines day | 00:04:00 | ||
| Learning to drive | 00:03:00 | ||
| Bonus 5 stories with no voice over | |||
| Tom’s 18th Birthday Party | 00:03:00 | ||
| New House | 00:05:00 | ||
| On a train | 00:04:00 | ||
| Valentine’s Day | 00:04:00 | ||
| Learning to drive | 00:03:00 | ||
| Level 2 British Sign Language | |||
| Family Vocabulary | |||
| Family Vocabulary No Voice over | 00:03:00 | ||
| Family | 00:02:00 | ||
| Describing People and Animals | |||
| Describing People No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Describing People | 00:01:00 | ||
| Ethnic Groups No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Ethnic Groups | 00:01:00 | ||
| Religion No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Religion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Clothes No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| Clothes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Colour No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feelings No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feelings | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feelings 2 No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feelings 2 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Animals No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Animals | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activities at School | |||
| Activities At School No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activities At School | 00:01:00 | ||
| People Who Work In Schools No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| People Who Work In Schools | 00:01:00 | ||
| School Vocabulary No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| School Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Subjects No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Subjects | 00:01:00 | ||
| School Vocabulary 2 No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| School Vocabulary 2 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Jobs and activities at work | |||
| Jobs No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| Jobs | 00:02:00 | ||
| Applying For Work No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Applying For Work | 00:01:00 | ||
| Office No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Office | 00:01:00 | ||
| Firm No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Firm | 00:01:00 | ||
| Meetings No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Meetings | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time | |||
| Time Vocabulary No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| Time Vocabulary | 00:02:00 | ||
| Activities in the home | |||
| Activities In The Home No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Activities In The Home | 00:01:00 | ||
| Go Out To Work no Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Go Out To Work | 00:01:00 | ||
| Do The Washing No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Do The Washing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Flats No Voice over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Flat | 00:01:00 | ||
| Leisure activities | |||
| Leisure Activities No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Leisure Activities | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hobbies No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hobbies | 00:01:00 | ||
| Going Out No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Going Out | 00:01:00 | ||
| Plan Tickets No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Plan | 00:01:00 | ||
| DIY No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| DIY | 00:01:00 | ||
| Opinions Likes and Dislikes | |||
| Attitudes And Opinions No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| Attitudes And Opinions | 00:02:00 | ||
| Opinions No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Opinions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Illnesses and Health | |||
| Illnesses No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Illnesses | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treatment No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Treatment | 00:01:00 | ||
| Eating and Drinking | |||
| Eating And Drinking Vocabulary No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Eating And Drinking | 00:01:00 | ||
| Drinks No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Drinks | 00:01:00 | ||
| Cereal No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Cereal | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fruit No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fruit | 00:01:00 | ||
| 5Veg No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Vegetables | 00:01:00 | ||
| Main Meal No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Main Meal | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sweets No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Sweets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hot Food And Drink No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hot Food-Drinks | 00:01:00 | ||
| Payment No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Payment | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shopping and Spending | |||
| Shopping And Spending No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| Shopping And Spending | 00:02:00 | ||
| Expensive No Voice Over | 00:04:00 | ||
| Expensive | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shops No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shops | 00:02:00 | ||
| Travel and Holidays | |||
| Travel And Holidays No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Travel And Holidays | 00:01:00 | ||
| Travelling No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Travelling | 00:01:00 | ||
| Vehicles No Voice Over | 00:02:00 | ||
| Vehicles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Directions No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Directions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Going Abroad No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Going Abroad | 00:01:00 | ||
| Breakdown No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Breakdown | 00:01:00 | ||
| Places No Voice Over | 00:03:00 | ||
| Places | 00:02:00 | ||
| Holidays No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Holidays | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hotel No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hotel | 00:01:00 | ||
| Beach No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Beach | 00:01:00 | ||
| Complaints No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Complaints And Compliments | 00:01:00 | ||
| Excellent No Voice Over | 00:01:00 | ||
| Excellent | 00:01:00 | ||
| Level 2 dialogues without voice and subtitles | |||
| The Broken Leg | 00:02:00 | ||
| Surprise Holiday | 00:02:00 | ||
| It’s Snowing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shopping | 00:02:00 | ||
| Taking The Dog For A Walk | 00:01:00 | ||
| First Day At New a Job | 00:02:00 | ||
| On The Beach | 00:02:00 | ||
| First Day At School | 00:04:00 | ||
| In The Park | 00:01:00 | ||
| On a Plane | 00:01:00 | ||
| At The Doctors | 00:03:00 | ||
| Pets | 00:01:00 | ||
| Family | 00:02:00 | ||
| My New Kitchen | 00:02:00 | ||
| Designing a New Garden | 00:02:00 | ||
| Level 2 Dialogues with voice over and subtitles | |||
| The Broken Leg | 00:02:00 | ||
| Surprise Holiday | 00:02:00 | ||
| Snowing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Shopping | 00:02:00 | ||
| Taking My Dog For a Walk | 00:01:00 | ||
| First Day At a New Job | 00:02:00 | ||
| On The Beach | 00:02:00 | ||
| First Day At School | 00:01:00 | ||
| In The Park | 00:01:00 | ||
| On a Plane | 00:01:00 | ||
| At the Doctors | 00:03:00 | ||
| Pets | 00:02:00 | ||
| Family | 00:02:00 | ||
| My New Kitchen | 00:02:00 | ||
| Designing a New Garden | 00:02:00 | ||
| 5 stories with no voice over and no subtitles | |||
| First day at School | 00:04:00 | ||
| Taking the dog for a walk | 00:04:00 | ||
| At the Doctors | 00:03:00 | ||
| First Pet | 00:03:00 | ||
| Designing a New Garden | 00:03:00 | ||
| 5 stories with voice over and subtitles | |||
| First Day at School | 00:04:00 | ||
| Taking the Dog For a Walk | 00:04:00 | ||
| At the Doctors | 00:03:00 | ||
| First Pet | 00:04:00 | ||
| Designing a New Garden | 00:03:00 | ||
| level 2 BSL dialogues and stories | |||
| level 2 BSL dialogues and story package | 00:07:00 | ||
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