Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) Course - In Person

The Signature accredited Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL) is a qualification desibned to teach learners to communicate with deaf people on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. The learners will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language (BSL).

To achieve the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL), learners must pass all 3 units:

• BSL 101 - Introduction to BSL - Meeting people, Using numbers, Weather, Transport & Directions (5 minute assessment)

• BSL 102 - Conversational BSL - Describing People, animals & objects, Using numbers, Interests & activities, Food & Drink

  (4-5 minute assessment)

• BSL 103 - Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life - Getting around, Sharing information, Weather & Using numbers

  (4-5 minute assessment)

The Level 1 Award is suitable for those who:

• want to learn basic language skills to communicate simple conversations with deaf people

• want to learn new langauge skills as part of a programme of study

• want to progress to more advanced study and/or employment

• are studying for personal development

• are parents, family, friends, or colleagues of deaf people

Course dates

The course will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm with Sophia Franklin at Talking Hands Studio, Hassocks.

• 7th, 14th, 21st October 2025 (28th half term)

• 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November

• 2nd, 9th, 16th December (23rd & 30th half term)

• 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th January 2026

• 3rd, 10th February (17th half term)

• 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th March (31st half term)

• 14th, 21st, 28th April (7th half term)

• 5th, 12th, 19th May (26th half term)

• 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th June

Assessment dates

• 7th July BSL 101 assessment

• 14th July BSL 102 assessment

• 21st July BSL 103 assessment

Course fee

£495 + online service fee

Monthly payment option

£95 deposit to reserve a place on the course (non refundable) followed by £40 monthly instalments x 10. (Please select manual payment at checkout and use the bank details provided to pay the deposit. We'll be in touch with a contract to complete to confirm the monthly payments.)

How to book

Choose the number of places you require below and continue to the registration form. You'll be able to choose to pay by card or invoice if you prefer. If you have any questions about this course, please email talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com

Those who have deaf children can apply for funding, please go to Birkdale Trust or Ovingdean Hall Trust.