Beginner - Part 5 (units 8 & 9)

Learn NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) Online with MySign!

Join our immersive online NZSL course via MySign and experience interactive learning with a certified NZSL teacher. Over 8 weeks, starting on Friday, 27th October, 10.30am - 11.30am, you'll embark on a journey to enhance your sign language skills.

This course is perfect for students who have completed Beginner (Part 4) online course or Beginner 1c onsite courses, totaling approximately 35 - 45 hours of NZSL tuition.

All you need is a computer/laptop with a webcam and internet connection. Please note that tablets and mobiles are not recommended for online learning.

Course Details:

Dates: 27/10, 3/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 1/12, 8/12 and 15/12

Time: 10.30am - 11.30m

Course fee:  $130 for full 8-week class including weekly e-handouts/homework

Level: NZSL Beginner - Part 5 (Level 1, Units 8 & 9)

Teacher: Jaime Randhawa

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to:

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)

Unit 9 - Everyday Activities

• 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)
• Wrap up activities, review, final activity and/or event

Important Notes:

• Registering online secures your spot in the course.
• Minimum student enrollment is required for the course to proceed; if not met, the course may be postponed or cancelled. Check our cancellation policy before enrolling.
• After registration, you'll promptly receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom course link. If you don't see it, check your spam folder.
• Achieve a Certificate of Attendance by maintaining 80% attendance (at least 6 out of 8 classes).
• Explore funding options from your employer and contact us with their reference if applicable.

Ready to embark on this exciting NZSL journey? Don't hesitate to contact us at mysign@mergenz.co.nz with any questions or concerns. Enrol today and enhance your sign language skills with MySign!