Sign language is one of the main ways in which deaf people, or those with hearing impairments, communicate. It involves not only hand gestures but also facial expressions and body language, all combined to enable effective communication.
Sign language is now used all over the world in many different forms. This course focuses primarily on the UK’s main form: British Sign Language (BSL), discussing its main elements and history before exploring some of the world’s other forms of sign language, including American Sign Language, which is the most widely used worldwide.
The course also looks at the importance of deaf awareness and why sign language is such an important tool, as well as the job opportunities available to people who learn it. You will then learn many commonly used words in sign language, covered in three stages: ‘Foundation’ (alphabet, numbers, colours, animals), ‘Basic’ (people, hobbies, weather, transport, time) and ‘Expansion’ (greetings, daily life, home, question forms, expressions, food and drink, compass).
By the end of the course you will have a good general knowledge of sign language and a sound understanding of British Sign Language, with enough of a foundation to go on to the Level 1 Award in BSL.
- The difference between British Sign Language and other types of sign language around the world
- How sign language is used, and why it’s so important
- The basics and history of British Sign Language
- Job opportunities for people who learn British Sign Language
- Nearly 300 signs that can help in your day-to-day life
The course comprises 18 video modules (around 2 hours of learning) and sits within our Care courses collection, part of our broader CPD Courses range.
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