Pre-level 2 in BSL: refresher

About this course

The course revisits BSL at pre-Level 2 through everyday subjects including routines, hobbies, eating and drinking, shopping, opinions and attitudes. Learners practise productive, receptive and conversational skills, with attention to hand shapes, facial expressions, turn-taking and asking for clarification. Teaching combines interactive activities, questions and answers, pair and group work, online video clips for receptive practice, and individual feedback sessions. Google Classroom is used for course resources, and learners are expected to practise their BSL outside class through homework.

What you'll learn

• Use a wider range of BSL vocabulary for everyday situations
• Produce clear hand shapes within BSL structures
• Combine appropriate facial expressions with signs
• Hold a conversation with a deaf person
• Take turns and ask for clarification during signed communication

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have passed BSL Level 1 but are not yet ready to move on to Level 2. The Elementary (A2) label indicates a developing level beyond the fundamentals. Participation includes interactive pair and group work, individual feedback and practice outside class. Basic literacy is needed for reading instructions and writing self-evaluations.

• No interview is required for enrolment
• Learners should be prepared to practise BSL at home between classes

Before you go

• Course resources are provided through Google Classroom
• Homework includes practice of BSL skills outside class