British Sign Language for Improvers (Community Course)

by South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) Claim Listing

Be able to do a short presentation or retell a short signed story

$9

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img Duration

5 Weeks

Course Details

The Course in Detail

Learners will be able to:

  • Sign at a basic level
  • Respond to simple signed questions
  • Develop conversation skills
  • Develop receptive and productive signing skills
  • Be able to do a short presentation or retell a short signed story

You will have some prior basic knowledge of BSL to include:

  • Fingerspelling
  • Basic greetings and polite conventions
  • Numbers
  • Question forms
  • Days of the week, months and seasons
  • Timelines & frequency
  • Family and pets
  • Colours
  • Describing people – appearance, character, clothing
  • Interests, hobbies and sport
  • Food and drink

We will recap the topics above and build on this with the following:

  • The weather
  • Jobs and workplaces
  • Public Services
  • Health and emotions
  • Education
  • The home and positional language
  • Transport and places
  • Directions and travel

You will continue to gain a better understanding of the deaf culture and community.

An South Hampshire College Group certificate will be awarded on request.

Course fee concessions are possible – eligibility is based on income.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

There are no formal entry requirements necessary for this course; this course is suitable for anybody who has already completed the 5 week Introduction to British Sign Language course at Eastleigh College or has some basic prior knowledge.

This Could Lead to

This British Sign Language Improvers course builds on prior knowledge and continues to assist learners to communicate more effectively with deaf people at a basic level.

It may also assist learners who want to work, or progress their career, in care, education or any other area where an ability to sign at a basic level would be beneficial.

Please note that this course is non vocational and does not lead to a qualification.

  • Portsmouth Branch

    Bishopsfield Road, Portsmouth

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