What you'll learn
Learn to improve your Australian Sign Language with our sign language short courses online & in Sydney!
Sign Language 2 continues the unique and fun experience of communicating visually using Australian Sign Language (Auslan), the natural visual-gestural language used by the Australian Deaf Community.
Taught by Deaf teachers only.
If you want to learn Sign Language in Sydney, then this course is for you.
Please note that we currently offer two types of courses - class room and live online via zoom platform!
Learning outcomes
Taught by Deaf teachers, by the end of Sign Language 2 students will be able to:
- use more advanced communication skills in Auslan
- use more advanced visual-gestural communication strategies
- cover more topics including occupations, suburbs, directions, families, time, appointments, countries and many more
What will be covered in this sign language course?
During this sign language course, the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the variable nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.
You will:
- improve communication skills in Auslan
- further develop visual-gestural communication strategies
- extend your ability to adapt signs for use in different contexts
- cover topics including occupations, suburbs, directions, families, time, appointments, countries and many more
Who is this sign language course for?
- Students will need to have completed the Sign Language Course: Level 1 with the Deaf Society.
Venue
This course is currently offered online and Face-to-Face. Please ensure you check the course location when you enrol.
Face-to-Face
Sydney Community College
2A Gordon Street
Rozelle NSW 2039
We have a car park and street parking available.
COVID-19 SAFE PLAN
For face to face classes, we want to ensure that everyone continues to stay safe while studying with us. You must follow the instructions below at all times when coming to class to prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus to
yourself and others. Most importantly DO NOT attend class if you show any signs of sickness.
- You will be sent the COVID Safe Plan from the Deaf Society with your enrolment confirmation. Please read the document before attending class.
- Please refer to the College COVID policy.
For the online structure
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).
What's next?
This sign language course is a pre-requisite for Sign Language Course: Level 2.
Additional information
- There are no prior requirements for this course.
Course testimonials
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Kris said: Brilliant content, expert teaching, and a lovely group of fellow adult learners, Sign Language 2 was worth getting of bed for on even the sleepiest Saturday morning. I would do more of these courses if they were offered.
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Theo said: Student gave 5 stars
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Samuel said: Everything was great, especially the tutor. I had an issue with the lifts at the venue not always working.
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Katie said: This course was a delight to take. Our Teacher Kris Bolt was amazing. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Please not that I was actually at the first class, I just arrived a little late and my attendance has been marked as absent.
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Monika said: 5 Stars
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