SH BSL - Training Centre

Steve was very accommodating of my learning style throughout the course. As a primarily American Sign Language user, he gently guided me to make the most of my BSL vocabulary and skills, which has made me a stronger, more fluent signer overall. Now, I feel like I can participate in BSL-led conversations using the background knowledge I already have and Steve’s informative, helping teachings.

I've been learning BSL with Steve for the last few years and he's guided me through my levels with care and professionalism. I always look forward to the sessions and have fallen in love with the language. I feel inspired to continue learning and hope to work within the deaf community in the future.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the BSL level 1 course - I really enjoyed the entire 6 months. The group were amazing and I have met some lovely friends. Steve, you are a gifted teacher who managed to take the entire class with you for the duration of the course - enabling us all to pass, which is extraordinary given our differing abilities! You managed to secure a supportive and happy atmosphere throughout, and your humour was always appreciated! Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Learning sign language with Steve has been amazing. Despite zero prior BSL experience, within a few months I was able to attend Deaf socials and communicate effectively in sign language. Steve is a great teacher who makes learning fun and manageable".

“Steve has been brilliant teacher. He makes lessons fun and engaging, and provides a really good balance of keeping things light-hearted whilst also having high expectations in order to prepare students for Signature assessments. I have felt really confident in his knowledge and expertise throughout.”

I just want to say thank you for teaching and supporting me! You are funny and passionate and I’ve always enjoyed your classes.

The on-line BSL Level 1 course has been a great experience. The class size was small & lessons were relaxed, fun & supportive. The on-line resources that accompany the course were amazing. It has been invaluable to be able to look back over sessions & practice. Steve was approachable, encouraging and able to identify the strengths of each student. I’m looking forward to Level 2.

You never know when you might meet someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, so knowing some basic BSL signs can make all the difference. Thanks to Stephen Hurley-SHBSL giving our staff in Norwich a British Sign Language taster session. Air ambulance was obviously our favourite sign.

There were 45 attendees who all thoroughly enjoyed the Deaf Awareness presentation and teaching basic sign language. The chairperson of The Costessey Society said to me that it was one of the best talks they have had.

I would like to thank Stephen and his BSL interpreter for helping all my colleagues at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary gain a better understanding of what it is like to be Deaf. Stephen was very informative and funny, and I know we all learned a lot from the training session.

Steve is an engaging and knowledgeable BSL teacher with a fantastic sense of humour. Learning BSL is made easy by his structured approach which combines e-learning and face to face. His supportive online resources are organised and accessible allowing you to learn at your own pace. A great BSL experience which I would recommend.

SH BSL is a great place to learn. Stephen provides quality in-person and online learning, and he is committed to giving all students the support they need to succeed. SH BSL has a fantastic pass rate, the course is excellent and I look forward to each session.

I attended DAT training course and it was amazing, I think it is really important that we are all more aware of the difficulties faced and are given tools to allow us to make everyone feel included at the clinic. I have certainly taken some of these things on board and feel it has improved my ability to communicate not only with people that are deaf or hard of hearing but also people that do not speak English as a first language. Just a few small adjustments with positioning etc has proved to make a difference.

Stephen is a kind teacher with a good sense of humour, he made the initial daunting Zoom lessons fun, relaxed and of a high standard of teaching. Resources were easily accessible including material taught in lesson to secure learning and perfect to support us with our home studies and exam preparation. When it came to our exam modules Steve offered 1:1 sessions and support, he really went above and beyond. I would recommend Steve as a teacher and hope to learn with him again in the future.

Stephen taught me my level 1 BSL. Really enjoyed learning thanks to his great teaching. Highly recommend if you’re looking to learn this amazing language.

If you’re ready to learn British Sign Language and are looking for a fun and engaging online platform then I highly recommend it. I completed Level 1-2 via Zoom and have since grown with increasing confidence as a signer. SH BSL is a great option for beginners and experienced signers alike.

Steve is a great teacher, bringing patience and fun to each lesson. I always felt comfortable and encouraged to learn more, with Steve always being approachable as well as fellow students.

Of all the training course I been on, this had been the most interactive and engaging one with an amazing sense of humour.