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🤟 How to sign
To sign "ABC ALPHABET" in American Sign Language (ASL), fingerspell each letter A-B-C in sequence using the manual alphabet handshapes, then sign "ALPHABET" by making an "A" handshape and moving it in a wavy line from left to right.
📖 Word definition
The set of letters or basic written symbols representing the basic sounds of a language, arranged in a conventional order; specifically referring to the sequence of letters from A to Z.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with "A" handshape (closed fist, thumb to side), then "B" (flat hand, fingers together), then "C" (curved hand like holding a cup).
- Starting Position: Dominant hand at chest level, comfortable signing space.
- Movement: Fingerspell A-B-C clearly, then for "ALPHABET" make "A" handshape and move in wavy horizontal line.
- Path: Letters signed in place, then wavy motion moves from left to right across body.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces forward for fingerspelling, then turns slightly outward for alphabet sign.
- Facial Expression: Clear and focused, emphasizing each letter distinctly.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Rushing letters: Sign each letter A-B-C clearly and distinctly.
❌ Wrong handshapes: Ensure proper formation of A, B, and C handshapes.
❌ Straight line motion: Use wavy motion for "ALPHABET", not straight line.
❌ Wrong hand position: Keep hand in clear signing space, not too low or high.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Children learn the ABC alphabet first."
How to sign: Sign "children" (pat hands down twice) → sign "learn" (fingers from forehead to palm) → sign "ABC alphabet" → sign "first" (index finger up, twist forward).
"The ABC alphabet has 26 letters."
How to sign: Point to establish "the" → sign "ABC alphabet" → sign "have" (fingertips to chest) → sign "26" (2 then 6) → sign "letters" (L handshape on palm, move across).
"Practice your ABC alphabet daily."
How to sign: Sign "practice" (knuckles brush across palm repeatedly) → sign "your" (point forward) → sign "ABC alphabet" → sign "daily" (D handshape brush down cheek).