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British Sign Language
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As a result of the current health recommendations surrounding COVID-19 all of our training courses have been suspended. Please keep an eye out for announcements about when our normal schedule will resume.
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Learn a new skill for 2020
We offer a number of different British Sign Language classes: Beginning with our short tasters which run throughout the year and progressing to our Signature accredited courses in BSL Level 1 to Level 3. We also offer courses for business and organisations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Signature BSL Level 1, 2 & 3
Bookings now open for BSL Level 1 and 2 courses starting in March 2020!
We offer three levels of the nationally recognised British Sign Language qualifications accredited by Signature. running either in the daytime or evening, our classes are held in the heart of the Deaf community in Nottingham.
These courses are aimed at individuals who would like to learn BSL because they work with, or aspire to work with, Deaf service users, have Deaf colleagues, friends or family, or simply wish to learn a new skill.
Using a variety of resources, teaching methods and activities, these qualifications will give learners with the ability and confidence to communicate with Deaf people in a range of situations.
All our courses offer the number of teaching hours recommended by Signature, to ensure all course material is covered. Our results have been consistently above the national average, demonstrating that our Tutors deliver the highest quality of teaching.
Current Prices
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Direct Debit Payment Plan:
- Initial Deposit £195
- Followed by 6 monthly payments of £50
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Direct Debit Payment Plan:
- Initial Deposit £300
- Followed by 6 monthly payments of £65
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Direct Debit Payment Plan:
- Initial Deposit £400
- Followed by 6 monthly payments of £95
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Further Information
For more details about our Signature BSL courses, please visit:
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BSL Taster Courses
Our short British Sign Language (BSL) taster courses are a great introduction to BSL. Learn the basics with teaching from one of our excellent and experienced Deaf Tutors. You will learn such things as; greetings, introducing yourself, fingerspelling and numbers as well as much more on this highly interactive and fun course. It’s also great value at only £30 per person.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562257572930{margin-top: 35px !important;}”]
Previous attendees have said:
“Thoroughly enjoyed a very informative and interesting course” – February 2018
“A great introduction to sign language and I want to learn more” – May 2018
“The best Saturday morning I’ve had in years!” – January 2019
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Corporate Training
We also offer bespoke BSL courses to companies where a trainer will come to your workplace to deliver the training. This can be anything from 3 hours to a short course fitted around your needs and availability. Topics would include meeting and greeting, fingerspelling, exchanging information, family, weather, and much more. We will work with you to design the teaching to include useful workplace vocabulary so that you are best able to offer access and quality of service to your deaf staff, clients and service users.
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