Sign Language Course: Auslan Level 2

What you'll learn

Build on your Auslan skills and communicate with greater confidence in real-life situations with our sign language short courses in Sydney and online!

Ready to take the next step after Introduction to Auslan 1? This Level 2 course is designed for learners with a basic foundation in Auslan who want to expand their vocabulary, develop stronger conversational skills, and communicate more naturally.

Taught by Deaf tutors, you'll build on your existing signing skills through visual, interactive learning and practical conversation practice. You'll begin moving beyond basic signs and short exchanges, developing your ability to ask and respond to questions, share information, and take part in longer signed interactions.

As your skills develop, you'll strengthen both your expressive signing and your ability to understand Auslan used by others. You'll also continue exploring facial expression, body movement, fingerspelling, and visual communication strategies while deepening your understanding of Deaf culture and communication.

Whether you're continuing for personal interest, work, or to connect more meaningfully with Deaf people in your community, this course will help you communicate with greater confidence and prepare you to continue developing your Auslan skills.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Sign Language: Introduction to Auslan 2 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Expanding Auslan vocabulary across a wider range of everyday topics
• Participating in longer and more detailed signed interactions
• Asking and responding to questions with greater confidence
• Developing expressive signing and receptive understanding
• Using fingerspelling with greater fluency and accuracy
• Applying facial expression, body movement, and visual communication techniques more effectively
• Using strategies to maintain and clarify signed interactions
• Demonstrating a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and communication practices

Course content

What will be covered in this Sign Language: Introduction to Auslan 2 course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Auslan communication skills

• Expanding vocabulary for everyday topics and situations
• Building longer signed interactions and conversations
• Asking and responding to a wider range of questions
• Sharing information, ideas, and everyday experiences
• Developing greater fluency and clarity when signing

Expressive and receptive skills

• Improving expressive signing and sentence flow
• Strengthening receptive skills and understanding signed communication
• Developing greater confidence with fingerspelling
• Using facial expression and body movement as part of Auslan communication
• Applying visual strategies to clarify meaning and maintain interactions

Deaf culture and communication

• Developing a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and community
• Exploring communication norms and visual etiquette
• Building confidence communicating respectfully with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Sign Language: Introduction to Auslan 2 course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Students who have completed our Introduction to Auslan 1 course or have equivalent knowledge
• Learners with a basic Auslan vocabulary who want to develop stronger conversational skills
• People who want to communicate more confidently with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people
• Learners continuing Auslan for personal, community, or professional reasons

Course venue

This course is offered both online and face-to-face. Please check your selected class location when enrolling.

Face-to-face classes

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon Street & Victoria Road)

Online classes

Delivered via Zoom, with weekly live sessions led by a Deaf tutor, supported by video resources for practice between classes. A laptop or desktop computer is recommended for the best learning experience.

Certificate of completion

Attendance recognition

Students who meet the attendance requirements will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your participation and commitment to learning Auslan and can support your personal or professional development.