ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "GO" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with index fingers pointing forward, then move them away from your body in a forward motion, representing the action of moving or leaving.
📖 Word definition
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or depart from a current location.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "1" handshape (index finger extended, other fingers closed).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned in front of your chest, index fingers pointing forward.
- Movement: Move both hands forward and slightly outward away from your body.
- Path: Smooth forward motion, hands moving in parallel.
- Hand Orientation: Index fingers continue pointing forward throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly focused, showing direction of movement.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use index finger pointing, not open palm or fist.
❌ Moving backward: Always move hands forward, away from body.
❌ One hand only: Use both hands for proper "GO" sign.
❌ No movement: Must show clear forward motion, not static position.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I go to school."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to yourself) → sign "go" (both index fingers forward) → sign "to" (index fingers touch) → sign "school" (clap hands twice).
"Let's go home."
How to sign: Sign "let's" (L hands move together) → sign "go" (index fingers forward) → sign "home" (fingertips touch mouth then cheek).
"Go away please."
How to sign: Sign "go" (index fingers forward with emphasis) → sign "away" (brush hand away) → sign "please" (open hand circles on chest).