To sign "abroad," hold your non-dominant arm horizontally across your body with a relaxed fist, palm facing down. Form an "A" handshape with your dominant hand. Place your dominant hand on your non-dominant forearm and move it in a continuous, small circular motion, rubbing against the arm.
Start by establishing the timeframe with "next year," then sign "I," "want," "study," and finish with the sign for "abroad."
Sign "she," "travel," and "abroad." Then, sign "work" to explain the purpose of the trip.
Sign "you," "touch" (often used in ASL to mean "have been to"), and "abroad." Remember to raise your eyebrows since this is a yes/no question.
Start by establishing the timeframe with "next year," then sign "I," "want," "study," and finish with the sign for "abroad."
Sign "she," "travel," and "abroad." Then, sign "work" to explain the purpose of the trip.
Sign "you," "touch" (often used in ASL to mean "have been to"), and "abroad." Remember to raise your eyebrows since this is a yes/no question.
Yes, in ASL, the sign for "abroad" is the exact same sign used for "foreign." The specific meaning is easily understood based on the context of your conversation.
Yes, you should always use your non-dominant arm as the stationary base. Your dominant hand should be the one forming the "A" handshape and performing the circular motion.
The circles should be relatively small and contained to the surface of your forearm. Avoid making large, exaggerated circles in the air, as the contact with the arm is an important part of the sign.
