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Building on Basics BSL January 2027 (Thursdays Leigh)

£49.00

It takes place at Leigh Community Centre on Thursday evenings from 7pm from Jan 7th.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of communication and connection? Our Building on Basics course is designed to make your next step in British Sign Language fun, engaging, and interactive.

It takes place at Leigh Community Centre on Thursday evenings from 7pm from Jan 7th.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of communication and connection? Our Building on Basics course is designed to make your next step in British Sign Language fun, engaging, and interactive.

Location

Leigh on Sea Community Centre, SS9 1SP.

Dates & Times

Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm for 6 weeks from January 7th to February 11th inclusive.

Course Overview

Ready to take the next step in your BSL journey? Our Building on Basics course is designed for those who have completed a beginner course and want to grow in confidence and skill. Whether you're returning after a break or looking to reinforce what you’ve learned, this course provides a friendly and supportive space to continue learning.

Over 6 weeks, we’ll explore useful topics including describing journeys and learning to play Guess Who when diving into the topic of Family and Friends. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to understand and answer questions about a simple 5-minute BSL story- giving you a real boost in confidence and conversational skills.

We believe learning should be fun! Each session is packed with interactive games and engaging activities that help reinforce your understanding in an enjoyable and memorable way.

Practice at your own pace with our exclusive in-house videos, created to support your learning between sessions. And if you miss a week, you can easily catch up online.

Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your BSL skills and deepen your connection with the Deaf community. Join our Building on Basics course and continue your Sign Language journey with us. Enroll today!

The Sign Away Experience

Feature Sign Away BSL Traditional Short Course
Teachers
✓
100% Deaf-led
✗
Non-Deaf instructors
Course Delivery
✓
In-person learning
✗
Online or hybrid
Practice Support
✓
Boost confidence with videos for every topic.
✗
Limited opportunities
Learning Style
✓
Interactive & engaging
✗
Passive
Learning Resources
✓
Custom games & materials
✗
Basic worksheets
Teachers
✓
Sign Away BSL
✗
Traditional Short Course
100% Deaf-led
Non-Deaf instructors
Course Delivery
✓
Sign Away BSL
✗
Traditional Short Course
In-person learning
Online or hybrid
Practice Support
✓
Sign Away BSL
✗
Traditional Short Course
Boost confidence with videos for every topic.
Limited opportunities
Learning Style
✓
Sign Away BSL
✗
Traditional Short Course
Interactive & engaging
Passive
Learning Resources
✓
Sign Away BSL
✗
Traditional Short Course
Custom games & materials
Basic worksheets

Learn with our team of expert Deaf tutors who live and breathe the language everyday…

What You'll Learn

Go Beyond Memorising

Grow at Your Own Pace

Sign Away

What You'll Learn

Sign Away

Simple steps, supportive teaching to help you make progress from the very first session.

Go Beyond Memorising

Unlock the magic behind how BSL works, so you can sign naturally and adapt in real conversations beyond the classroom.

Confidence That Sticks

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Confidence That Sticks

We keep learning clear and manageable, building your skills and confidence week by week.

Grow at Your Own Pace

Plenty of tailored practice, encouragement, and space to build strong foundations - whether you’re starting fresh or refreshing your basics.

Your BSL Journey awaits….

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The best in class resources to turbocharge your learning journey

Bespoke videos for every lesson so you can boost your progress

Feel the Love..

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it for me?
Practicalities

Course Practicalities

  • The course takes place at Leigh Community Centre, 71-73 Elm Rd, SS9 1SP.

    There is parking in the large public car park behind the centre.

  • The course runs on Thursday 7:00-8:00pm on the following dates.

    • Thursday 7th January

    • Thursday 14th January

    • Thursday 21st January

    • Thursday 28th January

    • Thursday 4th February

    • Thursday 11th February

    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.

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

  • 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://www.signawaybsl.co.uk/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!

Is it for me?

  • The Beginners course is excellent preparation for this course, and nothing else is needed!

    Don’t worry if you have forgotten everything from the Beginners course as we will recap anything we need before using it in this course.

    Previous learners have also successfully completed these courses having gained the basics elsewhere and they found the opportunities for in person interaction invaluable.

    To gain the most from this course, you will need to be familiar with some basic vocabulary for topics such as food and drink, numbers, colours, animals, emotions and the weather.

  • If you’ve completed a basic introduction to BSL—or just need a refresher after some time away—then yes, this course is for you!

    Building on Basics is designed to help you grow your confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. It’s perfect if you're comfortable with fingerspelling and simple vocabulary on topics such as food, and are ready to take the next step in your BSL journey.

  • 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.

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