To sign 'Andrew', you will fingerspell each letter of the name using the ASL alphabet. Hold your dominant hand up near your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Start with the letter 'A', then transition smoothly into 'N', 'D', 'R', 'E', and finally 'W'. Keep your hand steady in one place as you spell.
Sign 'MY BROTHER NAME', and then clearly fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W to introduce him.
Fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W, then sign 'COME PARTY', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED TALK-TO', and then fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W. If Andrew is in the room, you can point to him before or after spelling his name.
Sign 'MY BROTHER NAME', and then clearly fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W to introduce him.
Fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W, then sign 'COME PARTY', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED TALK-TO', and then fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W. If Andrew is in the room, you can point to him before or after spelling his name.
Yes, unless the specific Andrew you are talking about has been given a unique 'name sign' by a Deaf person. If you don't know his name sign, or if he doesn't have one, you should always fingerspell A-N-D-R-E-W.
As a beginner, you should prioritize clarity over speed. It is much better to spell slowly and clearly than to rush and make mistakes. With practice, your muscle memory will improve, and your speed will naturally increase.
No, you shouldn't mouth the individual letters (A-N-D-R-E-W). Instead, if you use mouth movements, you should naturally mouth the full word 'Andrew' as you fingerspell it. This helps provide context to the person reading your signs.
