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BeginnerCaptionedTranscript24 min

Greetings and introductions

Meet someone, exchange names, and ask how they are. Includes the cultural norms around getting attention politely.

Sign language video

Start with your dominant hand at shoulder height, palm facing forward.

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Captions: English. Signing speed varies between signers - use the speed control if you need more time.

Transcript

  1. 0:00

    Welcome. In this lesson we work through the manual alphabet one letter at a time.

  2. 0:14

    Start with your dominant hand at shoulder height, palm facing forward. Keep your elbow relaxed.

  3. 0:31

    A is a closed fist with the thumb resting alongside the index finger, not tucked inside.

  4. 0:48

    B is a flat hand, fingers together and straight, thumb folded across the palm.

  5. 1:05

    Take these slowly. Accuracy first, speed second. Use the playback speed control if you need more time.