Hard of Hearing BSL novice looking for Manchester buddies to practice with

[SamWhyte]

Hi all,

I was born hard of hearing and I got my cochlear implant when I was 19 (I'm now 31). I'm hoping to find someone or even an existing local group I can practice BSL with. Feel free to drop me a message if this is of interest to you!

[Tola]

Manchester has a deaf centre and a deaf social club you can get involved in. You can watch BSL zone esp, the factual box sets for practice and keep a look out for BSL theatre and the BDA events. Last year was quite good as it was in Manchester and they had a BSL fest which was a week of events including poetry and film. It's harder and harder to find native speakers to practice with and unless you have an active deaf club its hard. All the best.

[Lead Academy]

It's great that you're looking to practice BSL with others! To find BSL buddies in Manchester, you could try joining local BSL groups or meetups, such as those on Facebook, Meetup.com, or BSL communities in your area. You can also check out local deaf clubs or sign language cafes, which are often informal spaces for people to practice BSL together. Additionally, BSL-focused events or workshops in Manchester could be a great way to connect with others who are at a similar skill level.