How Do I Say “Help Me” In American Sign Language?
American Sign Language (ASL) is the standard sign language used by the deaf community in the U.S. Developed in the 19th century, ASL is a means for the deaf to communicate. ASL is not a replication of English, and it is vastly different than British Sign Language. ASL has a distinct vocabulary, grammar and sentence structure. To sign the phrase “help me” in American Sign Language, use these steps. Make the “help” sign. Place the right fist on top of the flat left palm. Elbows should be slightly out. Raise the hands together. This is similar to a gesture of assisting something upward. Combine with movement. ASL uses the direction of the movement to determine the subject of the phrase. In this phrase, start the movement toward the person being addressed. As the help sign is made, move in an arc toward the signer, or inwards. This portrays the meaning of “you help me” without having to sign each word. Add facial expression. American Sign Language is a visual language, and facial expressio
