To sign "Julian," you will fingerspell each letter of the name: J-U-L-I-A-N. Hold your dominant hand in front of your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Form the letters sequentially, keeping your hand steady and in the same general location to ensure clarity.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', and 'NAME', then smoothly fingerspell J-U-L-I-A-N to introduce him.
Fingerspell J-U-L-I-A-N, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Establish the timeframe first by signing 'YESTERDAY', then sign 'I', 'MEET', and fingerspell J-U-L-I-A-N.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', and 'NAME', then smoothly fingerspell J-U-L-I-A-N to introduce him.
Fingerspell J-U-L-I-A-N, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Establish the timeframe first by signing 'YESTERDAY', then sign 'I', 'MEET', and fingerspell J-U-L-I-A-N.
No, proper names like Julian are typically fingerspelled. A person named Julian might be given a specific 'name sign' by the Deaf community, but until you know his specific name sign, you should always fingerspell his name.
Clarity is much more important than speed. Focus on forming the letters J-U-L-I-A-N clearly and smoothly. As you practice, your speed will naturally increase, but never sacrifice readability just to sign faster.
No, you shouldn't pause or bounce your hand between letters. Try to let each letter flow naturally into the next one. The 'J' has a natural swooping motion, but the rest of the letters should be formed steadily in the same spot.
