FAQ's
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about the courses
I want to learn - where do I start?
I recommend the online beginners Auslan course which is self-paced. You can do it whenever you have time and do it as quickly or slowly as you like. Once you're enrolled in the course, you have access to the videos for life. You can use it on any device that has internet.
Why is it Auslan, and not AUSLAN?
Auslan is not an acronym; it’s actually a portmanteau (which means it’s a blend of sounds that come together to make one word). In this case: Australian Sign Language = Auslan.
What are Taster Auslan sessions?
These are one-off face-to-face (desirable, in Brisbane and surrounding regions) or Zoom sessions that run for 2-2.5 hrs that provide a taste of this awesome language. These are organised and booked by the workplace, organisation, community or family/friend group.
Ask your workplace/friends if they’d like to organise a taster session and get in touch to book with Awesome Auslan.
Is this course accredited?
While Michaela holds a current TAE (Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) and has taught Certificate II and III at a major Deaf organisation, this online course is not an accredited one.
The focus for our online course is to ensure that learners are well versed in the fundamentals of Auslan and can enrol in an accredited course with confidence.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, at the end you get a certificate of participation.
Is this Personal Development and will my employer pay for it?
Yes, we have many teachers use this course as part of their personal development. And it will depends on your school, however most of the time your employer will pay for it.
I’ve already done community Auslan/studied some Auslan elsewhere, should I do level 1 or go straight to level 2?
Our online self-paced beginner Auslan course Level 1 is designed to ensure a firm understanding of certain aspects of Auslan are understood; these are repeated often to ensure success and continuity into Level 2.
It is strongly recommended to do Awesome Auslan’s Level 1 before going on to do Level 2. Each teacher/ organisation will cover different aspects of Auslan and you will glean something, as well as revision (which is always useful when learning any language), by enrolling in Level 1.
How do we book?
Simply email Michaela at michaela@awesomeauslan.com.au to ask any questions you may have.
How do I get a quote/invoice?
Upon enrolment and checkout, there is an option to click on ‘generate invoice’. This will produce an invoice for your selected course/s. Provide this to your workplace/support coordinator for payment. Access to the online course will be activated shortly after payment is received.
Can I gift the online course to someone?
Upon checkout, there is an option to click ‘gift card’. When doing this, there is also the option of selecting the date for when this [digital] gift card is to be emailed to the receiving party. Upon receipt of their gift card, the receiving party can enrol into the course with their own details.
Where can I practice Auslan?
In Queensland we have Deaf Pub events in Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. I also organise coffee catch-ups with casual group tutoring. Ask around and see if there are any events in your area.
I’ve heard there are different dialects in Auslan. What do you teach?
Awesome Auslan/Michaela teaches Auslan (Australian Sign Language). When dialects are relevant, this is discussed/covered as needed. While there are state-specific dialects and signs (an English/Australian language comparison is when someone travels from Qld to NSW and worries about being able to understand certain words: togs vs bathers vs swimmers and thongs vs flip flops, etc) the focus is to learn the language - in this case, Auslan, then worry about dialects as they arise. Most decent Auslan teachers will guide their students through this.
Help! I've lost my password!
Lost or forgotten your password? Simply go to the login page and click on the "reset my password" link to be sent a temporary password. This can then be edited in your profile once you have logged in.
My coupon/voucher/codekey isn't working.
Please send a message to us via the form on the Contact Us page and we'll look into it for you.
How much is the online course?
Just click on the pink "Explore Online Auslan Courses" to see more information.
What People Are Saying
We had a wonderful experience with Michaela and Awesome Auslan. The students were highly engaged throughout the day and excited about hands on learning experiences. Highly recommend!This was an amazing course and a fantastic introduction to Auslan. Michaela is an excellent teacher for students at all levels. Very helpful and informative.I’m so happy I joined Awesome Auslan! Michaela is an amazing teacher — she is friendly, patient, supportive and makes every class fun and enjoyable. I’m really enjoying learning Auslan with her and I’m so glad I decided to join. Highly recommended! 🤟❤️Michaela was outstanding, engaging, approachable, and an excellent presenter. She created a welcoming learning environment and shared interesting insights alongside a practical introduction to Auslan. The session was exceptionally well received by staff, and we would love to have Michaela return for a follow-up session in the future.I have almost completed Awesome Auslan's first course and have found it very comprehensive and well worth doing. Michaela teaches about deaf culture as well as signing words and phrases.I am using Awesome Auslan to learn Auslan. The videos are great, easy to follow and interesting. Because the videos are short, I can take my time and replay them as many times as I like and not get lost in really long videos where I can't keep track. As my own hearing loss increases, I am starting to use signals with my family and putting what I learn to good use. Thanks Awesome :-)Awesome course! Michaela was lovely, and a very engaging teacher. Always took time to make sure everyone understood any new signs, and gave good corrections.I highly recommend this course! It starts very easy to understand and progesses consistently throughout the weeks, until eventually you can do whole classes without speaking at all and just communicating through signs. The instructor, Michaela, is very good at interacting with the whole class and making things fun and interesting. The class had a very interactive and relaxed atmosphere and I always looked forward to attending!Absolutely love Michaela's teaching style and have retained so much as a result. She's funny, down-to-earth and cares that you get it right! The history and theory incorporated into her course content is equally valuable, and I learnt so much about the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community. She's also well versed on local dialects and nuance between States! Highly recommend for locals wanting to learn Auslan!Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!! The course was amazing and I learnt so much!! It was really engaging and interesting, with a good mix of theory and practice, as well as personal and cultural knowledge. I could not imagine a better introduction to the language and I am eager to learn more!!!!! Michaela was really supportive and fun, and the whole class was super engaged and passionate!!!! An Awesome experience!!!i genuinely love these classes im so sad i have my last one next week. i wish auslan was more widely taught and ive been looking for years for resources and these classes have been amazing! ive learned more in 7 weeks than i had from my own research in 7 years as i was so lost on where to start withvery engaging and informative lessons!!So great. I can now have basic conversation with someone in Auslan. Such a beautiful language such a funny teacher such a great class. My uni paid for it so that students could do it for free and around 30-50 of us joined it so I would highly recommend especially for Universities as it is obviously very popular at mineWas nice and accurate. Learned a lot of common signs, and was able to hold basic communications with other students for further practice. Good beginer course.Thank you so much. I had a wonderful time"You didn't just teach me Auslan skills, you taught me how to believe in myself. I can't thank you enough for your patience and for making me feel capable."I love learning Auslan from Michaela who has an amazing story and I feel so privileged to learn from her. Michaela knows how to pace the learning and teach in a way that makes Auslan easy and makes sense to everyone. Thank you 🙏I highly recommend this course. It not only offers the opportunity to learn a new and valuable language but also opens your eyes to the often-unseen challenges faced by people with hearing loss.I have just completed Awesome Auslan online course level 1. It's a great course, very well presented.The signs are clearly demonstrated, often with a cultural or historical note, which helps understand and remember the sign. I love the downloads that I can print and stick to my fridge for a quick practice during the day. The voice over is helpful to start, and now, as an activity, I turn the sound off and practice reading the signs only. Throughout the course, Michaela also gives great insights into the Deaf community's culture. It's just as valuable as vocabulary. Michaela is a passionate and generous teacher, and makes it fun to learn! Thank you Michaela! I can't wait to start level 2! Sabine AlberroThe training & awareness was fantastic! Wish there were more classes available in remote communities. Michaela made it fun with heaps of interactions. I didn’t want the session to end.
