Using the "3" handshape place the thumb near the ear. The index and middle finger are then curled inward to indicate the taking in of sounds. this is then repeated to indicate listening over time. This is a directional verb and the middle and index finger would be pointed towards the origin of the sound at the beginning of the sign.
Point your index and middle fingers slightly outward toward the person you are talking to, then curl them inward toward your ear. This shows that the sound of your voice should be taken in by them.
Start with your index and middle fingers pointed toward the teacher's location in the room. Repeatedly curl the fingers inward toward your ear to show you are continuously taking in what they are saying over time.
Point your fingers toward the source of the music, such as a speaker or stage. Curl your fingers inward while using a focused, attentive facial expression to emphasize paying close attention to the sound.
Point your index and middle fingers slightly outward toward the person you are talking to, then curl them inward toward your ear. This shows that the sound of your voice should be taken in by them.
Start with your index and middle fingers pointed toward the teacher's location in the room. Repeatedly curl the fingers inward toward your ear to show you are continuously taking in what they are saying over time.
Point your fingers toward the source of the music, such as a speaker or stage. Curl your fingers inward while using a focused, attentive facial expression to emphasize paying close attention to the sound.
The sign for 'hear' is typically made by simply pointing to or tapping the ear with an index finger, representing the physical sense of sound. 'Listen' uses the '3' handshape curling inward to show the active, intentional process of paying attention.
Not always. A single, sharp curling motion can be used for a sudden command, like telling someone 'Listen!' Repeating the curling motion implies an ongoing action, like listening to a story or paying attention to a lecture over a period of time.
Because 'listen' is a directional verb, you indicate the source of the sound by changing where your fingers point. Simply aim your index and middle fingers toward the person or object making the sound before you curl them inward toward your ear.
