A Taste of British Sign Language

Course Information

Learning Aim: Z0008767

General Information

Would you like to be able to communicate with deaf friends or family in British Sign Language (BSL)? Perhaps you have deaf colleagues at work or have deaf customers/service users who you meet in your job role? On this course, you will learn some of the essential basics of British Sign Language to build your knowledge and confidence. The course is ideal for those who have no current knowledge of British Sign Language.

What will I learn on this course?

On this course you will learn, at a very basic level, to communicate in British Sign Language, for professional reasons and/or personal enjoyment.

On completion of this course, you will be able to do the following in British Sign Language:

Engage in basic introductions

Provide basic information

Express numbers

Express colours

Provide basic descriptions

Make basic requests in shops or restaurants

Ask for directions

Do I need any skills for this course?

This course is a basic British Sign Language course. You do not need previous experience in British Sign Language. The course is suitable for complete beginners.

Additional information

No

What are the progression opportunities at the end of this course?

British Sign Language Level 1

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