To sign 'Jan' (the abbreviation for January), you will fingerspell the letters J, A, and N. Start by forming the letter 'J' with your dominant hand, extending your pinky finger and tracing a 'J' shape in the air. Next, transition smoothly into the letter 'A' by making a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger. Finally, form the letter 'N' by tucking your index and middle fingers over your thumb.
To sign this, you would point to yourself to indicate 'my', sign 'birthday', and then fingerspell J-A-N.
Sign 'travel' by making a bent 'V' handshape and moving it forward, then fingerspell J-A-N to indicate the month.
Fingerspell J-A-N, then sign 'cold' by bringing both fists near your chest and shivering, using a facial expression to show the intensity.
To sign this, you would point to yourself to indicate 'my', sign 'birthday', and then fingerspell J-A-N.
Sign 'travel' by making a bent 'V' handshape and moving it forward, then fingerspell J-A-N to indicate the month.
Fingerspell J-A-N, then sign 'cold' by bringing both fists near your chest and shivering, using a facial expression to show the intensity.
In ASL, there is no single sign for January. The standard and most widely accepted way to sign January is to fingerspell its abbreviation, J-A-N.
No, fingerspelling in ASL does not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase letters. You simply form the standard ASL letters for J, A, and N.
As a beginner, focus on clarity and smooth transitions rather than speed. It is much better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so your conversation partner can understand you.
