

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