British Sign language Academy Introduction

British Sign language Academy Introduction

Who is this course for?
This 20 hour course is usually taught over 10 weeks, but can be tailor made to suit learners' needs. The course offers learners the opportunity to learn some everyday British Sign Language and is beneficial to anyone who may be in contact with deaf people in day to day situations, or as a first step towards becoming a BSL/English interpreter. At the end of the course you will have an opportunity to receive a certificate, having gone through an

Assessment of your skills

What will I learn?
You will learn to introduce yourself and exchange personal information using numbers, times and dates, about your family, your work and transport, learn how to order a snack and drinks and learn to ask and give information about going out.

Assessment
Examinations are undertaken by approved IBSL (Institute of British Sign Language) examiners. The exam is a one-to-one

Assessment with the examiner (a deaf person), and is a two-way conversation lasting 5 - 7 minutes. Learners must pass the Introduction to BSL exam to progress on to the Foundation course.

On Completion Achievement / Progression
On successful completion of the BSL Introduction course learners may progress to the BLS Foundation course.