Reviews

• Overall rate this is as very good.
• Excellent! Very useful learnings.
• 5*s!
• I loved this course! So fun and David is a joy!
• Great starter course overall! Definitely will be looking into learning more! 
• Super engaging and useful introduction clear learning material. Everyone should do it!
• Great intro to BSL would recommend as a fab basic to get started!!
• Great introduction to BSL. David is wonderful, funny and friendly. Thank you :)
• Really fun! Definitely make me learning more. David is great! 
• Funny, engaging and a perfect introduction that make me finally take the step to properly learn BSL!
• ACE!!

Introduction to BSL at Rickett - 15th July 2025

• Gemma and David are fantastic. I would recommend Webb BSL for anyone want to learn and improve their BSL.
• Thank you! :)
• The course is very well presented and to a high standard. I would recommend the course to others.
• David and Gemma are excellent teachers. Their style is positive and clear and lesson are fun, informative and relevant. I would definitely recommend this course.

BSL class at The Salvation Army - Sept 2024 to July 2025

• Fiona was excellent, learnt alot in a short space of time
• excellent introduction course, helped my understanding, useful skill, should be taught in all schools. Thank you.
• Brilliant!
• This was a very informative course.
• I enjoyed it! Hopefully will be able to communicate at a very basic level.
• Thank you Fiona. This has been very useful & the printed sheet are excellent to keep as a reminder, which I can look out wen going to particular schools/places where I know I may meet someone who is deaf.
• Inspiring and professional - and reinforces the importance of teaching BSL in primary schools (retired teacher!)
• Thank you Fiona. Scawby WI mentors thoroughly enjoyed your presentation.
• Really fun and I feel I have learnt and will remember much of the course.

Introduction to BSL at Scawby WI -  25th June 2025

•  I have really enjoyed this course, it has gone so fast the teachers are amazing and are really accommodating.
• David was a fantastic teacher. He took the time to help any of us and changed pace if any of us were struggling. Would definitely recommend.
• Thank you for everything!! :)
• This course has given me the ability to talk to my son. The learning style helped me retain the knowledge. I enjoyed every minute. See you on Level 2 :)
• David is an amazing teacher! And his insights into his experience of being Deaf are so valuable. I've learned much more than only BSL :)
• Fantastic course that has provided the skills to communicate with a deaf employee I manage.
• This course was amazing. Thank you David and Gemma for all of your knowledge, skills and patience. I couldn't have do it without you both.
• I really enjoyed my time learning BSL level 1 and meeting some lovely people in a learning environment that felt safe.
• The course has been excellent and given me more confidence in signing and has helped me with my job.
• This has been one of the best course I have done. David has kept it so fun and engaging and easy to learn BSL. I've really enjoyed my time.
• I have also told friends and family how good it has been and what a great tutor.

BSL Class at The Salvation Army -  Sept 2024 to July 2025 

• I would highly recommend Webb BSL's sign language course, David and Gemma are brilliant teachers, very supportive and great at explaining the lesson in different ways to help you understand. They are very friendly, you can always ask questions. I have thoroughly enjoyed my course with David and Gemma. Thank you!
• Gemma and David were really kind and helpful and patient...And hid their frustration very well despite all the mistake I kept making.
• Perfect! Have enjoyed my learning journey with David and Gemma. Just as much as I did on my level 1. Look forward to Level 3 :) Thank you!
• Always wanted to learn BSL, and with David and Gemma it's always a fun activity. Love my time learning with them.
• The last two years have given me enthusiasm and determined to continue learning. Eventually I would like to be able to use BSL within employment. Thank you! 
• Would (and do) recommend to friends, colleagues and family :)
• This was a big step up from level 1 than anticipated, but has been an excellent course. Thank you.
• Very good. Great next step from L1, but felt quite a big jump & more intense, but have really enjoyed the challenge & being able use BSL more in social settings.
• I have learnt a lot attending this course, which has enabled me to communicate better and have a more flowing conversation with my sister who is deaf. I have really enjoyed the course and hopefully in the future i will be able to attend the next level. I have also been able to communicate with others who are deaf in the community.
• I have thoroughly enjoyed learning level 2 BSL with David and Gemma. They have both been great teachers throughout, an given support when needed. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family.
• Fab course. Great community. Would love to continue signing. Teachers are fantastic!
• Enjoyed Level 2 very much! Thank you for your knowledge, time and patience :)

BSL Class at Hull Deaf Centre -  Sept 2024 to July 2025 

• We learned so much on level one and Fiona made the content very easy to learn. Thank you!
• Thank you so much Fiona. She was a really kind, patient and supportive teacher. Was a lovely classroom environment to be part of and so glad I took the course.
• I would recommend this course to anyone who wishes to learn BSL. The tutors are so welcoming, knowledgeable & helpful. All the content is easy to understand and it is great to practice with other people. I've met some lovely friends along the way. Thank you so much. :)
• 100% recommend this course. it has given me a new lease of life excited and full of motivation to learn more. You have to learn this beautiful language!
• Very good course, great presentation, good videos. working with other people helps.
• I have loved coming! Can't wait for level 2. Teachers are very kind and patient.
• Excellent will definitely recommend to friends
• Keen to use website to review learning
• The course and tutor was excellent. A lot of help was given if struggling, very patient. Overall had a fantastic time. Bring on level 2.

BSL Class at Hull Deaf Centre -  Sept 2024 to June 2025 

• I really enjoyed the course.  Looking forward to attending BSL Level 1.  Thanks again.
• Very insightful and detailed, helped a lot in the beginning stages of BSL.
• I would highly recommend it to everyone.
• The course has been really good and I feel, I have learnt lots of words, look forward to learning more.
• David is great sense of humour make the class very interesting and enjoying.  I thoroughly enjoyed the class.  Thank you!
• Amazing course - want to learn more!
• Easy to follow modules and handouts sheet.  Humours games and training made things easier to remember.

BSL Class at Victoria Dock Village Hall - April 2025

• I wanted to know if I could learn a new skills before I turned 50. I did a little BSL over 20 years ago and always wanted to know more. I think I'd like to do the Level 1. Thank you so much :)
• Everyone should try it.
• Thank you. I have really enjoyed it.

BSL class at Baysgarth Secondary School, Barton - June 2024

• Best class I've ever attend.
• Great course with patient tutors.
• This course was a brilliant way to learn BSL it has great tutors that both so out their ways to support the students to their best ability I look forward to continue into level 2 with them in September. Thank you
• Friendly tutors that support every step of the way.
• I found the course very enjoyable and will be progressing to level 2 with David and Gemma. I have recommended this course to my friends.
• Awesome!
• Brilliant course. The teaching has been brilliant and very enjoyable.
• Absolutely brilliant. Wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much!
• Perfect for those just learning, it was great and fantastic learning experience.
• Thoroughly enjoyable course, helped me communicate with my son whilst having fun and getting qualified!
• Really good course,  it was very varied & relevant. The tutors always encouraged extra curriculum, work (shows, films, documentaries) which really helped bring the sessions to life.
• Amazing course, would recommended to anyone.

BSL level 1 Hull Deaf Centre students (Sept 2023 - June 2024)

• Brilliant course :)
• Everything is really good, enjoyed my lessons.
• The course + Gemma & David have been wonderful. x
• An absolute pleasure to have had you both teaching BSL level 1. I can't wait to start level 2 in September. You've made it really enjoyable to learn. Thank you.
• Fantastic, the year has gone so fast. I have used sign language at work already to help customers.
• Really enjoyed and will keep signs with our little boy. Thank you.
• Gemma and David are excellent BSL teachers and their assistants Elizabeth and Fiona were helpful and friendly. The lessons passed quickly and were fun and interesting. I felt supported and encouraged. Monday evenings have become my favourite night of the week.

BSL Level 1 students at Baysgarth Secondary School, Barton (Sept 2023 - June 2024)

• Excellent really good fun really enjoyable
• Excellent, enjoyable, lovely diverse group of people
• Thank you. It is was helpful. :)
• Very fun course, David and Gemma were really engaging and made it easy to learn, would definitely recommend.
• EXCELLENT!

BSL Class at Victoria Dock Village Hall - April 2024

• Excellent introduction to BSL. I learnt a lot in a short amount of time. Looking forward to Level 1. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
• Enjoyed the course. Thank you
• N/A Too many good things to say :)

BSL Class at The Salvation Army - April 2024

I started this course in September 2023 it’s been the most amazing course, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every minute!!

Gemma & David have been fantastic teachers, making it seem easy & fun to learn & giving me confidence to sign in my everyday life. 

I would highly recommend everyone to do this course!! 

Thankyou for all your help & patience xx

Sharon Eaves BSL Level 1 student (Sept 2023 - June 2024)

After always being interested in sign language it was great to see a BSL course being advertised in my home time. 

On the first night attending I was very nervous as I didn't know what to expect. Meeting David and Gemma instantly put me at ease. I couldn't believe after the first lesson I was able to sign the alphabet.

8 months down the line and I have learnt so much, more than I ever imagined I would.  I feel that I could now have a good conversation using BSL.

I would definitely recommend this course run by David and Gemma. They will make you feel at ease and each week is a very enjoyable lesson.

Thank you both so much xx

Vicky Wilson BSL Level 1 student (Sept 2023 - June 2024)

• I enjoyed this course and would be interested in an advance course pending times/dates etc.

• Excellent :).

• Absolutely amazing want to do more.

• I have loved this course and learnt so much - I want to learn more.

• This was a really helpful, informative way to learn. The tutors were excellent and made it fun.

• A really inspiring and entertaining course. David and Gemma are amazing teachers. Thank you both so much!

• I have loved it. I hope to pick up the BSL level 1 and gain further knowledge. David is a fun teacher!

• I loved this course and would really like to carry on to level 1. It was great fun, and great to learn how to communicate with deaf / hard of hearing people at a basic level.

BSL class at The Salvation Army - February 2024

• I really enjoyed the course and I am sad that it has come to an end. Hopefully in the future I will be able to do the next level. Friendly, funny, enjoyable....

• Very good, would recommend. Gemma is a very good teacher, great humour.

• Excellent - I have learnt in lot in a short time.

• A Superbly presented course led in a positive, supportive learning environment. 

• I would thoroughly recommend this course & will look into the next step.

• Really useful introducing course. I have found the course a very useful start in BSL. It is a shame that the follow up course are no longer available in Beverley.

• I have enjoyed every week and would love to continue

• Gemma, so funny.

• Fabulous! Really enjoyed and would definitely think about continuing onto level 2.

• Gemma was brilliant, thank you! :)

BSL class at The Armstrong Centre - May 2023

• I would have loved it to be longer and would recommend it to people want a basic understanding of BSL

• I would recommend to everyone

• I am now wanting to continue onto level 1 and then onto level 2. Thank you, you both have been brilliant teacher. See you in September.

• David and Gemma are great teachers. They made it such fun and I learnt so much. I would so recommend this course. Everyone should learn some BSL. Thank you so much.

• Excellent. David and Gemmawork well together, the course is taken seriously, but they add fun to the learning. Looking forward to starting the level 1 in September.

• Look forward to learn more in the near future.

BSL class at Victoria Dock Village Hall - February/March 2023

• Thank you so much Gemma! I really appreciate all your help! Jessie (Sign name: Yellow)  

• Course was excellent, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank-you

• This course is brilliant - we learnt so much and had lots of fun too Gemma is brilliant! Thank you

BSL class at East - November 2022

I was at the ERT Theatre BSL event that David that delivered last night and thought the whole experience was excellent and really useful that it was tailored to the theatre environment.

Thank you for a great evenings training. Andy - November 2022

"David and Gemma Webb are fantastic tutors / people . I had to do the course because of my job and I had grave reservations about my ability to complete the course as I am dyspraxic and really struggle with coordination. Immediately, from day one they both made me feel at ease and were very patient and kind. They have great chemistry and play off one another really well. They never make you feel stupid or embarrassed even when you do a sign incorrectly and I did many .  As, the course progressed I really started to look forward to Wednesday evenings and when I passed level 1.  I was so happy as I knew my confidence and skills / ability were growing  so I signed up for level 2 Not because I had to for work but because I wanted too. Like level 1  I found the course interesting, fun and loved learning more vocabulary and conversations with David and my peers.  Thank you David and Gemma for introducing me  /  helping me and guiding me  to learn a new language and to understand the importance of sign language. I would recommend learning BSL to anyone and I would direct them towards David and Gemma as I don’t think I would have passed realistically without them as my tutors."  T 🔔 , August 2022

"Gemma and David are outstanding teachers. They are extremely welcoming and kind, they radiate good vibes! They have an ability to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable immediately. The content of the course is taught at a good pace with plenty of time to reiterate and go over anything anyone finds tricky. No question is unanswerable and Gemma and David find unique and interesting ways to deliver the course. Each lesson is filled with big smiles and laughter and of course British Sign Language!  Thank you Gemma and David!" - Lucy, August 2022  

"David and Gemma supply the perfect blend of instruction, humour and creativity to prepare you for the examinations. Learning is enjoyable but detailed with regular resources to aim your studies. These teachers possess years of experience, and being Deaf themselves, discern a lot of knowledge from the community to equip you for beginning meaningful communication with Deaf people." Reece D, July 2022