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bag

hold primary arm in front of body (at a right angle) and move closed primary hand (knuckles facing upwards) up and down a few times

coat

hold both flat hands in front of chest (palms facing signer) and move slightly outwards towards corresponding sides and then close both hands and move back to centre of chest

dress

both flat hands (palms facing signer with fingers together but thumb apart) start at top of chest and move downwards towards waist

gloves

flat primary hand (palm facing signer) moves down back of flat secondary hand (fingers pointing upwards) and then flat secondary hand moves down back of flat primary hand

hat

both closed hands pull down by corresponding side of head

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jumper

both closed fists start by corresponding shoulder and move downwards

shirt

both closed hands with thumb and index fingers extended start by base of neck and move outwards whilst fingers move together to a point

shoe

flat primary hand (palm facing downwards) moves from secondary wrist and over hand (with palm facing downwards and secondary arm held horizontally in front of body) and then twists over secondary fingertips to go underneath secondary hand

skirt

both flat hands (with fingers together) move downwards and outwards from waist in a smooth arc motion

socks

both flat hands (with fingers held apart and palms facing downwards) twists upwards (so that palms face away from signer) and extended index fingers and thumbs touch at fingertips

t shirt

flat primary hand (with fingers together and thumb held apart and palm facing upwards) reaches across body to make a few small horizontal movements across middle of secondary upper arm

trousers

both hands held in fists (in front of primary side) whilst extended index and middle fingers (held together) twist to point outwards (away from signer) and then repeat in front of secondary side

Colour

Fingerspelt "C" (primary hand) makes small vertical circles in front of body

Black

Make fist with primary hand and rub down cheek once

Blue

Fingertips of flat primary hand make small circles on upturned wrist of secondary hand

Brown

Clawed primary hand starts at elbow of secondary arm and moves along forearm

Gold

Fingerspell "G" then hand separate vertically while opening

Green

Upturned primary hand moves from wrist up secondary forearm whilst wiggling fingers

Grey

Rub dominant fist (with little finger extended) in small circles on top of secondary fist (with little finger extended)

Orange

Hold clawed primary hand to side of mouth and squeeze twice

Pink

Extended index finger of primary hand moves down face in front of nose

Purple

Fingerspell letter "P" twice (with a flick of index finger)

Red

Extended index finger of primary hand touches lip and moves downwards

Silver

Fingerspell "S" then move hands apart vertically whilst opening them out

White

Form "O" shape by touching tips of primary hand index finger and thumb on upper chest and move down slightly

Yellow

Fingerspell "Y" twice

alarm

primary index finger taps against flat secondary palm a few times

address

open primary hand with bent middle finger rubs up and down chest

bath

closed secondary hand is held above shoulder (fist facing forwards) and closed primary hand (fist facing backwards) is held down and both move side to side

bathroom

closed secondary hand is held above shoulder (fist facing forwards) and closed primary hand (fist facing backwards) is held down and both move side to side

bedroom

primary hand forms 'c' shape and taps primary side of head twice

bin

primary fist is held in front of chest and moves downwards whilst fingers spread out

chair

both forearms are held at right angles to upper arm and both closed hands move up and down slightly twice

door

palm of primary hand (against back of left hand) swings open and back

facebook

both open hands are held vertically in front of ears and twist backwards slightly

fire

both hands are held in front of body (palms facing) and alternately wiggle up and down

fire alarm

- both hands are held in front of body (palms facing) and alternately wiggle up and down

- primary index finger taps against flat secondary palm a few times

flower

primary index finger and thumb touch secondary cheek and then primary cheek

garden

open primary hand moves along secondary forearm (wrist to elbow) (palm facing up) whilst making small scooping movements

home

flat primary hand is held with fingers pointing upwards (palm facing outwards) and twists at the elbow to face downwards

house

both flat hands are held at an angle and touch at tips to form shape of roof

kitchen

fingerspell 'k' twice

light

closed primary hand moves upwards (next to face) and then opens with fingers apart

recycle

primary hand forms 'o' shape and rests on flat secondary hand whilst both in a circular movement (towards and then away from signer)

room

both extended index fingers point downwards and draw a square shape

table

both flat hands (with thumbs tucked in and palms facing downwards) start in front of centre chest and move apart horizontally to corresponding sides and then twist sideways to move vertically

toilet

fingerspell 't' twice

tree

twisting vertical primary arm is held on top of horizontal secondary arm

twitter

extended index finger and thumb of primary hand open and close by side of mouth

wash

rub flat primary hand in small circles over flat secondary hand (palms facing)

window

flat primary hand (with thumb tucked in) is held vertically on top of flat secondary hand (palms facing signer) whilst primary hand moves up and back down again a few times

How are you?

Fingertips of flat hands run up chest and then hands move forwards with thumbs up (with a questioning expression).

I

Index finger points at signer.

love

Flat hands cross over on left side of chest.

you

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.

help

Closed hand with thumb up rests on palm of flat upturned hand.

please / thank you / thanks

Flat hand starts with fingertips on chin. Hand moves down and away from signer.

leave

Hands with back of fingertips together, fling open and to side.

can

index finger and thumb held near nose, pull down and together.

come

Bent index finger of primary hand starts in front of body and moves towards signer.

with

pinching motion (both hands) and bring together

what

Extended index finger of primary hand held in front of body. Hand makes repeated short side-to-side movements. With questioning expression.

repeat

index and middle finger extended to make 'V' shape. Twist at wrist to make small repeated backward and forward movements.

have

clench hand into a fist downwards

hug

make an x shape with ur arms across your body

we

index finger make a circle

write

index finger and thumb pinched lining over an open hand

use

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food / eat / lunch

Bunched fingers and thumb of primary hand tap mouth twice.

drink

Primary hand mimes drinking out of a glass.

no

Take your index finger together with your middle finger and tap them together with your thumb.

yes

take your hand and make it into a fist, holding it at about shoulder height, then make your fist bob back and forth.

question

take your index finger and trace a big question mark in the air in front of you.

don't / dont

move your arms across your body starting with a cross sign and opening your arms up.

know

thumb to the side of your forehead

sorry

make your hand into a fist and rub it in a circular motion across your chest

same

put two index fingers together

feel

middle fingers inward while facing you, then touching it to the center of your chest in a small, upward circular motion

pain

wave hand around the area

good

Make short forward movement using closed hand with thumb up

bad

Make short forward movement using closed hand with thumb down

disassociate

with both hands index and middle finger extended to make 'V' shape and move away from eachother

too much

arch your hand and make a semi circular shape

understand

hold your dominant hand up into a fist in front of you, then flicking your pointer finger up.

alone

hold your dominant hand in a fist, with only its index finger sticking out and put it moving in front of a open palm

energy

fists the center of your chest repeatedly, each hand taking turns making upward circular motions.

time

index points to wrist

when

wiggle fingers next to your cheek

say

index finger on chin. Hand moves down and away from signer.

loud

index makes circle around ear

too

index fingers hit the side of each other

outside

thumb pointing behind your shoulder

shops

fist on open palm

slow / slower

index goes from hand to shoulder

reach

grabbing motion

stop

two hands all fingers pinching / open palms out (both hands)

phone / text

pinky and thumb out to ear