British Sign Language: Level 1 & 2

British Sign Language is the official sign language used in the United Kingdom. There are hundreds of thousands of people that are predominantly communicating with this form of language. Why not expand on your already basic knowledge of British Sign Language and progress towards fluency with this, more advanced, level 1-2 course.

This course is ideal for beginners and those that have a small amount of experience with sign language. You will learn within the topic areas of: meeting people, age, time, money, weather, transport, directions, hobbies, and that is just level 1! Within level 2 you learn about everyday communication, for example, Eating and drinking, Shopping and Holidays and much more.

• Those with friends, family, or colleagues that need sign language to communicate
• Anyone interested in communication and challenging their reliance on speech

Part 1 – (Level 1) Meeting People, At Home, People and Animals

Introduction

Alphabet and Fingerspelling practice

Introductions and Phrase Test

Family Vocabulary and Story

Rooms in the House

Animals and Phrase Test

Part 2 – (Level 1) Using Numbers – Age, Time, Money and Calendar

Basic Number System and Test

Family Ages, Money Signs, Time and Months

Mixed Number Test

Story Practice

Part 3 – (Level 1) Weather, Transport and Directions

Weather Vocabulary and Phrases

Weather Story

Transport Vocabulary and Phrases

Direction Vocabulary and Phrases

Getting Around Phrases

Part 4 – (Level 1) Hobbies/Activities and Occupation

Hobbies and Occupational Vocabulary

Hobbies and Occupational Phrase Test

Recap Vocabulary and Work Story

Part 5 – (Level 1) Refreshments

Food and Drink Vocabulary

Food Phrases

Part 6 – (Level 2) About You and Everyday Conversation

Basic introductory phrases and Family Story

Describing People Phrases and Stories

Describing a Number of Feelings and Their Reasons

Describing Things You Do Regularly

Describing Things You Have Done In The Past

Activities at School, Work and College, and Daily Routine

Understanding Straight Forward Advice, Job and Activities at Work

Attitudes and Opinions, Activities in the home, phrases and story

Leisure Activities Story, Illness and Health Phrases and Story

Family and Everyday Conversation Vocabulary

Describing People Vocabulary

Activities and School Vocabulary

Jobs and Activities at Work Vocabulary

Attitudes and Opinions Vocabulary, Time Vocabulary

Activities in the home Vocabulary

Leisure Activities Vocabulary

Opinions/Likes/Dislikes, Illnesses and Health Vocabulary

Part 7 – (Level 2) Eating and Drinking

Ordering What You Want and Offering Opinions

Describing Preparation of Food and Utensils You Might Use, Eating With Friends

Comparing Food Types, Likes and Dislikes, and Explaining Your Views

Vocabulary For Eating and Drinking

Part 8 – (Level 2) Shopping and Spending

When and How To Use Cash, Paying For Services

Different Types of Shops and Payments, Pricing, Commenting on Price

Shopping Experiences and Opinions, Comparing Things You Have Bought

Vocabulary For Shopping and Spending

Part 9 – (Level 2) Travel and Holidays

Places in England

Booking a Holiday

Our First Camping Experience

Vocabulary for Travel and Holidays

Part 10 – (Level 2)The Linguistics of BSL

Level 2 Intro to Grammar rules Negation in BSL Plurality in BSL Question structure in BSL Marking Time in BSL Quality in BSL References & Bibliography

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