British Sign Language Level 1

Level 1 is designed to teach learners to communicate with D/deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in production and reception of BSL. Our Level 1 BSL course is suitable for complete beginners, no prior experience necessary! At the end of Level 1 learners will be able to:

  • understand and use a limited range of simple words and sentences in BSL
  • take part in simple, everyday conversations in BSL
  • give and follow simple directions or instructions in BSL
  • give and follow simple familiar statements or descriptions in BSL

For a full overview of this qualification, please visit Signature's website here.

Entry requirements as outlined by Signature:

- applicants must be 16 or over
- applicants must have sufficient sight, manual dexterity, facial and body movement to produce and receive BSL

Our next level 1 paid courses will commence in September 2024 and we will advertise in Spring 2024

If you are 19 and over and resident in Manchester you may be eligible to join a free BSL course starting in January at MDC. For more information click here

Additional Information

Course Attendance

Attendance every week is vital in order for you to ensure you are benefitting and learning as much as you possibly can. Please note: a record of your attendance will be kept and poor attendance could impact whether or not you pass the course successfully. If you fail to attend 90% of the course or more, you may not be eligible to sit your exams.

Course Fees

There will be 2 payment options. Students can either pay course fees in full prior to the course starting or pay via the below instalment plan:

Payment

Amount

Payment Date

Deposit

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T​BC

Instalment 1

T​BC

T​BC

Instalment 2

T​BC

T​BC

Instalment 3

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T​BC

 

Our BSL courses are accredited by Signature, the leading awarding body for British Sign Language

Thank you to our partners


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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

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