To sign the name Alex, you will fingerspell each letter: A-L-E-X. Start with the letter 'A' by making a fist with your thumb resting on the side of your index finger. Next, form an 'L' by extending your index finger up and your thumb out. Transition to an 'E' by curling your top fingers down to rest above your thumb. Finally, form an 'X' by curling your index finger into a hook shape while keeping the rest of your fingers closed.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', and 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell A-L-E-X to complete the sentence.
Fingerspell A-L-E-X, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', and 'TALK-TO', directing the verb toward the space where you are establishing Alex, and then fingerspell A-L-E-X.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', and 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell A-L-E-X to complete the sentence.
Fingerspell A-L-E-X, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate that you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', and 'TALK-TO', directing the verb toward the space where you are establishing Alex, and then fingerspell A-L-E-X.
Yes, as a general rule, you will fingerspell the name. The only exception is if you are referring to a specific person named Alex who has introduced themselves to you with their own unique, culturally bestowed 'name sign'.
As a beginner, you should focus entirely on clarity. A smooth, steady, and readable pace is much better than a fast, jerky one. Your speed will naturally increase as your muscle memory improves with practice.
No, you should avoid mouthing the individual letters (A-L-E-X). Instead, you can naturally mouth the full word 'Alex' as you fingerspell it, just as you would say it in spoken English.
