Articles by BRENDA CARTWRIGHT
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Christmas
This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to Christmas: (1) Christmas vs. Forest, (2) Tradition vs. Work, (3) Decoration vs. Community, (4) Gift vs. Give, (5) Lights vs. Real, (6) Santa vs. Thanksgiving vs. Thank You vs. Full, (7) Holiday vs. Animal vs. Have, (8) Reindeer vs. Moose vs. Cow vs. Buffalo vs. President.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Thanksgiving
This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to Thanksgiving: (1) Thanksgiving vs. Thank You vs. Very Thankful, (2) Native American vs. Deaf vs. Dorm vs. Home, (3) Family vs. Team vs. Group vs. Class, (4) Turkey vs. Pig vs. Dirty vs. Grass, (5) Potatoes vs. Irish vs. Duty vs. Pumpkin, (6) Green Beans vs. Last vs. Last (another variation), (7) Corn on the Cob vs. Sandwich vs. Eat A Lot vs. Picnic, (8) Salad vs. Here vs. What, (9) Pie vs. Cookie vs. Split vs. Split (another variation), and (10) Hungry vs. Thirsty vs. Full.
How to Fingerspell
Here are some steps explaining HOW to fingerspell to help you get started on your journey of signing.
Signing Money
Want to learn how to sign money? Read the article for a quick tutorial that includes variations on signing dollars and cents.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Money
This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to money: (1) Money vs. Buy, (2) Cent vs. Think, and (3) Sell vs. Sold
Signing Math Equations
Learn how to sign simple math equations by reading the article. See how to pay attention to your signing space for signing clear equations.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Animals
This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include signs related to animals: (1) Animal vs. Have vs. Vacation vs. Day Off, (2) Horse vs. Rabbit vs. Cow, (3) Cow vs. Buffalo vs. President vs. Deer vs. Moose, (4) Pig vs. Dirty vs. Grass, (5) Mouse vs. Rat vs. Rose, (6) Duck vs. Bird vs. Tattletale, (7) Lion vs. Tiger, (8) Bear vs. Hug vs. Love, (9) Snake vs. Look vs. Spicy, (10) Mosquito vs. Nosy, (11) Cat vs. Expert.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — U.S. States
This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include U.S. state signs: (1) Alaska vs. Hawaii vs. Beautiful vs. Pretty vs. Face, (2) Arizona vs. Twin vs. Twin (another variation) vs. Restaurant vs. Cafeteria, (3) California vs. Gold vs. Silver vs. Phone vs. Call vs. Why, (4) Colorado vs. Color vs. Hot (as in, "spicy hot") vs. Hot ( as in, "temperature hot") vs. Friendly vs. Cool (as in, "weather or low temperature"), (5) New York vs. Subway vs. Practice vs. Wash (as in, "washing a surface") vs. Train (as in, "the form of transportation") vs. Movie, (6) Texas vs. Detroit vs. Indianapolis vs. Rochester vs. Philadelphia vs. Kalamazoo vs. Flint vs. Chicago, (7) Texas vs. Need vs. Phoenix, (8) Washington vs. Oregon vs. Cadillac (as in, "the car") vs. Boss, and (9) West Virginia vs. Virginia vs. West vs. Wednesday vs. Right (as in, "the direction")
Name Signs: What Are They and How Does a Person Get a Name Sign?
What is a name sign, how do you use it in conversation, and how are name signs given? Read the article to find the answers.
Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same — Food
This article is part of our “Signs That Are Close... But Not the Same” series, which highlights signs that look similar, but have different meanings. The signs discussed in this article include food signs: (1) Breakfast vs. Lunch vs. Dinner, (2) Soft Drink vs. Tea vs. Vote, (3) Apple vs. Onion, (4) Water vs. Wine, (5) Eggs vs. Easter, (6) Turkey vs. Dirty vs. Pig, (7) Corn on the Cob vs. Sandwich vs. Picnic, (8) Hamburger vs. Cheeseburger, (9) French Fries vs. 99, (10) Cookie vs. Pie, and (11) Favorite vs. Taste vs. Lucky