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Location
Room 3, Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP.
Dates & Times
Monday 8pm - 9pm on February 23rd, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th and March 23rd
Course Overview
Perfect for Beginners, this course is tailored for you, whether you've never signed a word or are just starting. Our experienced instructors ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Over 5 weeks, you'll build a strong foundation. By the end, you'll confidently hold basic conversations, fingerspell the alphabet, discuss the weather, and food, and describe things such as colour, size, and numbers in British Sign Language.
Learning should be fun, and that's our promise. We use interactive games and engaging activities to reinforce your understanding, making your Sign Language journey enjoyable and memorable. Practice at your own pace! Our course includes in-house videos, allowing you to reinforce your learning at home. Miss a week? No worries – catch up on the videos!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn Sign Language in a vibrant and supportive community. Join our beginner course and take your first steps towards confident communication in sign language. Enroll today!
The Sign Away Experience
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100% Deaf-led
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Non-Deaf instructors
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| Course Delivery |
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In-person learning
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Online or hybrid
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| Practice Support |
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Boost confidence with videos for every topic.
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Limited opportunities
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| Learning Style |
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Interactive & engaging
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Passive
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| Learning Resources |
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Custom games & materials
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Basic worksheets
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Custom resources to turbocharge your learning journey
Bespoke videos for every lesson so you can boost your progress
WHAT PREVIOUS LEARNERS SAY
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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No prior knowledge of sign language is required. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn!
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The course takes place at Room 3, Leigh Community Centre, SS9 1SP. There is parking on nearby roads and a pay and display carpark on Elm Road which is adjacent to the community centre.
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The course runs on Monday 8pm - 9pm on February 23rd, March 2nd, March 9th, March 16th and March 23rd
Unable to make these dates? Sign up to our mailing list on the footer of this page to be the first to know about future courses
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Course videos for every week will be released via the WhatsApp group usually within 24 hours of each lesson so you have plenty of time to practice if you would like to before the following week.
If you do not have access to Whatsapp the videos will be made available to you via other means. -
Throughout the course, you will learn basic conversational sign language, finger spelling, and vocabulary related to everyday topics such as weather, food, and describing objects.
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Absolutely! This course is designed for beginners and is suitable for anyone interested in learning British Sign Language, regardless of prior experience or background and whether you are a language guru or your foreign vocabulary only extends to “Bonjour”.
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Yes, the course fee covers all instructional materials and resources needed for the duration of the course. This course has no exams.
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The Beginners course is designed for those with no prior knowledge of sign language, while the Building on Basics course is intended for graduates of the Beginners course or those with some basic understanding of sign language. Participating in the Beginners course is the perfect preparation for the Building on Basics course.
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Please contact the lead instructor Daniel (daniel@signawaybsl.co.uk) to discuss further so we can make sure it is suitable.
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While we encourage attendance at all sessions to get the most out of the course, we understand that life happens. If you need to miss a session, don't worry! We provide in-house made videos for you to catch up on any missed material.
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Please see our course booking policy for further information at https://www.signawaybsl.co.uk/terms-and-conditions
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After confirming your place you will receive an email approximately a week before the class starts confirming final details and giving you access to the course WhatsApp so you can meet your course mates and ask any questions.
No prior preparation is needed just come ready to learn!
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