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Have you considered learning British Sign Language skills? This is an enjoyable and informative course which will give you the opportunity of learning a new language along with providing an insight into Deaf culture, fostering greater empathy and cultural awareness.
Benefits of learning Sign Language are:
Enables you to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
Learning a new language can help with memory, problem-solving, and multitasking.
Opens up opportunities to participate in Deaf community events, broadening your social and cultural horizons.
Mastering a new language can be immensely satisfying and boost your confidence.
Proficiency in BSL is a valuable skill in many fields, including education, healthcare, social work, and customer service.
Provides the ability to offer more inclusive and accessible services to Deaf customers and clients, enhancing your organization’s reputation.
Helping to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the Deaf community and promoting positive change.
Forming meaningful relationships with Deaf individuals, leading to a richer and more diverse social circle.
For families with Deaf members, learning BSL improves family communication and strengthens bonds.
This course is divided into three?units,?and you are required to?be able to achieve a good attendance record and learning. You will receive a college certificate at the end of your course.?This is not an externally accredited course.?
BSL 201 – develops your receptive skills: This unit covers topics linked to meeting Deaf people. You will learn how to recieve and understand specific information and instructions, and how to understand description, explanations and statements, And everyday conversations.
BSL 202 – develops your productive skills: This unit covers topics to help you when you’re signing with a Deaf person. You will learn how to use simple structures and phrases and use BSL appropriate to the context of the discussion. Understand how to use role-play, while using a conversation based on the theme that your tutor has chosen.
BSL 203- Develops your conversational skills BSL: This unit covers topics to help you converse with a Deaf person. You will learn how to understand routine questions and responses.
