NZ Sign Language for Beginners
Learning some basic NZSL means you can learn to communicate with NZ’s Deaf community. NZSL knowledge is useful in all areas of life, but it is especially useful if you work in any kind of role that includes contact with the public, such as retail, health care and customer service, where you may come into contact with deaf customers or consumers.
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Tue 13 OctEight Tuesdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (no class on 3/11 due to school event) At Selwyn College, Auckland.
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $60.00 incl. GST
- $165.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 13 Oct 19:00 - Tue 13 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 20 Oct 19:00 - Tue 20 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 27 Oct 19:00 - Tue 27 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 10 Nov 19:00 - Tue 10 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 17 Nov 19:00 - Tue 17 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 24 Nov 19:00 - Tue 24 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 01 Dec 19:00 - Tue 01 Dec 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 08 Dec 19:00 - Tue 08 Dec 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Having some basic NZSL skills means you can comfortably communicate with deaf people, and makes it much easier for them to access information in their everyday lives. Learning some basic conversational NZSL in our classes is interactive, easy and fun. Come and give it a try!
Unit 1: Meeting and Greeting
- Exchange greetings and make introductions
- Understanding simple class instructions
- Learn about the role of facial expression in NZSL
- Learn to get and give eye gaze before signing
- Learn to numbers 1-10
- Learn the alphabet, spell own name, ask for repetition
Unit 2: Our Class
- 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 late to class
- Use numbers for counting (0-20) and simple time phrases
Unit 3: Needs and Wants
- 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 / locations
- Express likes and dislikes
- Understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status .
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $60.
