To sign 'communicate', form both hands into 'C' shapes. Hold them in front of your chest with the palms facing each other. Move your hands back and forth alternately, so as one hand moves forward toward the person you are talking to, the other moves backward toward yourself. Repeat this motion a couple of times.
Sign 'communicate' by moving your 'C' hands back and forth to show the exchange of ideas. Emphasize the sign slightly to show the importance of the action in the context of needing improvement.
Use the alternating 'C' hands to represent the back-and-forth flow of conversation. The continuous motion perfectly captures the ongoing, daily exchange of information with your loved ones.
Sign 'communicate' while using appropriate facial expressions for a 'how' question, such as furrowing your eyebrows. The alternating movement shows the two-way interaction you are asking about.
Sign 'communicate' by moving your 'C' hands back and forth to show the exchange of ideas. Emphasize the sign slightly to show the importance of the action in the context of needing improvement.
Use the alternating 'C' hands to represent the back-and-forth flow of conversation. The continuous motion perfectly captures the ongoing, daily exchange of information with your loved ones.
Sign 'communicate' while using appropriate facial expressions for a 'how' question, such as furrowing your eyebrows. The alternating movement shows the two-way interaction you are asking about.
Yes, the movement is very similar to the sign for 'conversation'. However, 'communicate' specifically uses the 'C' handshape as an initialized sign. 'Conversation' or 'talking with' often uses index fingers moving in the same alternating pattern to show words going back and forth.
No, it does not matter which hand starts the forward motion. Whether your dominant or non-dominant hand moves forward first, the meaning remains exactly the same. The crucial element is the alternating back-and-forth movement that illustrates a continuous exchange.
While 'communicate' is a great general term for any exchange of information, ASL often uses specific signs for texting, emailing, or video chatting. If you want to be precise about the method, it is better to use the specific sign for that technology.
