Learning Vocabulary in Signing
Wish to learn some vocabulary in Sign Language? Here's some:
BOOK
Put your hands together, then open while the sides are still touching each other, like a book.
CRY
Point up your index and middle finger and both hands, bring them to below your eyes, and move your hands downward.
DRAW
Hold one hand up, stick up your pinky at the other hand, and touch your plam, then move it around.
EAT
Put your fingers together on one hand, and put them to your lips.
HUG
Cross both arms over your chest to the other side, and touch your back.
LEG
Place your hand on the side of your thigh.
LETTER
Place your thumb at the edge of your lips, then bring down and place of your palm.
ME
Point to yourself while touching your chest.
MOUTH
Move your index finger around your lips.
NOSE
Point and touch the side of your nostril.
PANTS
Place your hands on your hips, then move them upward.
RAIN
Hold your hands out in front of you, your knuckles facing up, and fingers bent downward. Then move your hands downward.
SNOW
Do the same steps as in "Rain", but have your fingers shake gentlly while they come downward.
SORRY
Put your hand into a fist, and put it to your chest, moving it in a circular movement.
THIRSTY
Tilt your head upward a bit, then touch your throat with your index finger.
UP
Stretch out your arm up into the air.
YOU
Point to the person you're talking to.
