To sign 'lizard', start by holding your non-dominant arm across your lower chest, palm facing down, to represent a branch or surface. Form an 'L' shape with your dominant hand by extending your thumb and index finger. Place your dominant hand on your non-dominant wrist or forearm and slide it up towards your elbow, mimicking a lizard scurrying up a branch.
Sign 'lizard' by sliding the 'L' handshape up your arm, then point to an imaginary spot to indicate where the lizard is resting.
Sign 'my', 'brother', 'have', 'pet', and finish with the sign for 'lizard', ensuring the 'L' handshape is clearly visible.
Sign 'lizard' moving up your arm, then use the sign for 'fast' to describe how quickly the animal scurries away.
Sign 'lizard' by sliding the 'L' handshape up your arm, then point to an imaginary spot to indicate where the lizard is resting.
Sign 'my', 'brother', 'have', 'pet', and finish with the sign for 'lizard', ensuring the 'L' handshape is clearly visible.
Sign 'lizard' moving up your arm, then use the sign for 'fast' to describe how quickly the animal scurries away.
The 'L' handshape is an example of initialization, where the first letter of the English word is used in the sign. Combined with the crawling motion, it makes the specific animal clear.
No, your non-dominant arm should be comfortably bent across your torso. It acts as a base or 'branch' for the lizard to crawl on, so a natural, relaxed position is best.
Yes! If you are left-handed, use your right arm as the base and form the 'L' shape with your left hand, moving it up your right forearm.
