Introduction to British Sign Language

November 12 to December 17

We’re back by popular demand with the third round of our Introduction to British Sign Language course. Join us for a six-week course teaching you the basics of British Sign Language (BSL). We’re offering learning in a casual and relaxed environment to pick up basic conversational skills in BSL.

Dates: Every Tuesday from November 12 to December 17 (six sessions).
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 pm
Location: University of Atypical in the Ledger Studio (Ground Floor, 109-113 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1FF)
Price: £50 for 6-week course (Please let us know if cost is a barrier to participation.)

What will you do during the classes?
This course will teach you the foundations of British Sign Language and is a great place to build confidence. You can expect to learn:
Finger-spelling with the BSL alphabet.
BSL structures, syntax, and grammar.
Useful signs for use in work and in public places.
An introduction to d/Deaf culture.

Who is it for?
These classes are designed for anyone with little or no prior experience, and anyone with an interest in British Sign Language, the d/Deaf community, and d/Deaf culture.

What do you need to bring?
Nothing! Just yourself and a willingness for hands-on learning.

Meet your instructor
This course will be taught by Paula Clarke. Paula is a Deaf artist, performer, tutor, and broadcaster. She has worked as a Deaf actor with Amanda Coogan, delivered Deaf information cultural broadcasts through SIGNify Media, provides tutoring in BSL and Deaf Awareness and works as a BSL broadcaster on the BBC.