Welcome

Challenge Your Auslan (CYA) is an online learning platform designed to help individuals strengthen their receptive skills in Auslan, the sign language used by the Australian Deaf community.

CYA provides a growing library of video-based resources and challenge activities across a wide range of categories tailored to different skill levels and learning goals.

Users can explore categories focusing on areas such as fingerspelling, vocabulary, grammar, numbers, conversations, stories, sign collections, and other interactive learning pathways designed to build confidence and improve comprehension skills over time.

By engaging with the videos and activities available throughout the platform, learners have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Auslan learning in an interactive, visual, and flexible environment. Whether you are completely new to Auslan or looking to further refine your existing skills, CYA offers resources to support a wide variety of learning journeys.

Overall, CYA aims to encourage skill development, confidence, visual understanding, and a deeper appreciation of Auslan and the Australian Deaf community.

The activities on this website are divided into ten distinct categories, each designed to enhance your proficiency in Auslan. Whether you find them challenging or navigate through them with ease, our points system rewards you for correct answers submitted in the designated submission boxes. Each category focuses on different aspects of receptive skills, offering a diverse range of learning experiences to cater to your Auslan journey.

Yes. Many learners start with no prior Auslan experience. The platform is structured to support beginners while offering plenty of depth for ongoing learning and improvement.

We, CYA, are built around challenge-based learning. Instead of passively watching videos, learners actively engage with recognition, comprehension, and application tasks designed to support real language development.

Intro Access Membership is a free 2-week trial designed to give new users an opportunity to explore the CYA platform before committing to a Lite or Premium membership.

This trial includes a small selection of videos across different categories so learners can become familiar with the learning style, website layout, and overall experience offered through CYA.

While Intro Access is intentionally limited and does not include participation features, it provides enough content to help users understand how the full library is structured and whether the platform suits their learning goals.

No. Intro Access is designed as an exploration tier only.

Users can watch and explore selected videos during the 2-week trial period, however participation features such as submitting answers, earning points, and accessing challenge activities are only available through Lite and Premium memberships.

We offer two membership tiers to support different learning needs, goals, and levels of commitment.

Lite membership provides broader access for regular practice, while Premium membership offers full access to the complete CYA resource library.

Lite membership provides access to a broader range of categories and resources, allowing you to build consistency and confidence in your Auslan learning. It’s ideal if you want regular practice across multiple categories without committing to full Premium access.

Premium membership provides full access to the complete CYA resource library. This includes all categories, learning activities, and ongoing content additions, allowing you to explore Auslan in depth and progress at your own pace with unrestricted access across the platform.

Yes. CYA can be used by schools, organisations, workplaces, and community groups interested in supporting Auslan learning and skill development.

CYA has already been explored within educational and professional environments, with memberships being used to help learners build receptive skills, fingerspelling confidence, number comprehension, and exposure to a wide variety of signing styles and learning pathways.

If your school, organisation, or workplace is interested in exploring membership options for staff, students, or groups, please feel free to get in touch through the Contact page.

Yes. Users can upgrade their membership at any time.

Many learners begin with Intro Access or Lite Membership before deciding to move into Premium Membership once they feel comfortable with the platform and would like access to more categories, challenges, and learning pathways.

Yes. Members can manage their subscription preferences at any time.

CYA is designed to provide flexibility and comfort for learners, allowing users to choose the membership option that best suits their learning goals and circumstances.

If you wish to change, upgrade, or cancel your membership, you can do so through your account settings or by contacting us for support if needed.

How many videos are included in CYA? We currently offers over 1,400 Auslan videos across multiple learning categories. Our library is continuously growing, with new challenges added to keep learners engaged and progressing at every stage.

CYA offers a wide range of learning categories designed to support different stages of Auslan development. These include fingerspelling, short sentences, stories, sign collections, number-based activities, grammar-focused challenges, and more.

Access to categories varies by membership tier, allowing you to explore the platform at your own pace and choose the level of access that best suits your learning goals.

Yes. All CYA videos are organised into clearly labelled categories, making it easy to focus on specific skills such as fingerspelling, sentences, stories, or sign collections. Learners can move through the library at their own pace and revisit videos anytime.

To begin the challenge, navigate to the resources category on our platform and select the video you’d like to watch. Once you’ve chosen, simply click on it to start viewing. Take your time to absorb the content and make notes as needed.

After watching a video, you’ll find a submission box below it where you can submit your answers or responses related to the content covered. This could include quizzes, reflections, or any other tasks provided. Make sure to complete the submission accurately and thoroughly.

Upon submitting your answers or responses, you’ll receive grades or feedback based on the quality and accuracy of your submission. These grades contribute to building your points on the platform. The more consistently you engage with the videos and submit high-quality responses, the more points you can accumulate.

To maximize your points, engage actively with the challenges and learning materials provided. Set personal goals, track your progress, and consistently strive to improve your skills. Remember to explore new topics and challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone.

Learning individually allows you to track your own growth and improvement over time. By taking ownership of your learning journey, you can demonstrate your dedication and commitment to personal development. Additionally, individually learning ensures that you fully absorb the material and can apply it effectivity in real-world scenarios.

Yes. CYA can be accessed across desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.

This allows learners to practice and explore resources in different environments whether at home, while travelling, during study sessions, or alongside classroom learning.

New content is added regularly throughout the year.

The CYA library continues to expand across a wide range of categories including fingerspelling, stories, numbers, sign collections, conversations, language insights, and challenge-based activities.

Our goal is to continue building a rich and evolving learning environment with fresh resources, new ideas, and additional learning pathways for members to explore over time.

To create a login account, simply navigate to the sign up page on our platform and follow the prompts to provide your details. Once your account is set up, you can log in using your shocen username and password.

While it’s technically possible to share your account with someone else, we strongly advise against it. Your account is your personal space for participating in challenges and tracking your progress. Sharing an account could hinder your individual progression and impact your ability to earn points.