FOUNDATION COURSE OF TANZANIA SIGN LANGUAGE
Date: February 16 – 20, 2026 (One week)
TIME 0900 – 1500
Venue: 2nd floor Tetex House, Dar es Salaam
About the training
A sign language course typically covers various aspects of communication using visual gestures, hand movements, and facial expressions. The content and structure of a sign language course can vary depending on the specific sign language being taught (e.g., Uganda Sign Language, Tanzania Sign Language, etc.), the level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced), is the goals of the course.
This sign language course is designed to introduce participants to the basic principles of sign language communication. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of sign language as a visual-gestural communication system used by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Participants will learn basic vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects associated with sign language.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to introduce participants to the basics of sign language, focusing on Tanzania Sign Language (TSL) as the primary mode of communication. The course will cover fundamental vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of signing. Emphasis will be placed on developing practical skills for effective communication with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Course Outline
At the end of training participants will cover the following contents;
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- Introduction to Tanzania Sign Language
- Greetings Signs
- Family and Relations
- Spiritual Vocabularies
- Time and Weather.
- Business and Economy
- Deaf Culture.
- Conversational Skills.
Review and assessment: At the end of a lesson participants will be able to provide services to deaf people and be able to communicate with Deaf community
WHO WILL ATTEND THE TRAINING
Special needs people, Office Secretary, Receptionist, Office attendant, Front Officer, Administrative and Human resources officers, Customers care and anyone who will be selected to attend the workshop.
PARTICIPATION FEE
TZS 500,000/= paid through Equity Bank Account No. 3003211802968. Name: Para Africa Ltd. Fee shall cover facilitation cost, Course materials, certificate, refreshment during the training.
FACILITATOR
Mr. James Selemani Yona is a Certified Tanzania Sign Language Interpreter having more than five years’ experience in teaching and translation.
