Tue, 22 Oct
|Online event
NZSL for Kiwi Kids Online
Dive into the world of sign language with NZSL for Kids course! Designed for young learners, it's a fun introduction to NZ Sign Language. From basic gestures to everyday conversations, kids will explore signing in a supportive environment. Enrol your child now for a fun learning experience!
Date, Time & Location
22 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Online event
About The Course
Learn NZSL online with other young learners!
This introductory NZSL course is great for young people aged 9 - 16 without prior knowledge.
Duration: Every Tuesday for 5 weeks - 22/10, 29/10, 5/11, 12/11 and 19/11.
Course Fee: Â $95 per person incl. weekly e-homework/handouts
Teacher: Maxine Thomas
What You'll Learn:
Class 1 - Kia Ora
- Give and ask for personal information about self and others
- Learn some fingerspelling alphabet, spell their own first letter name
- Ask for clarification, correction and confirmation
- Learn about conversation cultural behaviours (getting attention, maintaining eye contact, pointing, etc.)
- Learn numbers 1 - 10
Class 2 - Our People
- Give and follow simple instructions and action commands
- Practice fingerspelling alphabet
- Learn greetings/review introductions
- Understanding about languages and ethnicity (culture/races)
- Tell about extended family/whanau and relationships
- Review numbers (1 - 10) and learn numbers 11 - 20
Class 3 - Food & drinks
- Name common food and drink items
- Make and respond to requests and offers for basic wants and needs
- Express likes and dislikes about food and drinks
- Express negative statements using ‘none’ and ‘no’
- Compare two different things and/or people
- Learn numbers 21 - 30
Class 4 - Meal time
- Name other food items and leisure drinks
- Name essential kitchen items relevant for families (e.g. meals, dishes, cutlery)
- Ask and tell where something is in the kitchen
- Communicate about simple conversation during meal times
- Use culturally appropriate phrases for leaving the dining table
Class 5 - Routines
- Communicate about simple home and leisure activities
- Ask and tell where someone is
- Use appropriate phrases to open and hold conversations using ‘excuse me’, ‘wait’, ‘wait-a-minute’ and ‘hold’
- Use calendar and clock time phrases
- Use appropriate signs with varying tones and sentences
- Tell numbers 31 – 40
Important Notes:
- Registering online secures your spot in the course. Please review our cancellation policy.
- A minimum number of students is required; if not met, the course may be postponed or cancelled.
- All you need is a computer or laptop with a webcam and an internet connection. Please note that tablets, Chromebooks and mobile devices are not suitable for online learning.
- After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link for the course. If you don't see it, check your spam folder.
- If siblings are joining the course, please note that only two individuals can share the same computer screen during the sessions.
- If you have any questions, please feel free to email NZSL for Schools Co-ordinator at nzslforschools@mergenz.co.nz
Ready to embark on this exciting NZSL journey? Contact us with any queries and enrol today to elevate your sign language skills with Merge NZ.