• Essential Curriculum: Beginner modules cover fingerspelling (the manual alphabet), numbers, basic greetings, family, time concepts, and daily workplace interactions.  

• Deaf Culture & Etiquette: Key learning outcome focused on non-manual markers (facial expressions), visual spatial awareness, and proper engagement etiquette within the Deaf community.

• Duration & Structure: Usually spans 3 to 7 weeks depending on whether it is an intensive workshop or a self-paced online program.

Isizulu for workplace communication

Core Learning Modules

• Pronunciation & Clicks : Master basic vowels, consonant blends, and the three primary click sounds.

• Greetings & Cultural Etiquette : Formal vs. informal greetings, showing respect, and appropriate titles.

• Workplace & Daily Conversation: Essential dialogue for team communication, asking for assistance, giving instructions, and scheduling meetings.

• Directions & Travel : Navigating places, ordering food, emergency phrases, and telling time or dates.

• Basic Sentence Structure & Grammar: Understanding noun classes, present/past tense basics, and simple sentence construction.

Course Details & Logistics

• Duration & Format: To be confirmed

• Target Audience: All people living with Disability ,corporate teams, healthcare workers, educators, or beginners looking for conversational skills.