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British Sign Language for Beginners — Part-time

Course outline

This is a great introduction to British Sign Language.

The course will introduce the group to sign language and all individuals to be able to do some basic signing, interpret others doing basic signs and to have a general deaf awareness.

The tutor will:

  • Introduce BSL as a language
  • Show you how to fingerspell
  • Ask the group to fingerspell their own names and groups names
  • Introduce family signs, for example, mother, father, sister, brother, friend etc
  • Teach you simple signed conversations
  • Explain basic deaf awareness

How to apply for this course

Apply now and if you need to pay any course fees, or provide evidence if you wish to claim a fee reduction, we will contact you to let you know how to do this.

For help on completing the online application form, please see our useful apply online guide here.

It is currently not possible to apply for this course. This could be due to the course being full.

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Location Date / time Fees / reductions
Adams Building
Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NG

Start: Wednesday 5th June 2024

End: Wednesday 3rd July 2024

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuition fees may be waived for this course if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Fee and Financial Support page to see if you can claim a fee reduction.

Tuition fee: £67.50

Course code: C048105 / Q048106

Qualification

College Certificate
Level Entry Level
Entry requirements

You must be aged 19+ and have a good standard of English as you will be required to complete a short workbook with the help of your tutor.
Teaching & assessment

Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.
Progression

There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham College sites.

The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area.

Careers guidance will be available to aid your next steps.