# Careers Service

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# Careers Service

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- [Events](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/events/)
- [CareerConnect](https://careerconnect.manchester.ac.uk)
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- [International](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/international/)
- [For graduates](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/graduates/)
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- [About Us](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/)

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## Learning a language

Local further education colleges usually provide a range of GCSE and A-levels in languages. However beginners' courses and other certificated courses may be obtained from a range of providers.

- [The University of Manchester](https://www.alc.manchester.ac.uk/study/university-language-centre-leap-courses/) LEAP courses in a wide variety of languages
- [L'Alliance Française de Manchester](http://www.afmanchester.org/?lang=en)  French courses
- [Instituto Cervantes of Manchester](http://manchester.cervantes.es/en/default.shtm) Spanish courses

You will find a variety of online course providers available often taking students from all over the world. Check the syllabus and certification / awards if it is important for you to reach a specific language accreditation level.

Consider using language apps to get you started, many are free and give you the opportunity to see if it's something you enjoy.

#### Sign language

- [Manchester Deaf Centre](http://www.manchesterdeafcentre.com/) on campus in Crawford House run BSL levels 1-3
- [British-Sign](http://www.british-sign.co.uk/) have an online course

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