Embedded Files
Beginner Classes
Classes run every semester.
Our society offers beginner classes taught by Deaf trainers from Signpedia. Each set of classes runs for 8 weeks of the semester and provides an introduction to Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Applications are open to students and staff at the University of Sydney and those connected to the University of Sydney community. If you are not part of the University of Sydney we recommend you go straight to Signpedia or our previous provider Deaf Connect.
To enrol in our classes you must be a USU member. USU membership is free for Univeristy of Sydney students and is open to Univseristy staff and the wider local community.
SL1
Sign Language 1 Classes
Perfect for beginners. If the classes for semester are full, please fill out an expression of interest to say you would like to be notified about future offerings of the course.
The course runs for 8 weeks for two hour class once a week, starting in week 3. Class sizes are limited to 20 people and are taught by a Deaf Trainer. They are voice off, offering an immersive learning experience.
Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Contact us if cost is a barrier.
In level 1 you will learn about
Deaf culture and the Deaf community
Fingerspelling and the Alphabet
Introductions and goodbyes
Expression and visual gestural communication strategies
Simple conversations
Requesting information
Handshapes
Directional verbs
How to continue learning
Vocabulary including:
Numbers to 1000
Tense
Colours
Families
Days of the week
Months of the year
Pronouns
Weather
Travel
Identity
Emergencies
Convenient
Classes are held at Camperdown Campus from 5-7 pm after most uni classes have finished, allowing you to fit them in to your uni schedule without added travel time.
Social
The classes allow you to meet other students or staff.
Students enrolled in classes also gain free access to our conversation group.
Discounted
Funding from the USU and group classes allows us to keep prices affordable.
SL2
Sign Language 2 Classes
Perfect for people who have completed the Sign Language 1 classes.
The course runs for 8 weeks in the same manner as the Sign Language 1 classes. Classes are a two hour class once a week, starting in week 2. Class sizes are limited to 20 people and are taught by a qualified Deaf Trainer. They are voice off, offering an immersive learning experience.
Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Contact us if cost is a barrier.
In level 2
Revise the content of lv1
Learn more about
The Deaf Community and Culture
Handling signs
Entity depicting signs
Role shift
Vocab including
Food
Clothing
Size and shapes
Transport
Places and giving directions
Animals
Continue your Auslan journey
Interested in Future Classes?
Expressions of Interest
Be the first to know about future classes by providing your details.
Finished SL1 and SL2?
Check out the Deaf Connect and TAFE websites for accredited courses at higher levels. Alternatively, Signpedia offers tutoring that can be tailored to your needs and goals.
Join us in the conversation group and have a look at our resources page for places to practice and more.
Page updated
Report abuse