British Sign Language Beginners (Entry 2 Award)

About this course

The course introduces British Sign Language through everyday communication topics, including greetings, meeting people, numbers, weather and simple directions. Learners practise receiving and producing basic signs, using the manual alphabet and exchanging straightforward questions and answers. Progress is assessed through receptive and productive BSL class activities aligned with the SEG Entry 2 Award. Learners are also expected to consolidate class learning and complete homework set by the tutor.

What you'll learn

• Produce and receive basic signs in British Sign Language
• Fingerspell using the manual alphabet
• Ask and answer simple questions in BSL
• Use basic BSL for greetings, introductions and everyday topics
• Understand simple directions expressed in BSL

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for complete beginners and learners who have recently attended a BSL taster course. No previous knowledge is required. Participants should be prepared to take part in receptive and productive class activities, consolidate their learning outside class and complete any set homework.

• Suitable for learners starting BSL from scratch
• Additional literacy, numeracy and learning support may be available
• Support is available for speakers of other languages

Before you go

• Bring a pen.
• Learners may be set homework to complete outside class.