Made up of hand gestures, movements, body language and various facial expressions, it takes time and practice to be able to master British sign language and more importantly, learn how to communicate effectively with a person who is either completely deaf or has any degree of hearing impairment.

The Sign Language Diploma course is ideal for students who require this particular method of communication for personal or business use. It might be that one of your relatives or close friends suffers from deafness or hearing impairment and your goal is to engage with them. Alternatively, this learning structure is highly informative to those who need a strong foundation of British sign language knowledge for employment purposes. There are many jobs across both the public and private sector that require a detailed understanding of sign language, from interpreting and teaching to social support work and care.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

Small changes make a big impact, and this statement can certainly be applied to the needs of sign communities across the UK. This course will enable you to further any basic sign language you may know already, but it is equally perfect for absolute beginners. Expect to study many interesting angles of British sign language, including the following areas:

• Explore the basics of British sign language (BSL) such as how to begin a conversation with a deaf person, how BSL differs to the English language and the various dialects it has.
• Learn how sign language is used all over the world along with why there are so many different sign language systems being practised today.
• Understand what it means to be deaf aware and how to positively encourage deaf awareness.
• Discover many different sign language words, numbers, questions, descriptions and phrases which are commonly used within British sign language communication.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

• You will increase your understanding of how British sign language differs from other types of sign language and become an expert at communicating this way.
• Stand out to prospective employers when they need to head-hunt only the best sign language professionals for reputable job opportunities.
• Communication that involves using hand gestures, body language and facial expressions will become simple to you upon completion of this challenging yet enjoyable learning program.
• Learn valuable insights into alternative means of British language communication for personal or business use.
• Prepare your skill set for further sign language training or volunteering opportunities, as well as for exciting employment possibilities.

Now is the perfect time to learn! Choose this remarkable online course if you want to study sign language in your own time, at a pace that fits around your busy lifestyle.