Learn Auslan
Free guides for learning Australian Sign Language
Auslan (Australian Sign Language) is the language of the Australian Deaf community, a rich, visual language with its own grammar and vocabulary. These free guides cover the foundations every beginner needs: the fingerspelling alphabet, your first signs, and how Auslan relates to other sign languages.
Fingerspelling
The Auslan Alphabet: A Beginner’s Guide to Fingerspelling
Learn the Auslan fingerspelling alphabet, including how the two-handed alphabet works, when fingerspelling is used, and tips for practising it.
Read the guide →First signs
Basic Auslan Signs Every Beginner Should Learn First
The most useful first signs in Australian Sign Language, including greetings, courtesy phrases, everyday words, and how to learn them properly.
Read the guide →Auslan explained
Auslan vs ASL: What’s the Difference?
Auslan and American Sign Language are completely different languages. Learn how they differ, why it matters, and which one to learn in Australia.
Read the guide →Ready to see these signs in action?
Auslearn teaches Auslan with video lessons from native signers, gamified practice, and a searchable sign dictionary. It is free on iOS.