British Sign Language Courses in London
"The perfect place to hone your BSL skills" —Evening Standard
British Sign Language (BSL) is an officially recognised language in its own right, with a unique grammatical structure. Using BSL will enable you to communicate with Deaf sign language users. Progression to advanced levels can also open up a range of employment opportunities to work with Deaf people. City Lit offers the fullest range of courses, enabling you to progress from introductory or beginner level right through to advanced level 6.
From our blog: Why learn BSL as a hearing person.
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BSL level 1Have you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £699.00 Senior fee £585.00 Concession £528.00- BSL taster session
This is a one-off free taster session to give you an idea of what happens in a British Sign Language class. The class will be a fun and relaxed group where you will learn some basic signs in BSL. If you enjoy the class, you can discuss course options with the tutor at the end.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Introduction to BSLInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £299.00 Senior fee £299.00 Concession £209.00
- Deaf history: one-day courseA brief introduction to the history of Deaf people in Britain and the development of British Sign Language. This fascinating course is taught in BSL, with a BSL-English interpreter available.
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Sat 16 Jan 2027Peter BrownFull fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00 - Beginners BSLAre you interested in learning BSL? Join us to learn some basic vocabulary and grammar and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.
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Wed 2 Jun 2027Alesia ParshutsinaFull fee £159.00 Senior fee £127.00 Concession £111.00
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