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Sign Language - Basics
Funding area Life Skills
Check your eligibility
You must meet the entry requirements for the course
- You must be a UK national, or an Irish national, or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement scheme
- You must have been resident in the UK or an EEA country continuously for the 3 years preceding the start date of your course. For learners living in the Greater London Authority area only you must have valid permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months in duration from the start date of your course.
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2024 for courses in the 2024/25 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Who can join this course
No previous experience is required. For anyone who is interested in learning British Sign Language and how to communicate with Deaf people.
Is this course for me
This course is designed as a basic introduction to British Sign Language for both those who have an interest in learning just a little or for those who wish to use this course as a stepping stone to learning more of the language/before joining an exam course.
Fingerspell names etc and use fingerspelling to support signing.
Meet and greet others and exchange simple personal information.
Sign numbers up to 10.
Use up to 10 simple signs within a simple conversation using BSL.
Hold a basic signed conversation about weather, food and drink and/or family.