Level 1B – Online

Description

Our NZSL courses aim to equip learners with crucial communication skills and cultural insights.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Confidently exchange personal information and share language learning experiences.

• Describe and provide information about others to enhance social interactions.

• Discuss extended family/whānau and explore family origins.

• Talk about daily activities, food, and household items to enrich conversations.

• Engage in discussions about home life and housework for practical communication.

• Share personal experiences related to home mishaps for relatability.

• Improve signing skills through NZSL grammatical structures.

• Understand the cultural context of NZSL, promoting respectful communication.

Additionally, learners will gain the ability to:

• Exchange greetings and make introductions while following class instructions.

• Appreciate the role of facial expressions in NZSL and learn about Deaf culture.

• Use eye gaze effectively and master numbers 1-10 and the fingerspelling alphabet.

• Name common food and drink items, express likes and dislikes, and respond to reques.ts

• Communicate effectively in classroom settings and navigate basic needs and emergencies.