ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "TALK" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "4" handshapes positioned near your mouth, moving them alternately back and forth to represent the exchange of conversation.
📖 Word definition
To speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; to have a conversation.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "4" handshape (four fingers extended, thumb tucked).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned near the mouth area, fingers pointing outward.
- Movement: Move hands alternately back and forth in small motions.
- Path: Hands alternate moving toward and away from the mouth area.
- Hand Orientation: Fingers point outward, palms facing each other.
- Facial Expression: Natural, engaged expression as if in conversation.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "4" handshape, not pointing or flat hands.
❌ Too far from mouth: Keep hands close to mouth area for clarity.
❌ Moving together: Hands should alternate, not move simultaneously.
❌ Too large movement: Keep motions small and controlled near the mouth.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"We need to talk."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self then sweep to include others) → sign "need" (bent index finger moves down) → sign "talk" (4 hands alternate near mouth).
"They talk every day."
How to sign: Sign "they" (point to third person area) → sign "talk" → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → sign "day" (D hand on elbow, arm moves across).
"Can you talk louder?"
How to sign: Sign "can" (fists move down) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "talk" → sign "louder" (hands move up and out from mouth area).