British Sign Language Certification

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Duration:
2 hours
Qualification:
British Sign Language Certification
Exams Included:
Yes
Compatibility:
All major devices and browsers
Delivery method:
Online (In-house also available )
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British Sign Language
Sign language is one of the only ways in which deaf people or those with hearing impairments are able to communicate. This type of language involves not only hand gestures but also facial expressions and body language, all combined to enable effective communication.

Sign language is now used all over the world in many different forms. In this course, we will primarily focus on the UK’s main form of sign language: British Sign Language.

The course will go over some of the main elements of this language, as well as its interesting history.

From there, the course will move on to explore some of the world’s other forms of sign language. American Sign Language is most commonly used worldwide, but there are actually hundreds of different versions of sign language.

The course will also take a look at the importance of deaf awareness and why sign language is such an irreplaceable tool. People who learn sign language have many opportunities in the job market, which this course will also go over.

You will then learn many commonly used words in sign language. These are covered in three separate stages:

1. ‘Foundation’ – alphabet, numbers, colours, animals
2. ‘Basic’ – people, hobbies, weather, transport, time
3. ‘Expansion’ – greetings, daily life, home, question forms, expressions, food and drink, compass

All in all, you will complete this course with a good knowledge of sign language in general and, specifically, a sound understanding of British Sign Language.

You will then have enough knowledge to go on to complete the Level 1 Award in BSL.

What You Will Learn:
The difference between British Sign Language and other types of sign language around the world
How sign language is used, and why it’s so important
The basics and history of British Sign Language
Job opportunities for people who learn British Sign Language
Nearly 300 signs that can help in your day-to-day life
Benefits of Taking This Course:
Gain a working knowledge of British Sign Language
Discover what kinds of job opportunities people who know sign language have access to
Learn about important aspects of the deaf community, and help build awareness
Complete the course with valuable knowledge about sign language and its history
It’s a great introduction to BSL, before taking the Level 1 Award.

Course Modules/Lessons
Module 01: Introduction to British Sign Language and Overview of Worldwide Sign Language
Module 02: Deaf Awareness and Career Opportunities for People Who Know Sign Language
Module 03: Foundation – Letters
Module 04: Foundation – Numbers
Module 05: Foundation – Colours
Module 06: Foundation – Animals
Module 07: Basic – People
Module 08: Basic – Hobbies
Module 09: Basic – Weather
Module 10: Basic – Transport
Module 11: Basic – Time
Module 12: Expansion – Greetings
Module 13: Expansion – Daily Life
Module 14: Expansion – Home
Module 15: Expansion – Question forms
Module 16: Expansion – Expressions
Module 17: Expansion – Food and Drink
Module 18: Expansion – Compass