Level 1 BSL (Online)

Level 1 BSL (Online)

Upcoming courses:
• Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 12 September 2024
• Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 1 October 2024
• Mondays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 13 January 2025
• Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 15 January 2025
• Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 3 April 2025
• Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 9 September 2025
• Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 11 September 2025
• Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 8 January 2026
• Mondays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 12 January 2026
• Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 1 April 2026
• Tuesdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 15 September 2026
• Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm starting 17 September 2026
Last Updated: 27-03-2024
At a glance:
Beginners (A1)
3 exams
25 weeks
2 hours/week
Online course

£360 (inc. VAT) + £104 exam fees

LEVEL 1 BSL - Course content

The aim of this course is to introduce learners to the basics of British Sign Language. Teaching begins by exploring the visual-gestural modality of human language. You will learn about deaf people and their language and culture. There is an emphasis on building vocabulary relating to a wide range of topics, including fingerspelling, eating and drinking, transport, directions, holiday, family, hobbies and interests, work and school.

This course is delivered using a total immersion method. This means all classes are delivered in BSL and are a 'voice off' environment. Your teacher will use a variety of teaching and learning methods to cater for all learning styles and to meet the needs of all learners. The course is designed to be fun, engaging and meaningful and will give you the opportunity to practise your productive and receptive skills by means of group work, pair work, role-plays, games, presentations and discussions.

The Level 1 BSL course is useful for anybody who is in regular contact with deaf people, be it through work or social life.
UnitTitleTopics covered
101Introduction to British Sign Language
  • Manual alphabet (finger spelling)
  • Attracting the attention of a deaf person/deaf people
  • Meeting familiar and unfamiliar people
  • Requesting clarification
  • Leave taking
  • Basic numbers
  • Weather
  • Travelling
  • Giving and describing simple directions
102Conversational British Sign Language
  • Describing people
  • Giving and receiving information about people
  • Describing animals
  • Describing objects and furniture
  • Locations
  • Using the local number system
  • Give information and ask about age
  • Telling the time
  • Ask for and given information about money
  • Days, weeks and years (the calendar)
  • Describing interests and activities at home
  • Describing day-to-day activities of self and others
  • Sharing information about food and drink
103Communicate in British Sign Language about everyday life
  • Giving and asking for directions in a building
  • Describing places and buildings
  • Travelling
  • Giving and asking for information about everyday life
  • Giving and asking for information about people
  • Commenting on and describing the weather
  • Using the local number system
  • Telling the time
  • Asking for and giving calendar information

Assessments

There are total of 3 assessments for this qualification:
UnitTopicAssessment
101Introduction to BSLConversation with teacher (4-5 minutes)
102Conversational skillsConversation with teacher (4-5 minutes)
103Everyday lifeConversation with teacher (4-5 minutes)

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Progression

After you complete this course, you can move on to the Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language course.

Dates and times

BSL 1 - Sept 24 - Thursdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 12 September 2024 - 19 December 2024
Semester 2 - 9 January 2025 - 13 March 2025
BSL 1 - Oct 24 - Tuesdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 1 October 2024 - 17 December 2024
Semester 2 - 7 January 2025 - 1 April 2025
BSL 1 - Jan 25 - Mondays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 13 January 2025 - 14 April 2025
Semester 2 - 12 May 2025 - 28 July 2025
BSL 1 - Jan 25 - Wednesday 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 15 January 2025 - 16 April 2025
Semester 2 - 7 May 2025 - 16 July 2025
BSL 1 - April 25 - Thursdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 3 April 2025 - 17 April 2025
Semester 2 - 8 May 2025 - 31 July 2025
Semester 3 - 4 September 2025 - 30 October 2025
BSL 1 - Sept 25 - Tuesdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 9 September 2025 - 16 December 2025
Semester 2 - 6 January 2026 - 10 March 2026
BSL 1 - Sept 25 - Thursdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 11 September 2025 - 18 December 2025
Semester 2 - 8 January 2026 - 12 March 2026
BSL 1 - Jan 26 - Mondays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 12 January 2026 - 13 April 2026
Semester 2 - 11 May 2026 - 27 July 2026
BSL 1 - Jan 26 - Tuesdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 8 January 2026 - 16 April 2026
Semester 2 - 7 May 2026 - 16 July 202
BSL 1 - April 26 - Wednesdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 1 April 2026 - 15 April 2026
Semester 2 - 6 May 2026 - 29 July 2026
Semester 3 - 9 September 2026 - 4 November 2026
BSL 1 - Sept 26 - Tuesdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 15 September 2026 - 15 December 2026
Semester 2 - 5 January 2027 - 16 March 2027
BSL 1 - Sept 26 - Thursdays 18:30-20:30
Semester 1 - 17 September 2026 - 17 December 2026
Semester 2 - 7 January 2027 - 18 March 2027

Fees

Self GuidedTaught courseAccredited course
£48 (inc. VAT) annual subscription£360 (inc. VAT)£464 (inc. VAT + exam fees)
15x Self-guided lessons 15x Self-guided lessons 15x Self-guided lessons
List of learning resources List of learning resources List of learning resources
BSL stories and quizzes BSL stories and quizzes BSL stories and quizzes
BSL dictionary BSL dictionary BSL dictionary
Self-evaluation quizzes Self-evaluation quizzes Self-evaluation quizzes
Access to recorded lessons Access to recorded lessons Access to recorded lessons
Live weekly lessons with a qualified, deaf native BSL teacher Live weekly lessons with a qualified, deaf native BSL teacher Live weekly lessons with a qualified, deaf native BSL teacher
Administrative support Administrative support Administrative support
Access to online peer group Access to online peer group Access to online peer group
Formal accreditation and certificate Formal accreditation and certificate Formal accreditation and certificate
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Course fee inc VAT: £360
Exam fee: £104

£75 deposit required to reserve your place (this will be subtracted from the total cost)

Instalments
Deposit: £75
Instalment 1: £95
Instalment 2: £95
Instalment 3: £95
Instalment 4: £104 (exam fees)

Fees include awarding body assessment fees and access to Moodle. Monthly Direct Debit payment plan comes as standard. Our fees are always all-inclusive so there are never any unexpected costs!

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