British Sign Language Beginners Step 2 (Semi-intensive)

In this semi-intensive course, meet for 2 classes per week over 5 weeks (Tuesday and Thursday).

This course is the second step of three progressive steps to complete our beginners level in BSL.

In this course, which is taught in BSL, you will learn to sign to go shopping, express likes and dislikes, communicate about your daily routine, describe people and places.

You will develop receptive and productive signing skills through a variety of learning activities in class and at home. Class based activities include small-group role-plays, responding to short BSL video clips, watching signed dialogues, and engaging in interactive signing exercises. Language learning requires regular practice, and you will consolidate your skills at home, with signing exercises.

You will need to buy learning materials (see below). You will also need access to a computer or another device with an internet connection to be able to use our learning platform.  

If you have fully engaged with all the learning activities and have attended regularly, by the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Shop for clothes and have shopping conversations
• Sign about likes, dislikes and opinions
• Ask and answer questions about your/someone’s daily routine
• Describe people (friends, family) & animals
• Sign about your health

The above list is indicative and may be subject to change.

You will need to buy the following resources:

• Level 1 & Fingerspelling - Beginner level

This course is the second step on our beginners level and is open to anyone who completed BSL Beginners Step 1 or equivalent. If you have previously learned BSL and are unsure of your level, please self-assess.

We welcome all and are committed to fostering a positive culture and sense of community among learners and staff. We expect learners to treat others with dignity and respect. Learners must be aged 16+.

If you have a disability, learning difficulty, health condition, or personal circumstances which may affect your learning, please let us know so that we can make appropriate adjustments in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Wherever possible, we mainstream adjustments in line with the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy. Learners will have limited access to the University’s student support services.

You need to have completed BSL Beginners Step 1 or equivalent. If you are unsure of your level, please self-assess. You will need basic digital skills, such as using a computer and navigating a website to access the course learning platform.

Please note that the course booking deadline is 8 days before the course start date.