Whether you want to learn Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) for fun, for your work, for improving your skills under better conditions, or to better understand Deaf culture, you’ve come to the right place.
We have everything you need to meet your needs and will be proud to be your partner in your LSQ skills acquisition.
LSQ, a colourful language
Specialized in everything related to LSQ, we offer LSQ training in different formats, from LSQ courses in virtual group mode, to private lessons and LSQ courses for ASL signers. Soon, à la carte courses will be available.
LSQ, along with American Sign Language (ASL) and Native Sign Languages, is recognized as one of the most used languages by French-speaking Deaf people in Quebec and Canada (Canadian Act on accessibility, 2019, c. 10, section 5.1).
Our courses are designed according to the LSQ EvaLSQ competency grid, which was developed in close collaboration with the Research Group on LSQ and Deaf Bilingualism at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), which allowed us to design courses that correspond to the skill levels of the LSQ.
With no less than 10,000 Deaf and hard of hearing Quebecers and a growing number of people living with hearing loss, LSQ is a language par excellence that allows them to be included in society. Take for example the masks which are problematic for the Deaf and hard of hearing; By mastering the basics of LSQ, it will allow you to be able to communicate with them in complete safety without removing your mask.
The benefits of learning LSQ are many and are not limited to communicating with people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Did you know that it is possible to take your career in another unexpected direction once you master LSQ? Those who learn and master LSQ often become LSQ-French interpreters, teachers for deaf children and adolescents, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, doctors, etc.
Registration Policy
A minimum number of 9 participants is required for the course to take place and places are limited to 12 participants.
To register:
Cancellation Policy
If a class is abandoned before the 2nd class, a refund will be made for a fee of $60, thus covering administrative costs.
No refund will be issued after the 2nd class.
LSQ Level 1-2-3-4-5 courses are available this 2024 Spring Session and the other courses are in development.
All of our courses are offered online via the Zoom platform. The course material is available on the Moodle platform and includes a PowerPoint presentation for each course, reading materials and LSQ videos.
LSQ courses are designed according to the LSQ skills grid.
(A1) This course offers an introduction to Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and is intended for participants with no or very little knowledge of it. The main objective of the course is to introduce participants to LSQ, a unique language characterized by its three-dimensionality. The course includes basic grammatical and syntactic notions, all to develop simple communication skills in LSQ. It also includes a component to raise awareness of certain aspects of deaf culture. At the end of the course, participants will be able to participate in simple conversations in predictable and everyday context.
(A1) This course is the second in a series of introductory Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) and is intended for participants who have taken the level 1 course or who have acquired some basics of LSQ. The main objective of the course is to strengthen participants’ basic knowledge of LSQ, a unique language characterized by its three-dimensionality. The course includes basic grammatical and syntactic notions, all in order to develop simple communication skills in LSQ. It also includes a component to raise awareness of certain aspects of Deaf culture. At the end of the course, participants will be able to participate in simple conversations in predictable and everyday context.
Private lessons are offered on demand and tailor-made for each individual or group of individuals wishing to perfect their mastery of LSQ or certain specific aspects (eg, syntax, grammar, classifiers, facial expressions, etc.).
Contact us for more information on the content, duration, frequency, costs and other information regarding our private lessons.
Corporate courses are a great option for employers who want their employees to learn the Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) in order to be an accessible company for its Deaf and hard of hearing customers and learn more about Deaf culture. These courses are also a great team building activity for inclusive businesses engaging people who are Deaf or hard of hearing just for the pleasure of learning!
Contact us for more information on the content, duration, frequency, costs and other information regarding our corporate courses.
The session will begin the week of September 23, 2024, and conclude the week of December 13, 2024 (with one course per week for 12 weeks).
Our courses are fully offered online via the Zoom platform.
Registrations will open at the end of June 2024. If you need further information, feel free to contact us via email.
CBLS offers a wide range of consulting services to support institutions, corporations, organizations, and individuals in achieving their accessibily goals for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Know your level of proficiency in Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) with the very first reliable assessment tool in Canada. The result of close collaboration between CB Linguistic Services (SLCB), the Research Group on LSQ and Deaf Bilingualism at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), and the Ontario Ministry of Education, this tool will allow participants to discover their level of proficiency in LSQ and thus set learning or development goals.
For LSQ interpreters in perpetual quest for professional development and continuing education opportunities, this service component will be available soon.
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