5 Questions
Which sign language is used by the majority of the Australian Deaf community?
Auslan
What does Auslan stand for?
Australian Sign Language
Which sign languages are related to Auslan?
British Sign Language and New Zealand Sign Language
Which sign language has influenced Auslan?
American Sign Language
How is Auslan different from English?
Auslan has a similar vocabulary but different grammar compared to English.
Study Notes
Auslan Overview
- Auslan is the sign language used by the majority of the Australian Deaf community
Auslan Abbreviation
- Auslan stands for Australian Sign Language
Auslan Relationships
- Auslan is related to New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) and British Sign Language (BSL)
- Auslan has also been influenced by Irish Sign Language (ISL)
Auslan and English
- Auslan is a unique language with its own grammar, vocabulary, and syntax, distinct from English
- Auslan is not a visual representation of English, but rather a language with its own linguistic structure and rules
Test your knowledge of Auslan, the sign language used by the Australian Deaf community. Learn about its history, relationship to other sign languages, and its unique features.
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