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SA Sign Language Online Course

SASL Essentials – An online self-paced journey

Purchase the course nowNote that you will be taken to our enrolment site www.saslonline.co.za for enrolment and support.
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Discover SA Sign Language

A video introduction to SASL

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SASL Online Course

Online self-paced journey

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Blended SASL Online Course

Custom in-person & digital learning

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Basic SASL On-Site Course

5 full days

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Frequently Asked Questions

SASL Online Course

An Online Self-Paced journey for only R249

  • Basic introduction to SASL
  • Introduction to Deaf Culture
  • Do’s and Dont’s
  • Fingerspelling
  • Basic greetings
  • Time Concepts (days, weeks, months, special days etc.)
  • Numbers and counting
  • Family members (Mother, Father, Sister, Brother etc.) or Business Terms
  • Countries, Cities and Towns
  • Sports teams

Outcomes

Upon finishing this course, participants will acquire fundamental knowledge of Deaf culture and the ability to recognize South African Sign Language (SASL). They will learn finger spelling and grasp beginner-level SASL signs. This will empower them to confidently initiate interactions with friends or colleagues, discovering more about their identities, families, homes, and hobbies.

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Note that you will be taken to our enrolment site www.saslonline.co.za for enrolment and support.

View our other courses

Discover SA Sign Language

A video introduction to SA Sign Language

SA Sign Language Online Course

Online self-paced journey

Blended SA Sign Language Course

Custom in-person & digital learning

Basic SA Sign Language

5 full days in-person

Course Information

SASL Important Course Information

Basic Introduction to SASL Online

Cost: R249

Module 1: Introduction to SASL and Deaf culture, Do’s and don’ts
Module 2: Fingerspelling, Basic greetings, Numbers and counting
Module 3: Time concepts, Family members, Pronoun terms, Race groups
Module 4: Business terms
Module 5: Countries, cities, and towns + Sports teams
Module 6: How to work with an interpreter

Non-Accredited Courses

At our institution, all our materials are accredited, however, the non-accredited courses are not sent away for external review. Certification is in-house, and upon completion, participants will not be provided with a Statement of Results from SETA, but one from our institution.

Qualification as an Interpreter
Completing an accredited SASL course does not qualify one to be an interpreter. Becoming a qualified interpreter is a rigorous, lengthy process, with the highest achievable level being accreditation from the South African Translators Institute (SATI). With less than 15 SATI-accredited interpreters in South Africa, the standard is exceptionally high. Our courses provide foundational knowledge and are a stepping stone towards a career in interpreting, if participants are committed to daily practice and immersion in Deaf culture and Sign Language. It’s crucial to avoid accepting or requesting payment for services in interpreting without proper qualifications.
Encouragement for Regular Practice
We encourage participants to regularly engage with the Deaf community in social settings. Socialization with Deaf individuals will allow for immersion in the language and culture you are studying. It will give you the best opportunity to grasp the structure and flow of SASL and get to know the people who use it every day.