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: David McKee

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: David McKee

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 2019.

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:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language in Tauranga over Summer! This is a 6-week beginner course in Dec-Jan (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course*.

Dates:
2nd Dec- 16th Dec (3 weeks)
3 week break
13th Jan -27 Jan (3 weeks)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Stephanie Rorison

NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $115

Course overview:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language in central Auckland over Summer! This is a 6-week beginners course in Dec-Jan (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course.

Dates:
Dates: 2nd Dec- 16th Dec (3 weeks)
3 week break
13th Jan -3 Feb (3 weeks) (no class 27/1
due to Auck anniversary)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Ursula Thynne

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $115

Course overview:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language in West Auckland over Summer! This is a 6 week beginners course in Dec-Jan (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language, and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course.

Dates:
Dates: 2nd Dec- 16th Dec (3 weeks)
3 week break
13th Jan -27Jan (3 weeks)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Monica Leach

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $115

Course overview:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language in Invercargill over Summer! This is a 6-week beginner course in Dec-Jan (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course*.

Dates:
3rd Dec- 17th Dec (3 weeks)
3-week break
14th Jan -28th Jan (3 weeks)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Julie Bode

NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $115

Course overview:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language in East Auckland over Summer! This is a 6-week beginner course in Dec-Jan (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course

Dates:
4th Dec- 18th Dec (3 weeks)
3 week break
15th Jan -29Jan (3 weeks)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Kelly Neeves

NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $115

Course overview:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language in Hamilton over Summer! This is a 6 week beginners course in Dec-Jan (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language, and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course*.

Tutor: Miiria Storey
Cost: $115 for 6 weeks
Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
Dates: 4th Dec- 18th Dec (3 weeks) 3 week break 15th Jan -29Jan (3 weeks)
Location: Te Ao Marama School
Level: Beginners 1A (no previous NZSL experience needed)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Miiria Storey

NZSLTA category: Provisional

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $115

Course overview:
Learn New Zealand Sign Language on Auckland's North Shore over Summer! This is an 8-week beginner course in Dec-Feb (with a break for Christmas). NZSL is a beautiful language and an official language of NZ. Our fun interactive courses follow the NZSL community education curriculum and our tutors are all members of the New Zealand Sign Language Teacher's Association. Certificates are recognised in NZ and will be issued at the end of the course.
***NOTE: This course comes with a special rate as the class will be filmed for training purposes for NZSL Tutors.

Dates:
5th Dec- 19th Dec (3 weeks)
3 week break
16th Jan -13 Feb (5 weeks) (No class 6th Feb Waitangi Day)

Type of tuition: Class

Course category: NZSL Level 1

Tutor: Victoria Lessing

NZSLTA category: Qualified

Coordinator: Jaime Brown

Course cost: $80