The Deaf Society - Sign Language 1 Course
A Unique and Fun Experience of Learning how to Communicate Visually Using Auslan
Date: Wednesday evenings from 16th October - 27th November
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $220.00
Sign Language 1 offers students the unique and fun experience of learning how to communicate visually using Auslan (Australian sign language), the native language of the Australian Deaf community. Sign Language 1 is delivered via face-to-face study in a classroom environment.
By the end of Sign Language 1, students will be able to:
- Greet others and introduce yourself
- Give and request personal details such as phone numbers and addresses
- Count in Auslan
- Fingerspell in Auslan
- Ask and answer simple questions (using “who”, “what”, “when”, “where”, etc.)
- Communicate practical vocabulary including colours, days of the week and family
- Express agreement and disagreement
- Use visual-gestural communication strategies
- Identify the Deaf Community
- Explain effective ways of communicating with deaf people
Bookings essential: Phone (02) 8833 3600 or visit: https://courses1.deafsocietynsw.org.au/beginner-courses/
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