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This british sign language level 1 course will provide you foundational knowledge of BSL covering basic vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. A Level 1 sign language course is an essential course for beginners to develop fluency and understanding in BSL.
At the end of this unit, the successful learners will:
The Signature BSL Level 1 Intensive Course Online qualification is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in the production and reception of BSL. The course specification has been designed using the UK Occupational Language Standards 2010 at Level 1.
Please book your place in advance
Weekly via Zoom Online Live Class. You can attend the class online from home/workplace.
Day & Time: 9 am to 12 pm (Every Thursday)
Class Starts: October 24th, 2024
Class Ends: May 1, 2025
BSL Level 1 Qualification Full Specification
Venue: Zoom Online
Teacher: Bob McCluskey
Hello, Good News. This is a great opportunity for those who want to learn British Sign Language directly from a BSL expert.
I am Bob McCluskey, your British Sign Language Tutor and I have years of teaching experience in BSL. We have arranged a live virtual classroom session via Zoom to teach you the Signature BSL Level 1 Online Course. You will be guided step by step to successfully complete the BSL Level 1 awarded qualification. This course is accredited by Signature and regulated by Ofqual which is a nationally recognised qualification.
You will be assessed remotely via an online zoom exam that you can take from the comfort of your own home. The official exam fee is included with the course price.
Level 1 Award in British Sign Language can be taken without any previous BSL experience at any level. This qualification allows learners to gain basic skills and confidence in the two areas of production and reception of BSL.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 64 hours
GLH includes assessment time. Additional study hours include private study, homework, practice, etc
At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to:
On completion of Signature BSL Level 1 Award, a wide range of further qualifications are available, including:
Signature is the leading awarding body to provide British Sign Language (BSL) and other Deaf and Deafblind qualifications in the UK. It is a recognised BSL awarding body in the UK, which means, a qualification accredited by signature will boost your career goals and open your doors to mass communication opportunities. Students pursuing a Signature-accredited course will undoubtedly obtain teaching expertise that is endorsed by Signature as well as a certification that will be acknowledged and accepted in the global arena.
After successfully passing the official exam you will achieve Ofqual regulated nationally recognised Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Qualification that is valued by all the employers and academic institutes in the UK.
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I wanted to become a British Sign Language interpreter and needed a course to gain the interpreter training, and Lead Academy's course provided me with that professional level training.
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I utilised the Signature accredited certificate which I received from Lead Academy and secured a higher position job.Highly recommended.
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The instructor was really experienced and knowledgeable about sign language interpretation and really helped me to overcome the fear of not being able to become a best interpreter.
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The Signature BSL Level 1 course helped me in the assessment and passed with a great score. I got my Signature accredited certificate and later on became a professional at my workplace.
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Fortunately, I enrolled in the Signature accredited level 1 course at Lead Academy, which provided me with the best training and prepared hard for the live exam.I learned and practised at home at my own pace and started my sign language interpretation journey.
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Their training sessions keep me at ease since the tutor was really experienced and instructed me in a comprehensive way.
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Their resources were really enriched and advanced and teaching methods at Lead Academy are perfect for all types of trainees.
Max Green
I came across Lead Academy’s signature BSL level 1 course that I found really helpful. The tutor was really professional and experienced.
I wanted to become a British Sign Language interpreter and needed a course to gain the interpreter training, and Lead Academy's course provided me with that professional level training.
I was able to complete the course and gain enough knowledge to become one reliable sign language interpreter.
I utilised the Signature accredited certificate which I received from Lead Academy and secured a higher position job.Highly recommended.
The instructor was really experienced and knowledgeable about sign language interpretation and really helped me to overcome the fear of not being able to become a best interpreter.
SIgnature accredited certificate actually helped me to become an expert at my workplace.
The Signature BSL Level 1 course helped me in the assessment and passed with a great score. I got my Signature accredited certificate and later on became a professional at my workplace.
Fortunately, I enrolled in the Signature accredited level 1 course at Lead Academy, which provided me with the best training and prepared hard for the live exam.I learned and practised at home at my own pace and started my sign language interpretation journey.
Their training sessions keep me at ease since the tutor was really experienced and instructed me in a comprehensive way.
Their resources were really enriched and advanced and teaching methods at Lead Academy are perfect for all types of trainees.
BSL Stands for British Sign Language and is used to communicate with deaf people or people with hearing problems. It is a popular language worldwide and in the UK, especially as BSL was recognized as an official language by the UK in 2003. So you must acquire this skill and learn it at Lead academy at a budget-friendly price.
Learning British Sign Language (BSL) from Level 1 to Level 6 is a unique journey that varies from person to person. It depends on the learning pace, dedication, and commitment to the language. On average, it can take between 60-100 hours of study to complete each level of BSL. Achieving all six levels would require 360 to 600 hours of learning.
A notable difference between ASL and BSL is the use of the manual alphabet – ASL uses a one-handed manual alphabet, whereas BSL uses a two-handed manual alphabet. In terms of vocabulary, ASL has a broader range of loanwords from English, while BSL has more iconic signs or visually representing the word’s meaning. Additionally, the two languages' grammatical structure differs, ASL follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) sentence structure, and BSL uses a subject-object-verb (SOV) structure.
Yes. you can enrol to the BSL Level 2 course after completing the level 1. This is the upgrade course of BSL Level 1.
The course instructor will be using Zoom to conduct the class. Thus you have to install the app before joining the BSL classes.
The signature BSL level 1 teaching method will be live online classes, engaging videos, and the teacher will provide course materials and more.
First, select your desired course plan among the multiple existing course plans on the right side of your screen, then select the payment type, and once you made the payment, you can access the course any time you want.
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy.
Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses.
The professional body approves the procedures if any e-learning platform claims its courses are accredited.
You will only realize the benefit of having an accredited certificate once you face the corporate world. As employees, job places, and more value the accredited certificate, you must own this certificate by doing the course with us.
The Signature is the awarding body of the BSL community. If any course provider says the BSL course is Signature accredited, the leading awarding body approves that course. So, lead academy BSL courses are approved by the governor body.
