ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "TALKING" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands in "4" handshapes with fingers pointing forward, alternating back and forth movements near your mouth, representing the exchange of words in conversation.
📖 Word definition
The action of speaking or having a conversation; communicating through spoken words.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in "4" handshape (four fingers extended, thumb tucked).
- Starting Position: Hands positioned near mouth level, fingers pointing forward.
- Movement: Alternate hands moving back and forth toward each other.
- Path: Small forward and backward motions, creating conversational rhythm.
- Hand Orientation: Fingers point forward throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Engaged and animated, showing active communication.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Static hands: Keep alternating movement, don't hold hands still.
❌ Wrong handshape: Use "4" shape, not pointing or fist shapes.
❌ Too far from mouth: Keep hands near mouth level for clarity.
❌ Same timing: Alternate hands, don't move them together.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"We are talking about work."
How to sign: Sign "we" (point to self and others) → sign "talking" (4 hands alternate) → sign "about" (finger circles around other hand) → sign "work" (fist hits palm).
"Stop talking in class."
How to sign: Sign "stop" (flat hand hits other palm) → sign "talking" → sign "in" (fingers into other hand) → sign "class" (C hands form circle).
"They enjoy talking together."
How to sign: Sign "they" (point to group) → sign "enjoy" (hands rub chest) → sign "talking" → sign "together" (fists come together).