Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL)
This course will help you learn about British Sign Language (BSL) and how it differs from other sign language.
Students will be taught the sign language alphabet and other signs - helping you to communicate more effectively.
By the end of the course students will be able to hold a basic conversation in BSL and begin to understand the issues that a hearing-impaired person may encounter.
Some sessions may take place online. Students will require access to a digital device with a camera and microphone, plus a reliable internet connection.
Course ID: NA050
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 11/01/2024
Day: Thursdays
Start/end time: 4pm – 6pm
Course duration: 10 weeks
Cost: £60 (concessions £35)
Course ID: NA051
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 08/04/2024
Day: Mondays
Start/end time: 4pm – 6pm
Course duration: 10 weeks
Cost: £60 (concessions £35)
British Sign Language – Improvers
Our British Sign Language - Improvers course is for students who have completed an Introduction to BSL course and wish to develop their skills.
Some sessions may take place online. Students will require access to a digital device with a camera and microphone, plus a reliable internet connection.
Course ID: NA053
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 16/01/2024
Day: Tuesdays
Start/end time: 6pm – 8pm
Course duration: 20 weeks
Cost: £120 (concessions £70)
Holiday Spanish - Beginners
Our popular Holiday Spanish courses are improved for 2023/24.
Our Beginners course will teach you the basic vocabulary required to enhance your Spanish holiday, including simple greetings, how to ask for directions and how to order food and drink.
New for 2023/24, our Spanish for improvers course will build on the knowledge gained in the Spanish for beginners course.
Course ID: NA060
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 30/11/2023
Day: Thursdays
Start/end time: 4pm – 6pm
Course duration: 6 weeks
Cost: £30 (concessions £15)
Course ID: NA061
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 29/01/2024
Day: Mondays
Start/end time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Course duration: 6 weeks
Cost: £30 (concessions £15)
Holiday Spanish - Improvers
Course ID: NA062
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 30/11/2023
Day: Thursdays
Start/end time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Course duration: 6 weeks
Cost: £30 (concessions £15)
Course ID: NA063
Venue: St Julian’s Community Learning and Library Centre
Start date: 29/01/2024
Day: Monday
Start/end time: 4pm - 6pm
Course duration: 6 weeks
Cost: £30 (concessions £15)
ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages
Subject to eligibility, we welcome all adults whose first language is not English.
ESOL classes are taught at venues in and around the city centre. We offer courses ranging from absolute beginners to more advanced Level 1 courses.
Our classes take place in a supportive environment and are designed to help with all aspects of life and work in the UK.
To arrange an assessment, please contact REACH Newport
Welsh
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Enrolment
To enquire about or to enrol on a course email: community.learning@newport.gov.uk or phone 01633 656656.