Suitable for individuals or teams within workplaces and community organisations
Introduction to British Sign Language
10 weeks BSL Introduction Course starting on Mondays from 21st October 2024 at University of Surrey, Guildford, 6pm – 8pm
Gain an accredited qualification
Suitable for individuals or teams within workplaces and community organisations
Great for Diversity training and team building
Frequently Asked Questions about British Sign Language (BSL)
On this page I answer some of the frequently asked questions about British Sign Language.
Q: I have noticed my hearing declining. I am 70. Do you have many people my age learning sign language in your classes?
A: You are definitely not alone. In the UK more than 40% of people over 50 years old are affected by hearing loss, increasing to over 70% of people age 70+. Hearing loss can lead to a reluctance to take part in social activities, to feeling left out of conversations, isolation and loneliness.
If you haven’t already, see your GP and ask for a referral to an NHS audiologist. Currently fewer than half of people who could benefit from hearing aids have them. There is also the option of visiting a private audiologist.
You would not be the only person your age who has studied with us. At Dot Sign Language we are contacted by more and more people who alongside wearing hearing aids, want to learn British Sign Language (BSL) to aid communication. Often this is when they know their hearing will continue to decrease and they want to prepared.
BSL is the language of the British Deaf community. It is a visual language using handshapes, facial expressions and body language which has evolved over hundreds of years. Not only does learning BSL enable communication, classes are a social place to meet other people in the same situation. Many students meet up to practice and form new friendships.
We promote a broad education offer with a commitment to inclusiveness, cultural enrichment, health and wellbeing, and equality which improves social justice and community engagement; alongside which we offer highly focused education and training for employability, enterprise and skills development.
To support your career we provide fully accredited courses so that you do not face any problem getting a job or receiving a promotion in your workplace!
Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Qualifications is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language. You will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL.
British Sign Language classes are offered by The University of Sheffield.
Learning British Sign Language will help you to engage with the Deaf community. The course will teach you how to sign the alphabet, how to introduce yourself using sign language and some other basic sign language.
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