Learn BSL The easy way!
Learn British Sign Language The EASY Way! is the first video series created by Sonia Hollis a qualified sign language interpreter (MRSLI).
It covers the whole Level 1 BSL curriculum and has a run time of 146 minutes.
There is also some bonus material in this resource in addition to the Level 1 topics.
This video content has sections with and without text to encourage receptive skills and there is no voice over.
There are 2 bonus sections – fingerspelling practise with over 90 names and a section covering the 6 major handshapes in BSL covering an additional 400 signs.
Chapter 1: Introductions, Greetings and Family Members)
Chapter 2: Using Numbers, Calendar and Time
Chapter 3: Weather, Transport and Directions
Chapter 4: At Home, Rooms and Objects
Chapter 5: Animals, Hobbies, Work and Food
Bonus 1: Fingerspelling practise with over 90 names
Bonus 2: 6 major handshapes in BSL covering 400 signs
Level 1 BSL Vocabulary & Phrases
This is the second course in the Learn British Sign Language The EASY Way Series!
This online course takes you through the complete range of topics and vocabulary needed for Level 1 in BSL.
You can view all content from your desktop, tablet or Smartphone.
The topics covered are:
- Topic A: Meeting People, At Home, People and Animals,
- Topic B: Using numbers for Age, Time, Money and Calendar,
- Topic C: Weather,
- Topic D: Transport,
- Topic E: Directions,
- Topic F: Hobbies/Activities and Occupations
- Topic G: Refreshments.
Throughout this course level, you’ll discover vocabulary sections, story receptive skill practice with and without voice, as well as question & answer sections to recap what you’re learning. You’ll also discover a wide range of information including:
- What exactly is BSL?
- Who uses BSL and why?
- Aquisition of Sign Language
- What is meant by Deaf/Deaf Culture
- The main features of BSL
- Sign systems that are used in schools
- Proper sign language etiquette
- Technology/equipment used by Deaf people and Deaf organisations
Level 2 BSL Vocabulary & Phrases
This is the third course in the Learn British Sign Language The EASY Way Series!
In this third course, you’ll discover sections that are split up to cover the same topics you’ll need for Level 2 in British Sign Language.
These sections cover vocabulary, questions & answers, phrases and story receptive skills practice.
This can be viewed on any desktop, tablet or smartphone
The level of the course covers these main topics:
Topic 1: About you and Everyday Conversations introductory phrases, describing people, activities at school, jobs & activities at work, attitudes and opinions, time vocabulary, activities in the home, leisure activities, opinion/likes and dislikes, and illnesses and health
Topic 2: Eating and Drinking contains story practise and Question & Answer sections for ordering food and drink, and offering opinions, describing preparation of food, eating out, and comparing food types and explaining your views
Topic 3: Shopping and Spending contains story practise/Question and answer sections on paying for services, different types of shops and payments, shopping experiences, and comparing items that you have bought.
Topic 4: Travel and Holidays contains both stories and question and answers about countries, places in England, booking a holiday and a camping experience.
- Topic 1: About You and Everyday Conversations – Vocabulary
- Topic 2: Eating and Drinking – Vocabulary
- Topic 3: Shopping and Spending – Vocabulary
- Topic 4: Travel and Holidays – Vocabulary
The Level 2 online course also includes information covering: negation in BSL, grammar rules, indicating plurality, question structure, marking time, and quality in BSL.
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