Beginners Course September 2025 x Step Out Essex CIC
It takes place at Leigh Community Centre on Thursday evenings at 7-8 pm from September 11th.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning British Sign Language? Our beginner course is designed to make your introduction to Sign Language fun, engaging, and accessible for socially anxious and neurodivergent people aged between 18-30.
In collaboration with Step Out Essex CIC.
It takes place at Leigh Community Centre on Thursday evenings at 7-8 pm from September 11th.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning British Sign Language? Our beginner course is designed to make your introduction to Sign Language fun, engaging, and accessible for socially anxious and neurodivergent people aged between 18-30.
In collaboration with Step Out Essex CIC.
It takes place at Leigh Community Centre on Thursday evenings at 7-8 pm from September 11th.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning British Sign Language? Our beginner course is designed to make your introduction to Sign Language fun, engaging, and accessible for socially anxious and neurodivergent people aged between 18-30.
In collaboration with Step Out Essex CIC.
Location
Room 3, Leigh Community Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 1SP.
Dates & Times
Thursday 7pm - 8pm on September 11th, September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd and October 9th.
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. Join in as much as you like or practice on your own. That is fine by us and you will never be made to feel embarassed.
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!
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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This course is a fun and relaxed course. We will strive to be as accessible as possible for neurodivergent people and socially anxious people.
There will be always something to do- no waiting around feeling awkward and a firm plan for each week which you will know in advance so you will know what to expect.
The room is wheelchair accessible.
If there is anything in particular that would enable you to participate no matter how small or pedantic please don’t hesitate to reach out to our course instructor, Daniel who is also neurodivergent, by emailing daniel@signawaybsl.co.uk. Or if you feel more comfortable you can always contact Linda or Hannah from Step Out Essex.
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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 Thursday evenings from 7-8 pm on September 11th September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd and October 9th.
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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.
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”.
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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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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://saffron-lanternfish-za3j.squarespace.com/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!