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British Sign Language Improvers 1
British Sign Language Improvers 1
2026/27
Course Overview
Course Code
P00993
Start Date
23/11/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
16:30 pm
End time
19:30 pm
Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Level
Level Other
This non-accredited course is delivered at Abbey Park Campus and takes place each Monday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm for 9 weeks, starting on 23 November and finishing on 1 February 2027.
This is a tutor led improvers course. You will learn a more extensive range of vocabulary and grammar to enable you to have more detailed conversations with other British Sign Language (BSL) users.
During this course you will learn:
- Signs relating to food and drink
- Signs to describe people, places and animals
- Signs to describe everyday activities and your hobbies
- BSL grammar
- Information about Deaf history and culture.
Each week you will develop your understanding of the language and learn new vocabulary to enable you to hold more in-depth conversations in BSL.
This course is designed for learners who have completed the Introduction to British Sign Language course or who have some previous experience of signing and would like to develop their skills further.
You must be aged 19 or over and be able to complete a short workbook each week with support from your tutor.
- Annual Tuition fee: £90
The cost of the course is £90.00. However, you will not be required to pay a fee if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
- Universal Credit
- Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA - Employment and Support Allowance Work Related Action Group)
There will be no fees if your annual income is less than £26,800.
You can only complete this course once.
On completion of this course, you may progress onto the Improvers 2 in British Sign Language or one of our other Adult Engagement and Progression courses.
Your tutor will discuss the various progression routes available to you and provide advice on your next steps. You can also access support from the College Careers Team to help with your progression.
Apply online via the college website. You will be contacted to attend an interview if required or sent a conditional offer according to the course's entry requirements. You will then be invited to enrol for your chosen course.
Course Overview
Course Code
P00993
Start Date
23/11/2026
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Start time
16:30 pm
End time
19:30 pm
Campus
Abbey Park Campus
Level
Level Other