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The British Sign Language Improvers course builds on prior knowledge of BSL or if students have previously completed the Introduction to BSL course. It assists students that would like to communicate more effectively and increase their confidence in signing at a basic level with people who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. It may also be beneficial to learners who want to work or progress their career where some knowledge of BSL would be useful.
After completing you will feel more confident to sign at a basic level, ask and respond to simple questions on everyday topics. You will also gain a better understanding of deaf culture.
To demonstrate productive skills, students will be able to take part in short conversations and give information around familiar social situations.
To demonstrate receptive skills, students will be able to understand and extract specific details from short conversations in BSL.
To demonstrate conversational skills, students will be able to participate in a simple dialogue to exchange equal amounts of information in BSL. (Ask and respond to questions).
The face-to-face classes are fun, engaging and teaching/learning methods include:
Students will need to have some prior basic knowledge of BSL to include:
These will be recapped/introduced where necessary.
Depending on the preferences of the class, a selection of topics from the following will be introduced:
A South Hampshire College Group certificate will be awarded on request.
There are no formal entry requirements necessary for this course.
Students need to have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, and facial and body movements to produce and receive BSL.
This course is non vocational and does not lead to a qualification.
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