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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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study
This sign depicts the act of learning or deep examination
A1 Very Common Verb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands flat, fingers together, thumb alongside
Both hands move downwards and slightly outwards repeatedly
Discussing learning, revision, or academic pursuits
Break It Down
Watch, build, and feel the movement
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How to form the sign
- Form flat hands, fingers together, thumb alongside
- Place hands in front of chest, palms facing slightly inwards
- Move both hands downwards and slightly outwards
- Repeat movement a few times, maintaining focus
Coach prompt
Practice the repeated downward and outward movement
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands flat, fingers together, thumb alongside · Code B
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms generally face inwards/downwards
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
mm
Body shift
None
Use It Today
Move from recognition to real-life use
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I study BSL daily
Can show continuous action by repeating movement
Best fit: Discussing learning, revision, or academic pursuits
Mirror focus
Practice the repeated downward and outward movement
Catch the slip
Ensure both hands move symmetrically and repeatedly
Use it today
I study BSL daily
Common mistakes: Incorrect handshape, non-manuals, movement direction
When not to use it: Referring to a specific building; use 'university' sign
Regional note: Minor variations in movement extent
Cultural note: Often accompanied by a focused facial expression
1.[en] I study daily. / BSL:[ME STUDY EVERY DAY]
2.[en] She's studying hard. / BSL:[SHE STUDY INTENSELY]
3.[en] What are you studying? / BSL:[WHAT YOU STUDY?]
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Word web
Learn
revise
research
educate
Ignore
forget
neglect
Education
university
school
knowledge
Learn
revise
university
education
knowledge
READ (book) uses a 'V' handshape tapping the palm; STUDY uses flat hands moving down/out. LEARN often uses an 'S' handshape moving from temple to palm; STUDY is more about the ongoing, focused process
Education
learning
academic
Learn
revise
education
school
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