Key Facts

  • Starting
    17 Apr 2024
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    17:00
    End Time
    19:00
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Wednesday
    Start Date
    17 Apr 2024
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MBEX288ML

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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British Sign Language for Improvers

British Sign Language for Improvers

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British Sign Language (BSL) is the legally recognised language for the deaf and hearing-impaired community in Britain. Our non-accredited 10-week course will give you a foundational understanding of basic terminology and structures in BSL.

  • Course Content


    On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

    • Understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL
    • Take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
    • Give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
    • Give and follow simple familiar statements or descriptions in BSL
    • Recognise and apply the basic linguistic features of BSL and the implications of being Deaf in a hearing world;
    • Reflect on your progress and pursue further study.

  • Additional Information


    This course will run for 2 hours over 10 weeks and will be taught be a qualified teacher. You must be prepared to attend all classes and be willing to complete the home learning tasks. The sessions will have a mixture of signing practice and verbal communication.