Introduction to British Sign Language - 5 Week Course

L​ast updated 6.9.2024

New November 2024 courses below - applications now open

This is the perfect option if you would like a taster of BSL before committing to a full BSL Level 1 course.

There are plenty of BSL courses out there, but how many of them are taught in real time by a qualified, experienced teacher? The refreshing thing about our courses is that they are delivered face to face here at the centre, as well as online. You will be taught by one of our wonderful teachers who is a native British Sign Language user.

W​hat will I learn?

Our Introduction to British Sign Language will offer you a basic insight and understanding of this beautiful language. You will cover the following topics:

• Introductions, names and finger-spelling
• Introduction to numbers and time signing
• Introduction to family signing
• Introduction to work signing

How much is each course?

£​85 per person. You will receive an invoice and payments can be made online. Please note that failure to make payment by the date given in the invoice will result in your place being automatically offered to another applicant.

U​pcoming Courses

5​ week Introduction to BSL, online, Wednesday evenings from 6th November

Tutor: Anita Kanji

Start date: Wednesday 6th Nov – 6pm-7pm online.

Dates: 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12  

5​ week Introduction to BSL, online, Thursday mornings from 7th November

Tutor: Brent Allen

Start date: Thursday 7th Nov – 10am-11am online.

Dates: 07/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 05/12

5​ week Introduction to BSL, face-to-face at MDC, Thursday afternoons from 7th November

Tutor: Sarah Shaukat

Start date: Thursday 7th Nov – 4pm-5pm at MDC.

Dates: 07/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 05/12

Apply for a course

Please note: you will not pay for this course at the time of booking, you will receive an email confirming your place and will then be contacted to make payment.