Learn New Zealand Sign Language
Level 1c
NZSL level 1c is a follow-up course to NZSL level 1b (approximately 30 hours of NZSL tuition). Learners will work towards the following goals:
Please note: Sometimes there may be a change in dates (e.g extra classes to make up for a public holiday or other cancellations due to the number of participants). 80% attendance is required for certification.
About our courses
New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is a challenging, fun and interactive language to learn. Come and join the 8-week NZSL course with our NZSL qualified tutor. A wonderful professional development opportunity for community, teachers, managers, staff, customer service staff and families of Deaf children to learn NZSL and about Deaf culture.
Your course investment includes:
- Course Outline
- Handouts
- Completion Certificate
- Tea and coffee (onsite only)
The Beginners courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge of an Introduction to NZSL & Deaf Culture. NZSL level 1d is a follow up course to NZSL level 1c (approximately 45 hours of NZSL tuition) By the end of NZSL level 1, learners will be able to:
- Understand and use NZSL in simple conversations on familiar topics.
- Understand and use basic grammatical structures of NZSL in simple sentences or questions.
- Appropriately use visual conversational behaviours in NZSL.
- Show basic understanding and awareness of Deaf culture and community in New Zealand.
Course ojectives
Unit 6 (Small Talk)
Learners will:
- start conversations with known and unknown people
- make compliments (e.g. appearance, clothing) and congratulations
- ask and tell about general wellbeing, health and everyday life
- discuss the weather
- close a conversation
Unit 7 (Community and work)
- communicate about essential services and locations in their community (e.g. doctor, bank, library)
- describe occupations, tasks and transport in relation to work and community activities
- negotiate appointments and bookings
- discuss prices on use of services and purchases, and ways of payment
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Level 1c
NZSL level 1c is a follow-up course to NZSL level 1b (approximately 30 hours of NZSL tuition). Learners will work towards the following goals: