Auslan Online Beginners - Level 1

Course guideline

Learning Outcome for Beginner - Part 1

Unit 1 (Meeting and greeting)

exchange greetings and make introductions
understand simple online class instructions
learn about the role of facial expression in Auslan
learn to get, and give, eyegaze before signing (requirements for visual attention)
learn numbers 1 ‐ 10
learn the fingerspelling alphabet, spell their own name, and ask for repetition

Unit 2 (Our class)

identify people in the online class
name language(s) they are learning
give and follow simple instructions and action commands
ask for clarification, correction and confirmation
ask and tell where something is in the room
use appropriate phrases for arriving late to online class
use numbers for counting (0 - 20) and simple time phrases in relation to class activities

Anyone with no previous NZSL experience can register this course.

Learning Outcome for Beginner - Part 3

Unit 5 (Talking About Money)

Unit 6 (Small Talk)

You need to achieve

16 hours or

Beginner - part 2

course to register.

Learning Outcome for Beginner - Part 2

Unit 3 (Needs and Wants)

name common food and drink items
make and respond to requests and offers for basic wants and needs
ask and tell locations of familiar objects and locations in the immediate environment
express likes and dislikes
understand basic signs about emergency exit procedures

Unit 4 (Family and friends)

tell about immediate family/whānau and relationships (e.g. friends, colleagues)
give and ask personal information about self and others such as where one lives and their pets
use numbers for counting, age, ranking

You need to achieve

8 hours or

Beginner - part 1

course to register.

Learning Outcome for Beginner - Part 4

Unit 7 (Community and Work)

communicate about essential services and locations in their community (e.g. doctor, bank, library)
describe occupations, tasks and transport in relation to work and community activities
negotiate appointments and bookings
discuss prices on use of services and purchases, and ways of payment

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 the house
name essential household items relevant for visitors (e.g. meals, toilet paper)

You need to achieve

24 hours or

Beginner - part 3

course to register.

Learning Outcome for Beginner - Part 5

Unit 9 (Events and Celebrations)

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)

Review Level 1

You need to achieve

32 hours or

Beginner - part 4

course to register.

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