Signature Level 2 Award Vocabulary

The Signature Level 2 Award in British Sign Language (BSL) is a qualification for learners who have a basic understanding of BSL and want to develop their skills further. Below is a list of the English translations of the BSL signs that students taking this qualification are expected to know. In this online dictionary these words are marked with a Signature Level 2 Award label. Please note that students are only assessed on three themes in total: the mandatory "Everyday Conversation" theme and two optional themes selected by their course provider.

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Theme 1 - Everyday Conversation Theme 2 - Eating and Drinking Theme 3 - Spending and Shopping Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays

Theme 1 - Everyday Conversation

Family

Age

new
old

Name

Hearing Status

Hair

red

Size

big
fat

Ethnic groups

Clothes

hat
tie

Materials and pattern

Colours

Feelings

ill
sad

Behaviour/Personality

lie
odd
shy

Animals

cat
cow
dog
fox
pig

Activities at school

BSL
IT
art
pen

Activities at work

PC
fax
tax

Attitudes/opinions

bad

Time

day
now

Ordering (Time sequence)

Activities in the home

Sky

Leisure activities

888
DIY
DVD
gas
pub
spy
war
win
zoo

Opinions/likes/dislikes

Illnesses & Health

cut
die
fit
flu
hot

Jobs

Religion

Jew

Home & Address

Theme 2 - Eating and Drinking

Theme 3 - Spending and Shopping

Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays

Buying a ticket

Travelling

Vehicles

bus
car

Driving

tax

Directions

map

Going abroad

Breakdown or accident

MOT
oil

Places and Countries

Holidays & Accommodation

B&B
tow

Places to visit/activities

Complaints and compliments

Transport & Weather

bus
hot