British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2
Communication barriers often leave people feeling isolated, unheard, or misunderstood. Learn BSL to bridge that gap and connect with others confidently. Enrol today—don’t wait until you wish you’d learned this essential skill sooner.
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Course Overview
In the UK, more than 150,000 people use British Sign Language as their preferred means of communication, yet countless others struggle to interact simply because they never learned even the basics. Many only realise the importance of BSL when a family member, colleague, or someone they support becomes deaf or hard of hearing, leaving them wishing they’d developed the skill earlier. This course helps you avoid that regret by offering a clear, supportive path into BSL communication from the very beginning.
Through structured modules, you’ll learn finger spelling, greetings, personal information, numbers, money, weather descriptions, transport, hobbies, colours, animals, and everyday conversational topics. Each lesson builds your confidence step by step, preparing you to communicate respectfully and naturally with Deaf individuals in real-life contexts.
By the end of the BSL Level 1 & 2 Course, you’ll be able to hold meaningful visual-language conversations and recognise essential signs with ease. Start today—don’t be the person who realises too late how valuable BSL truly is.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop receptive skills to understand others’ signing with greater accuracy.
- Identify and sign common topics like family, hobbies, colours, animals, and weather.
- Communicate using number signs for time, money, dates, and everyday counting tasks.
- Build confidence engaging in routine conversations using Level 1 and Level 2 BSL skills.
- Describe people, clothing, and physical characteristics through structured BSL vocabulary.
- Use signs for personal details, greetings, and simple conversational interactions confidently.
- Understand core foundations of British Sign Language and visual communication principles.
- Recognise and apply finger spelling techniques for everyday names and information exchange.
Why People Love and Enrol in this Training?
- CPD Accredited Course
- Unlimited access for 12 months – learn at your own pace ️
- Earn instant certificate upon course completion
- Get a free student ID card to showcase
- Flexible study – no deadlines
- Transparent pricing – no hidden fees
- Dedicated tutor support on weekdays
- Fast assessments & instant results
Who is this Course For?
- Support workers and carers
- Teachers and teaching assistants
- Customer service professionals
- Community and healthcare workers
- Anyone seeking inclusive communication
- Beginners learning British Sign Language
Certificate of Achievement
CPD Certification
After completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from HF Online as proof of your continued professional development. You can order your certificate at a cost of £10 for PDF and £29 for hard copy certificate or both for £39.
Assessment
For assessing your learning, you have to complete an automated MCQ exam. It is required for the students to score at least 60% to pass the exam. Learners can apply for the certificate after they clear the exam.
There are assignment questions provided at the end of the course. You are suggested to complete the questions to enrich your understanding of the course. You can complete this according to your preferred time. The expert tutor will provide feedback on your performance after assessing your assignment.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites and you may use any internet-enabled device to study at your own speed, it is adaptable and available to students of all skill levels.
Job Opportunities
Completing the BSL Level 1 & 2 Course strengthens your ability to communicate inclusively and support individuals who rely on sign language. These skills are valued in education, health, social care, community services, hospitality, and customer-facing workplaces across the UK.
- Communication Support Assistant
Supports Deaf learners in classrooms by reinforcing BSL vocabulary and assisting with accessible communication during lessons. Average salary £20,000–£27,000. - Teaching Assistant (SEN/Deaf Support)
Assists teachers in providing accessible learning for students with hearing impairments, encouraging confident communication. Average salary £18,000–£25,000. - Support Worker (Deaf Services)
Helps Deaf individuals with daily tasks, service access, and communication support through basic to intermediate BSL. Average salary £20,000–£28,000. - Care Assistant (Hearing Impairment Specialist)
Supports individuals with hearing loss in care settings by facilitating communication and promoting independence. Average salary £19,000–£26,000. - Customer Service Advisor
Provides inclusive service by assisting Deaf customers using BSL, improving accessibility in workplace environments. Average salary £19,000–£27,000. - Community Outreach Worker
Engages with Deaf community members, offering support, guidance, and accessible communication during public services. Average salary £21,000–£29,000. - Youth Support Worker
Assists young people with communication needs using BSL to encourage social interaction and confidence-building activities. Average salary £20,000–£28,000. - Early Years Practitioner
Supports young children with developing communication, using BSL signs to reinforce early language skills. Average salary £18,000–£24,000. - Healthcare Receptionist (BSL Accessible)
Greets and guides Deaf patients in clinics or hospitals using BSL for essential communication. Average salary £20,000–£26,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
British Sign Language is a visual language that uses hand shapes, movements, facial expressions, and grammar unique to the Deaf community in the UK. It is structured differently from English and begins with the main topic or subject.
BSL has its own grammar, syntax, and word order, so it is not simply “English on the hands.” Meaning is expressed visually through direction, space, and facial cues that do not exist in spoken English.
No, ASL and BSL developed separately and share very little similarity, with completely different grammar and vocabulary. ASL is largely one-handed, while BSL commonly uses both hands.
The UK primarily uses BSL, which is the first or preferred language of over 87,000 Deaf people. It is recognised across the country and forms the basis of education, support, and communication services.
BSL is very accessible for beginners because it is visual and intuitive. Regular practice helps learners become comfortable with fingerspelling, everyday vocabulary, and simple conversations.
Fingerspelling uses hand shapes to spell names, places, and specific words that do not have signs. It helps learners bridge gaps in vocabulary and supports clear communication.
The course covers everyday subjects such as family, hobbies, colours, weather, travel, descriptions, animals, and food. These topics build a strong foundation for confident real-world conversation.
Some Deaf people can speak, depending on whether they had access to sound or speech training early in life. Many still prefer BSL because it offers clearer, more natural communication.
Around 90% of Deaf children are born to hearing parents, and many families begin learning sign language only when communication becomes difficult. This highlights why BSL skills are valuable in homes, schools, and communities.
Learning BSL promotes inclusive communication, reduces barriers, and allows meaningful interaction with the Deaf community. It is also a valued skill in education, care, customer service, and community support roles.
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 | 00:00:00 | ||
| 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 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the Blanks | 00:10:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling – Fill in the Blanks | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is my name and Live, Where? (UK) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Who am I and Live Where in UK | 00:10:00 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Family sentences Homework | 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 DONE | 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 – handouts | 00:10:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers – Answer | 00:10:00 | ||
| Bingo Numbers Games (4) | 00:04:00 | ||
| BINGO 4 Games | 00:10:00 | ||
| Phone Numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Time and Calendar without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Calendars | 00:10:00 | ||
| Calendars Birthday Ages and Names | 00:10:00 | ||
| What is the Time? With Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the Time? Without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is the time | 00:10:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs with Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Calendar Signs without Subtitles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Birthday, When? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Birthday When | 00:10:00 | ||
| Colours | |||
| Colours | 00:10:00 | ||
| Colour Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colour Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Colours Games | 00:03:00 | ||
| Draw a colour Elephant | 00:02:00 | ||
| Handout Answer – Draw a Colour Elephant | 00:00:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:04:00 | ||
| Transports | |||
| Transports | 00:10:00 | ||
| Transports sign with Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Transports sign without Subtitles | 00:02:00 | ||
| 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 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs with Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative & Negative Signs without Subtitles | 00:01:00 | ||
| Affirmative and Negative | 00:10:00 | ||
| Activities/Hobbies and Sports | |||
| Activities Interests and Sports Handouts | 00:10:00 | ||
| Information about different clubs | 00:10:00 | ||
| 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 | 00:01:00 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 00:01:00 | ||
| STUDY 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 | ||
| 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 Drinks | 00:12:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu with Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hurley’s Food and Drink Menu without Images | 00:09:00 | ||
| HANDOUT Top Eat Menu | 00:02:00 | ||
| Hurley’ s Food and Drink Menu | 00:10:00 | ||
| STUDY At the Restaurant | 00:10:00 | ||
| STUDY HANDOUT ANSWERS At the Restaurant | 00:02:00 | ||
| 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 without 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 | ||
| Resources | |||
| British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 | 6 days, 6 hours | ||
| Mock Exam - British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 | |||
| Mock Exam – British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam - British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 | |||
| Final Exam – British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 & 2 | 00:20:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Claim Your Certificates | 00:00:00 | ||