Introduction to BSL
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11 Dates Available
- Start Date: 20 May 2025End Date: 08 Jul 2025Tue (Evening): 18:00 - 20:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over 8 weeks)Course Code: QB102Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 04 Jun 2025End Date: 23 Jul 2025Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 20:30In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 8 sessions (over 8 weeks)Course Code: QB105Tutors: Carolina Delgado EspejoFull fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00
- Start Date: 16 Jun 2025End Date: 07 Jul 2025Mon (Daytime): 10:00 - 16:00In PersonFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
- Start Date: 23 Sep 2025End Date: 14 Oct 2025Tue (Daytime): 10:00 - 16:00In PersonFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00
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What is the course about?
In this course, you will learn to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) at beginner level on a range of topics using simple, everyday language.
What will we cover?
You will learn BSL communication skills at beginner level relating to the following topic areas:
- Meeting people
- Fingerspelling
- Using Numbers
- Weather
- Transport
- Work
- Colour and Clothes.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- understand and use a basic range of simple words in BSL
- take part in simple conversations in BSL
- give and understand simple descriptions in BSL.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You will not need an interview for Introduction to BSL – you can enrol directly.
You will need to have basic literacy skills as you will be asked to write your individual learner record. .
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The teaching delivery methods will include:
• Interactive teaching
• Pair work - breakout sessions
• Questions and answers
• Feedback
• Google classroom for resources
You will be expected to practice your BSL skills at home as homework.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There will be no additional costs for this course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
After completing this course, you can enrol on a Level 1 in BSL course.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.