Nederlandse Gebarentaal niveau 1 + 2 (AB1)
Niveau: Beginner (0/A2)
Would you like to communicate more easily with deaf sign language users? This course is a great way to immerse yourself in Dutch Sign Language and Deaf culture, regardless of your background or goals. It opens doors to new communication opportunities and a better understanding of the Deaf community.
This course is not currently scheduled. Could a private course be something for you? Or take a look at our other group courses.
About the Dutch Sign Language AB1 course
The NGT AB1 course is incredibly useful in a variety of situations. Whether you want to be able to communicate with deaf colleagues at work, want to learn to use sign language while studying or even if you plan to travel and meet new people, this course provides the basics you need.
The course is suitable for a wide audience. You can participate if you are a beginner but also if you already have some experience. It is a great way to get acquainted with Dutch Sign Language and Deaf culture. Although the course does not prepare a specific exam, it can form the basis for further development in sign language. It provides a solid basic level of communication in NGT, allowing you to grow and expand your skills if you wish.
This course covers various aspects of Dutch Sign Language and Deaf culture. You will learn basic gestures, grammar, sentence structures, as well as cultural aspects and the history of the Deaf community. Through interactive lessons and exercises, you will be guided step by step in learning and communicating in NGT.
Learning goals
In the Dutch Sign Language AB1 course, you work towards language level A1.
After completing the course:
- you will understand familiar gestures and basic phrases.
- you can use simple expressions and phrases to describe your home environment and the people you know.
- you can participate in simple interactions.
- you can ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics or immediate needs.
Methode
- The material used in the lessons comes mainly from the Dutch Sign Language Centre’s NGT-AB1 course.
- This method also has a digital learning environment, where you can, for example, watch the homework videos and learn sign vocabulary.
- The teacher also adds his/her own exercises and assignments to the lessons. You do not need to purchase any materials for this, this is handed to you during the relevant lesson.
- The lessons are visually supported by pictures and video material.
Time investment
- The NGT AB1 course consists of 12 2-hour meetings at Babel’s location in Utrecht.
- In addition, we expect you to spend 2 to 4 hours per meeting on self-study.
Practical
- The language used during the meetings is Dutch Sign Language. Portraying is also allowed if people do not know how to gesture. If there are times when it is difficult to gesture or represent, then drawing or written Dutch is also a possibility to ask something or make something clear. This is done in order to break through the visual communication as little as possible.
- The course materials are from the Dutch Sign Language Centre and are included in the course.
- You will receive a certificate of participation if you have participated in 10 out of the 12 meetings.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered at this university as an (exchange) student? Then you will receive a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address and the discount will be processed automatically.
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If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
