NZ Sign Language Course

NZ SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE DESCRIPTION

For beginners who have no prior knowledge of NZ Sign Language, this course will introduce you to communicating using sign language in a safe and engaging environment.  See NZSL4U for more information about Amber Shaw, our amazing tutor.

NZSL LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this 1A NZSL course, learners will learn to:

• Exchange greetings and make introductions
• Understand simple class instructions
• Learn about the role of facial expression in NZSL
• Get and give, eyegaze before signing (requirements for visual attention)
• Master numbers 1‐10
• Fingerspelling the NZSL alphabet
• Spell their own name using NZSL
• Ask for repetition
• Identify people in the class
• Name language(s) they are learning
• Give and follow simple instructions and action commands
• Ask for clarification, correction and confirmation
• Ask and tell where something is in the class
• Use appropriate phrases for arriving and leaving class
• Use numbers for counting (0‐20) and simple time phrases in relation to class activities
• Name common food and drink items
• Make and respond to requests and offers for basic wants and needs
• Ask and tell locations of familiar objects and locations in the immediate environment
• Express likes and dislikes
• Understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures

WHO CAN ENROL?

Anyone, though there is a discounted fee for New Zealand citizens and residents – proof required.

HOW LONG IS THE THE NZ SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE?

This is an 8 week programme.

ARE THERE ANY COSTS?

• Internationals: $165.00 incl. GST
• NZ citizens and residents: $65.00 incl. GST

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

On the completion of this Level 1A New Zealand Sign Language course you may progress to the Level 1B NZSL course.