Advanced British Sign Language
Course details
Course code
Q00018017Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTutor
Helen WatsonFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Availability
Course overview
Course description
This advanced British Sign Language course covers a wide variety of topics to help you communicate freely. Learn to sign about everyday topics, for example, discussing transport and giving directions. Further develop your skill at finger spelling. Continue to expand your understanding of the issues that affect deaf people.
The WEA prides itself on creating a safe and friendly environment to learn BSL. We’re sure you will feel comfortable practising your skills with the tutor and other members of the group.
When you complete this advanced BSL course, you could learn other inclusive language programmes. You might be interested in taking a course in Makaton.
If you need to learn BSL for professional reasons, you can study for an accredited qualification. You could take a level 1 award in deaf awareness to gain accredited skills for care jobs and support work.
Please be aware that you’ll need access to the internet to take this advanced British Sign Language course. Your tutor will upload useful materials to Canvas, the WEA’s digital learning platform.
The WEA is committed to accessible adult education for all. If you have any accessibility requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Most of our courses are free for most of our learners. Please note that you need to get to the end of the enrolment process to see the discounts.
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We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.
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All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.
