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In American Sign Language (ASL), the sign for teacher combines a specific handshape, orientation, and location near the forehead to represent the role of an instructor. Start wi...
Read articleThe standard ASL sign for gender is fingerspelling G-E-N-D-ER, though a one-handed adaptation sometimes appears. To sign G, form a right-hand claw shape (or ‘G’ handshape) w...
Read articleThe sign language letter J is one of the basic handshapes in American Sign Language (ASL) used for fingerspelling and number signs. To form the letter J, start with an open hand...
Read articleTo form the ASL sign for monkey, start with a loose fist and extend your thumb so it sits across your cheek near the ear. Your middle and ring fingers are slightly curved while...
Read articleTo sign water in American Sign Language (ASL), form a modified claw shape with your dominant hand: extend your thumb, index finger, and middle finger while tucking the ring and...
Read articleThe standard ASL sign for people involves making the plural version of the person sign. Use your dominant hand in a modified ASL B handshape (thumb side of hand near the side of...
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