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Basic British Sign Language (Free)

This short course offers a foundation in Deaf Awareness and introduces you to British Sign Language.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Adult and Community
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 1
Number Of Years:
Interview Required?: Y
Weeks: 6
Hours: 2.50
Start: Flexible
Days/Times: Thursdays 09:30-11:30
Joseph Wright Centre

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/basic-british-sign-language-free-2
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Course Information for Students

This short course offers a foundation in Deaf Awareness and introduces you to British Sign Language so that you can use vocabulary and strategies to have a basic conversation.

There are no entry requirements.

  • Deaf Awareness, greetings alphabet
  • Asking questions, expressing emotions
  • Using numbers, time and celebrations
  • Home and family
  • Work and shopping
  • Leisure, animals and pets

This is a practical course that will be delivered in small friendly groups.

There are no additional costs or equipment requirements.

Your progress will be assessed through informal practical activities.

Further Study  

To progress your skills further, you may wish to enrol on our Level 1 Award in BSL.

Careers 

The skills you gain can be useful in any customer-facing roles. 

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering the curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: August 12, 2024 9:25 am