British Sign

Freemium#6 of 34 in Sign Language Apps

British Sign: A low-cost, self-paced BSL course with useful practice and progress tools. Ranked #6 of 34 in Sign Language Apps by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for low-cost, self-paced BSL learners.

7.7/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  7.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Free plan
• Best for
  Low-cost, self-paced BSL learners
• Free plan
  Yes
• Paid from
  £5 one-time
• Signed languages
  British Sign Language (BSL)
• Facts checked
  20 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • One-time pricing starts at £5 with Pay What You Can options
  • Ten-section course includes videos, assessments and retakes
  • Dictionary, fingerspelling tools and printable resources support practice

• Where it doesn't

  • Course access lasts two years from first login
  • Available through web browsers rather than a dedicated app
  • Focuses on British Sign Language rather than multiple signed languages

Our verdict on British Sign

British Sign is an online introductory British Sign Language learning service for beginners, individual learners, schools, community groups and organisations enrolling multiple learners. Its ten-section self-study course combines video demonstrations of signs and phrases with end-of-section assessments, learner progress records and a completion certificate with a verification code. Free resources, including dictionary lookup, fingerspelling materials, games, quizzes and printable vocabulary resources, are available without sign-up.

Pricing is designed around one-time Pay What You Can contributions. The Students & low income plan costs £5, while Supporter costs £15, Regular price costs £30 and Extra support costs £50. Each listed course tier includes the same ten-section online BSL course, certificate of completion and two years’ access. That structure makes the entry price approachable while giving learners the option to contribute more. Course access begins at first login, and progress records can support both individual learners and teams.

British Sign’s strongest fit is for people who want a focused BSL introduction with practice tools beyond the core lessons. The searchable BSL dictionary, fingerspelling player, daily practice, interactive games and quizzes provide several ways to reinforce vocabulary, while classroom resources extend its usefulness for teaching settings. The trade-off is platform scope: the course is accessed through current desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile browsers. Learners seeking a dedicated app experience or instruction in signed languages other than BSL should choose an alternative. For browser-based, self-paced BSL learning at a low one-time cost, British Sign is a practical choice.

Questions about British Sign

What does British Sign run on? Web. It runs in the cloud.

Does British Sign offer a money-back guarantee? Yes: 30 days.

Who is British Sign built for? Solo users, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).

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