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Banana in Sign Language – Video & Image Included

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You don’t have to be a monkey to love bananas! The health advantages of bananas can benefit you all day long, whether you’re eating one on the run or combining one into a smoothie.

So, today we will learn how to say ‘Banana’ in Sign Language. 

So, let’s begin.

Banana in Sign Language

Before going on to the presentation itself, there are a few things you should know. Take a look at them:

  • Unlike several other visual languages, such as American Sign Language or ASL, British Sign Language BSL is a two-handed language. Despite having the same verbal language, they use different sign languages.
  • When learning BSL, the terms “dominant hand” and “non-dominant hand” will be used. If you are right-handed, this hand is your dominant one. Your non-dominant hand is your left one. The base hand is another name for it.

With that said, let’s get back to our main discussion: how to say “Banana” in BSL?

First, please check out the video presented below:

Now, please follow the steps outlined below:

BSL tutor in a normal posture

1. Start with a normal posture.

BSL teacher with left hand's palm above the right hand's fist

2. Raise both of your hands.

3. Put your right hand into a fist so that it looks like you are holding a banana.

4. Now keep opening those invisible banana peels with your left hand.

BSL tutor signing Banana in sign language

5. While removing the banana peel, say the word “Banana.”

Conclusion

So that’s how we sign “Banana” in British Sign Language. Make sure the person you are conversing with can see you. Anyone can easily misunderstand the message if the signer’s actions are not clear.

Also, if you want to learn the sign, you must practise it regularly; otherwise, you risk forgetting it over time. So keep a lovely smile on your face as well. When we smile, we are more able to connect with others.

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