Upcoming course
Tuesday 7th January 2024
Zoom
Every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm to 9:00pm
33 weeks include exams
Signature
£385.00 excluding assessment fees of £125 (payable at time of assessment) = £510 total
Payment Options: Available to pay 7 months in instalments at no extra cost
British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 Certificate in South East
Discover the beauty and practicality of British Sign Language (BSL) through our expert-led courses in the South East. Whether you're starting at Level 1 BSL, progressing to advanced qualifications, or looking to communicate confidently with the Deaf community, we offer comprehensive training designed to meet your needs.
This qualification is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL.
Learn to introduce yourself and others, use simple sentences, finger spell places, names, and objects, and describe events in British Sign Language (BSL). Develop an understanding of numbers, including prices and times, and explore everyday topics to discuss using BSL. Engage in simple BSL conversations to enhance your communication skills.
The Level 1 Award in BSL is a fantastic starting point for complete beginners looking to learn BSL and gain new skills. This British Sign Language Level 1 course covers everyday topics like greetings and involves basic sign language use. It includes three units: BSL101, which is internally assessed by the teacher, and BSL102 and BSL103, which are externally assessed by a Signature assessor. Designed to teach learners to use BSL confidently in everyday language use, this online course helps learners gain basic skills and confidence in the production and reception of BSL. Enrolment and payment plans available!
Summary
Fully accredited by Signature, this course enables you to achieve your BSL Level 1 Certificate and is ideal for beginners eager to learn British Sign Language. Delivered with friendly teaching, it includes PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and online resources provided weekly during term-time, along with free advice when needed. There are no entry requirements—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn! Students should expect to engage in self-study and complete homework assignments to support their learning.
Ideal For Those
- Who wish to discover and understand the basics of BSL
- Who work/volunteer (or seeking to) with Deaf or hard of hearing people
- Seeking to learn a new language
- Looking to broaden their communication skills
- Learn well with visual teaching methods
Level 1 BSL Course Overview
BSL 101 - Introduction to BSL
To achieve this unit, learners must show they can understand and use basic language in everyday situations. You can meet and greet, understand basic conversation and numbers, give and follow simple directions and information.
BSL 102 - Conversational BSL
This unit allows the learner to show both productive and receptive skills, and understand a range of topics. It allows the learner to demonstrate that they can use a limited range of signs and handle simple exchanges
BSL 103 - Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life
To achieve this unit, learners must show they can understand and use a limited range of vocabulary and can follow simple sentences and structures in BSL about everyday life. They can be understood and can understand standard signing, with facial expressions, signing space and placement.