Intermediate British Sign Language (BSL)
Course details
Course code
Q00018475Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Joanne LiddleFee:
How you'll learn
Venue
Bullion Hall (Chester le Street)South Approach
Bullion Lane
Chester le Street
DH2 2DW
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This intermediate British Sign Language course covers a variety of topics related to everyday language use. Learn to sign about your family, pets, numbers and colours. Further develop your skill at finger spelling. Continue to expand your awareness of different types of hearing impairment and 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 course, you can progress to higher-level BSL courses. The next course in this series is the Advanced British Sign Language (BSL) course.
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.
Please be aware that you’ll need access to the internet to take this intermediate 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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What financial support is available?
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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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What other support is available?
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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.