BSL for Beginners – Level 1 British Sign Language Course

Join our 14-week BSL for Beginners course, where you’ll learn British Sign Language (BSL) in a fun, structured, and supportive setting. Whether you’re looking to communicate with Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or non-verbal individuals, or simply want to explore a new expressive language, this course will equip you with the foundational skills to get started.

BSL is a visual language that combines expressive gestures with humor and creativity. It’s widely used by people from diverse backgrounds to connect and communicate in an inclusive and enjoyable way.
 

Course Overview:
 

Throughout the 14 weeks, you will acquire vital vocabulary, sentence structures, and grammar, enabling you to participate in basic conversations. The topics we cover include:
 

• Alphabet & Fingerspelling: Learn to introduce yourself and spell names using BSL.

• Numbers & Times: Get comfortable with signing numbers, times, and expressing dates.

• Weather, Days & Months: Talk about the weather, time of day, and calendar events.

• Animals & Colours: Learn how to sign animals and describe colours.

• Transport & Directions: Master the signs for various transport modes and how to give directions.

• Family, Descriptions & Clothing: Discuss family, physical appearances, and clothing items.

• Food & Drink: Sign about your favorite foods and beverages.

• Home & Hobbies: Express activities you enjoy at home and discuss your hobbies.
   

Course Information:

• Duration: 14 weeks, 1 hour per week on Wednesday evenings.

• Location: Wood Green School, Witney (address: Wood Green School, Woodstock Road, Witney OX28 1DX)

• Schedule: 7:00 PM weekly

• Teaching Approach: Our interactive lessons are designed to build your confidence in both receptive (understanding) and productive (signing) skills.

• Tutor Expertise: All our tutors are fully qualified with Signature certifications and are here to guide you through the course, offering practical exercises and personalized support.
   

Why Choose This Course?

• Supportive Environment: Our positive and welcoming atmosphere helps you build your skills and confidence, from the very first session.

• Comprehensive Resources: Enjoy access to a video library featuring vocabulary from each week, allowing you to review or catch up whenever needed.

• Engaging Workbook: Our 60-page workbook helps you record notes, complete exercises, and track your progress, with tasks focusing on written, receptive, and practical BSL skills.

• Accredited Pathway: This course follows Signature’s curriculum, a recognized authority in BSL qualifications. It’s designed to prepare you for the Level 1 exam, which is optional and charged separately. You will receive full guidance from your tutor if you decide to pursue the qualification.

• Great Venue: Wood Green School in Witney provides a comfortable, easily accessible learning environment.

• Community & Connections: At Sign Together, we value the sense of community. From the start, we encourage you to practice BSL with fellow learners, and many students have gone on to form their own social groups. Our supportive learning community is one of the highlights for students in all our courses.
   

How to Book:

Are you ready to begin your journey into BSL?

Purchase your place via our online shop listeing below.

 

If you have any questions, our team is happy to help or check out our Courses FAQ guide here