British Sign Language
Hi, I’m Sam. I’m learning British Sign Language (BSL) and I’m currently enjoying my Level 2 course. This site is a place for me to track my learning, share useful resources, and highlight why BSL matters to me personally.
Learning Log
This is where I’ll share short notes on what I’m covering in my Level 2 course. It’s a way for me to track progress, reflect on what’s going well, and spot areas I want to practise more.
Useful links
Here are some of the resources I’m using as I learn. Online dictionaries, videos, apps, and anything else that makes studying BSL easier and more fun.I've also included tracking on how the British Sign Language (BSL) (Wales) Bill is progressing.
Previous learning
This section is a record of my BSL qualifications and training. I’ll use it to keep details of my completed courses, and update it with additional completed courses.
Learning log
BSL Level 2
Dates: 11 September 2025 to 07 May 2026
Location: ALS Learning, Cardiff
Tutor: Nadine Scott & Kelly
CAV Course Code 50061057
CAV Course Title WBLALSP32
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| 1 - Course sign-up, Level 1 recap - colours & numbers | |
| 2 - Level 1 recap - Personalities | |
| 3 - Body types and physical features | |
| 4 - Describing people and kitchens | |
| 5 - Animals, bedrooms and living rooms | |
| 6 - Describing animals, spelling M's and B's, homework - giraffe | |
| 7 - Presenting animals, music (how), TV (where) and arty things | |
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| 28 - Exam 201 | |
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| 30 - Exam 203 |
Useful links
Level 1 PremierBSL - Online Videos
Username: SamCARPL125 - Password: r8QcZ9oH
Signature BSL Level 1 qualification – GCSE Foundation – NVQ Level 1 – RQF Level 1
Signature BSL Level 2 qualification – GCSE Higher – NVQ Level 2 – RQF Level 2
Signature BSL Level 3 qualification – A Level – NVQ Level 3 – RQF Level 3
Signature BSL Level 4 qualification – Certificate of HE – NVQ Level 4 – RQF Level 4
Note: There’s no BSL Level 5 - that’s not an oversight, it’s simply not part of the framework.
Signature BSL Level 6 qualification – Honours Degree (BA) – NVQ Level 6 – RQF Level 6
Deaf Friendly Limited – https://www.deaf-friendly.co.uk/
Fingerspelling Word Creator – https://www.british-sign.co.uk/print-a-word-in-fingerspelling/
2025 Interpretation Fees - https://www.nubsli.com/guidance/interpreter-fees/#fees
British Sign Language (BSL) (Wales) Bill
There is a four-stage process for the consideration of this Bill involving:Stage 1 – consideration of the general principles of the Bill by a committee, and the agreement of those general principles by the Senedd.Stage 2 – detailed consideration by a committee of the Bill and any amendments tabled to that Bill.Stage 3 – detailed consideration, by the Senedd, of the Bill and any amendments tabled to that Bill.Stage 4 – a vote by the Senedd to pass the final text of the Bill.Current stage - Yellow
previous learning
BSL Level 1
Dates: 27 February 2025 to 24 July 2025
Location: ALS Learning, Cardiff
Tutor: Furn Whatleyhttps://www.alstraining.org.uk/british-sign-language-bsl/Outcome:
101: Pass - F/502/4513 (3 Credits)
102: Pass - J/504/0762 (3 Credits)
103: Pass - F/504/0761 (3 Credits)
