Learn Irish Sign Language from the experts!
Who We Are
The Sign Language Association of Ireland (SLAI) strives to develop access and communication among deaf people through Irish Sign Language (ISL).
Irish Sign Language
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
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Irish Sign Language (ISL) is the first and/or preferred language of 5000 Deaf people in Ireland and approximately 40,000 people in general will communicate in ISL (family, friends, co-workers, etc).
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Irish Sign Language is the indigenous language of the Deaf community. It is a visual and spatial language with its own distinct grammar and not only is it a language of the hands, but also of the face and body. ISL is different from all other sign languages such as British Sign Language, American Sign Language etc.
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Here at Sign Language Association of Ireland (SLAI), we promote the importance of Irish Sign language and support the use of ISL in frontline health, education, and social services. Our aim is to ensure that Deaf people are supported in accessing these vital services.
Book your Sign Language Course!
The Irish Sign Language Association standard course, is graduated through three/four levels from the Beginner’s course to the Advanced Course. There is a series of two (2) hour sessions based on a total of 120 – 150 hours, normally involving a three year or four year period.
Irish Sign Language Association deliver the best ISL Courses in Ireland
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Amazing Tutors!
Our highly qualified ISL tutors will guide you every step of the way!
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Small Classes
Class sizes that are the right size to make sure that you learn ISL in the best environment!
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Proper Accreditation
All those who successfully complete our ISL courses, receive a recognised certificate.
What is involved in each Sign Language Exam?
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Examinees will be asked to cover the following topics:
Total Time approx. 7 mins each
Introduction
Hobbies
Food
Deaf Issues
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Examinees will be asked to cover the following topics:
Total Time approx. 12 mins each
Introduction
Hobbies
Food
Holidays
4 Part Stories
Deaf Issues
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Examinees will be asked to cover the following topics:
Total Time approx. 25 mins each
Introduction
Hobbies
Food
Holidays
4 Part Stories
Picture Stories
Deaf Issues
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Examinees will be asked to cover the following topics:
Total Time approx. 30 mins each
Introduction
Hobbies
Holidays
Food
4 Part Stories/ News of the day
Picture Stories
Translation from script/Video
Deaf Issues
Get in Touch!
email: info@signlanguagesassociationofireland.ie
Address: Ratoath Road, Cabra,
Dublin 7, Republic of Ireland.