BSL level 2

About this course

The course develops receptive, productive and conversational BSL through topics including social, work and school routines, eating and drinking, shopping, travel and holidays. Sessions combine interactive teaching, question-and-answer activities, signed video clips, resources on Google Classroom and individual feedback. Learners will practise BSL grammar and features, use vocabulary and hand shapes accurately, apply facial expression, manage turn-taking and clarification, tell a short story and respond to a signed story. The course includes opportunities to take the three Signature Level 2 assessments: receptive, productive and conversational skills.

What you'll learn

• Use a broader range of BSL vocabulary across everyday topics
• Produce clear hand shapes and suitable facial expressions with signs
• Conduct conversations using turn-taking and requests for clarification
• Tell a short story in BSL
• Answer questions about a short signed story

Is this course right for you?

This Intermediate (B1) course is intended for learners developing BSL beyond fundamental communication and includes interactive group teaching, individual feedback and practice outside class. Basic literacy is needed for self-evaluations and examination instructions.

• A one-to-one interview with the BSL Level 2 coordinator is used to check suitability
• The Signature competence standards refer to sufficient sight, manual dexterity, and facial and body movement for producing and receiving BSL
• Learners are expected to practise their BSL skills at home

Before you go

• Examination fees for the three Signature Level 2 assessments are included in the course fees
• Google Classroom is used for course resources