How to sign “Now” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Now” instead
Step by step
- Hold both hands out in front of you, palms facing up, fingers together and flat.
- Bounce both hands up and down together in unison, repeating the motion.
Practice tip
Keep both hands moving together at the same speed — the repetition marks 'right now'.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.