"practice" ASL American Sign Language

American Sign Language: "practice" or "training" PRACTICE or training: The right "A" hand brushes up against the top side of the left index finger. The motion is similar to polishing a shoe. Think of "polishing up your skills." TRAINING: If you do the sign "practice" using a right "T" hand, it specifically means "training." Some people might consider this to be "Signed English." Most of the time you wouldn't need a "T" to establish the meaning of training because the context of the sentence would tend to clarify whether you mean training or practice. Want to help support ASLU? It's easy :) You can learn sign language online at American Sign Language (ASL) University ™ Sign language lessons and resources. Dr. William Vicars © Lifeprint.com

American Sign Language: "practice" or "training"

PRACTICE or training:
The right "A" hand brushes up against the top side of the left index finger. The motion is similar to polishing a shoe. Think of "polishing up your skills."

TRAINING:
If you do the sign "practice" using a right "T" hand, it specifically means "training."
Some people might consider this to be "Signed English." Most of the time you wouldn't need a "T" to establish the meaning of training because the context of the sentence would tend to clarify whether you mean training or practice.

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

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