Beginner - Part 4 (units 7 & 8)

Discover NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) with our interactive online course via MySign!

Join our 8-week online class with a qualified NZSL teacher, providing you with a fully immersive learning experience from the comfort of your home. The course begins on Tuesday, 4th June, running from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. This course is designed for students who have either completed approximately 24 hours of NZSL online or have finished Beginners 1b/1c onsite.

Level/Units: NZSL Beginner - Part 4 (Level 1, Unit 7 & Unit 8)

Dates: 4/6, 11/6, 18/6, 25/6, 2/7, 9/7, 16/7 and 23/7

Course fee: $140 for full 8-week class, including weekly e-handouts/homework

Teacher: Janine Campbell

At the end of course, learners will:

Unit 7 - Community and Work

• Communicate about essential services and locations in their community (e.g. doctor, bank, library)
• Describe occupations, tasks & transport in relation to work & community activities
• Negotiate appointments and bookings
• Discuss prices on use of services and purchases, and ways of payment
• Wrap up activities, review, final activity and/or event

Unit 8 - My Place

• 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 a house
• Name essential household items relevant for visitors (e.g. meals, toilet paper)

Important Notes:

• Registering online secures your spot in the course.
• A minimum number of students is required; if not met, the course may be postponed or      cancelled.
• Please review our cancellation policy.
• All you need is a computer/laptop with a webcam and an internet connection. Please note that      tablets and mobile devices are not suitable for online learning.
• After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the course. Check your spam folder if you don't see it.
• A Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon meeting 80% attendance (6 out of 8 classes).
• Funding from Employers: Consider approaching your employer for professional development funding. If your organisation is covering the course fee, please email us with their Reference/Purchase Order number (mysign @ mergenz.co.nz).

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