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Three people fingerspelling the alphabet (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
One person signing to another smiling person (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Woman signing pig (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
The middle person of three people signing dog (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)
Two people sitting down with one of them signing the letter E (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy)

Beginners Course June 2025 (Wednesdays Rayleigh)

£35.00

It takes place at The Hive, Rayleigh Baptist Church, on Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm from June 18th.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of communication and connection? Our beginner course is designed to make your introduction to Sign Language fun, engaging, and interactive.

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It takes place at The Hive, Rayleigh Baptist Church, on Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm from June 18th.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of communication and connection? Our beginner course is designed to make your introduction to Sign Language fun, engaging, and interactive.

It takes place at The Hive, Rayleigh Baptist Church, on Wednesday evenings at 7:15pm from June 18th.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of communication and connection? Our beginner course is designed to make your introduction to Sign Language fun, engaging, and interactive.

Location

The Orchard Room, The Hive, Rayleigh Baptist Church, SS6 7QA.

Dates & Times

Wednesdays 7:15-8:15pm on June 18th, June 25th, 2nd July, 9th July and 16th July

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!

 
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Bespoke videos for every lesson so you can boost your progress

 

WHAT PREVIOUS LEARNERS SAY

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

  • No prior knowledge of sign language is required. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn!

  • The Orchard Room, The Hive, Rayleigh Baptist Church, SS6 7QA.

    There is free parking from 7 pm at the Castle Road Car Park around the corner, a few minutes walk away.

    Other options are available for Blue Badge Holders. Please email daniel@signawaybsl.co.uk to discuss as we want to make this course accessible for everyone.

  • The course runs on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:15pm on June 18th, June 25th, 2nd July, 9th July and 16th July.

    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

  • 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.

    Want to learn more advanced topics? Check out our follow on course Building on Basics.

  • 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”.

  • Yes, the course fee covers all instructional materials and resources needed for the duration of the course. This course has no exams.

  • 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 this course is the perfect preparation for the Building on Basics course.

  • Please contact the lead instructor Daniel (daniel@signawaybsl.co.uk) to discuss further so we can make sure it is suitable.

  • 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.

  • Please see our course booking policy for further information at https://saffron-lanternfish-za3j.squarespace.com/terms-and-conditions

  • 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!