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: 13th February to 10th July 2023
Time: Monday evenings, 6pm to 8pm
***In-house course now full***
Price: £350
Online
Course dates: 15th February to 12th July 2023
Time: Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm
***Online course now full***
Price: £280
Both courses are now full. Please add your name to the waiting list below for the next term.