NZ Sign Language Week
Resources at your library...
Library resources
- Search the catalogue for New Zealand sign language
NZSL resources
As posted on the ‘NZSL Users Group - Dunedin’ Facebook page - the most up-to-date version will always be found there.
Some NZSL resources, helpful when you're learning the language:
NZSL dictionary app (free) - see the app store for your device
Fingerspelling game - the British sign language aphabet is the same as NZSL alphabet
or 'Fingerspelling Game - NZSL' app (cost) - see the app store for your device
Turi TV - video resources from van Asch Deaf Education Centre. Have to register, but it is all free. Apps are available for android/apple devices) - see the app store for your device
Ministry of Education Thumbs Up! Intro to NZSL
Victoria University, Wellington, beginner NZSL exercises
Te Reo Singalong in NZSL series
Rhymes with Sign app (free, but extra rhyme stories cost)
Hairy Maclary e-book app, includes NZSL as a language option (cost)
Ministry of Education e-book apps, some include NZSL as language option (free)
Use video messaging apps to practice with family and friends
Other useful NZSL Facebook pages:
NZSL - Tangata Turi o Aotearoa, New Zealand Deaf Community (apply to join)
Ngā Rangatahi Turi Māori o Aotearoa
Deaf Action - public page
Deaf Action - closed group: apply to join
Ngāti Turi o Aotearoa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ngatituri/ (apply to join)
YouTube (search 'NZSL') - some suggestions:
● https://youtu.be/wLWX1rHC0KQ - ‘Fingerspelling tips NZSL’ by Josje Lelijveld
● https://youtu.be/2GZ7GljbC-A - ‘NZSL signs and phrases for schools’ by Darryl Alexander
● https://youtu.be/CbDf0YG2xnA - ‘New Zealand National Anthem in NZSL, Maori & English’ - by Deafaotearoa
● https://youtu.be/Hch40OVoCpg - ‘Sign High - Episode 1 - Introduction’ by Tiaho Trust (series)
● https://youtu.be/wm2f7VIfPZQ - ‘Learn some fun NZSL signs for Summer!’ by Auckland University of Technology
● https://youtu.be/VorENrY3rr4 - ‘Tiki Taane: No Place Like Home in NZSL’ by Deaf Aotearoa
● https://youtu.be/pE6Q9WtWEKI - ‘Hall of Fame - Tuhoi Henry (NZSL)’ by KDECTV
● https://youtu.be/z8XgjOOdoL8 - ‘Christchurch Earthquakes: Deaf stories in NZSL’ by DSRU VUW
● https://youtu.be/jZhscw6MmcA - ‘Sign to impress 1/7’ by Deafaotearoa (series)
● https://youtu.be/ZxCvovxv1SQ - ‘ “IF” in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)’ by KDECTV
● https://youtu.be/2T4l6lL1-vI?list=PLAPx32oh7H1rxpS3dyIbtBoILQ-2UETID - ‘The Deaf Toolbox: Introduction’ by Attitude (series)
● https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4EGRhLgZB4ghVQ1PhusMi-DBhhBuknr- - NZSL Bites, by vanAschTV (also on Turi TV, link listed above)