Stratford
4 week course
This introduction course is designed as a first stepping stone into beginning your language journey. We provide a supportive, fun and encouraging environment for you to come along and give it a go. Meet some new people, learn about Deaf awareness and about the Deaf community in NZ and start learning to sign a few simple phrases and greetings.
We welcome you to come along for four weeks and have a go at learning the basics of NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) and learn a little about Deaf culture as well.
Come and learn beginners New Zealand sign language with our experienced tutor Hanna Deal in Stratford.
Meet our tutor – Hanna Deal
Kia Ora
My name is Hanna and I am fully Deaf tutor who uses NZSL fluent.
I have been involved in the Deaf Community for so many years and I have a passion to work within the education sector. I love to see people who are willing or not afraid to give it a go to learn one of our official languages in New Zealand. I have worked with a variety of ages for teaching NZSL from infant to our older generation. Just remember New Zealand sign language is for everyone and this will make a huge difference in a Deaf persons life by communicating in their language. Come and give a go to learn a new language. This may be out your comfort zone but I’m sure you will love it so much. I have a lot of positive feedback about my classes.
Intended Audience:
- Anyone who wants to learn NZSL
- A family who is Deaf who wants to try communicate
- To communicate to Deaf parent who have a hearing child (CODA)
- To communicate to a Deaf person in a public or work place
- To Support a Deaf child in education setting
