ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "TEACHER" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "TEACH" by placing both hands in flat "O" handshapes near your temples and moving them forward, then add the "PERSON" marker by placing both flat hands at your sides and moving them straight down.
📖 Word definition
A person whose job is to teach students in a school or other educational institution; an educator who instructs others in academic subjects or skills.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with flat "O" handshapes (fingertips touching thumbs), then transition to flat hands for person marker.
- Starting Position: Both hands in flat "O" shape positioned near temples on either side of head.
- Movement: Move hands forward from temples, then change to flat hands and move straight down at sides.
- Path: Forward motion from head, pause, then downward motion for person marker.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face forward during "teach" portion, then face each other during person marker.
- Facial Expression: Confident and engaged expression, showing authority and knowledge.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use flat "O" shape, not pointing fingers or fists.
❌ Missing person marker: Must include downward hand movement to show it's a person.
❌ Wrong starting position: Hands should start near temples, not forehead center.
❌ Too fast transition: Show clear pause between "teach" and "person" components.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"My teacher is nice."
How to sign: Sign "my" (flat hand on chest) → sign "teacher" (flat O hands from temples forward, then person marker) → sign "nice" (right hand slides across left palm).
"The teacher explains math."
How to sign: Sign "teacher" → sign "explain" (F hands alternate forward) → sign "math" (M hands cross and tap twice).
"I want to be a teacher."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "want" (claw hands pull toward body) → sign "become" (index fingers flip over) → sign "teacher".