SQA Introduction to BSL
(SCQF level 3)
Time to experience something new?
The SQA Introduction to British Sign Language is the perfect place to start. As well as developing a solid foundation of sign language, you will also learn about deaf culture and community.
Course objectives
- Produce personal information for users of British Sign Language
- Respond to personal information produced by users of British Sign Language
- Receive information from simple presentations in British Sign Language
Course content
During the introduction course you will cover:
- Numbers & time
- Family and home life
- Travelling to work
- Holidays
- Providing directions
- Food & drink
- Hobbies, activities & shopping
- Learn how to structure sentences using BSL grammar and syntax
- Use non-manual features (facial expression and body language)
- Learn how to describe the placement of objects, rooms within buildings and people
Our courses are all taught by qualified deaf tutors, so you’ll be learning from people who use BSL as their native language. As Deaf Action is a charity, when you book your BSL course through us, the income is reinvested back into improving services for deaf people.
Course details
We will be running two Introduction to BSL courses. Our courses are taking place online and in-person at our Head Office in Edinburgh, so no matter where you are, you can join us. Our course options are listed below.
In-house
Course dates: 19th August 2024 to 20th January 2025
Time: Monday evenings, 6:15pm to 8:15pm
Price: £350
*Course now full*
Online
Course dates: 21st August 2024 to 22nd January 2025
Time: Wednesday evenings, 6pm to 8pm
Price: £280
*Course now full*
Both courses are now full, please join the waiting list by using the form below.