This 8-week course meets for 1.5 hours each week, at the same time on the same evening.
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05 May8 weeks, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
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05 May8 weeks, 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
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06 May8 weeks, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
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07 May8 weeks, 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Description
Our NZSL courses are designed to empower learners with essential communication skills and cultural understanding.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Exchange personal information confidently and share life events, including their experiences with language learning.
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Describe and provide information about others, enhancing social interactions.
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Discuss extended family/whānau and explore family origins.
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Talk about activities, food, and things around the house, enriching everyday conversations.
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Engage in discussions about home life and housework, fostering practical communication.
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Share personal experiences related to mishaps at home, promoting relatability and understanding.
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Extend their knowledge of NZSL grammatical structures, improving their signing skills.
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Develop a deeper awareness of the cultural context for using NZSL with Deaf people, fostering respectful and inclusive communication.
Additionally, learners will gain the ability to:
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Exchange greetings and make introductions while understanding simple class instructions.
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Understand the importance of facial expressions in NZSL and gain insights into Deaf culture.
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Use eye gaze effectively and master numbers 1-10 and the fingerspelling alphabet.
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Name common food and drink items, make and respond to requests, and express likes and dislikes.
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Communicate effectively in classroom settings, follow instructions, and navigate basic needs and emergency procedures.
Prerequisites
A course can proceed only if it receives a minimum number of enrolments.
We must cancel the course a week before if we require more enrolments.
We will inform you of the cancellation via email; please check your inbox frequently.
If you need to cancel your registration, please review NZSL4U's terms and conditions.