How to sign “Studying” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Studying” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you, palm up, like an open book.
- Point the fingers of your dominant hand down at the palm.
- Wiggle your dominant fingers as you hover over the page.
- Keep your dominant palm facing down while the fingers flutter.
- Lean your head in a little to show concentration — STUDY is an active sign.
Practice tip
“Studying” is signed with the base STUDY sign — ASL/BSL marks ongoing action on the sign, not with a separate word.
Fingerspell “Studying”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.