To sign 'as', you simply fingerspell the letters A and S. Start by forming the letter 'A' with your dominant hand, making a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger. Then, transition smoothly into the letter 'S' by moving your thumb across the front of your folded fingers.
Sign 'I', 'work', then fingerspell 'A-S', followed by the sign for 'teacher'. Fingerspelling 'as' here bridges the concept of your role in an English-like sentence structure.
Sign 'he', 'act', fingerspell 'A-S', and then sign 'leader'. The quick fingerspelling connects the action to the title he holds.
Sign 'do', fingerspell 'A-S', then sign 'I' and 'say'. Ensure the transition between the 'A' and 'S' handshapes is smooth and your hand remains steady.
Sign 'I', 'work', then fingerspell 'A-S', followed by the sign for 'teacher'. Fingerspelling 'as' here bridges the concept of your role in an English-like sentence structure.
Sign 'he', 'act', fingerspell 'A-S', and then sign 'leader'. The quick fingerspelling connects the action to the title he holds.
Sign 'do', fingerspell 'A-S', then sign 'I' and 'say'. Ensure the transition between the 'A' and 'S' handshapes is smooth and your hand remains steady.
In pure ASL, the concept of 'as' is often translated using signs like 'SAME' or 'EQUAL', depending on the context. However, fingerspelling 'A-S' is very common, especially in transliteration or when emphasizing the exact English word.
Practice the subtle thumb movement. Since both letters are fists, you only need to slide your thumb from the side of your index finger (for 'A') to the front of your fingers (for 'S'). Keep your fingers curled the whole time.
No, keep your hand steady. For short words, your hand should remain in one place, slightly below shoulder level. Avoid bouncing or pushing your hand forward, as a steady hand is much easier for others to read.
