Begin with the "A" handshape palm facing you.
Twist your hand so the palm faces out to make the second number 6, 7, 8, 9. (Remember the thumb does not overlap the finger used to make the second number).
20: Pinch repeatedly.
21: Two ways - Orient the palm face out and face back.
22: Orient the palm to face down and move the hand out to the side for the second number (stamping movement).
23 - 29: Show in an upright position with an "L" handshape, then move slightly forward when signing second numbers.
Watch carefully how to identify body position, appearance, and action when describing a person with tidbits.
When identifying someone visible to you and follow this sequence:
use this opener: SEE is used to direct the location of a person to whom the signer is referring.
describe the person: give the person's gender and one or more of the following: appearance, body position, and action.
Please watch carefully how the signer demonstrates and narrates experience with language narrative-
Language(s) a person grew up with
Other languages the person learned in high school or college
where they learned the language
how many years they have known the language
how much they still remember
Language(s) the person is currently learning
where they learn the new language
the level of difficulty of the new language
Understanding Non-Manual Signals for Wh and Yes/No Questions in ASL
When forming Wh-question in ASL, it's essential to use the furrows brows to represent question. For Yes/No question involves raising your eyebrows and tilting your head slightly forward while signing the question. Pay attention to these non-manual signals along with proper ASL structure.