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What it is

Sign BSL is a British Sign Language dictionary for searching and comparing words and phrases. Its site lists just over 21,000 sign videos from more than 150 signers, and access is available on web, Android, and iOS. Users can look up terms, compare sign variations, and practice through the mobile app; featured videos have normal and slow playback controls. Multiple signs for a word may reflect different meanings or regional variation. The dictionary is described as serving learners, teachers, and the Deaf community, and includes GCSE Vocabulary and Signature Level 1 and Level 2 sections. Named video contributors include ICT Signs, Scottish Sensory Centre, BSL Parlour, SignMedia Enterprise, Deafax, and The Deaf Academy. Word definition information comes from WordNet by Princeton University. Users can contact the maker to suggest videos or report mistakes, though the contact page requires JavaScript. Offline access is listed, and the Sign BSL Dictionary plan provides free for unlimited access. The About page points people seeking American Sign Language to SignASL.org.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Sign BSL lets users search and compare thousands of words and phrases in British Sign Language.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Contact support
The contact page says JavaScript must be enabled to contact the maker.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Definitions
Dictionary and word definition information comes from WordNet by Princeton University.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Learners
The dictionary is described as built for learners, teachers, and the Deaf community.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Mobile app
The site promotes app access for searching words and phrases, comparing sign variations, and practicing on the go.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Other language site
The About page directs users looking for American Sign Language to SignASL.org.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Sign variation
The site says multiple signs for a word may reflect different meanings or regional variations.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Suggesting corrections
Users can contact the maker with additional sign videos or report mistakes and errors.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Video contributors
Named video sources include ICT Signs, Scottish Sensory Centre, BSL Parlour, SignMedia Enterprise, Deafax, and The Deaf Academy.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Video controls
Featured sign videos have slow and normal playback controls.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Video library
The site lists just over 21,000 sign videos from more than 150 signers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
Vocabulary
The site provides GCSE Vocabulary and Signature Level 1 and Level 2 sections.Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com

Plans and prices

Sign BSL Dictionary Free Free unlimited access Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Lists just over 21,000 sign videos
  • Available on web, Android, and iOS
  • Offline access is listed
  • Featured videos offer slow and normal playback

Limits

  • The dictionary covers British Sign Language
  • Contacting the maker requires JavaScript

Who it suits

It suits BSL learners, teachers, and members of the Deaf community who want a video-based dictionary across web and mobile. The vocabulary sections may also help users working with GCSE or Signature Level 1 and Level 2 material.

Verdict

Sign BSL offers a large video dictionary with sign comparisons and mobile access. People seeking American Sign Language are directed to a different site, and contacting the maker requires JavaScript.

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