Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) Course - ( Online )

The Signature accredited Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL) is a qualification designed 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 take place on Thursdays from 6.30pm-8:30pm online with Becky.

• 10th, 17th, 24th September 2026

• 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd October (29th half term)

• 5th, 12th, 19th, 25th November

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

• 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th January 2027

• 4th, 11th, 25th February (18th half term)

• 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March 

• 15th, 22nd, 29th April (1st & 8th half term)

• 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th May

• 10th June ( 3rd Half term)

In addition to the course, learners are required to commit to 30 hours of independent study. 

Assessment dates

• 17th June BSL 101 assessment

• 24th June BSL 102 assessment

• 1st July BSL 103 assessment

Course fee

£545 + online service fee

Monthly payment option

£95 deposit to reserve a place on the course (non refundable) followed by £45 monthly instalments x 10. Please email AlfietalkinghandsBSL@gmail.com to set up your payment plan

How to book

Please email AlfieTalkingHandsBSL@gmail.com for further instructions.

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