Learn BSL for Free

Page last updated 9th April 2025.

We have received funding from Manchester Adult Education Service to deliver a programme of free BSL courses. 

Eligibility Criteria

The funding criteria mean that to be eligible for a place you must be:

  • Aged 19 or over
  • A resident of Manchester (Home postcode: M1, M2, M3 (excluding Salford postcodes), M4, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M15, M16 (excluding Trafford postcodes), M18, M19, M20, M21, M22, M23, M40)
To check if you’re resident in a Manchester City Council postcode: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council 

 

Please note:

if you are allocated a course place, we need to meet with you to complete an adult education enrolment form and to check your proof of address and ID before your place on the course is fully confirmed. 


10-Hour Basic British Sign Language

Start Date: Thursday 8th May 2025

Time: 1pm to 3pm

Duration: 2 hours weekly (over 5 weeks)

Location: Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth St E, M13 9GH

Dates: 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 05/06 and 12/06 

Teacher: Sarah Shaukat 

A​pplications Opening Soon!

10-Hour Basic British Sign Language

Start Date: Wednesday 4th June 2025

Time: 1pm to 3pm

Duration: 2 hours weekly (over 5 weeks)

Location: Manchester Deaf Centre, Crawford House, Booth St E, M13 9GH

Dates: 04/06, 11/06, 18/06, 25/06 and 02/07  

Teacher: Wayne Sharples

A​pplications Opening Soon!


10-Hour Basic British Sign Language: This course is purely for fun and our informal sessions will cover sign vocabulary related to everyday life, including:  family, friends, days of the week, numbers, meeting people and greetings. Great for people who are looking for a taster without committing to a fully accredited qualification.

What will I learn?

You will be learning about these topics:

  • Fingerspelling
  • Meeting and greeting
  • Numbers and money
  • Days, months and time
  • Family and friends

At the end of the course, we will test your knowledge of what you’ve learned in the previous 4 weeks and you will receive your certificate of completion! 

Further Information: If you would like further information about free BSL courses before applying please email: admin@manchesterdeafcentre.com

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Our Opening Times

If you would like to know more about
any of our services, please get in touch.

ADDRESS
Manchester Deaf Centre,
Crawford House,
Booth Street East,
M13 9GH

MONDAY - FRIDAY
09:00 – 17:00

CONTACT US

0161 273 3415
info@manchesterdeafcentre.com

Registered Charity Number: 1110373