Using British Sign Language to Hold Simple Conversations
Course summary
Code: Q000427T
Location: Medway Learning and Skills Hub
Cost: £0.00 to £164.00
Starting: Monday 28 April 2025
Duration: 11 sessions over 11 week(s)
Time: 12:00
By continuing you confirm that you are 19 or over on 31 August and have agreed to the the Terms and conditions
Description
This is a follow on course to British Sign Language and a great opportunity to develop some of the basics. You will actively participate in signed conversations with tutor and peers within an enthusiastic, fun and engaging setting.
You will be surprised that the classroom environment is fun, engaging and not taught as a traditional course, but with lots of fun, laughter and motivation developed from tutor and peers to support fun filled learning!
What will I learn on this course?
How to introduce yourself and greet others, use British Sign Language to finger spell and improve your deaf awareness and communication skills.
You will learn how to:
- Communicate using BSL to create a basic conversation in a social setting. This will include using vocabulary relating to food and drink, the weather and family members.
- Explain the history behind some signs and gestures
- Produce signs using good handshapes and gestures to ensure clear communication
- Improve your finger spelling to support communication and check for understanding
Is this course suitable for me?
- Learners should be able to fingerspell using the BSL alphabet and attended a course in BSL such as Using basic British Sign Language Skills to Communicate prior to enrolling.
- Learners are fully supported to achieve their goals and we strive to be an inclusive provider
- Learners need to be aware that there will be some homework set and individual research to undertake as part of their personal development
What could I go on to do after this course?
If you wish to explore your learning, work or career options, you can speak to a fully trained careers advisor on 0800 100 900. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
If you need further advice please telephone 01634 338400.
Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your course you will need to attend as many sessions as possible. We recommend at least 90%. If you do have a holiday booked during term time please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcomes. If you are unavoidably ill or unable to attend, please contact 01634 338400 so that we can let your tutor know, and so they can send you any work you may have missed
Location
Medway Learning and Skills Hub
Unit 2
Britton Farm Street
Gillingham
ME7 1GX