Introduction to British Sign Language
Course facts
- Payment: Free to learn, certificate paid
- Credits: CPD Credits
- Learning style: Self-paced, start anytime
- Format: Video Based
- Video access: Streaming Only
- Refund: Conditional Refund
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Learn British Sign Language basics: fingerspelling, names, greetings, introductions, family and pets, weather, transport, colors and numbers.
British Sign Language (BSL) has its own grammar, different from English, and this course gives you the first signs and phrases to talk with deaf people at home or at work. You fingerspell the alphabet with both hands and combine letters into names, then sign greetings, introductions, questions and goodbyes, describe people, family and pets, and talk about the weather, transport, directions, colors, sizes, numbers and time.
What You Will Achieve
- Fingerspell the alphabet and spell out names in BSL
- Sign greetings, introductions, questions, opinions and goodbyes
- Describe yourself, your family and your pets with BSL signs and grammar
- Sign the weather, transport, directions, colors, sizes and numbers in a short dialogue
Program Overview
Fingerspelling, Greetings and Introductions
The BSL alphabet, names and daily words, then the dialogues for meeting and leaving.
- Fingerspelling and common names
- Daily vocabulary
- Greetings, questions and opinions
- Introduction and taking leave dialogues
People, Family and Everyday Topics
Describing people and animals, then signs for weather, travel and numbers.
- Characteristics and personal information
- Family and animals
- Weather, transport and directions
- Colors, sizes and numbers
Certificate Awarded (Paid)
Pass the final course assessment to earn it. The course is free to study; the certificate is optional and has a fee.
Job Outlook
Basic BSL helps in any job that serves the public in Britain, including education, health and social care, customer service, and as a first step toward interpreting.
- Sign Language Interpreter
Good for: Anyone who wants to start signing with deaf colleagues, customers, friends or family in Britain.
Keep in mind: Despite its advanced label it teaches first signs and phrases, so plan on regular practice with other BSL users to build fluency.
Bottom line: A first set of British Sign Language signs, built around short everyday dialogues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I learn to fingerspell?
Yes. You practice fingerspelling each letter of the alphabet with both hands, then combine the letters to sign names.
Which conversations does the course practice?
Greeting someone, introducing yourself, asking questions and giving opinions, taking leave, talking about your family and pets, discussing the weather and transport, and giving directions.
Does it explain BSL grammar?
Yes. It shows how BSL grammar differs from English rules of grammar when you describe yourself, your family members and your pets.
How far do the number signs go?
The last module teaches the signs for numbers from 0 to 100, along with colors, sizes and time.
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