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Sign Language - Basics 2

Funding area Life Skills
TON/153026/Q/PF
Location:
Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Tonbridge
Start date:
05/05/2026
End date:
23/06/2026
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
10:00 - 12:00
Duration:
7 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

14 hours
Day of week:
TUE
Tutor:
Joanne Thomson
Price: £140.00 Concessions Only 4 places remaining
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This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22 and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running

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Who can join this course

No previous experience is required. For anyone who is interested in learning British Sign Language and how to communicate with Deaf people.

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Is this course for me

This course is designed as a basic introduction to British Sign Language for both those who have an interest in learning just a little or for those who wish to use this course as a stepping stone to learning more of the language/before joining an exam course.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Fingerspell names etc and use fingerspelling to support signing
* Meet and greet others and exchange simple personal information
* Sign numbers up to 10
* Use up to 10 simple signs within a simple conversation using BSL
* Hold a basic signed conversation about weather, food and drink and/or family

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, 26 May 2026

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Tonbridge Adult Education Centre
Avebury Avenue
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 1TG

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code TON/153026/Q/PF.