British Sign
British Sign is an online British Sign Language learning site with an introductory self-study course and free learning resources.
What British Sign is
British Sign is an online British Sign Language learning site with an introductory self-study course and free learning resources. The course has ten sections, takes about 20 hours, and combines video demonstrations with assessments. Learners can replay videos at half speed and retake end-of-section assessments for free; the pass mark is 85%. Access to the course and assessments lasts two years from the first login. Completion earns 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 materials include a dictionary with sign videos, a fingerspelling player, quizzes, games, and printables. The online course works in desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile browsers. Group enrolment gives each learner a separate login, progress record, and certificate, while the purchaser manages enrolments through a dashboard. Individual learners can pay by card; organisations can also pay by invoice, bank transfer, or purchase order and receive a VAT invoice. Support is offered through an online help centre, chat, and email.
Good
- Ten sections with video demonstrations and assessments
- Videos can be replayed at half speed
- Assessments can be retaken for free
- Free dictionary, games, quizzes, and printables
- Group enrolment includes individual progress records
Watch out
- The course is not a regulated BSL qualification
- It does not assess learners’ signing
- Course access ends two years after first login
Who it suits
British Sign suits people looking for an introductory BSL course or free practice and reference materials. Organisations can use group enrolment to manage learners separately.
Verdict
British Sign pairs a structured introductory course with free tools and resources. It is not a substitute for a regulated qualification or an assessment of signing ability.
Plans and prices
From British Sign's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Introducing British Sign Language (online course) | £5, paid once | 10 self-study sections · about 20 hours · 2 years’ access from first login · CPD-certified completion certificate · One-time payment; choose your contribution from £5 (regular price £30). |
| Business and public-sector team enrolment (10+ learners) | £10, paid once | One order for the group · individual learner logins and progress records · 2 years’ access per learner · Per learner; from £10 per learner for business and public-sector teams booking 10 or more seats. |
| Sign to Me BSL Dictionary CD-ROM | £20, paid once | Windows PCs only · physical CD-ROM · 1,700+ video clips · works offline · £20 inc. VAT. |
The facts
Each one read from British Sign's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- CD-ROM compatibility
- The optional Sign to Me CD-ROM runs on Windows PCs and does not work on Macs, Chromebooks, phones or tablets.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Certificate
- The CPD-certified course provides a completion certificate with a unique verification code; it is not a regulated BSL qualification.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Course access
- Learners have two years’ access to the course and assessments, starting from their first login.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Course format
- The introductory self-study course has ten sections, takes about 20 hours and includes video demonstrations and assessments.checked 8 Oct 2001
- 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.checked 8 Oct 2001
- 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.checked 8 Oct 2001
- 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.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Payments
- Individuals can pay by card; organisations can also choose invoice and pay by bank transfer or purchase order, with a VAT invoice provided.checked 8 Oct 2001
- 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.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Product
- British Sign offers an online British Sign Language course alongside free BSL signs, games, tools and printable resources.checked 8 Oct 2001
- 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.checked 8 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Devices
- The online course works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers.checked 8 Oct 2001
Money
- Free tools
- Free resources include a BSL dictionary with sign videos, a fingerspelling player, quizzes, games and printable learning materials.checked 8 Oct 2001
The company
- Team administration
- Group enrolment provides each learner with a separate login, progress record and certificate, while the purchaser manages enrolments through a dashboard.checked 8 Oct 2001
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