St Mary’s University College, Twickenham is launching the second semester of its ‘Learn a Language’ programme in January 2014. The part-time classes offer an exam free method of learning a new language with a chance to study French, Spanish, Italian, Advanced English and British Sign Language (BSL). Sport St Mary’s receptionist Louisa Crawley recently completed a course learning BSL and shares her experience.
Why did you want to study a language?
I’ve always wanted to learn another language and was interested when St Mary’s advertised they would be putting on language lessons. British Sign Language fitted in well with my schedule so I decided to sign up.
How has learning a language benefitted you?
It’s a great new skill to have and it improves the level of communication I can offer to customers visiting Sport St Mary’s. Before I signed up to BSL, a deaf customer visited the facility and we were unable to communicate with each other so we had to write down what we wanted to say. It’s also great to learn something new – it helps to keep the mind active!
Were there any specific elements of the course that you enjoyed?
I have enjoyed it all. Our teacher Liz is really great and I’ve met some new members of staff in the University College that I might not have met otherwise.
Has it motivated you to extend your language studies?
Yes I really want to continue learning BSL after the 10 week beginners’ course and even look into learning further languages in the future.
Louisa was able to fit her British Sign Language class around her work and home commitments by enrolling in a lunch time session and suggests the class is suitable for everyone. For more information and to register for a class, please contact languages@stmarys.ac.uk
Why did you want to study a language?
I’ve always wanted to learn another language and was interested when St Mary’s advertised they would be putting on language lessons. British Sign Language fitted in well with my schedule so I decided to sign up.
How has learning a language benefitted you?
It’s a great new skill to have and it improves the level of communication I can offer to customers visiting Sport St Mary’s. Before I signed up to BSL, a deaf customer visited the facility and we were unable to communicate with each other so we had to write down what we wanted to say. It’s also great to learn something new – it helps to keep the mind active!
Were there any specific elements of the course that you enjoyed?
I have enjoyed it all. Our teacher Liz is really great and I’ve met some new members of staff in the University College that I might not have met otherwise.
Has it motivated you to extend your language studies?
Yes I really want to continue learning BSL after the 10 week beginners’ course and even look into learning further languages in the future.
Louisa was able to fit her British Sign Language class around her work and home commitments by enrolling in a lunch time session and suggests the class is suitable for everyone. For more information and to register for a class, please contact languages@stmarys.ac.ukMedia enquiries
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