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
Family
Age
Name
Hearing Status
Hair
Size
Ethnic groups
Clothes
Materials and pattern
Colours
Feelings
Behaviour/Personality
Animals
Activities at school
Activities at work
Attitudes/opinions
Time
Ordering (Time sequence)
Activities in the home
Leisure activities
Opinions/likes/dislikes
Illnesses & Health
Jobs
Religion
Home & Address
Theme 2 - Eating and Drinking
Type of meal
Drinks
Utensils
Breakfast
Snacks
Fruit
Vegetables
Main meal
Sweets
Description
Payment
Restaurant staff
Theme 3 - Spending and Shopping
Money and payments
Shopping Terms
Shops
E-shopping
Theme 4 - Travel and Holidays
Buying a ticket
Travelling
Vehicles
Driving
Directions
Going abroad
Breakdown or accident
Places and Countries
Holidays & Accommodation
Places to visit/activities
Complaints and compliments
Transport & Weather