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What it is
Sign BSL is a British Sign Language dictionary for looking up and comparing words and phrases. Its site lists just over 21,000 sign videos from more than 150 signers, with web, Android, and iOS access. The mobile app supports searching vocabulary, comparing variations, and practicing on the go; featured videos provide normal and slow playback controls. A word may have multiple signs because meanings or regional usage differ. The dictionary is described as serving learners, teachers, and the Deaf community, and includes GCSE Vocabulary and Signature Level 1 and Level 2 sections. Named video sources include ICT Signs, Scottish Sensory Centre, BSL Parlour, SignMedia Enterprise, Deafax, and The Deaf Academy. Word definitions draw on WordNet from Princeton University. Users can contact the maker to suggest sign videos or report mistakes, although the contact page requires JavaScript. The plan offers free unlimited access, and offline access is listed. The site's About page directs people seeking American Sign Language to SignASL.org.
For and against
For
- Free unlimited access is listed.
- More than 21,000 sign videos are listed.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
- Featured videos offer slow and normal playback.
- Offline access is listed.
Against
- The dictionary covers British Sign Language.
- Contacting the maker requires JavaScript on the contact page.
The verdict
Sign BSL offers a large video dictionary with vocabulary sections and mobile access for looking up and comparing signs. Its focus is BSL, and the contact page has a JavaScript requirement.
Who it suits
It suits people learning, teaching, or looking up British Sign Language vocabulary, including members of the Deaf community. It is specifically a BSL dictionary, with a separate site suggested for American Sign Language.
Plans and prices
Sign BSL Dictionary
Free unlimited access
Read 3 Oct 2026 · signbsl.com
On the record
- Contact support
- The contact page says JavaScript must be enabled to contact the maker.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Definitions
- Dictionary and word definition information comes from WordNet by Princeton University.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Learners
- The dictionary is described as built for learners, teachers, and the Deaf community.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The site promotes app access for searching words and phrases, comparing sign variations, and practicing on the go.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Other language site
- The About page directs users looking for American Sign Language to SignASL.org.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Sign BSL lets users search and compare thousands of words and phrases in British Sign Language.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Sign variation
- The site says multiple signs for a word may reflect different meanings or regional variations.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Suggesting corrections
- Users can contact the maker with additional sign videos or report mistakes and errors.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Video contributors
- Named video sources include ICT Signs, Scottish Sensory Centre, BSL Parlour, SignMedia Enterprise, Deafax, and The Deaf Academy.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Video controls
- Featured sign videos have slow and normal playback controls.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Video library
- The site lists just over 21,000 sign videos from more than 150 signers.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Vocabulary
- The site provides GCSE Vocabulary and Signature Level 1 and Level 2 sections.signbsl.com · read 3 Oct 2026
