LSM: haz preguntas en lengua de señas

Learning a new language is a wonderful challenge, and when it is Mexican Sign Language, it is even more special. It opens doors to inclusive and enriching communication. In this class, we will dive into how to ask questions in Mexican Sign Language, an essential skill for interacting effectively with the Deaf community. Get ready to discover how to ask questions like "what?", "where?", and "why?" in this fascinating visual language.

How to ask "what" in Mexican Sign Language?

The question mark "qué?" is one of the most fundamental signs you can learn. In Mexican Sign Language, as in many sign languages, facial expression plays a crucial role. Accompany the sign with a curious or information-seeking expression to intensify the intent of your question. Putting this into practice, you could ask things like "what do you have?" or "what happened on the subway?".

How do we articulate "how," "when," and "which"?

How?

Asking "cómo?" implies a way of doing or knowing something. In Mexican Sign Language, this sign is essential to obtain additional details about any situation or action, for example, "how is your work going?".

¿Cuándo?

The "¿cuándo?" sign will help you specify a particular time or moment, a useful tool for organizing meetings or planning events. For example, you could ask "when are we traveling?".

Which?

"Which one?" is used to choose between options, whether it is an object or idea. In Mexican Sign Language, this sign opens the way for questions like "Which color do you like?".

Where and why? Locations and reasons

Where?

With the sign "where?" you can ask about locations and places. This is indispensable for coordinating meetings and different meeting points, for example, "where are we going to meet?".

Why?

The sign "why?" alludes to the reason or cause behind an event or state. Essential to understanding situations, you can ask "why is your mom happy?".

Exploring purpose and identity

What for?

Unlike "why," the sign "what for?" seeks to understand the purpose or intention behind an action. An example of this might be "why am I teaching you Mexican sign language?".

Who?

This sign has to do with identity and people. Often used to recognize or identify someone, you might ask "who is your teacher?".

In addition to learning these signs, a key tip is to practice regularly and seek feedback. A great way to make sure you're on the right track is to record videos of your practice and share them on forums or communities, such as Platzi. Constant practice not only improves your skills, but also increases your confidence in using Mexican Sign Language. Keep practicing and we'll see you in the next class!