This handout sheet tells you how to spell your name in NZSL, and how to say “My name is…”
With this, you should be able to introduce yourself in New Zealand’s third official language!
You can also learn more NZSL interactively at the Sign Ninja website if you want to, and find out how to communicate silently.
There is also an online video dictionary or NZSL available at https://www.nzsl.nz/
This video shows you how to sign the Scout BRAVO cheer. Watch carefully, and see the signs for “Give Me” followed by the letters B, R, A, V, and O; and then the signs for “What All-together Have [Question]?” followed by the handwaving that means “Bravo!”
Here are a few examples of Sign Language for you to try out:
- NZSL Bravo cheer : NZSL Bravo in AVI format for download
- Scout promise in NZSL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pxh8PB9J44
- Online dictionary: https://www.nzsl.nz/