South African Sign Language (SASL) is the primary sign language used by deaf people in South Africa. SASL is not entirely uniform and continues to evolve. Due to the geographical spread of its users and past educational policies, there are localised dialects of SASL and signs with many variants.
South African Sign Language
South African Sign Language (SASL) is the primary sign language used by deaf people in South Africa. SASL is not entirely uniform and continues to evolve. Due to the geographical spread of its users and past educational policies, there are localised dialects of SASL and signs with many variants.
Basic Sign Language Course Outline
Eden Language Academy is an accredited language service provider based in Cape Town, South Africa. We offer language training (both in-person and online) and other language-related services such as interpreting, translating, editing, and proofreading. Our courses are available world-wide in the following languages: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, Sign Language, IELTS Preparation and Business English.
Eden Language Academy's Courses
Our language courses usually take place over a period of 10 weeks with one 90-minute to 3-hour class per week. Although this is our recommended course duration, we are able to tailor it to suit the unique needs of our clients. Included in the course fee is our study material, which consists of a Learner Guide and Dictionary. Students have the option to do weekly Formative and Summative Assessments should they wish to obtain a Certificate of Competence. Alternatively, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Eden Language Academy's Mission
Since our inception in 2011, we've been passionate about using language as a way to help people improve their intercultural communication skills. By doing so, we strive to create more cultural diversity and inclusivity within the spaces that people operate. At Eden Language Academy we acknowledge and celebrate the interconnectedness of language and culture.
We understand that cultural norms and values play a significant role in the way people communicate and express themselves. As such, our language courses are designed to not only teach you to speak a new language but to also give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of the culture to which the language belongs.
Language Courses for Businesses
Eden Language Academy also offers language training to government departments, municipalities and private businesses. We aim to help organisations cultivate more diverse and inclusive working environments and to contribute to the greater notion of Ubuntu in South Africa. Through our language training we help organisations to bridge language barriers and to redress the inclusion of previously disadvantaged groups.
Our language courses are the ideal solution for businesses who wish to equip their employees with the valuable skill of being able to speak more than just one language, specifically within a South African context where there are 12 official languages.
Special-interest Language Courses
Eden Language Academy’s SPIN (special-interest) language courses have placed us amongst the world leaders in innovative language training. Our SPIN language courses are designed to allow you to tailor the terminology learnt according to your specific needs or interests. This means that besides general vocabulary, you can also choose to learn the vocabulary of topics like travel, culture or business.
Industry-specific Language Courses
Our SPIN (special-interest) language courses also serve as industry-specific language courses. These career-oriented courses allow professionals to learn the vocabulary pertaining to their working environment. This in turn greatly contributes to intercultural teamwork and productivity within the workplace.
In an effort to support learners with special needs, the DBE has requested Schools for the Deaf to host the Spring School Programme at their respective sites. To this end, the curriculum team developed scripted/signed lesson plans for use by schools for the Deaf during the Spring School Programm...
Upon finishing this course, participants will gain insights into Deaf culture and learn effective ways to interact with Deaf individuals. They will become proficient in identifying South African Sign Language (SASL)
South African Sign Language workshop is offered by SLED. Workshops for teachers and teaching assistants in teaching South African Sign Language literature (stories, poems etc). Workshops are dynamic and include direct engagement with the SASL text and classroom based options.
This programme is designed for delegates who want to improve their practical knowledge and understanding of South African Sign Language in order to improve their communicative language skills levels.
Learn to communicate and understand Deaf and hard of hearing people through the use of SASL.
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