This non-accredited course is designed to give learners a brief introduction to D/deaf awareness and British Sign Language and help you to communicate better with someone who is D/deaf. The course consists of topics such as: • Deafness and hearing loss • Communication tips • Fingerspelling • some ba
DurationWho is this course for?
This non-accredited course is designed to give learners a brief introduction to D/deaf awareness and British Sign Language and help you to communicate better with someone who is D/deaf. The course consists of topics such as: • Deafness and hearing loss • Communication tips • Fingerspelling • some basic signs
What will I learn?
To learn basic British Sign Language such as greetings and fingerspelling • Giving learners an insight into d/Deafness and how to communicate better with a d/Deaf person.
How will I learn?
Feedback from the tutor during class.
What will I need to bring?
A pen and paper to make notes. Access to the internet and a phone/ laptop/ tablet is useful to access Moodle- our online learning platform full of resources- but not essential.
What skills or experience do I need?
None- you simply need an interest in BSL and the d/ Deaf community and a willingness to have a go!
About Us
Funded by the Education and Funding Agency, Leicestershire Adult Learning Service (LALS) provides formal and informal learning programmes for all adults across the County of Leicestershire.
LALS is a service within Leicestershire County Council’s Adults and Communities department. Our programmes are delivered at venues across the County, including Adult Learning centres, libraries, community centres, and some courses are also offered online. The service is regulated by Ofsted and is currently graded a GOOD service provider.
Who We Are
Find out more about who we are and how we play an important part in improving the lives and opportunities of the people of Leicestershire.
Meet The Team
Meet members of our senior management team and curriculum programme managers.
Ofsted Report
Leicestershire Adult Learning Service had a full Ofsted inspection in May 2015 with a short inspection in March 2018 where we were rated “Good” on both occasions.
We offer a number of different British Sign Language classes, beginning with our Taster Sessions and Introduction to BSL courses which run throughout the year and progressing to our Signature accredited courses in BSL Level 1 to Level 3. We also offer courses for businesses and organisations and pr...
The British Sign Language (BSL) - Introduction course is designed for those interested in learning British Sign Language or improving on existing skills to work towards SQA accreditation.
This course is designed to enable you to develop an ability to communicate with Deaf people using BSL in a range of familiar contexts, participating in longer and more open conversation than at a beginner’s course.
British Sign Language (BSL) is an incredibly useful language to learn. Whether you hope to use it at work or at home, these evening classes will help you become a better, and more inclusive, communicator.
British Sign Language classes are offered by The University of Sheffield.
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