Start by signing "GO" with both hands in "1" handshapes (index fingers pointing up), moving them forward and slightly away from your body. Then, sign "SCHOOL" by holding your non-dominant hand flat with the palm facing up, and bringing your flat dominant hand down to clap against it twice.
Sign "I", "NEED", then the compound phrase "GO TO SCHOOL", and finish with the sign for "NOW".
Sign "TIME", "YOU", and "GO TO SCHOOL", making sure to furrow your eyebrows at the end to indicate a "wh-" question.
Sign "MY", "BROTHER", "WANT", "NOT", and then finish the sentence with the phrase "GO TO SCHOOL".
Sign "I", "NEED", then the compound phrase "GO TO SCHOOL", and finish with the sign for "NOW".
Sign "TIME", "YOU", and "GO TO SCHOOL", making sure to furrow your eyebrows at the end to indicate a "wh-" question.
Sign "MY", "BROTHER", "WANT", "NOT", and then finish the sentence with the phrase "GO TO SCHOOL".
No, you do not need a separate sign for the word 'to.' In ASL, prepositions like 'to' are often built directly into the directional movement of the verb itself. By moving the 'GO' sign forward, you are already indicating the concept of going to a destination.
While you might see fluent signers use just one hand for 'GO' in very fast, casual conversation, using both hands is the standard and most grammatically clear way to sign it. As a beginner, it is highly recommended to practice using both hands to build good habits.
Yes, hand dominance is very important in ASL! Your dominant hand (the one you write with) should always be the active hand that moves and claps on top. Your non-dominant hand should remain relatively still, acting as a supportive base for the sign.
