Level 1 British Sign Language Course in Camden. Classes run at City Lit, part-time during the day. The daytime timetable runs across 11 weeks, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll develop the skills to communicate in BSL with Deaf people, covering signed vocabulary, fingerspelling, and everyday conversation. The level 1 british sign language qualification is accredited by Signature, and your fees include a year's subscription to Signworld. A concession rate is available for eligible learners.
Who this course is for
Please check the CityLit website for details.
Entry requirements
Please check the City Lit website for details.
What you will learn
You'll learn core BSL vocabulary for everyday situations.
You'll practise fingerspelling the British manual alphabet.
You'll develop skills to hold basic signed conversations.
You'll understand Deaf culture and communication etiquette.
You'll build receptive skills to understand signed messages.
You'll use BSL in practical, interactive exercises with others.
How you will learn
Classes are face-to-face at City Lit's Keeley Street building. Learning is practical and interactive, with signed communication at the centre of every session. Assessment for the Signature Level 1 Award includes a formal final assessment. If you prefer to study without a formal exam, City Lit can arrange an informal route where you receive a certificate of attendance instead.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City Lit will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Communication support worker: assist Deaf people in community or workplace settings.
BSL interpreter trainee: a first step toward interpreter training programmes.
Teaching assistant: support Deaf or hearing-impaired pupils in school.
Care assistant: communicate more effectively with Deaf service users.
Customer-facing roles: serve Deaf customers in retail, hospitality, or public services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in British Sign Language (Signature): the natural next step, developing fluency and a wider vocabulary.
Level 3 Award in British Sign Language (Signature): moves toward more advanced communication and is a stepping stone for those considering interpreter training.
BSL interpreter training programmes: for those aiming to work professionally as a qualified interpreter.
