Learning Basic Auslan Greetings
Year Prep Language Learning Australian Sign Language 60-minute lesson
What is Auslan?
Australian Sign Language Used by Deaf people in Australia We use our hands and faces to talk It's a real language with its own rules
Let's Watch Auslan Greetings
Watch how Deaf people greet each other Notice their hand shapes See their facial expressions Listen with your eyes!
Learning 'Hello' in Auslan
Open hand near your forehead Move hand forward slightly Smile with your face Make eye contact
Learning 'Thank You' in Auslan
Touch your chin with your fingers Move hand forward and down Show gratitude with your face Practice the movement
Learning 'Goodbye' in Auslan
Wave with open hand Move from side to side Keep fingers together Smile as you wave
Greeting Circle Practice
Form a circle with your classmates Greet the person next to you in Auslan Use Hello, Thank You, or Goodbye Remember to smile and make eye contact
What Did We Learn Today?
Which Auslan signs did we practice? What's your favorite sign? How do we show respect when using Auslan? Who can you practice with at home?