Learn Auslan - Beginner Classes | Deaf Connect

Did you know? Not all Auslan signs look like what they mean! While some signs are iconic and visually represent their meaning (like opening a book or drinking from a cup), others are arbitrary, with no visual connection to the concept (like signs for "why" or "love"). Just like spoken languages, Auslan has its own structure, rules, and creativity that go beyond simple visual cues. I’ve made a video to show you the difference between iconic and arbitrary signs – check it out and learn how depth s

Signs in Auslan don’t always correspond directly with English words. This video contains useful Auslan signs that encompass a whole English phrase. * finally - notice the lip pattern here: ‘pah.’ This sign is used frequently - if someone is late and has just arrived, you could sign ‘pah’. * now I get it - the lip pattern here is also ‘pah.’ This sign is used for a moment of enlightenment, when you have suddenly understood something. * good riddance - the lip pattern here is ‘sha.’ You can do thi