NZ Sign Language courses
This is your best way to begin. Our courses are created to give you the best possible start to learn NZ Sign Language in a fun and exciting way.
Level 1d
About our courses New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is a challenging, fun and interactive language to learn. Come and join the 7-week NZSL course with our NZSL qualified teacher. A wonderful professional development opportunity for teachers, managers, staff, customer service staff and families of Deaf children to learn NZSL and about Deaf culture. Your course investment includes: Course OutlineHandoutsCompletion CertificateHomework weeklyRefreshment provide. 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.
Level 1d
Level 1a
The Beginners courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge of an Introduction to NZSL & Deaf Culture. NZSL level 1a introduces learners to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the language of the Deaf community and one of the official languages in New Zealand. This course will focus on receptive skills and mastering basic communicative functions in NZSL.
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:
Level 1a
The Beginners courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge of an Introduction to NZSL & Deaf Culture. NZSL level 1a introduces learners to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the language of the Deaf community and one of the official languages in New Zealand. This course will focus on receptive skills and mastering basic communicative functions in NZSL.
Level 1a
The Beginners courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge of an Introduction to NZSL & Deaf Culture. NZSL level 1a introduces learners to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the language of the Deaf community and one of the official languages in New Zealand. This course will focus on receptive skills and mastering basic communicative functions in NZSL.
Level 1a
The Beginners courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge of an Introduction to NZSL & Deaf Culture. NZSL level 1a introduces learners to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the language of the Deaf community and one of the official languages in New Zealand. This course will focus on receptive skills and mastering basic communicative functions in NZSL.
Level 1a
The Beginners courses are suitable for those with no prior knowledge of an Introduction to NZSL & Deaf Culture. NZSL level 1a introduces learners to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), the language of the Deaf community and one of the official languages in New Zealand. This course will focus on receptive skills and mastering basic communicative functions in NZSL.
Frequently Asked Questions
To enter Level 1b you must have completed Level 1a. If you have not completed the previous level with me, I will need to assess your NZSL skills to ensure you can cope with the next level. If you attended previous levels with another teacher, I will need to see proof of your attendance. This is could be a certificate or letter from your previous teacher. The other option would be a one-to-one assessment for me to see your NZSL skills.
No. It’s the same as spoken languages, there are many throughout the world. While some countries may have similar signs, no two are exactly the same. For example, NZ Sign Language (NZSL) and Australian Sign Language (Auslan) are both based on British Sign Language (BSL) but there are differences.
It depends on the number of people who will be joining the private session. Generally, if it’s one person, it’s $40/hr. If there are 2 people, the cost is $35/person/hr etc.
It’s the same as any other language, just more visual. To ensure you succeed, you should regular attend all the classes in a term and complete the homework that is assigned each week.
It depends on the level. For Level 1a, the minimum number of students is 12 .
Yes. It is important to learn from a qualified Deaf Teacher. A Deaf Teacher also teaches about the Deaf community and culture. Learning about the Deaf community and culture is an important part of learning NZSL.
Maybe not. Altogether I provide 12 levels of class over a 3-year period. Depending on demand, some classes will be repeated next term, but for my level 2 and 3 classes especially, it may only be offered once a year. For example, this year I am teaching Level 2a in Term 1 so most likely will not offer it again until Term 1 next year. To move up to the next level a student has to have attended 80% of the classes in a term or made arrangements with me to have private lessons to catch up.
I currently charge from $130 to $200 for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. Costs would be different depends on locations.
Yes. I have students as young as 12 or 13. If a student is 14 or younger, then a parent/guardian or older sibling must enrol in the class, and attend, with the young person. There needs to be a responsible adult with them in class.
I work with businesses and will usually require a 12-person minimum to run a private class. The more people there are, the cheaper the rate per person. If I am travelling to teach a class, there may be travel costs involved too. Please contact me so we can work out the best option for your business.
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