BSL Level 1 Course
This is the level for BSL starters.
Level 1 is designed to enable BSL beginners
to communicate with Deaf people in BSL.
The course equips the learner with knowledge on simple everyday BSL usage, BSL structure and how to interact

with the deaf community. The course is ideal for

anyone who wants to get into BSL.

Units
There are 3 units in this course. The student is required to pass all 3, after which a certificate of completion (signature qualification) is awarded.

Unit 1 (BSL 101- Introduction to BSL):
Subtopics include meeting people, numbers
and counting, weather, transport and directions.

Unit 2 (BSL 102- Conversational BSL):
Subtopics include describing home, people,
animals and objects, using numbers,
interests and activities.

Unit 3 (BSL 103- BSL at School,
College or Work):
Subtopics include getting around, exchanging
information, refreshments, and using numbers.

Assessments
Assessments are carried out by an assessor from
Signature. Assessments take place during
normal lesson times. Assessment fees
are included in the fees.
Assessment for BSL level 1 will be in
a recorded one-to-one conversation in BSL.

​

​

​