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 2021. Places for 2022 will be available on 1st October 2021.

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:
Welcome back in 2021. Forward to see you in KKCRC. I hope you will come back to the NZSL Class if you can learn in Level one Part C with Unit 6 - 9.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Vikki Wright
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Amanda Earl

Course cost: $80

Course overview:
I have new resources are Level 2.
I hope you can keen to learn NZSL for intermediate this year. Remind you in no class on 13th March.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Vikki Wright
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Amanda Earl

Course cost: $80

Course overview:
NZSL Beginner 1 Level Course. This is a 15 week course - 8 weeks then a break, followed by 7 weeks. Each class is from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday nights at the Auckland Deaf Society, Three Kings

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Jeffrey Went
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Karen

Course cost: $230

Course overview:
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 eyegaze 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 disliks
understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Jeffrey Went
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Rutherford Community Education

Course cost: $95

Course overview:
Learning outcomes:

invite others, accept and decline invitations to their home
give and ask for addresses and contact details (e.g. email, mobile number)
describe identifying features of their home (e.g. two storey, brick, white fence)
understand and give simple directions to their homes
identify rooms in the house
name essential household items relevant for visitors (e.g. meals, toilet paper)
communicate about events, celebrations and holidays
talk about destinations (places) and modes of travel
describe and discuss plans
make interruptions (e.g. to ask a third person for information or suggest a different idea)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: NZSL4U Tutor NZSL4U Tutor
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Coral Winiata

Course cost: $80

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: NZSL4U Tutor
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Coral Winiata

Course cost: $60