Level 1 British Sign Language Course in Torquay. Evening british sign language classes run at Centre for Health & Care Professions, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll develop basic conversational skills in BSL, covering vocabulary, grammar, and receptive skills across a range of everyday themes. The course also builds your understanding of deaf awareness, deaf community, and deaf culture. Classes run part-time over 6 months. You'll leave with a level 1 british sign language qualification.
Who this course is for
This course will help you develop basic conversational skills in British Sign Language (BSL). You will gain an understanding of deaf awareness, community, and culture. Throughout the course, you will build confidence in both BSL production and receptive skills across a variety of themes. Each session introduces new vocabulary which you will then use to develop and extend conversations. Vocabulary and BSL grammar are regularly revisited and expanded, especially if you continue to study further levels of BSL. For more information please contact [email protected].
Entry requirements
You should have a genuine interest in this subject
What you will learn
You'll develop basic conversational skills in British Sign Language.
You'll build vocabulary across a range of everyday themes and topics.
You'll practise BSL grammar and learn how it differs from spoken English.
You'll develop receptive skills, understanding BSL signed to you.
You'll gain awareness of deaf culture and the deaf community.
You'll extend and develop conversations using new vocabulary each session.
How you will learn
Classes are held in person at the centre on evenings. Each session introduces new vocabulary and grammar, which you then use in practice conversations. You'll work on both producing BSL and understanding it when signed to you. Vocabulary and grammar are revisited regularly across the course to build fluency.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Centre for Health & Care Professions will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Communication support worker, helping deaf people in everyday settings
Teaching assistant, supporting deaf or hearing-impaired pupils in school
Care assistant, working with deaf or deafblind adults
Customer service adviser, using BSL to support deaf customers
Healthcare receptionist or administrator in services supporting deaf patients
Community support worker, working alongside deaf service users
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in British Sign Language: the natural next step after Level 1, building more complex vocabulary and conversation skills.
Level 3 Award in British Sign Language: moves toward more advanced BSL use and is often required for roles in communication support.
NVQ or Diploma in Communication Support: relevant if you want to work professionally as a communication support worker or BSL interpreter.
