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Course overview:
A beginners' course in NZSL, emphasising acquisition of basic receptive and expressive skills in sign language for everyday conversations. The course also includes information about aspects of grammatical structure and Deaf community and culture.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Rachel McKee

Course overview:
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.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander
NZSLTA category: Qualified

NZSLTA category 2: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander

Course overview:
Deaf Culture & NZSL Workshop - 1 hr

Learn about Deaf Culture and New Zealand Sign Language in this 1-hour workshop online. Great for professional development!

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: Deaf Culture

Tutor: Cathy Greyling
NZSLTA category: Non-Certified

Coordinator: Coordinator

Course cost: $59

Course overview:
NZSL for Water Safety

Explore the wonders of NZSL from the comfort of your home! Join our new 3-week online course and start your journey into the world of NZSL. Enrol today and begin signing with confidence!

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: Customised

Tutor: Joyce Stokell
NZSLTA category: Trainee

Coordinator: Coordinator

Course cost: $65

Course overview:
Learn NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) online via MySign!

Join our interactive 3‑week crash course designed for anyone working in customer‑facing roles. You’ll learn key signs used in everyday customer interactions, equipping you to create a more welcoming and accessible experience for Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing clients - while still recognising that interpreters are essential for full communication.

Type of tuition: Online

Course category: Customised

Tutor: Victoria Lessing
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Coordinator

Course cost: $65

Course overview:
Learning outcomes:

By the end of this 1a course, learners will learn:


Unit 1 - Meeting and Greeting

• exchange greetings and make introductions

• understand simple class instructions

• learn about the use of facial expression in NZSL

• learn to get, and give, eyegaze before signing

• learn numbers 1-10

• learn the fingerspelling alphabet, spell their own name, and 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 room

• use appropriate phrases for arriving late to class

• use numbers for counting (0‐20) and simple time phrases in relation to class activities



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 and locations in the immediate environment

• express likes and dislikes

• understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Monica Leah
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Jennifer Lum

Course cost: $160

Course overview:
This course further develops beginners' skills in understanding and using NZSL, and extends students' understanding of the Deaf community and culture in New Zealand.

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander

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

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 2

Tutor: Sara Pivac Alexander
NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Sara Pivac Alexander