This Course is Open to Public

Introduction to the Singapore Deaf Community and Language

Awareness. Befriender. Connection.

About this course

About This Course

This course aims to give you a basic introduction to the Deaf community in Singapore, as well as a look at its unique language and culture. You will learn more about deafness, how deaf people live their daily lives, how they communicate, and more. You will also pick up some basic Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) words and phrases. We hope you enjoy the course!

Participants who have completed all the activities - including reading, watching clips, quizzes, assessment - and 100% of the course (with unlimited attempts) will be eligible for the e-Certificate of Participation. (The download link to the e-Certificate of Participation is available in Session 8.)

What You Will Learn

On the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Use appropriate terms to describe deaf people
Identify the Deaf etiquette
State the myths and misconceptions about the Deaf community
Sign numbers in SgSL
Sign the alphabet in SgSL
Sign days in SgSL
Sign months in SgSL
Sign greetings in SgSL
Introduce yourself in SgSL
Sign work-related terms in SgSL

Target Audience

General public. No experience required.

Technical Requirements

Desktop / Laptop / Mobile Device.

Note: This course is designed to last 1 to 1.5 hours. Some participants may need or spend more time to watch the videos and practice their signing skills.