Sign Language Course: Auslan Level 2

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 to help you expand your vocabulary, improve your fluency, and communicate more naturally using Auslan.

Taught by Deaf tutors, you’ll continue developing your skills in an authentic and engaging learning environment. You’ll move beyond basic signs and begin forming longer, more meaningful interactions, using visual-gestural communication with greater confidence and clarity.

Through interactive activities and practical exercises, you’ll strengthen your ability to understand and respond in conversations, while gaining deeper insight into Deaf culture, community, and communication norms.

Whether you’re continuing for personal interest, work, or community connection, this course will help you feel more confident engaging with Auslan in everyday situations.

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 vocabulary to communicate across a wider range of topics
• Participating in longer, more natural Auslan conversations
• Improving fluency and clarity in visual-gestural communication
• Understanding and responding more confidently in signed interactions
• Applying appropriate communication strategies when interacting with Deaf individuals
• Demonstrating increased awareness of Deaf culture and community 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:

• Expanding everyday Auslan vocabulary
• Developing conversational skills and sentence flow
• Improving receptive (understanding) and expressive (signing) skills
• Using fingerspelling more confidently
• Exploring more complex communication strategies
• Deepening understanding of Deaf culture and community

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 who want to build confidence and fluency in Auslan
• Individuals interested in developing stronger communication skills with Deaf people
• Those continuing their Auslan learning 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.