Level 1 British Sign Language Course in Camden. Weekend british sign language classes run at City Lit. Saturday sessions mean you can study without taking time away from work. The course runs over 11 weeks, part-time. You'll develop the skills to communicate in BSL with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, covering everyday conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. The course includes a year's subscription to Signworld to support your practice outside class.
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 BSL vocabulary for everyday topics including greetings, family, work, and numbers.
You'll develop fingerspelling skills to spell out names and unfamiliar words.
You'll practise BSL grammar and sentence structure.
You'll build conversational skills to communicate with Deaf people in common situations.
You'll understand Deaf culture and the role of BSL as a language.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom-based, with face-to-face tuition from a BSL tutor. You'll practise signing in class through interactive exercises and conversation. Assessment for the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language is through a formal final assessment. City Lit also offers a non-assessed route if you prefer to study without an exam, in which case you'll receive a certificate of attendance rather than the qualification.
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 education or work settings.
BSL interpreter (trainee): a starting point toward professional interpreter training.
Teaching assistant: support Deaf or hard-of-hearing pupils in school.
Care assistant: communicate more effectively with Deaf service users.
Customer-facing roles: serve Deaf customers in retail, health, or public services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in British Sign Language: the natural next step after Level 1, building fluency and expanding your vocabulary.
Level 3 Award in British Sign Language: moves toward professional-level signing and is often required for roles in communication support.
BSL/English Interpreter training: for those aiming to work as a qualified interpreter, typically requiring Level 6 or above.
