Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language

This qualification is designed to develop your BSL knowledge and give you the tools to communicate better in real life situations, whilst improving your BSL grammar and understanding.

The course is delivered over 60 hours and aims to build on your foundation in BSL so you can better understand and use the grammar of BSL and have more in-depth conversations.

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About the course

  • We follow the specifications set out by Signature - our awarding body.

    Please find the full Level 2 course specification here.

  • BSL 201 - Receptive skills

    Describing people and things, expressing attitudes and opinions, past and future events, regional variations.

    BSL 202 - Productive skills

    Combining simple sentences, presenting information, using language in everyday situations.

    BSL 203 - Conversational skills

    Recognising questions and responses about everyday topics, using appropriate vocabulary, maintaining a conversation.

  • Lessons are taught using a range of techniques:

    • vocabulary repetition

    • games

    • pair work

    • group work

    • practice conversations

    • practice presentations

    • watching videos

    • written homework

    Sessions are taught predominantly in BSL with English used only where necessary for clarification.

  • There are three assessments, one for each unit.

    201 is a receptive video to watch and answer multiple choice questions.

    202 is a presentation by the student that is filmed.

    203 is a conversation between the student and teacher that is filmed.

    All assessments are sent to be marked by a Signature assessor.

  • Students are required to have successfully completed the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language or demonstrate ability to Level 1 standard. Hearing students are required to have a reasonable standard of written and spoken English.

  • Students who successfully pass the Level 2 assessments can progress on to the Level 3 Certificate.

Two people are standing at a table, looking down and writing on papers or cards. There are small white cards with text laid out on the table in a row. The room has beige curtains with a geometric pattern and a wooden panel on the wall behind them.
A woman wearing glasses and a purple shirt with the Oxford BSL logo is sitting at a desk, signing BSL in front of a computer. There is a purple box with the same logo on the desk and a bookshelf with books and folders in the background.
A woman teaching BSL to a small group of people in a room with a projector screen displaying a slide titled 'New vocab - holiday activities'. The attendees are seated and some are taking notes or participating while the woman gestures with her hands.
Three people are standing around a wooden table with documents or cards laid out. They appear to be discussing or examining the papers closely in a room with beige curtains and light-colored walls.
Group of ten people smiling and waving in a room, having completed their Level 2 British Sign Language course.
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  • "Very good interaction, absolutely brilliant handouts, teaching method was easy to follow."

    ~ Level 2 Student

  • "Great structure with handouts to recap at a later date if needed. I felt supported and the lessons were fun too."

    ~ Level 2 Student

  • "Suzi creates interesting activities and games to support learning."

    ~ Level 2 Student