This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of the British sign language. Read more.
The course videos are presented by Judy Vardon who has been Deaf since the age of two. She became famous in the Deaf community when she and her family appeared on America's Extreme Home Makeover show in 2004. She graduated from Lahser High School and is the mother of two sons. She lives with her family in Oak Park, Michigan.
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British Sign Language or BSL is the name of the sign language which is used in England and the United Kingdom. It is the first language of approximately 150,000 deaf people in the British Isles.
There are also many thousands of people who are not deaf who use the BSL such as:
- Employers of deaf people
- Relatives of deaf people
- Friends of deaf people
- Interpreters
BSL is a visual gestural language without a conventional written form which has its own grammar utilizing facial expressions (non-manual features), hand shapes and upper body movements to convey meaning.
BSL is a spatial and visual language and a lot of beginners think it is similar to mime (which it is not).
Even though Britain and the USA speak English as the first language of their respective countries, British Sign Language is different to American Sign Language, also known as ASL. It is also the same difference with BSL and Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Northern Island Sign Language (NISL).
This fact demonstrates that even though these countries have English as the first language, the sign language used varies from country to country.
Just as in the English language, British Sign Language also has regional dialects. As an example, some signs used in the Northern parts of England may be different in the South of the country and vice versa. Within some regions, you will also find ‘local signs’ that can be classed as slang. And just like local slang in any town or city, new phrases and words come in and out of fashion or just evolve over time.
British Sign Language users successfully campaigned the government of the United Kingdom and made BSL into an officially recognized British Language back in March 2003. British Sign Language is now recognized on the same level as other languages of the United Kingdom such as Scottish, Welsh, and Gaelic.
Throughout the videos in this series, you will find demonstrations of how to formulate the signs and there will be sections with and without text. This is going to be useful for you so that you can see how you are progressing. And as you go further and further through the series, you will find that you are able to understand the signs that are without text.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics the British sign language.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about beginner British sign language.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction To BSL | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| British Sign Language Level 1 Resources | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Alphabet, Fingerspelling And Names Practice | |||
| Alphabet With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Alphabet No Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Names Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Names Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 – Greetings | |||
| Greetings | 00:00:00 | ||
| Greetings Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Family, Question Forms And Family Story | |||
| Family Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Family Vocabulary Test Your Memory | 00:00:00 | ||
| Question Forms | 00:00:00 | ||
| Question Forms Test Your Memory | 00:00:00 | ||
| Family Story Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Family Story Recap | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Rooms In The House Vocabulary | |||
| Rooms In The House Vocab | 00:00:00 | ||
| Kitchen Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bathroom Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bedroom Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Living Room And Dining Room Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Study Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Utility Room Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Garden Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 – Colors | |||
| Colors | 00:00:00 | ||
| Colors Test Yourself | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Questions And Statements About The Home | |||
| Questions And Statements About Home Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Questions And Statements About The Home Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 – Animals | |||
| Animal Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Animal Vocab Replay Test Your Knowledge | 00:00:00 | ||
| Short Animal Story | 00:00:00 | ||
| Short Animal Story Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Animal And Pet Questions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Animal And Pet Questions Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Numbers And Money | |||
| Numbers 1-30 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Numbers 1-30 Replay Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Numbers 10’s, 100’s | 00:00:00 | ||
| Numbers 10’s, 100’s Replay Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Number Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Number Test Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Money £1 - £20 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Money £1 - £20 Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Money Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Money Test Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Time And Months Of The Year | |||
| Time 1 O'clock To 12 O'clock | 00:00:00 | ||
| Days Of The Week | 00:00:00 | ||
| Months Of The Year | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time Periods | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time Periods Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 11 - Describing Ages | |||
| Describing Ages | 00:00:00 | ||
| Describing Ages Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Number And Ages Phrase Test Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Number And Ages Phrase Test Replay With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Time, Ages And Money Test Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Time, Ages, And Money Test Replay With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 12 – Weather | |||
| Weather Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weather Vocab Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weather Phrase Test Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weather Phrase Test Replay With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 13 – Transport | |||
| Transport Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport Phrases Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 14 – Directions | |||
| Directions Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Directions Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Directions Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Direction Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 15 – Hobbies | |||
| Hobbies Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hobbies Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hobbies Phrases Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hobbies Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 16 – Work | |||
| Work Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Work Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Work Phrases Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Work Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 17 - Food And Drink | |||
| Food And Drink Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Food And Drink Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Food And Drink Phrases Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Food And Drink Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 18 – Dialogue: The Broken Car | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 19 – Dialogue: Tom's 18th Birthday Party | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 20 – Dialogue: New House | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 21 – Dialogue: At The Bank | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 22 – Dialogue: On A Train | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 23 – Dialogue: Going To A Restaurant | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 24 – Dialogue: Going On A Picnic | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 25 – Dialogue: Job Interview Day | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 26 – Dialogue: Horse Riding | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 27 – Dialogue: I'm Lost And Need Directions | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 28 – Dialogue: Valentine’s Day | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 29 – Dialogue: A Day In Hospital | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 30 – Dialogue: Learning To Drive | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 31 – Dialogue: School Reunion | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 32 – Dialogue: Meeting Up With The Family | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 33 – BONUS: Learning To Drive | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 34 – BONUS: New House | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 35 – BONUS: On A Train | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 36 – BONUS: Tom’s 18th Birthday | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 37 – BONUS: Valentine’s Day | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
About This Course
British Sign Language or BSL is the name of the sign language which is used in England and the United Kingdom. It is the first language of approximately 150,000 deaf people in the British Isles.
There are also many thousands of people who are not deaf who use the BSL such as:
- Employers of deaf people
- Relatives of deaf people
- Friends of deaf people
- Interpreters
BSL is a visual gestural language without a conventional written form which has its own grammar utilizing facial expressions (non-manual features), hand shapes and upper body movements to convey meaning.
BSL is a spatial and visual language and a lot of beginners think it is similar to mime (which it is not).
Even though Britain and the USA speak English as the first language of their respective countries, British Sign Language is different to American Sign Language, also known as ASL. It is also the same difference with BSL and Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Northern Island Sign Language (NISL).
This fact demonstrates that even though these countries have English as the first language, the sign language used varies from country to country.
Just as in the English language, British Sign Language also has regional dialects. As an example, some signs used in the Northern parts of England may be different in the South of the country and vice versa. Within some regions, you will also find ‘local signs’ that can be classed as slang. And just like local slang in any town or city, new phrases and words come in and out of fashion or just evolve over time.
British Sign Language users successfully campaigned the government of the United Kingdom and made BSL into an officially recognized British Language back in March 2003. British Sign Language is now recognized on the same level as other languages of the United Kingdom such as Scottish, Welsh, and Gaelic.
Throughout the videos in this series, you will find demonstrations of how to formulate the signs and there will be sections with and without text. This is going to be useful for you so that you can see how you are progressing. And as you go further and further through the series, you will find that you are able to understand the signs that are without text.
Our Promise to You
By the end of this course, you will have learned the basics the British sign language.
10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.
Get started today and learn more about beginner British sign language.
Course Curriculum
| Section 1 - Introduction To BSL | |||
| Introduction | 00:00:00 | ||
| British Sign Language Level 1 Resources | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 2 - Alphabet, Fingerspelling And Names Practice | |||
| Alphabet With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Alphabet No Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Fingerspelling Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Names Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Names Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 3 – Greetings | |||
| Greetings | 00:00:00 | ||
| Greetings Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 4 - Family, Question Forms And Family Story | |||
| Family Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Family Vocabulary Test Your Memory | 00:00:00 | ||
| Question Forms | 00:00:00 | ||
| Question Forms Test Your Memory | 00:00:00 | ||
| Family Story Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Family Story Recap | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 5 - Rooms In The House Vocabulary | |||
| Rooms In The House Vocab | 00:00:00 | ||
| Kitchen Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bathroom Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Bedroom Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Living Room And Dining Room Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Study Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Utility Room Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Garden Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 6 – Colors | |||
| Colors | 00:00:00 | ||
| Colors Test Yourself | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 7 - Questions And Statements About The Home | |||
| Questions And Statements About Home Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Questions And Statements About The Home Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 8 – Animals | |||
| Animal Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Animal Vocab Replay Test Your Knowledge | 00:00:00 | ||
| Short Animal Story | 00:00:00 | ||
| Short Animal Story Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Animal And Pet Questions | 00:00:00 | ||
| Animal And Pet Questions Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 9 - Numbers And Money | |||
| Numbers 1-30 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Numbers 1-30 Replay Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Numbers 10’s, 100’s | 00:00:00 | ||
| Numbers 10’s, 100’s Replay Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Number Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Number Test Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Money £1 - £20 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Money £1 - £20 Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Money Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Money Test Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 10 - Time And Months Of The Year | |||
| Time 1 O'clock To 12 O'clock | 00:00:00 | ||
| Days Of The Week | 00:00:00 | ||
| Months Of The Year | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time Periods | 00:00:00 | ||
| Time Periods Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 11 - Describing Ages | |||
| Describing Ages | 00:00:00 | ||
| Describing Ages Replay | 00:00:00 | ||
| Number And Ages Phrase Test Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Number And Ages Phrase Test Replay With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Time, Ages And Money Test Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mixed Time, Ages, And Money Test Replay With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 12 – Weather | |||
| Weather Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weather Vocab Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weather Phrase Test Without Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Weather Phrase Test Replay With Voice | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 13 – Transport | |||
| Transport Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport Phrases Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Transport Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 14 – Directions | |||
| Directions Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Directions Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Directions Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Direction Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 15 – Hobbies | |||
| Hobbies Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hobbies Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hobbies Phrases Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hobbies Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 16 – Work | |||
| Work Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Work Vocabulary Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Work Phrases Test | 00:00:00 | ||
| Work Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 17 - Food And Drink | |||
| Food And Drink Vocabulary | 00:00:00 | ||
| Food And Drink Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Food And Drink Phrases Without Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Food And Drink Phrases Replay With Subtitles | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 18 – Dialogue: The Broken Car | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 19 – Dialogue: Tom's 18th Birthday Party | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 20 – Dialogue: New House | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 21 – Dialogue: At The Bank | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 22 – Dialogue: On A Train | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 23 – Dialogue: Going To A Restaurant | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 24 – Dialogue: Going On A Picnic | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 25 – Dialogue: Job Interview Day | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 26 – Dialogue: Horse Riding | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 27 – Dialogue: I'm Lost And Need Directions | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 28 – Dialogue: Valentine’s Day | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 29 – Dialogue: A Day In Hospital | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 30 – Dialogue: Learning To Drive | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 31 – Dialogue: School Reunion | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 32 – Dialogue: Meeting Up With The Family | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 33 – BONUS: Learning To Drive | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 34 – BONUS: New House | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 35 – BONUS: On A Train | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 36 – BONUS: Tom’s 18th Birthday | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| Section 37 – BONUS: Valentine’s Day | |||
| 1 (Unedited) | 00:00:00 | ||
| 2 (Edited) | 00:00:00 | ||
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