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British Sign
What British Sign is
British Sign is a web-based British Sign Language (BSL) learning site with an introductory self-study course and free reference materials. The course has ten sections and takes about 20 hours, combining video demonstrations with assessments. Learners can replay course videos at half speed and retake end-of-section assessments without charge; the pass mark is 85%. Course and assessment access lasts two years from the learner’s first login. Completing the course earns a CPD-certified certificate with a unique verification code, though 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 materials. The course runs in desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers. Individuals can pay by card. Organisations booking for 10 or more learners can enrol groups, give each learner an individual login, progress record and certificate, and manage enrolments through a dashboard. Team bookings start at £10 per learner, while the online course is offered as a one-time payment from £5. Support is available through the help centre, chat and email.
Who it suits
It suits people who want an introductory way to study BSL and use free sign references, quizzes, games and printables. Organisations booking for at least 10 learners can manage enrolments and learner progress through a purchaser dashboard.
What it does well
- Ten self-study sections take about 20 hours.
- Video demonstrations can be replayed at half speed.
- End-of-section assessments can be retaken for free.
- Free dictionary, fingerspelling player, quizzes, games and printables.
- Group bookings provide individual logins and progress records.
What to know first
- The course does not assess learners’ own signing.
- It is not a regulated BSL qualification.
- Course and assessment access ends after two years.
Limits
Course and assessment access lasts two years from first login. The introductory course does not assess the learner’s own signing and is not a regulated BSL qualification.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Business and public-sector team enrolment (10+ learners) | 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 | £10, paid once |
| Sign to Me BSL Dictionary CD-ROM | £20 inc. VAT. · Windows PCs only · physical CD-ROM · 1,700+ video clips · works offline | £20, paid once |
| Introducing British Sign Language (online course) | 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 | £5, paid once |
As british-sign.co.uk lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the British Sign website.
- Choose the online introductory course or explore its free BSL resources.
- For the course, make a one-time payment from £5.
- For a group of 10 or more, arrange a team enrolment from £10 per learner.
- Open the course in a desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile browser and begin; the two-year access period starts at first login.
Verdict
Choose British Sign for an introductory BSL course with video lessons, assessments and free learning resources. It can also support group enrolments with separate learner records. Look elsewhere if you need a regulated qualification, assessment of your signing, or training to interpret or replace professional communication support.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Free materials include a BSL dictionary with sign videos, a fingerspelling player, quizzes, games and printable learning materials.
How much does the online course cost?
The course is a one-time payment from £5; the listed regular price is £30.
How long does course access last?
Access to the course and assessments lasts two years from the learner’s first login.
What platforms can I use for the course?
The online course works in desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers.
Does the course provide a qualification?
Completion earns a CPD-certified certificate with a unique verification code. The course is not a regulated BSL qualification.
Can organisations enrol a team?
Yes. Business and public-sector teams booking 10 or more learners can enrol from £10 per learner. Each learner has a separate login, progress record and certificate, and the purchaser manages enrolments through a dashboard.
Facts from British Sign's own pages
- CD-ROM compatibility
- The optional Sign to Me CD-ROM runs on Windows PCs and does not work on Macs, Chromebooks, phones or tablets. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Certificate
- The CPD-certified course provides a completion certificate with a unique verification code; it is not a regulated BSL qualification. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Course access
- Learners have two years’ access to the course and assessments, starting from their first login. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Course format
- The introductory self-study course has ten sections, takes about 20 hours and includes video demonstrations and assessments. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- 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. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Devices
- The online course works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Free tools
- Free resources include a BSL dictionary with sign videos, a fingerspelling player, quizzes, games and printable learning materials. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- 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. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- 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. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Individuals can pay by card; organisations can also choose invoice and pay by bank transfer or purchase order, with a VAT invoice provided. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- 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. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- British Sign offers an online British Sign Language course alongside free BSL signs, games, tools and printable resources. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- 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. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
- Team administration
- Group enrolment provides each learner with a separate login, progress record and certificate, while the purchaser manages enrolments through a dashboard. · british-sign.co.uk, 8 Oct 2026
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