British Sign Language for Beginners for Adults
Course Code: Q271738
Key Information
Course type:
Languages (part time)
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Next Start Date:
Various
Duration:
8 weeks
Attendance:
Part-time
Fees:
£50.00 or Free

This introductory course is designed to teach students to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of simple topics for use in everyday life.
At the end of the course, you will be able to understand and use a limited range of simple relevant words and sentences in BSL, allowing you to take part in simple, everyday conversations.
No previous experience or knowledge of British Sign Language is required.
This course is scheduled for one hour a week, Wednesdays 5-6pm (term time only). You will be expected to attend all of your timetabled sessions on time, unless prior agreement has been made and agreed with your tutor.
This fun and informative course will help expand and practise your skills in BSL.
You could progress on to the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language.
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
British Sign Language for Beginners for Adults available start dates:
We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.
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