Program Overview
The British Sign Language Level 2, Part 3 program provides practical and interactive learning, enabling students to effectively communicate in everyday situations through signing skills. The course consists of 21 weeks of learning, with classes held twice weekly and independent study expected. Students will develop vocabulary, sentence structures, and conversational skills, as well as learn to use numbers and time expressions. The program emphasizes active participation and immersion in the language, fostering proficiency in both receptive and expressive BSL skills.
Program Outline
It emphasizes the practical and interactive nature of learning BSL, enabling students to effectively communicate in everyday situations through signing skills.
Course Schedule:
- The course consists of
- 21 weeks of learning, with
- classes held twice weekly , each lasting
- 2.5 hours .
- 4 hours per week
Module descriptions:
- Unit 1: Describing people, places and events: This focuses on building vocabulary and using sentence structures to describe various aspects of daily life. Topics include personal information, daily routines, family and friends, work, education, leisure activities, places of interest, and events.
- Unit 2: Social interaction: This unit delves deeper into everyday conversations, enabling students to engage in small talk, ask questions, give opinions, make suggestions, and participate in discussions.
- Unit 3: Using numbers and time The module focuses on utilizing numbers efficiently in various contexts, including dates, prices, time expressions, and calculations.
- Unit 4: Narrating experiences and expressing feelings Students learn to narrate past and present experiences using accurate tenses and appropriate vocabulary related to feelings and emotions.
Teaching:
Teaching method:
The program aims to deliver a highly interactive learning experience through participatory activities such as role-plays, simulations, discussions, group work, individual exercises, and presentations. This active approach encourages learners to practice BSL in a supportive and safe classroom environment.
Faculty:
The teaching staff consists of experienced and qualified BSL tutors who are experts in their field. They are committed to creating an engaging and stimulating learning environment, fostering a positive and collaborative classroom dynamic.
Unique approach:
The program emphasizes the acquisition of both receptive and expressive BSL skills through continuous practice and utilization. Students are encouraged to actively engage in classroom activities and utilize BSL for communication outside of formal lessons, immersing themselves in the language and further developing their proficiency.
Other:
Course Level:
2
Awarding Body:
OCNLR
