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Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) Course
Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) Course

Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) Course

Join us weekly from September 2023 to June 2024 for this course. Perfect for beginners.

Time & Location

08 Nov 2023, 18:30 – 26 Jun 2024, 20:30

Talking Hands Studio, Hassocks, Talking Hands Studio, 4 Stanford Terrace, Station Approach West, Hassocks BN6 8JF

More information

The Signature Accredited Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL) is a qualification designed to teach learners to communicate with deaf people on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. The learners will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language (BSL).

To achieve the Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL), learners must pass all 3 units:

  • BSL 101 - Introduction to BSL - Meeting people, Using numbers, Weather, Transport & Directions       (5 minute assessment)
  • BSL 102 - Conversational BSL - Describing people, animals & objects, Using numbers, Interests & activities, Food & drink (4-5 minute assessment)
  • BSL 103 - Communicate in BSL about Everyday Life - Getting around, Sharing information, Weather & Using numbers (4-5 minute assessment)

The Level 1 Award is suitable for those who:

  • want to learn basic language skills to communicate simple conversations with deaf people 
  • want to learn new language skills as part of a programme of study
  • want to progress to more advanced study and/or employment 
  • are studying for personal development
  • are parents, family, friends, or colleagues of deaf people 

The course will be held every Wednesday at Talking Hands Studio, Hassocks for 33 weeks starting September 2023 at 6pm-8pm.

Course dates

  • 27th September 2023
  • 4th, 11th, 18th October
  • 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November 2023
  • 6th, 13th December 2023 
  • 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January 2024 
  • 7th, 21st, 28th February 2024
  • 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March 2024
  • 17th, 24th April 2024
  • 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd May 2024
  • 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th June 2024 

Assessments dates

  • BSL 101 assessment 13th December 
  • BSL 102 assessment 20th March
  • BSL 103 assessment 26th June

Course fee

£485 (includes exam fees)

A deposit of £85.00 is required to reserve a place on the course, which will be deducted from the course fee.

Payment options

A contract of monthly payments to be signed electronically and sent to talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com or a payment of the course fee in full to be made via bank transfer to the following account:

Name: Mrs CJ Palmer

Account number: 12828119

Sort code: 07-04-36

Booking

If you'd like to book or have any questions about this course, please email talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com

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Visit our local coffee shop & studio in Hassocks, Sussex. We're located a short drive from Brighton, Hurstpierpoint and Lewes. We are a deaf and hearing establishment. We welcome dogs, big and small. We sell great coffee from Craft House Coffee which is ethically traded. 

Talking Hands Coffee Shop & Studio

4 Stanford Terrace

Station Approach West

Hassocks

BN6 8JF

Info relating to BSL

Caroline Palmer

Phone: 07359 492890 (text)

Email: talkinghandsbsl@gmail.com 

Info relating to the coffee shop & studio

John Palmer 

Phone: 07402 822692 (text)

Email: talkinghands17@gmail.com 

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