About
Would you like to join an amazing community of 150,000 people familiar with British Sign Language?
In this video course, you will meet YouTuber and Deaf role model, Jazzy. Watch and copy each sign, body movement and facial expression perfectly to hold meaningful conversations with the Deaf community.
The beauty of this British Sign Language course with videos is you can pause and practice the signs as often as you need.
Quickly learn phrases you can use everyday and confidently sign in many real-life situations from shopping and travelling to socializing and talking about your family.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- Meet your tutor, Jazzy Whipps, YouTuber and native BSL speaker
- Course overview: How will learning BSL help me?
- What is British Sign Language?
- What hearing people get wrong: Deaf culture and etiquette
- How to form a sentence in BSL
- Grammar basics: Past, future and present
Module 2: Let’s Get Started
- Facial expressions
- British Sign Language alphabet and fingerspelling
- Handshapes
- British Sign Language introductions and greetings
Module 3: The Basic Building Blocks
- Numbers
- Colours
- Days of the week
- Months
Module 4: Family And Home
- Talking about family members
- Pets and other animals
- Describing people
- Social occasions and invitations
- Jobs and school
Module 5: Further Essentials
- Talking about clothes
- Vehicles and transport
- How do you feel?
- Travel and vacations
- How’s the weather?
Module 6: Out And About
- Places around town
- How do I get to the post office?
- I like spaghetti
- Time for a drink
- Let’s go shopping
- Thanks and goodbye
Career
Who is this course for?
- Every hearing person who wants to reach out and make a huge difference to the 150,000 BSL users
- People who are hard of hearing or suffering hearing loss
- Anyone who deals with the public - from shop assistants to medical professionals - will benefit from knowing BSL to better understand their Deaf customers and clients
Career path
- Knowing BSL sign language will enhance your CV, particularly if your work involves dealing with the public
- Explore being an advocate for and working with the Deaf community
- Become a translator or interpreter in the classroom, government agencies, museums, hospitals or even on television
- Teachers and classroom assistants who learn British Sign Language will be a great asset to any school
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Jazzy Whipps
Expertise: Sign Language
Jazzy Whipps is a Deaf YouTuber who was born profoundly deaf in both ears. She grew up as the only deaf member of a hearing family and they all learnt sign language when she was a baby so she has grown up using BSL. She started her own YouTube channel 5 years ago and she now has over 206,000 subscribers. So many people who subscribe to this channel have said they would love to learn BSL, but often work, financial, and time commitments have made it impossible for them to join a class. This is where Jazzy comes in. You can learn BSL with her in the comfort of your own home and at a pace that suits you.
British Sign Language for All 
4098 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
4098 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Would you like to join an amazing community of 150,000 people familiar with British Sign Language?
In this video course, you will meet YouTuber and Deaf role model, Jazzy. Watch and copy each sign, body movement and facial expression perfectly to hold meaningful conversations with the Deaf community.
The beauty of this British Sign Language course with videos is you can pause and practice the signs as often as you need.
Quickly learn phrases you can use everyday and confidently sign in many real-life situations from shopping and travelling to socializing and talking about your family.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Introduction
- Meet your tutor, Jazzy Whipps, YouTuber and native BSL speaker
- Course overview: How will learning BSL help me?
- What is British Sign Language?
- What hearing people get wrong: Deaf culture and etiquette
- How to form a sentence in BSL
- Grammar basics: Past, future and present
Module 2: Let’s Get Started
- Facial expressions
- British Sign Language alphabet and fingerspelling
- Handshapes
- British Sign Language introductions and greetings
Module 3: The Basic Building Blocks
- Numbers
- Colours
- Days of the week
- Months
Module 4: Family And Home
- Talking about family members
- Pets and other animals
- Describing people
- Social occasions and invitations
- Jobs and school
Module 5: Further Essentials
- Talking about clothes
- Vehicles and transport
- How do you feel?
- Travel and vacations
- How’s the weather?
Module 6: Out And About
- Places around town
- How do I get to the post office?
- I like spaghetti
- Time for a drink
- Let’s go shopping
- Thanks and goodbye
Career
Who is this course for?
- Every hearing person who wants to reach out and make a huge difference to the 150,000 BSL users
- People who are hard of hearing or suffering hearing loss
- Anyone who deals with the public - from shop assistants to medical professionals - will benefit from knowing BSL to better understand their Deaf customers and clients
Career path
- Knowing BSL sign language will enhance your CV, particularly if your work involves dealing with the public
- Explore being an advocate for and working with the Deaf community
- Become a translator or interpreter in the classroom, government agencies, museums, hospitals or even on television
- Teachers and classroom assistants who learn British Sign Language will be a great asset to any school
Creator
Jazzy Whipps
Expertise: Sign Language
Jazzy Whipps is a Deaf YouTuber who was born profoundly deaf in both ears. She grew up as the only deaf member of a hearing family and they all learnt sign language when she was a baby so she has grown up using BSL. She started her own YouTube channel 5 years ago and she now has over 206,000 subscribers. So many people who subscribe to this channel have said they would love to learn BSL, but often work, financial, and time commitments have made it impossible for them to join a class. This is where Jazzy comes in. You can learn BSL with her in the comfort of your own home and at a pace that suits you.