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Level 1 introduces the foundations of Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and visual communication. Students will develop essential skills in visual communication, sign production, fingerspelling, spatial referencing, basic sentence structures, and questions. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think visually, focus on meaning rather than word-for-word translation, and apply what they learn through simple everyday conversations in SgSL.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Through direct and complete immersion in a no-voice, SgSL-only environment, students will learn to:
Through direct and complete immersion in a no-voice, SgSL-only environment, students will learn to:
- Demonstrate basic receptive and expressive skills in fingerspelling and SgSL signs.
- Understand and apply basic SgSL linguistic rules and sign parameters.
- Apply visual-gestural communication (VGC) when communicating in SgSL.
- Develop an appreciation of Deaf culture and the diversity of the Deaf community.
- Ask and answer basic questions using appropriate structures and non-manual signals.
- Carry out basic conversations about everyday life using simple SgSL sentence structures.
Format
Format
Level 1 is offered exclusively in person to support effective SgSL learning through direct interaction and guided practice. If you are not ready to commit or are unable to attend in person, consider starting with a standalone class.
Level 1 is offered exclusively in person to support effective SgSL learning through direct interaction and guided practice. If you are not ready to commit or are unable to attend in person, consider starting with a standalone class.
Learning Platform
Learning Platform
Google Classroom will be the central hub for your learning journey where you will be able to access course materials, assignments, discussions, and additional resources.
Google Classroom will be the central hub for your learning journey where you will be able to access course materials, assignments, discussions, and additional resources.
Participants will be registered onto our exclusive learning platform, SgSLcore. This platform contains additional resources to enrich your learning experience.
Participants will be registered onto our exclusive learning platform, SgSLcore. This platform contains additional resources to enrich your learning experience.
A Telegram group chat will be used for ease of communication between students, instructors, and administrators. Announcements and other ad-hoc communications will be communicated through this channel.
A Telegram group chat will be used for ease of communication between students, instructors, and administrators. Announcements and other ad-hoc communications will be communicated through this channel.
Course Requirement
Course Requirement
- Prepare for class by reading session notes
- Weekly self-practice exercises, primarily through auto-graded Google Forms, to reinforce learning
- 80% attendance is required to take the final SgSL competency assessment. Certificates are awarded upon passing.
Target Audience
Target Audience
- Those with zero to little experience in SgSL or those wanting a refresher course
- Open to hearing, deaf, hard of hearing
Class Size
Class Size
Each class is limited to 8 to 12 students.
Each class is limited to 8 to 12 students.
Note: If the minimum number of 8 students is not reached, you will be contacted before the start of the programme.
Note: If the minimum number of 8 students is not reached, you will be contacted before the start of the programme.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Please let us know if you have any access requirements in the registration form, and we will do our best to work with you to provide them.
Please let us know if you have any access requirements in the registration form, and we will do our best to work with you to provide them.
Pricing
Pricing
Standard: SGD$320 per pax
Notes:
Notes:
- SkillsFuture credits are not applicable for all our programmes.
- Your seat will only be confirmed upon payment, on a first come first served basis.
- There is no refund of programme fees once paid, unless the programme is cancelled.
Registration
Registration
Registration for the January 2027 run is now open! Registration will close on 28 December 2026.
Registration for the January 2027 run is now open! Registration will close on 28 December 2026.
Upcoming Sessions
Once you registered your interest, we will reach out to you
if and when we have the next run of this programme!
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