Lesson Summary

This lesson focuses on the American Sign Language (ASL) signs for "leave" and "and," highlighting their similarities and differences.

Sign for "Leave"

• Use your dominant hand (right hand if right-handed).
• Start with your hand open around chest height.
• Close your hand as you move it quickly to the side, mimicking the action of leaving or exiting.
• The motion is a quick, energetic movement.
• The hand is generally tilted straight up during this sign.
• Rest position before starting the sign is with the hand relaxed at your side.

Sign for "And"

• Use the same hand shape as "leave."
• Perform the same closing motion, but in front of your body at chest height rather than to the side.
• The movement is slower and more deliberate compared to "leave."
• The hand is tilted slightly forward during this sign.
• Rest with the hand relaxed at your side before starting the sign.

Comparison of "Leave" and "And"

• Both use the same hand shape and a closing motion.
• Different location: "Leave" is signed to the side; "And" is signed in front.
• Speed: "Leave" is quick and dynamic, "And" is slower and deliberate.
• Hand tilt differs slightly: more upright for "leave," more forward for "and."

Practice signing both words starting from the resting position and repeat each sign three times to build fluency.