3 Questions
What is Auslan?
Australian Sign Language
How does Auslan primarily communicate?
By handshapes and movements
Which community considers Auslan as their official language?
Australian deaf community
Study Notes
Auslan
- Auslan stands for Australian Sign Language, a visual language that uses handshapes, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning.
- Auslan primarily communicates through a combination of signs, gestures, and non-manual markers, such as facial expressions, head movements, and body language.
Community and Recognition
- The Australian Deaf community considers Auslan as their official language, and it is used by Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, as well as hearing individuals who interact with the Deaf community.
Learn about Auslan, the official language of the Australian deaf community which uses handshapes and movements to communicate words and phrases in a visual manner.
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