American Sign Language

To sign "please" in American Sign Language, place your dominant hand flat against your chest and make a circular motion. This shows respect and politeness in ASL.

The creator of American Sign Language (ASL) as we know it today is credited to Laurent Clerc, a deaf educator from France. He played a key role in establishing the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States, helping to shape and promote the use of sign language.

To translate English sentences into American Sign Language (ASL), you first need to understand the concepts being conveyed in the English sentence. Then, you would select signs and gestures in ASL that best represent those concepts, and arrange them in the proper order to form an ASL sentence. It's important to remember that ASL is a visual-gestural language with its own grammar structure distinct from English.

1. make an H - point the first 2 fingers forward

2. flip them quickly to an I - pointing the little finger upward

There are no signs for proper names. These are either created by the person or , most often, given by a friend or loved one. If you haven't one, the name must be spelled.

Hi: Very interesting. 2 ways....

1. brush something from the hair at the side of the face, then (the sign for person) face the hands toward each other and move downward. Or....

2. curl the index fingersand make a small half circle from the ears to the mouth; then make the sign for person (above)

American Sign Language (ASL) and Filipino Sign Language (FSL) are different sign languages used in their respective countries. ASL is primarily used in the United States and parts of Canada, while FSL is used in the Philippines. They have different signs, grammar, and syntax, making them distinct languages despite some similarities.

Hi: Names do not have signs (personal ones are given). The sign for devil is palce the thumb at the side of the forehead with the first 2 fingers in a V; bend the fingers a couple of times. Often for Satan, make an S (fist) at the side of the head and then the devil sign.

To sign "going" in American Sign Language, use a pointing finger to trace a path away from your body in the direction you are indicating. This sign represents the concept of moving or traveling from one place to another.

To sign "Are you happy?" in American Sign Language, you would sign: YOU HAPPY? with raised eyebrows.

Hi; make a letter H (first 2 fingers held together and pointed straight out); quickly change to an I (little finger pointed up). lay the hand on the chest (my); hold the first 2 fingers together on each hand and tap them together (one on top of the other) - name; then spell out Brianna or use the name sign given to you.

To sign "wild" in American Sign Language (ASL), you can fingerspell the word W-I-L-D, or you can mimic the concept using signs for "crazy" or "untamed." This could include using signs that convey a sense of chaos or lack of control.

To sign "oranges" in American Sign Language, use the sign for "orange" by forming the letter "O" with your dominant hand and twisting it twice in front of your mouth. This sign is the same whether you are referring to the fruit or the color.

In text language, "asl" stands for "age, sex, location" and is often used as a question to inquire about someone's basic information in online chats or social media.

Hi: 1- Hold the hands flaltly and rub the top one over the bottom heel to fingertips (nice), 2- Point the index fingers upward and bring the hands together (to meet), 3- Point to the other person (you).

You may do #3 first.. you, nice to meet.

In American Sign Language (ASL), the name "Lesley" can be spelled out using the manual alphabet. Each letter of the name is signed individually using handshapes corresponding to the letters L-E-S-L-E-Y.

He signed his name on the bottom right corner of the document.

Hi: sign the letters s-y-m, then use both hands as if playing a violin.

Hi: Like this.........

1. point to the person (you - can be done at the beginning or end of the sentence)

2. with 2 fingers, move them from pointing to your eyes to the other person (look)

3. wipe the palms together (nice)

4. stick out the thumb and little finger (close the others); move this in a straight line downward (today - can be done with one or both hands)

To sign "confidence" in American Sign Language, you can make the sign by using both hands to form the letter "C" shape near your chest, with palms facing inward and fingers pointing up. Move your hands outward and slightly upward, while maintaining the "C" shape. This sign represents the concept of confidence.

Hi: Pretty much. Every language has its own and uniqe set of signs, so signs in ASL might not mean the same in other languages, but many of the same signs are used either to mean the same things or something different.

Sign language relies heavily on hand-eye coordination as individuals need to coordinate their hand movements with their eyes to produce and understand signs accurately. The precise positioning, shape, and movement of the hands and fingers are essential components of sign language communication. Strong hand-eye coordination is important for conveying the intended message clearly and effectively in sign language.

In American Sign Language, the sign for 'powerful' is done by making a strong fist with your dominant hand and bringing it down onto the palm of your non-dominant hand. This sign represents strength and vigor.

Hi: Pound one fist on the back of the other hand; point 2 fingers down (like legs) and jump them over the other hand. [technically: rock - jump over]

Hi: Names do not have signs; they are either created by the person, or more so given by a loved one or friend.