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British Sign

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What it is

British Sign provides an online British Sign Language course alongside free reference and practice materials. Its introductory self-study course has ten sections and takes about 20 hours, combining video demonstrations with assessments. Learners can replay videos at half speed and retake end-of-section assessments for free; the pass mark is 85%. Course and assessment access lasts two years from the learner’s first login. Completion provides a CPD-certified certificate with a unique verification code, but the course is not a regulated BSL qualification and does not assess the learner’s own signing. Free resources include a dictionary with sign videos, a fingerspelling player, quizzes, games and printable learning materials. The course works in desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers. Group enrolment gives each learner an individual login, progress record and certificate, while the purchaser manages enrolments through a dashboard. Individuals can pay by card; organisations can pay by invoice, bank transfer or purchase order. The introductory course is listed from £5, with no free trial.

Spec sheet

Product
British Sign offers an online British Sign Language course alongside free BSL signs, games, tools and printable resources.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Privacy
The privacy policy says British Sign does not sell personal data or share it with third parties for marketing, and shares limited data with service providers needed to run the site and course.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Support
Support is available through the online help centre, chat and email; the company says it replies to chat messages during UK office hours, Monday to Friday.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
CD-ROM compatibility
The optional Sign to Me CD-ROM runs on Windows PCs and does not work on Macs, Chromebooks, phones or tablets.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Certificate
The CPD-certified course provides a completion certificate with a unique verification code; it is not a regulated BSL qualification.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Course access
Learners have two years’ access to the course and assessments, starting from their first login.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Course format
The introductory self-study course has ten sections, takes about 20 hours and includes video demonstrations and assessments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Course limits
The course is introductory and does not assess the learner’s own signing or qualify learners to interpret or replace professional communication support.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Devices
The online course works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Free tools
Free resources include a BSL dictionary with sign videos, a fingerspelling player, quizzes, games and printable learning materials.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Learning features
Course videos can be replayed at half speed, and end-of-section assessments can be retaken for free with an 85% pass mark.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Organisation data terms
For organisational enrolments, Lisia Digital Limited acts as a data processor for learner information, and its data processing terms apply to organisational bookings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Payments
Individuals can pay by card; organisations can also choose invoice and pay by bank transfer or purchase order, with a VAT invoice provided.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Team administration
Group enrolment provides each learner with a separate login, progress record and certificate, while the purchaser manages enrolments through a dashboard.Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk

Plans and prices

Introducing British Sign Language (online course) £5, paid once One-time payment; choose your contribution from £5 (regular price £30). 10 self-study sections · about 20 hours · 2 years’ access from first login · CPD-certified completion certificate Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Business and public-sector team enrolment (10+ learners) £10, paid once Per learner; from £10 per learner for business and public-sector teams booking 10 or more seats. One order for the group · individual learner logins and progress records · 2 years’ access per learner Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk
Sign to Me BSL Dictionary CD-ROM £20, paid once £20 inc. VAT. Windows PCs only · physical CD-ROM · 1,700+ video clips · works offline Read 8 Oct 2026 · british-sign.co.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Ten self-study sections take about 20 hours
  • Video lessons can be replayed at half speed
  • Assessments can be retaken for free
  • Free dictionary, quizzes, games and printables
  • Group enrolment provides individual logins and progress records

Limits

  • Course is not a regulated BSL qualification
  • Course does not assess learners’ own signing
  • Access lasts two years from first login
  • Sign to Me CD-ROM works on Windows PCs only

Who it suits

It suits people starting to learn British Sign Language who want a self-paced course and reference materials. Groups can use the enrolment dashboard to manage learners and their progress.

Verdict

British Sign combines a structured introductory course with free tools and group enrolment options. The course is clearly limited to introductory learning rather than qualification or assessment of signing ability.

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