British Sign Language (BSL) for Beginner
Overview Welcome to the British Sign Language (BSL) for Beginners course! This course is designed to introduce you to the …
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Overview
Learning Outcomes
- Master the BSL alphabet and numbers.
- Understand and use basic BSL vocabulary and phrases.
- Develop an understanding of Deaf culture and etiquette.
- Engage in simple conversations in BSL.
- Demonstrate proper BSL grammar and syntax.
- Recognize and use common BSL signs.
- Apply BSL in real-life situations.
- Appreciate the importance of BSL in communication with the Deaf community.
What Will Make You Stand Out?
On Completion of this British Sign Language (BSL) for Beginner online course, you’ll acquire:
- CPD QS Accredited Course.
- Upon Course Completion, Earn a Complimentary PDF and a hard copy Certificate to Showcase Your Enhanced Skills.
- Lifetime access.
- 24x7 Tutor Support.
- Complete the course at your own pace.
Description
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of British Sign Language (BSL), the primary language used by the Deaf community in the United Kingdom. You will learn the BSL alphabet, numbers, and basic vocabulary and phrases. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of Deaf culture and etiquette, which is crucial for effective communication with Deaf individuals. Through engaging lessons and interactive activities, you will develop your signing skills and be able to engage in basic conversations in BSL. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some prior knowledge of BSL, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in the language and prepare you to communicate effectively with Deaf individuals.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn British Sign Language (BSL) from scratch. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some prior knowledge of BSL, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in the language and prepare you to communicate effectively with Deaf individuals.
Requirements
No prior knowledge of BSL is required. All you need is a willingness to learn and a desire to communicate effectively with Deaf individuals.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the British Sign Language (BSL) for Beginner course, learners can obtain both a PDF certificate and a Hard copy certificate for completely FREE. The Hard copy certificate is available for a nominal fee of £3.99, which covers the delivery charge within the United Kingdom. Additional delivery charges may apply for orders outside the United Kingdom.
Career Path
- Interpreter for the Deaf
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Teacher of the Deaf
- Deaf Education Specialist
- Sign Language Instructor
- Community Support Worker
British Sign Language (BSL) for Beginner Course Reviews
An outstanding online course with clear explanations and practical examples. I could study at my own pace and still feel fully supported throughout. It’s truly boosted my confidence and career prospects
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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 | 00:02:00 | ||
| 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 | 00:10:00 | ||
| Numbers | 00:02:00 | ||
| Numbers | 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 | ||
| HNADOUT ANSWER Draw a colour Elephant | 00:00:00 | ||
| Colours | 00:04:00 | ||
| Transports | |||
| Transports | 00:10:00 | ||
| Transports sign with Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transports sign without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| 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 | 00:31:00 | ||
| 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 HANDOUT ANSWERS At the Restaurant | 00:02:00 | ||
| 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 | ||
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Number of Units:
126 -
Access:
1 Year -
Duration:
9 hours, 33 minutes -
PDF Certificate
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