What you'll learn
Improve your work skills and enhance your communication abilities by learning to improve your Australian Sign Language (Auslan) with our Sign Language Short Courses online & in Sydney!
Sign Language Course: Introduction to Auslan 1 offers you the unique and fun experience of communicating visually using Auslan, the natural language of the Australian Deaf Community.
If you want to learn basic Sign Language in Sydney, then this course is for you.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this sign language course, taught by Deaf tutors, you should have enhanced career prospects by:
- Use basic communication skills in Auslan
- Use visual-gestural communication strategies
- Identify the Deaf community
- Find effective ways to communicate with deaf people.
It is intended that the above topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Adult education classes can vary as parts of the curriculum are adapted to suit the needs of the group.
Course content
What will be covered in this sign language course?
This sign language course will give you:
- An appreciation for Auslan
- Access to genuine Auslan with deaf teachers
- A chance to develop practical Auslan skills
- The opportunity to learn through fun and informal classes
- A good introduction to Auslan before committing to accredited courses
Intended audience
Who is this sign language course for?
This course is designed for students looking to upskill and be introduced to the rich world of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and deaf culture. It is open to anyone who is eager to learn and understand Auslan, regardless of their previous experience or background.
Course venue
This course is currently offered online and face-to-face. Please ensure you check the course location when you enrol.
Face-to-face classes
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon Street & Victoria Road)
Online classes
Each week you get access to a brand new video with all the signs for the week, plus a live online class with a deaf teacher where you will practice your Auslan skills for 1-2 hours. Classes are run using Zoom, and you will need a laptop or desktop computer so that you can see everything clearly (no phones or tablets please).
Additional information
Please note the following:
This sign language course is a pre-requisite for Sign Language Course: Level 2.
Course testimonials
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Lauryn said: I have already been telling my friends, family and work mates that they should do the beginners Auslan. The course was taught by Bryan Baggio and was exactly the right teacher. He was bright and vibrant and demonstrated the art of Auslan in a way that made the class want to come back for more each week. I have finished the course believing that I would be able to communicate with people from the Deaf Community and those who are HH in a basic way but a way that will include them and be able to learn from them. I'm very thankful for Bryan and his skills.
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James said: Brian was great :)
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Ashleigh said: This was a great course to introduce people to Auslan. I had Lauren as a trainer and she was so kind, informative, and encouraging, she really allowed our group to get the absolute most out of the course :)
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Gladys said: I have the opportunity to understand more about the Deaf Community. One of the things I like is that the teacher is deaf so, that make me want to practice more so I can communicate with her. Another thing I like is that the class are no too big so it feels like a one-to-one lecture. Finally, the material in the first course is something I could use in a every day conversation about family, describe things, to say hello and so for.
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Mark said: A fantastically engaging course that entertained me while giving insight into a whole new world. Vince was brilliant.
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