American Sign Language: "explain" or "describe" Both hands are in "F" handshapes. Use an alternating forward and back motion. As you slide one hand forward, slide the other backward. Repeat a couple times. The hands do not go up and down, just forward and back. EXPLAIN: Sample sentence: Can you explain algebra to me? = ALGEBRA CAN YOU EXPLAIN ME? Notes: If you move your hands up and down it means "judge/court/if." You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :)

American Sign Language: "explain" or "describe"

Both hands are in "F" handshapes. Use an alternating forward and back motion. As you slide one hand forward, slide the other backward. Repeat a couple times. The hands do not go up and down, just forward and back.

EXPLAIN:

Sample sentence: Can you explain algebra to me? = ALGEBRA CAN YOU EXPLAIN ME?

Notes:
If you move your hands up and down it means "judge/court/if."

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :)