Module 1: Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL)
Overview: This introductory module covers the foundations of British Sign Language, including its history, structure, and the cultural context in which it is used. Students will learn about Deaf culture and the importance of BSL as a language of its own.
Key Topics:
Introduction to BSL and its significance
Overview of the Deaf community and culture
Basic structure of BSL (grammar, syntax, etc.)
Handshapes, movements, and facial expressions in BSL
Introduction to finger-spelling
 
Module 2: Everyday Greetings and Introductions
Overview: This module focuses on essential conversational skills, teaching how to greet people, introduce yourself, and engage in basic social interactions using BSL.
Key Topics:
Basic greetings (Hello, Goodbye, How are you?)
Introductions (name, age, where you're from)
Asking simple questions (What’s your name? Where are you from?)
Responding to common questions
Expressing feelings (happy, sad, tired, etc.)
 
Module 3: Numbers, Time, and Dates
Overview: This module covers essential signs related to numbers, time, and dates, which are necessary for everyday conversations such as scheduling, shopping, and making appointments.
Key Topics:
Numbers 1-100 in BSL
Telling the time (hours, minutes, morning, afternoon, evening)
Days of the week, months, and dates
Asking and answering questions about time and dates
Common signs for appointments and events
 
Module 4: Shopping and Everyday Activities
Overview: This module focuses on the vocabulary and phrases commonly used in shopping and daily tasks, allowing learners to confidently interact in everyday situations.
Key Topics:
Basic shopping vocabulary (buy, sell, price, expensive, cheap)
Asking for items (e.g., “Where can I find the bread?”)
Describing items (e.g., size, color, quantity)
Common phrases for running errands (e.g., at the post office, supermarket)
Talking about everyday activities (e.g., cooking, cleaning, working)
 
Module 5: Family, Friends, and Socializing
Overview: This module focuses on how to discuss relationships and social interactions. Learners will practice signs related to family members, friends, and various social situations.
Key Topics:
Signs for family members (mother, father, brother, sister, etc.)
Describing relationships (friend, partner, colleague)
Asking and talking about family (e.g., "How many children do you have?")
Socializing and making plans (e.g., "Would you like to go for coffee?")
Expressing opinions and preferences (e.g., “I like,” “I don’t like”)
 
 
Module 6: Emergencies, Health, and Safety
Overview: This final module covers essential signs for emergencies, health issues, and safety situations, providing learners with the tools to communicate in urgent or difficult situations.
Key Topics:
Signs for common illnesses (e.g., headache, cold, fever)
Emergency situations (e.g., fire, help, emergency)
Asking for and giving directions (e.g., “Where is the hospital?”)
Health and safety vocabulary (e.g., doctor, nurse, hospital, medicine)
Signing about accidents and injuries (e.g., pain, broken, bleeding)