Level 2

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Welcome to Level 2

If you've not been through Level 1, here are some instructions on how to use the site.

There are 10 Lessons. Each Lesson has 6 Stories, which are then broken down into 10 Phrases. (Subtitles are available on Phrases, but not in the Stories. Try and understand the Phrases without subtitles. Only check the subtitles if you need help to understand. Remember - BSL order is very different from English, so don't follow English word order when signing.)

The Stories and the first Phrase you see are signs from London/ SE England region. Different regions have different signs, so please click to learn the signs from your region as well.

There are 10 Questions for you to look at in each Lesson (try answering back!) and lots of Tests to check your skills. Watch, copy, practise and learn as you work your way through.

We recommend that you work through the Lessons in order, but you can jump back and re-watch any previous ones.

If you do have to check subtitles in the Phrases, why not reinforce your learning by going back to see how much of the Stories you understand, without subtitles?

Each Lesson has some notes on BSL Grammar, illustrated by examples. 

We recommend that before using any lesson that you watch the demo video which can be found here 

Lessons included

  1. Lesson 1 - Physical Appearances and Personalities

    Here we learn how to describe people by their looks and personal characteristics.

  2. Lesson 2 - Houses of All Kinds

    A more in-depth look at describing the inside of your house.

  3. Lesson 3 - Services

    What's available in your community? Here we look at how to describe them.

  4. Lesson 4 - Social Life and Friends

    Activities and events we share with friends and neighbours.

  5. Lesson 5 - Finding Your Way Around and Giving Directions

    Ever tried giving directions to a Deaf person? FInd out more here.

  6. Lesson 6 - Travelling All Over

    Another look at travelling to different places and going on holiday.

  7. Lesson 7 - More Health Issues

    A more detailed look at health and body care issues.

  8. Lesson 8 - Different Educational Experiences

    Another look at education, this time in more detail.

  9. Lesson 9 - Relationships – Family, Friends and Colleagues

    How close are you to your family and friends?

  10. Lesson 10 - All Sorts of Meals

    A more detailed look at different types of food and drink.