BSL Level Self Assessment

Which level of BSL is right for you?

Test yourself by using the information and questions below to decide which level of Bristish Sign Language is right for you.

If you cannot understand the following questions and are not able to answer with the information requested, Beginners Step 1 is the right course for you.   

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Beginners Step 2.

Can you:

  • Sign hello and goodbye - greetings
  • Introduce yourself & fingerspell your name
  • Sign about countries and nationalities
  • Sign about people and their jobs
  • Sign about your hobbies
  • Ask and answer simple questions
  • Sign and understand the numbers 0-100
  • Sign about groups of people, friends and family
  • Have short conversations

 Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • YOU NAME WHAT? 
  • YOU LIVE WHERE / YOU FROM WHERE?
  • YOU HOW OLD?
  • YOU WORK WHAT?
  • YOU BROTHER SISTER NAME WHAT? THEY HOW OLD?
  • YOU HOBBY WHAT?
  • WEEKEND YOU DO WHAT?
  • YOU HAVE PET?

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Beginners Step 3.

Can you:

  • Shop for clothes and have shopping conversations
  • Sign about likes, dislikes and opinions
  • Ask and answer questions about your/someone’s daily routine
  • Going on a weekend trip in the UK
  • Describe people (friends, family) & animals
  • Sign about your health
  • Describe your home
  • Giving directions

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • DRESS HOW-MUCH? SIZE WHAT? 
  • CAFÉ WHERE? TOILETS WHERE?
  • FAVOURITE SHOP WHAT?
  • YOU FAVOURITE FOOD / DRINK WHAT?
  • YOU PLAY FOOTBALL HOW-OFTEN?
  • YOUR SISTER LOOK LIKE WHAT?
  • YOU LIKE TEA COFFEE WHICH?
  • YOUR HOUSE HAVE BEDROOM HOW MANY?
  • YOU BAD COUGH, YOU BEEN SEE DOCTOR?

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Elementary Step 1.

Can you:

  • Sign about food, order in a café
  • Describe wild animals 
  • Ask and talk about everyday activities
  • Have conversations about health problems
  • Sign about a holiday in Europe 
  • Describe objects
  • Sign about shopping and types of shops 

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • YOU LIKE SHOP WHICH?
  • YOU GO HOLIDAY WHERE? WHEN? DO WHAT?
  • WRONG WHAT? YOU NEED GO HOSPITAL? 
  • YOU LIKE FAMOUS PERSON WHO?  YOU LIKE THEM WHY?
  • BAG WHERE? YOU FAVOURITE THING WHAT? IT LOOK LIKE WHAT?
  • YOU LIKE DRINK WHAT? YOU WANT DESSERT? 
  • YOU HAVE RED WINE?
  • WITH FAMILY YOU LIKE DO WHAT?

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Elementary Step 2.

Can you:

  • Introduce and talk about yourself and other people in your life
  • Sign about your home area and neighbours
  • Sign about different events / occasions 
  • Have a conversation about travelling / transport

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • YOU LIVE WHERE? YOU NEIGHBOURS NICE? YOU LIKE THEM? WHY?
  • YOU TRAVEL HOW? YOU LIKE TRANSPORT WHICH? WHY?
  • YOU BIRTHDAY WHEN? YOU HAVE PARTY? DO WHAT?
  • YOU FAVOURITE ANIMAL WHAT? WHY?
  • YOU HAVE GOOD FRIEND? YOU MET WHEN? WHERE?

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Elementary Step 3.

Can you:

  • Order a meal in a restaurant
  • Help someone understand a menu
  • Talk about a special event
  • Describe landscapes
  • Going on a holiday in other countries other than Europe
  • Sign about social media and communication technology
  • Sign about your work and studying

 

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • YOU LIKE DRINK WHAT? YOU PAY HOW? YOU LIKE FOOD? ANYTHING ELSE?
  • YOU FAVOURITE PLACE WHERE? DESCRIBE IT? 
  • YOU GO HOLIDAY? ACCOMMODATION YOU PREFER WHICH? YOU GO WHERE? WEATHER LIKE WHAT? YOU GO WITH WHO?
  • YOU HAVE SOCIAL MEDIA? WHICH? YOU USE HOW OFTEN?
  • YOU GOOD WITH TECHNOLOGY? YOU LIKE MODERN OR OLD WHICH?

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Elementary Step 4.

Can you:

  • Sign about families and activities 
  • Sign about favourite things
  • Sign about work and responsibilities 
  • Have a debate about current events / topics
  • Sign about the weather and seasons
  • Discuss about accessibility for deaf people

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • YOU DO WHAT WITH FAMILY? FAVOURITE ACTIVITY YOU DO WITH FAMILY WHAT? WHY?
  • YOU WORK WHERE/WHAT? YOU DUTIES WHAT? YOU LINE MANAGER GOOD?
  • LAST WEEK YOU BUY WHAT? HOW-MUCH? I WANT BUY TWO JUMPER DON’T LIKE JUMPER, WANT CHANGE COLOUR PLEASE
  • YOU FAVOURITE SEASON WHICH? WHY? TODAY WEATHER LIKE WHAT? 
  • I WANT BUY TICKET (for) MOVIE, HAVE SUBTITLIES?

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Elementary Step 5.

Can you:

  • Describe shapes & objects
  • Describe rooms with objects
  • Discuss about cultures and behaviour around the world
  • Making plans
  • Discuss about countries and nationalities 
  • Understanding timelines in BSL
  • Having an interview about work

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • ROOM YOU FEEL RELAXED WHICH? WHY? 
  • YOU FROM WHERE? YOUR COUNTRY CUTLURE WHAT? TYPICAL BEHAVHIOUR WHAT?
  • NEXT WEEK YOU WANT MEET COFFEE? YOU WANT GO HOLILDAY TOGETHER?
  • YOU WANT WORK HERE WHY? 5 YEARS TIME YOU IMGAINE YOU DO WHAT?
  • PEOPLE DO WHAT (in) THAT PICTURE? DESCRIBE THEM

If you feel that you can sign reasonably well about most of the following topics, you are at a suitable level to enrol for BSL Elementary Step 6.

Can you:

  • Describe a famous landmark around the world
  • Discuss family traditions and other countries’ traditions & cultures 
  • Discuss the environment, disaster and how it impacts people
  • Sign about celebrations 

Would you be able to communicate with someone using BSL who asked you these questions?

  • YOU FAMILY TRADITION WHAT? FOOD WHAT? 
  • YOU CELEBRATE YOUR WEDDING HOW? WHERE? YOU MET HOW?
  • ENVIRONMENT YOU THINK WHAT? EARTHQUAKE - YOU DO WHAT? IT IMPACT PEOPLE HOW?
  • YOU BEEN VISIT STATUE LIBERTY? FEEL LIKE WHAT? FERRY HOW-LONG?