Find an NZSL Class

Course overview:
Victoria University offers an elementary NZSL course in the second trimester annually.

This course builds on beginner's knowledge of NZSL with a continued focus on understanding and using the language in everyday situations. Lectures and readings provide background information about the Deaf community and the structure of NZSL. Students will extend their mastery of core vocabulary and grammatical structures, using these in dialogues and short narratives. A schedule of weekly topics will be handed out separately. The course will expand comprehension and expressive skills in the Learning Objective areas (refer to web link).

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander

Course overview:
This 30 week course is designed for those who have completed NZSL level 1 or have learned a minimum of 60 hours. Your trained NZSL is a qualified teacher with many years experiences. A fun way of continue learning NZSL with practical and conversational skills. Course cost for the whole year $380

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Josje Lelijveld

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Course cost: $380

Course overview:
Victoria University of Wellington offers "NZSL201 - Intermediate NZSL A" course annually in the first trimester.

The course will extend the receptive and expressive skills of students who have a foundation in NZSL, and will examine cultural perspectives and issues relevant to the Deaf community. Teaching will focus on increasing students' vocabulary, expressive fluency, knowledge and use of grammatical structures in NZSL.

There are only 20 places available. The course is full for 2020.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander

Course overview:
Victoria University offers "NZSL 202 - Intermediate NZSL B" paper in the second trimester annually.

This course will develop intermediate signers’ receptive and expressive proficiency in NZSL for everyday dialogic and monologic communication purposes. Learners will extend their repertoire of NZSL structures and appreciation of the social-cultural context of NZSL use in Deaf community.

Limited places.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander

Course overview:
Continue learning NZSL in 2020! This follow on beginner's course is designed for those who have completed beginners 1 (or approx. 30 hours of learning). Your trained, registered NZSL tutor will facilitate a fun learning environment covering practical, conversational NZSL skills. A certificate will be issued at the end of the course

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Sue Lessing

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course cost: $230

Course overview:
Continue learning NZSL in 2020! This follow on Advanced course is designed for those who have completed Advanced 1. Your trained, registered NZSL tutor will facilitate a fun learning environment covering practical, conversational NZSL skills. A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 3

Tutor: Various Tutors

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course cost: $130

Course overview:
Continue learning NZSL in 2020! This follow on Advanced course is designed for those who have completed Advanced 1. Your trained, registered NZSL tutor will facilitate a fun learning environment covering practical, conversational NZSL skills. A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Various Tutors

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course cost: $250

Course overview:
Continue learning NZSL in 2020! This follow on beginner's course is designed for those who have completed beginners 1 (or approx. 30 hours of learning). Your trained, registered NZSL tutor will facilitate a fun learning environment covering practical, conversational NZSL skills. A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.



When: Monday nights 7pm-9pm

Dates: 10th February - 30th March (8 weeks) then break

20th April - 15th June (7 weeks) (no classes Easter Monday or Queens birthday)

Total: 15 weeks

Price: $230 includes homework and handouts

Where: Whangaparaoa Community Hub

**Please note that min. numbers must be reached for the course to go ahead. By registering you agree to our cancelation policy (found at the top of our book online website page).

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Various Tutors

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course cost: $230

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Various Tutors

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course cost: $230

Course overview:
Learn NZSL in 2020! This complete beginner's course is designed for those with no to little prior knowledge. Your trained, registered NZSL tutor will facilitate a fun learning environment covering practical, conversational NZSL skills. A certificate will be issued at the end of the course.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Various Tutors

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Merge NZ

Course cost: $230