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Thursday, April 24, 2025
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month
The BSL sign for 'month' uses a G-handshape near the cheek with a downward arc movement
A1 Very Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant hand forms a G-handshape (index finger extended, thumb alongside)
Dominant G-hand moves downwards in a short arc
Discussing time, dates, scheduling, duration
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How to form the sign
- Form G-handshape
- Place index finger near dominant cheek/jaw
- Move hand downwards in short arc
Coach prompt
Practice signing 'month' then 'next month' and 'last month'
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand forms a G-handshape (index finger extended, thumb alongside) · Code G-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Near
Palm orientation
Palm generally faces signer
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
None
Body shift
None
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My birthday is next month
Often repeated for plural or 'every month'
Best fit: Discussing time, dates, scheduling, duration
Mirror focus
Practice signing 'month' then 'next month' and 'last month'
Catch the slip
Ensure G-handshape is clear and movement is a short, distinct downward arc
Use it today
My birthday is next month
Common mistakes: Incorrect handshape or location
When not to use it: When referring to the moon
Regional note: Slight variations in exact location on cheek/jaw
Cultural note: Basic time unit, no specific cultural nuances
1. [en] Next month / BSL: NEXT MONTH
2. [en] Every month / BSL: EVERY MONTH (repeated)
3. [en] Last month / BSL: LAST MONTH
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Word web
Period
cycle
Year
week
day
Week
year
calendar
time
Week
year
calendar
time
day
Compared to WEEK, which uses a B-hand tapping and sliding on the non-dominant palm. YEAR involves two S-hands circling each other. MONTH is distinct with its G-handshape near the cheek, moving in a short downward arc, focusing on a single, specific time unit
Time
calendar
duration
dates
BSL month
time sign
G-hand time
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