Ghanaian

Sign Language Dictionary

In collaboration with

Endorsed by

Caitlin McGuire and Casey Deutsch

 To those who can’t hear
And live their lives in hardship
You are all able
Proceeds from this book will help fund an annual leadership camp for the deaf.
The objective of the camp is to train deaf Junior High School students to become
leaders in their communities. It will include a career day, allowing students to
meet various role models who are deaf. Representatives from the Mampong
Senior High School, Vocational School, and Teacher Training Colleges for the
deaf will explain to the students how to continue on to higher levels of education.
The Ghana National Association of the Deaf will be invited to encourage all
students to participate in the movement for equal rights, awareness, and
empowerment among the deaf community. Students will be trained in goal
setting, volunteerism, leadership activities, and social networking on a national
level. The camp will bring students together across an entire nation, so they can
return back to their small, remote towns and villages feeling connected and
motivated to spread information to a community of intelligent and capable deaf
people that have been overlooked for far too long.
 __Meet the Authors__
Caitlin McGuire
Caitlin served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana
for two years at Bechem School for the Deaf in Brong
Ahafo. Within the school, she taught sign language
classes for the teaching staff. She also established a
school farm to aid in the student’s agricultural studies
and to provide more food for the school. Caitlin’s
primary assignment was teaching vocational art to
basic and technical students. She specialized in
teaching textiles to students. Caitlin extended her
service for a third year at Koforidua School for the
Deaf in the Eastern Region. While there, Caitlin
worked to improve the computer lab, develop a school
library and establish a health club. She trained students
to become peer educators that would later teach the
community about various topics such as malaria, HIV
and AIDS, hygiene, and food security. She also helped
organize and facilitate several national camps for the
deaf in order to promote leadership among the
disabled community. Caitlin coordinated with Ghana
Education Services to produce a manual about HIV
and AIDS education, specifically tailored for the deaf,
which will be distributed to schools for the deaf across
Ghana.

Casey Deutsch
Casey came to Ghana in 2013 to teach at Gbeogo
School for the Deaf in the Upper East Region as a
Peace Corps Vounteer. During his time at the school,
he worked to establish a library and promote literacy
among his students. Along with teaching sign
language classes to staff at his school, he also devised a
dictionary for students to teach their families sign
language. He worked heavily in HIV education and
stigma reduction with his students. The focus of his
work was to begin a Vocational Program at Gbeogo
School for the Deaf that would allow post-JHS
students to continue their education. Through his
involvement in the Peace Corps’ HIV and Media
Committees, he strived to educate his students, as
well as promote awareness of the deaf community in
Ghana. He also collaborated with Ghana Education
Services to co-facillitate national trainings for the
schools for the deaf.

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 __Meet the Models__

Kumah Comfort
Comfort was born in Cape Coast. She became deaf after a physical in-
jury and falling ill when she was 11 years old. She grew up speaking, so
she continued to develop her oral language skills even after the doctor
informed her she would not be able to hear. She attended basic school at
Cape Coast School for the Deaf and SHS at Mampong in the Eastern Re-
gion. She has two hearing daughters. At home and in the community, she
uses Twi and English to communicate. She currently works at Koforidua
School for the Deaf as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher and is also the
leader of the Wing National Association for the Deaf.

Tindanaf Sylvia
Sylvia was born in Koforidua, Eastern Region. At the age of 12, she fell
ill and lost her hearing. She attended a hearing school throughout her
primary and secondary education. After schooling at Bolgatanga Girls’
Senior High School, Sylvia met a Jehovah Witness and began learning
Ghanaian Sign Language. From there, she attended Akropong Teacher
Training College where she received a degree in Education. Sylvia now
works in her hometown at Koforidua School for the Deaf as a Primary 4
teacher, where she continues to develop her sign language skills.

Obubisa Mariam
Obubisa was borin in Yawkyerema, Eastern Region. She attended school
at Kofofridua School for the Deaf while it was an integrated school, for her
basic education. In junior high school, she was taught by a Peace Corps
Volunteer, who taught her batik making in the afternoons. During that
time, the Volunteer took her to a National Art show to display her work.
She attended SHS at Mampong in the Eastern Region and finished her
education at Akropong Teacher’s Training College. She is now a teacher
at Koforidua School for the Deaf and her favorite subject to teach is visual
arts. In the future, she would like to go to University and continue study-
ing art.

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 __Meet the Models__

Agyina Daniel
Daniel was born as the only deaf member in his family. He was raised in
Takoradi and schooled at Sekondi School for the Deaf, both in the
Western Region. After completing SHS at Mampong School for the Deaf,
he attended Presbyterian College of Education in Akropong-Akuapem,
both in the Eastern Region, where he recieved his teaching certificate.
During his student teaching at Koforidua School for the Deaf, he helped
to establish an afterschool Health Club. He is now a full time teacher at
Sekondi School for the Deaf. He wanted to return to the school where he
grew up to become a role model for the students there and teach them
how to create attainable goals.

Ahmad Adu
Ahmad was born hearing but fell sick at the age of 10 and became deaf.
He was raised in the village of Asamang-Tamfoe in the Eastern Region.
Because of his hearing loss, he was an older student when he started
school. He worked his way up from Kindergarten, where he began to
learn sign language, and eventually attended SHS at Mampong School for
the Deaf in the Eastern Region. There, he learned leatherwork, which he
now teaches at the Koforidua School for the Deaf Vocational Program. He
creates clothing items to promote deaf awareness and acceptance. He has a
deaf wife and they have one deaf daughter, along with a hearing daugher.
He is trying to encourage his deaf daughter to continue school to become
a nurse.

Bekoe Benjamin
Benjamin’s hometown is Akropong Akuapem, Eastern Region. He became
deaf through a physical injury when he was three years old. He attended
Koforidua School for the Deaf for his basic education and attended
Mampong SHS, both in the Eastern Region afterward. He finished his
education at Akropong College of Education. He currently teaches Pri-
mary and JHS sign language at Koforidua School for the Deaf. He is also
the secretary for Ghana’s National Association for the Deaf. He would like
to see deaf people in Ghana have equal opportunity and tries to encour-
age more employment of the deaf. He wants to become a role model for
people with all types of deafness in Ghana.

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 __Meet the Models__

Asaule Kwadwo
Kwadwo was raised in St. James, Eastern Region. He became deaf at the
age of 10. His parents encouraged him to continue to communicate using
speech so he stayed in a hearing school. Later, his teachers informed his
parents that his education was suffering due to the hearing loss; he went
for tests which concluded that one ear was closed. As a result, he was
enrolled in an integrated school, which later bacame Koforidua School for
the Deaf. Following JHS, he paid his way through an apprenticeship and
learned how to tailor clothing. He now works at Koforidua School for the
Deaf as a Vocational Teacher and hopes to open a shop of his own in the
city soon.

Ampomah Edward
Edward was born in North Kaneshie, Volta Region. He was born deaf and
attended school at Volta School for the Deaf. Near the end of his JHS
education, he began working with Scott Anderson, a Peace Corps
Volunteer at the school, and continued his education in the Vocational
Department. He worked as a tailor during his time in the program.
Edward also attended a national Leadership Camp for the Deaf where he
learned about leadership skills and empowerment within the deaf
community. The Volta School for the Deaf Vocational Program eventually
developed into the organization Our Talking Hands, where Edward now
works full-time as a tailor.

Yamusah Adams
Yamusah was born in Walewale, Northern Region. He began attending
Gbeogo School for the Deaf in the Upper East Region at the age of 12.
During his time at the school, he worked as the Agriculture Prefect and
was promoted to Boy’s Dormitory Prefect in his final year. He has since
finished at Gbeogo School for the Deaf and is now working towards his
dream of attending a technical school.

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 __Common Hand Shapes__

ILY HAND FLAT HAND AND HAND CLAWED HAND

BENT HAND OPEN HAND CURVED HAND

_ILY HAND_ The “ILY hand,” or I Love You hand, is most commonly used for objects that are in flight,
such as aeroplanes.

_FLAT HAND_ The “flat hand” is almost always used to sign smooth or flat objects. It is commonly used
to classify flat objects that are lined up, such as books on a bookshelf or a stack of papers.

_AND HAND_ The “AND hand” is another very common shape that is used when signing objects that are
closed or flat, and when signing the act of giving or moving. It can also be used to classify
animals with long necks.

_CLAWED HAND_ The “clawed hand” is commonly used to represent objects that come in abundance or
rough objects. It can also be used to signify the act of throwing objects.

_BENT HAND_ The “bent hand” is a good hand shape to use when describing flat surfaces or objects with
right angles. It is also used to show the evenness of objects or other abstract ideas.

_OPEN HAND_ The “open hand” is commonly used for signs of large, flat objects; signs pertaining to
height; and natural signs such as fire, water level and trees. It can also be used to
classify weather patterns, traffic and upright objects.

_CURVED HAND_ The “curved hand” is a good sign to use for any object that has a curved surface. It can
also be used to demonstrate actions like scooping, digging, or collecting things.

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 __Fingerspelling__
Fingerspelling is used to spell out names, or if a word is short, the sign may in fact be fingerspelled. It is a very
useful tool at your disposal, especially when you cannot think of a sign. You can simply ask “How sign?,” then
fingerspell the word to get your answer. As a beginner, this will be a very effective method to help build your
vocabulary. But first, there are a few rules when fingerspelling:

• One of the most important aspects of fingerspelling is keeping your hand steady. If you are bouncing
your hand with each letter, the receiver’s eyes will easily fatigue and he/she will not understand what you
are spelling. Imagine trying to read individual letters on a ball as it is bouncing. You can practice this by
placing your non-dominant index finger against your signing wrist. This will prevent your arm and hand
from bouncing as you spell.

• The next important rule of fingerspelling is clarity. You should take time to make each of your letters
clear and precise, otherwise the reciever may misunderstand you. It is always better to sign slowly and be
understood than to be fast and sloppy.

• Another aspect of fingerspelling is speed. Just as words flash before your eyes without having time to
process them, individual letters during fingerspelling are easily missed. As a general rule, always start
spelling the word slowly, giving a slight pause between each letter. You may gradually increase the pace
throughout the word, just make sure the reciever can understand the individual letters.

• The last rule entails movement. When fingerspelling words, you should move your hand slightly to
the right for each individual letter. This will help visually break up the word for the reciever. Also, for
particularly long words, it is important to pause at times during the spelling to let the reciever process the
letters. For example, when fingerspelling the word INTERMEDIATE, you should pause at certain points:

INTER-MED-IATE

As you progress through this book, you will encounter a few signs that are fingerspelled. The images are to be
read from right to left, similar to how you will see them being spelled.

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__Deaf Schools Around Ghana__

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 __Table of Contents__
The Alphabet___________________________________
3
Numerals______________________________________
4
Chapter 1: Colours______________________________
6
Chapter 2: Family, People and Pronouns_____________
9
Chapter 3: Grammar and Parts of Speech____________
22
Chapter 4: Home and Clothing____________________
27
Chapter 5: Food________________________________
38
Chapter 6: Animals______________________________
57
Chapter 7: Work________________________________
66
Chapter 8: Money_______________________________
73
Chapter 9: Opposites and Questions_________________
82
Chapter 10: Activities____________________________
96
Chapter 11: Sports and Games_____________________
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Chapter 12: Science and Nature_________________________
125
Chapter 13: Education and Communication_______________
134
Chapter 14: Health___________________________________
151
Chapter 15: Ideas and Mental Action_____________________
169
Chapter 16: Emotions and Character_____________________
179
Chapter 17: Time ___________________________________
190
Chapter 18: Travel and Directions_______________________
200
Chapter 19: Towns, Regions and Countries________________
211
Chapter 20: Politics__________________________________
224
Chapter 21: Religion_________________________________
232
Chapter 22: Festivals and Holidays______________________
247
Chapter 23: Idiomatic Expressions______________________
253
Chapter 24: Technology______________________________
268
Index______________________________________________
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__The Alphabet__

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__Numerals__

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__Numerals__

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 Colours

COLOUR RED
Wiggle the fingers and move the hand down the face. Move the “R” hand down your lips.

BLUE YELLOW
Shake the “B” hand at the wrist. Shake the “Y” hand at the wrist.

GREEN ORANGE
Shake the “G” hand at the wrist. Slightly open and squeeze the “S”
hand in front of your mouth.

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Colours

PURPLE VIOLET
Place the index finger of the “P” hand on your Place the index finger of the “V” hand on your
temple and rotate your hand at the wrist. temple and rotate your hand at the wrist.

PINK BROWN
Move the middle finger of the Rub the “B” hands together in a circular motion.
“P” hand down your lips.

BLACK WHITE
Move the index finger sideways across your forehead. Open the hand on your chest and pull
forward into the “AND” hand.

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Family, People, and Pronouns

FAMILY PARENTS
Place both “F” hands together with palms facing front Place the “P” hand on the middle of
and twist forward, bringing the little fingers together. the forehead and then on the chin.

FATHER MOTHER
Touch the forehead with the thumb of your open hand. Touch the chin with the thumb of your open hand.

GRANDFATHER GRANDMOTHER
Touch the forehead with the thumb of your open Touch the chin with the thumb of your open
hand then move the hand in forward arcs. hand then move the hand in forward arcs.

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 Family, People, and Pronouns

BOY GIRL
Move the “AND” hand to the forehead then Trace the jawbone from ear to chin
move the hand slightly forward. with the thumb of the “A” hand.

SON DAUGHTER
Make the sign for “BOY” then move Make the sign for “GIRL” then move
the hand to the inner elbow. the hand to the inner elbow.

BROTHER SISTER
Make the sign for “BOY” then point both index Make the sign for “GIRL” then point both index
fingers forward and bring them together. fingers forward and bring them together.

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Family, People, and Pronouns

NEPHEW NIECE
Shake the wrist of the “N” hand Shake the wrist of the “N” hand at your cheek.
at the temple of your head.

COUSIN RELATIONSHIP
Shake the wrist of the “C” hand at your temple Place the fingertips of “R” hands
for a male and at your cheek for a female. together and rotate each hand.

HUSBAND WIFE
Make the sign for “BOY” then Make the sign for “GIRL” then
clasp both hands together. clasp both hands together.

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 Family, People, and Pronouns

MARRIAGE WEDDING
Clasp both hands together at your front. Place both flat hands pointing down, then move the
right hand to the inner thumb of the left hand.

ENGAGED DIVORCED
Circle the right “E” hand over the left hand, Hold both “D” hands with fingertips touching, then
then place it on the left ring finger. twist both hands outward until the palms face forward.

IN-LAW BABY
1. Insert the right “AND” hand into the left open hand. Hold the arms like you are cradling a baby
2. Move the “L” hand from the fingertips to the palm. and rock you arms back and forth.

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Family, People, and Pronouns

TWINS YOUNG
Place the thumb of the “T” hand first on the With palms facing up and turned into to
left side of the chin, then on the right. your body, tap the fingers at each hip.

CHILD CHILDREN
Place the flat, downturned hand in front of the body Place the flat, downturned hand in front of the body
and motion as if patting the head of a child. and motion as if patting the heads of many children.

UNCLE AUNT
Shake the wrist of the “U” hand Shake the wrist of the “A” hand at your cheek.
at the temple of your head.

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 Family, People, and Pronouns

KID ADULT
Place the “ILY” hand under the nose and slide Place the “A” hand thumb first at the
it to the side, as if wiping your nose. side of the chin, then at the temple.

MAN WOMAN
Make the sign for “BOY” and raise the Make the sign for “GIRL” and raise the
hand to the top of the forehead. hand to the top of the forehead.

GENTLEMAN LADY
Make the sign for “BOY” then place the open Make the sign for “GIRL” then place the open
hand with your thumb against your chest. hand with your thumb against your chest.

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Family, People, and Pronouns

PERSON PEOPLE
Place both “P” hands forward and move Make alternating forward circles with both “P” hands.
them downward at the same time.

INDIVIDUAL NAME
Drop both “I” hands at the same Tap both “H” hands together twice.
time in front of the body.

DEAF BLIND
Place the index finger next to the Point the fingertips of the curved
mouth then move to the ear. “V” hand in front of the eyes.

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 Family, People, and Pronouns

GROUP GANG
Place both “G” hands together with palms facing front Place the thumb of the open hand
and twist forward, bringing the little fingers together. at the nose and wiggle the fingers.

FRIEND ENEMY
Interlock the right and left index Point the two index fingers toward each other and
fingers and repeat in reverse. move them outward sharply in opposite directions.

NEIGHBOR FOREIGN PERSON

1. Move the right curved hand close to the left hand Rub your forearm with your hand.
2. Move both hands in a downward motion together.

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Family, People, and Pronouns

RASTA ROBBER
Wave the “R” hand down the side of the face. Place the “R” hand under your nose
then draw the hand outward.

I ME
Place the “I” hand against your chest. Point the index finger to the chest.

MY MYSELF
Place the palm of the flat hand on the chest. Bring the “A” hand to the center of the chest
with the knuckles facing toward your body.

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 Family, People, and Pronouns

YOU YOUR
Point the index finger to the person being addressed. Place the flat hand in front of the body with your
palm facing the person being addressed.

YOURSELF THEY, THEM, THOSE, THESE

Hold the right “A” hand thumb up, and move the hand With the palm facing up move
forward in the direction of the person being addressed. the hand across the body.

US WE
Touch the “U” hand on the right shoulder, then rotate Touch the index finger on the right shoulder,
it forward until it touches the left shoulder. then move it to the left shoulder.

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Family, People, and Pronouns

OUR OURSELVES
Touch the curved hand on the right side of the chest, Touch the “A” hand on the right side of the chest,
then rotate it forward to the left side of the chest. then rotate it forward to the left side of the chest.

HIS, HER EVERYONE

Point the index finger at the person being addressed. 1. Pull right “A” hand over left “A” hand towards body.
2. Make the sign for “1.”

SOMEONE OTHER
1. Draw back the right flat hand against the left palm. Rotate the “A” hand from facing down to the outside
2. Make the sign for “1.” while slightly moving the arm outward.

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 Family, People, and Pronouns

SIBLING THAT
Place both index fingers together facing forward. Place the “Y” hand in the palm of your left hand.

THIS THERE
Place your index finger in the palm of your left hand. Point your flat hand in the direction
of the object being referred to.

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 Grammar and Parts of Speech

A AN
Hold the “A” hand in front of the body. Spell the letters “A” and “N” while moving
the hand slightly to the right.

THE NOUN
Hold the “T” hand with the palm facing Place the “N” hand under the
upward and rotate it forward. chin and move it forward.

PRONOUN ADJECTIVE
Place the middle finger of the “P” hand Place the “A” hand at the left side of the mouth then
under the chin and move it forward. place the “D” hand at the right side of the mouth.

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Grammar and Parts of Speech

VERB PRESENT TENSE

Tap the “V” hand at the side of the mouth. Drop the “Y” hands together in front of the body.

PAST TENSE PUNCTUATION

Move the upraised flat hand backward over the With the index finger and thumb touching at the
right shoulder with palm facing the body. tips, make a point in the air in front of the body.

QUESTION MARK QUOTATION MARKS

Use the index finger to draw a question Hold both curved “V” hands to the front with
mark in the air in front of the body. palms facing forward and twist them slightly.

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 Grammar and Parts of Speech

CAPITAL LETTER LOWERCASE LETTER

Touch the shoulder with the clawed hand then place Hold the “Q” hand in front of your body then place
the thumb of the “A” hand on the left palm. the thumb of the “A” hand on the left palm.

AND OR
Move the right open hand to the right while With the left “G” hand, touch the right “O” hand to
brining the fingertips and thumb together. the thumb then the “R” hand to the index finger.

IF EVERY
Point the two “F” hands forward and move them up Hold both “A” hands to the front then strike the
and down alternatively with palms facing each other. knuckles of the right hand against the left thumb.

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Grammar and Parts of Speech

AM ARE
Place the “A” hand at the lips and move it forward. Place the “R” hand at the lips and move it forward.

IS IT
Place the “I” hand at the lips and move it forward. Touch the little finger of the right
“I” hand into the left palm.

BY FOR
Keep the left “B” hand steady as the right Place the index finger at the temple then
“B” hand rotates forward around it. move it forward from the head.

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Home and Clothing

HOME HOUSE
Place the fingertips of the “AND” hand Place both flat hands together at head level then move
first at the mouth then at the cheek. them apart and straight down simultaneously.

DORMITORY ROOF
Place the fingertips of the “D” hand Place both hands with palms facing down above the
first at the mouth then at the cheek. head and move them forward simultaneously.

FLOOR WALL
Place both flat hands together with palms down Place both flat hands on top of one another with palms
in front of your body and move both outward. facing the body then move the right hand up.

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 Home and Clothing

GATE ROOM
Touch the fingertips of both flat hands and swing Place the “R” hands to the front with fingers
the right hand forward while the left remains still. facing forward and form the shape of a box.

DOOR WINDOW
Hold both “B” hands together at the front and twist Place both “B” hands in front with palms facing the
the right hand to the left while the left remains. body and rotate both hands so the palms face down.

GLASS FAN
Touch the teeth with the middle finger. Use the index finger to make a large
circle in the air above your head.

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Home and Clothing

TABLE CHAIR
Touch both “T” hands together in front of the body Tap the fingers of the “U” hand
then draw hands to the sides and back simultaneously. on the thumb of the flat hand.

BED MAT
Hold both flat hands together Pull both “AND” hands back to the
and place them on the cheek. body while forming flat hands.

MIRROR REFRIGERATOR
Touch the middle finger to your teeth then open to the Shake both hands at the side of
flat hand in front of your face and look at the palm. the body with fists clenched.

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 Home and Clothing

BASKET BUCKET
Place the “B” hand at the wrist and Pull the “S” hand up at the side of your body.
then the elbow of the left arm.

BOREHOLE WASH
Bring both “S” hands up and down simultaneously. Rub both “A” hands together at the knuckles.

BATH TOILET
Slide both “A” hands up and Place the “T” hand at the waist and
down your body alternately. move it down the side of the body.

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Home and Clothing

HAIRCUT SHAVE
Open and close the “V” hand fingers Slide the “X” hand upward on the cheek a few times.
near the hair several times.

TIE IRON
Use the “X” hands to make a tying motion in the air. Hold the flat left hand up and slide the “A” hand back
and forth over the palm with knuckles down.

SEWING ZIP
With both “F” hands, swing the right hand Hold both “A” hands at waist level then slide
up and over the left as if sewing. the right hand straight upward to the chest.

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 Home and Clothing

BLADE SCISSORS
Move the thumb of the “A” hand Open and close the “V” hand fingers several times.
downward on the cheek.

SOAP CANDLE
Rub the fingers of the right hand back Place your right index finger in the
and forth over the left palm. left palm and wiggle the fingers.

THREAD CHAIN
Touch the little fingers of the “I” hands then draw Interlock both index fingers and thumbs then
them apart to the sides with a slight wavy motion. alternate the position of each hand and repeat.

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Home and Clothing

TELEPHONE KEY
Place the “Y” hand at the side of the face with the thumb Place the modified “A” hand index finger into
near the ear and the little finger near the mouth. the palm of the left hand and twist clockwise.

UMBRELLA CLOTHES
Hold both “S” hands over each other then Brush the fingertips of both hands down the body.
raise the right hand into the “X” hand.

SHIRT TROUSERS
Grasp your shirt between thumb and index Place both “P” hands just below the
finger of both hands and pull slightly. waist and move them upward.

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 Home and Clothing

DRESS SKIRT
Draw both “D” hands down the Brush the fingers of both flat hands downward
body, stopping at the waist. and outward just below the waist.

COAT GLOVES
Move both “Y” hands downward Hold the left open hand up with palm facing yourself
from shoulders to the abdomen. then pull the curved hand down the wrist.

HAT CAP
Bring the “Y” hands down on both sides of the head. Place the modified “A” hand in front of the
forehead and move it slightly downward.

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Home and Clothing

NECKTIE SOCKS
Place both “A” hands together at the neck then Point both index fingers down while rubbing them
pull the right hand down to your waist. up and down against each other alternately.

SHOES SANDALS
Strike the thumb sides of both “S” hands together. Tap the right thumb between the index
finger and thumb of the left open hand.

PURSE BAG
Place the “S” hand at the top of the shoulder Place both “A” hands at the shoulders and then
then move the hand down to your hip. move the hands down toward your waist.

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 Home and Clothing

JEWELRY THINGS
Place the index fingers of both hands at the back of Bounce the flat hand with the palm up
the neck and then move them forward to the front. a few times as you move it to the right.

MATERIALS
Bounce the “M” hand with the palm up
a few times as you move it to the right.

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 Food

BREAKFAST LUNCH
Move the “B” hand toward the mouth a few times. Move the “L” hand toward the mouth a few times.

SUPPER FOOD
Move the “S” hand toward the mouth a few times. Move the “F” hand toward the mouth a few times.

EAT DRINK
Move the “AND” hand toward the mouth a few times. Move the “C” hand in a short arc toward the mouth.

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Food

HUNGRY SATISFIED
Move the thumb and fingers of the “C” With both palms facing down, place one flat hand
hand down the center of the chest. at the chest and the other at the abdomen.

BITTER SWEET
Place the tip of the index finger at Slide the index finger from the mouth
your cheek and twist forward. and then snap the finger at the side.

RESTAURANT MARKET
Place the “R” hand fingers on the right Place the “M” hands at the waist and swing
side of the mouth then the left. both hands forward slightly a few times.

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 Food

BOWL PLATE
Place the fingertips of both curved hands together Place the fingertips of both flat hands together in
in front you and draw back in a circular motion. front you and draw back in a flat circular motion.

CUP SPOON
Place the little finger of the “C” hand on the left palm. Bring the “U” hand to the mouth a few times.

FORK KNIFE
Bring the “V” hand up from your With both “H” hands, rub the right middle finger
left palm to your mouth. back and forth over the left index finger.

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Food

COOK KITCHEN
Slide the right flat hand back Slide the right ”K” hand back
and forth over the left palm. and forth over the left palm.

COAL POT MORTAR AND PESTLE

Use the index fingers to make a box in the Grind the “S” hand against the left palm.
air then fan the air with your right hand.

WATER WINE
Touch the mouth several times with Place the “W” hand against the cheek
the index finger of the “W” hand. and rotate in a backward motion.

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BEER GUINNESS
Place the “B” hand against the cheek Place the “G” hand against the cheek
and rotate in a backward motion. and rotate in a backward motion.

PITO MALTA
Place the “P” hand against the cheek Place the “M” hand against the cheek
and rotate in a backward motion. and rotate in a backward motion.

LIQUOR AKPETESHI
Strike both “ILY” hands together at the wrists. Slide the right curved hand under the left arm.

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MINERAL MILO
Place the “U” hand at the chin and Rotate the thumb and index finger
rotate in a circular motion. of the “F” and over the “C” hand.

TEA COFFEE
Dip the “F” hand up and down over the “C” hand. Place both “C” hands in front of you and
rotate the right hand over the left hand.

MILK KOKO
Squeeze both “A” hands up and down alternately. Place your index finger over your mouth
and bend the finger into the “X” hand.

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BREAD TOM BROWN PORRIDGE

Draw the right curved hand down over the 1. Place the “T” hand into the left palm.
back of the flat left hand a few times. 2. Circle the “B” hand in the left palm.

BUFFLOAF WAAKYE
Cup the air and then bring your hand down into a fist. Slightly twist the right “W” hand
as it meets the left “W” hand.

BANKU BANKU (NORTH)

With both “S” hands in front you, drive Place the “B” hand fingertips against the cheek.
them toward the body several times.

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KENKEY FANTE KENKEY

Hold the “S” hand at the wrist and wiggle Hold the “F” hand at the wrist and wiggle
it back and forth at the wrist. it back and forth at the wrist.

RICE JOLOFF
Place the “Q” hand at the left index finger and Place the small finger of the “J” hand at the left index
flick the right index finger down a few times. finger and flick the small finger down a few times.

RICE BALL PLANTAIN

1. Flick the right index finger against the left finger. Starting at your wrist, draw the thumb
2. Form both open hands into a ball shape. of the “A” hand up your forearm.

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YAM COCOYAM
Bring the right flat hand down against Swing the “P” hand back and forth at your forehead.
the back of the left forearm.

CASSAVA FUFU
Bring the right flat hand down against Place both “S” hands one over the other and
both sides of the left forearm. bring them up and down with force.

KOKONTE TZ
1. Pound both “S” hands up and down. Spell the letters “T” and “Z” while moving
2. Circle the “B” hand in your left palm. the hand slightly to the right.

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GARI NOODLE
With the right thumb against the left palm, Bring both “R” hands together at the fingertips
wiggle the fingers of the right open hand. then move the hands in opposite wavy lines.

POTATO MAIZE
Swing the “N” hand fingers over the left wrsit. Grasp the flat left hand in the right and pull the
thumb down from the little finger a few times.

MILLET WHEAT
Place the fingers of the “M” hand at the left index Place the thumb of the “W” hand at the left
finger and flick them upward a few times. index finger and flick upward a few times.

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BEANS GROUNDNUT
Place the right index finger between the left index Place the “A” hand at your mouth and blow onto
finger and thumb and twist back and forth. the hand as you rub your fingers together.

MEAT EGG
Pinch the skin of the left hand between Place the fingers of both “H” hands together
the right thumb and index finger. as you move both hands down at the wrists.

STEW SOUP
Sweep upward from the “S” hand to the “W” hand. Wave the curved hand to your mouth several times.

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BITTER SOUP FRUIT

Shake the “B” hand against your cheek. Place the thumb and index finger of the “F” hand
on the cheek and twist back and forth.

APPLE BANANA
Place the thumb of the “A” hand on the With your left index finger pointing up, use the
cheek and twist back and forth. right hand to make a peeling motion around it.

COCONUT LEMON
Place both curved hands at the head with palms Place the thumb of the “L” hand on the corner
facing each other and shake back and forth. of the mouth and twist back and forth.

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MANGO ORANGE
Place the “AND” hand at the mouth and open Slightly open and squeeze the “S”
and close the thumb and fingers together. hand in front of your mouth.

PAWPAW PINEAPPLE
Starting at the fingertips of the left curved hand, Place both flat hands with fingertips down and
draw the right “P” hand down to the wrist. slide the right hand down over the left hand.

WATERMELON TOMATO
Place both curved hands at the mouth Place the thumb of the “T” hand on
and move then downward. the cheek and twist back and forth.

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VEGETABLE CABBAGE
Place the index finger of the “V” hand on Bring the middle fingers of both curved hands
the cheek and twist back and forth. together with the heel of the palms sza touching.

CARROT CUCUMBER
Place the index finger at the corner of the 1. Make shape of a cucumber with open “AND” hands.
mouth and twist the hand at the wrist. 2. Chop the air with the right flat hand.

GARDEN EGG GREEN PEPPER

Brush the thumbs of both “A” hands together then 1. Shake the “G” hand at the wrist.
drop both “H” hands at the wrists as the fingers touch. 2.Twist the “V” hand back and forth at your cheek.

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GRILLED MAIZE HOT PEPPE

Place the index finger in front of the mouth Wave the index finger back and forth in
and twist the hand back and forth. front of the mouth while inhaling.

KONTOMIRE LETTUCE
Place the left flat hand against your forearm and Place the right arm on the flat left hand
swing the right “K” hand back and forth. and swing the “L” hand back and forth.

MUSHROOM OKRO
Place the downturned, right open Pull the open hand upward from the left
hand on the left index finger. palm and close into the “AND” hand.

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ONION PEAR
Place the fingers of the “O” hand on Bring the right “P” hand over
the cheek and twist back and forth. the top of the curved hand.

SUGAR CANE COCOA

Hold both clawed hands in front of your body at Drop the right flat hand into the left palm
an angle, then slide the arms together to the left. then dip the right hand downward.

GINGER GARLIC
Rub the right “H” hand fingers back 1. Twist the “O” hand at your cheek.
and forth over the left fingers. 2. Wave the flat hand in front of your nose.

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PEPPE SHITO
Grind the “A” hand against the palm of the left hand. 1. Pull the right index finger across your forehead.
2. Grind the “A” hand against the palm of the left hand.

OIL PALM OIL

Pinch the back of the left hand and palm and pull 1. Draw the “R” hand down your lips.
downward as you bring the fingers together. 2. Pull the fingers down from the left palm.

SUGAR SALT
Brush the fingertips downward over the chin. Alternate tapping the “V” hand fingers
against the “H” hand fingers.

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BUTTER BISCUIT
Brush the fingertips of the “H” Twist the clawed hand in the left palm.
hand across the left palm.

TOFFEE GUM
Place the index finger at the mouth Place the fingers of the “N” hand on your
and twist the hand at the wrist. cheek and bend the wrist up and down.

FANICE
Place the “B” hand at your mouth
and open and close your mouth.

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ANIMAL CAT
Place the fingertips of both bent hands on the Place the index fingers and thumb of the “F” hands
chest and rock both hands back and forth. under the nose and move them outward.

DOG BIRD
Slap the right hand against your waist Place both flat hands at your shoulders
and snap your middle finger. and flap them up and down.

CHICKEN COCK
Open and close the index finger and thumb in Place the thumb of the “3” hand against the forehead.
front of the mouth and against the left palm.

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DUCK GUINEA FOWL

Point the “N” fingers and thumb forward in front of Place the back of the “X” hand against the forehead.
the mouth and open and close the fingers and thumb.

TURKEY OWL
With the palm facing down, place Look through both “C” hands and twist them
the “Q” hand at your nose. toward the center and back a few times.

GOAT SHEEP
Place the “H” hand on the chin then on the forehead. Place the back of the “V” hand on your forearm then
open and close the fingers as they move up the forearm.

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Animals

COW DONKEY
Place the thumb of both “Y” hands against Place the “U” hands on your temples with palms
the temples and twist forward. facing forward and bend the fingers a few times.

HORSE PIG
Place the “V” hand astride the index finger of the left Place the back of the “S” hand under the chin
flat hand and bounce both hands forward in arcs. and bend it back and forth from the wrist.

DEER FOX
With palms facing forward, touch the temples Place the circle formed by the thumb and index finger
with the thumbs of both open hands. of the “F” hand over your nose and twist to the left.

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RABBIT SQUIRREL
Cross the “H” hands and place them at your Hold the fingers of both curved “V” hands near each
ears then bend the fingers back and forth. other with palms facing and tap the fingertips together.

GRASSCUTTER RAT
Open and close both curved “V” hands at the wrists Brush across the tip of the nose with the “R” fingers.
so the fingertips meet in front of your face.

MOUSE BAT
Brush the index finger of the “M” Tap the upturned “C” hand against the
hand against the tip of the nose. bottom the the left arm a few times.

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MONKEY TIGER
Scratch the side of the abdomen Place both clawed hands at the sides of your
with both clawed hands. face and pull away in opposite directions.

LION GIRAFFE
Move the clawed hand backward over the head. Place the “C” hand on then neck and move
the hand in an upward direction.

ZEBRA CAMEL
Place both clawed bands on an angle against the Rest the right elbow on the left hand and move
body and pull away in opposite directions. the right curved hand back and forth.

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RHINOCEROUS ELEPHANT
Rest the “I” hand on the nose with Place the “S” hand at the mouth and move
the little finger facing forward. it down and forward in a wavy motion.

HIPPOPOTAMUS CROCODILE
With both arms in front of you, bring both hands With both arms in front of you, bring
together with index and little fingers out. both clawed hands together.

FISH TURTLE
Place the fingertips of the left hand at the wrist of the Place the “A” hand under the left curved
right and swing it back and forth a few times. hand and wiggle the “A” thumb.

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FROG LIZARD
Hold the curved “V” hand under the chin and Place the “U” hand at the mouth fingertips facing the
flick your fingers open and closed a few times. lips then move the “U” hand to the back of the wrist.

SNAKE SNAIL
Place the “R” hand at the mouth with fingers touching Wiggle the fingers of the “V” hand as you
your lips then move it forward in a wavy motion. slide it forward across the left palm.

INSECT FLYING INSECT

Touch the nose with the thumb of the “3” Touch the thumbs of both open hands and wiggle the
hand and bend the fingers a few times. fingers as you move both hands upward and forward.

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BUTTERFLY BEE
Interlock the thumbs of both open hands Bring the thumb and index finger of both hands
facing your body and wiggle the fingers. together and tap both sides of the face alternately.

MOSQUITO SPIDER
Pinch the skin of the forearm with the middle finger Place both clawed hands together at the wrists with
and thumb of the right hand then slap arm. palms facing down and wiggle the fingers.

WORM
Wiggle the index finger as it moves
forward along the left palm.

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WORK VOCATION
Tap both “S” hand wrists together. Place the “V” hand facing forward on the back
of the left wrist and wiggle the “V” hand.

WORKSHOP BUISNESS
Place both “W” hands together at the index fingers Swing the right “B” hand above the left wrist.
and circle them downward into “S” hands.

PERSONIFICATION INTERPRETER
Move both flat hands down the With fingertips touching, rotate both “F” hands against
body with fingers facing front. each other then slide your flat hands down the body.

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STUDENT TEACHER
Bring your right “AND” hand from the left palm to the Press both “AND” hands forward and backward at
temple then slide your flat hands down the body. your head then slide your flat hands down the body.

HEADMASTER ELDER
Place the curved hand on the forehead then place Place the “S” hand on your chin then swing
the clawed hand on the right shoulder. down and out to the side with the “A” hand.

FARMER MARKET PERSON

Slide the “F” hand from the left side of your chin the Swing both “M” hands at the waist a few times
the right then slide your flat hands down the body. then slide your flat hands down the body.

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BUISNESS PERSON BANKER

Swing the right “B” hand above the left wrist Tap the back of your left hand with the “B” hand
then slide your flat hands down the body. then slide your flat hands down the body.

SECRETARY ACCOUNTANT
With thumb and index fingers touching, swing Slide the “A” hand across the left palm then
the right hand from the ear across the left palm. slide your flat hands down the body.

BOSS LAWYER
Place the clawed hand on your right shoulder. Move the “L” hand from your fingertips to your
palm then slide your flat hands down the body.

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JUDGE DOCTOR
Swing the little fingers of both “J” hands Tap the left wrist with the fingers of the “D” hand.
from your forehead to your shoulders.

NURSE DENTIST
Tap the left wrist with the fingers of the “N” hand. Tap your teeth with the fingers of the “D” hand
then slide your flat hands down the body.

PILOT DRIVER
Glide your right “ILY” hand over the left hand Twist both “A” hands in front of you like a steering
then slide your flat hands down the body. wheel then slide your flat hands down the body.

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MATE BUILDER
Wave your index finger back and forth in the air. 1 and 2: Layer both arms above each other alternately
3: Slide your flat hands down the body.

WELDER CARPENTER
Point the index finger of the “G” hand back and forth Swing both “S” hands forward and backward
at your palm then slide your flat hands down the body. then slide your flat hands down the body.

TAILOR WRITER
Rotate the right hand in a circle while your push the Wave the modified “A” hand across your left palm
left forward,then slide your flat hands down the body. then slide your flat hands down the body.

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ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER
Draw the little finger of the “I” hand down your left Hold your hands up as if holding a camera and press
palm then slide your flat hands down the body. your right index finger then slide your hands down.

ACTOR FILM MAKER

Circle both “A” hands at your chest with thumbs Circle the “A” hand next to the open left palm
back then slide your flat hands down the body. then slide your flat hands down the body.

COOK SERVER
Slide the right flat hand back and forth over the left Alternate sliding both flat hands forward and
palm then slide your flat hands down the body. backward then slide your flat hands down the body.

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MONEY CEDI
Strike the back of the right hand into the upturned With the left flat hand facing forward, grasp your right
palm of the left hand a few times. hand over the left fingers and slide the hand forward.

PESEWA COINS
Shake the “P” hand a few times in the air. Tap the right “Q” hand against the left palm.

BUY PAY
Place both upturned curved hands together then Place the middle finger of the right “P” hand
lift the right hand upward and forward. into the palm and slide the hand forward.

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SELL PROFIT
Curve both “B” hands toward the body and Move the right “F” hand down slightly over your heart
then swing both hands forward a few times. with thumb and index finger facing downward.

CHEAP BORROW
With the left palm facing right, brush the right Cross the curved “V” hands at the wrists
flat hand against the palm a few times. and move them toward the body.

BEG REDUCE
Place the backs of both flat hands together With the left palm facing right, lower the right
and circle the right hand against the left. flat hand from the left palm downward.

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SAVE ACCOUNT
Cross both “S” hands over each other in front of your Slide the right “A” hand against
body, then open your arms and rotate hands forward. the palm of the left flat hand.

FINANCIAL BANK
Slide the back of the right “F” hand Tap the right “B” hand against the back
into the upturned palm a few times. of the flat left hand a few times.

NOTHING MANY
Cross both “F” hands over each other in front of your Bring the “S” hands together palms up and then open
body then uncross arms and open both hands. the hands upward and out with fingers spread.

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MATH COUNT
Slide the back of the right “M” hand over Slide the thumb and index finger of the “F” hand
the top of the left “M” hand a few times. forward against the open left hand a few times.

ADD SUBTRACT
Bing the right “AND” hand down on top of Move the bent fingers of the right hand
the left “AND” hand so the fingertips touch. downward from the left flat palm.

MULTIPLY DIVIDE
Sweep the back of the right “W” hand over the Rock the right flat hand back and forth between
top of the left “M” hand and arm a few times. the middle and index fingers of the left hand.

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EQUAL TOTAL
Bring the fingertips of both bent hands Bring both open hands together
together with palms facing down. while closing into “AND” hands.

MEASURE WEIGH
With both “A” hand thumbs touching, move the With palms facing up, move both “W”
“A” hands outward in opposite directions. hands up and down alternately.

HALF ALL
Slide the edge of the right flat hand backward Swing the right flat hand around the left flat hand,
against the palm of the left hand. ending with both hands together in front of your body.

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EMPTY FULL
Place the right middle finger on the back of the Move the flat hand over the thumb
downturned hand and slide the right hand to the side. edge of the left “S” hand.

ALMOST PERFECT
Brush the fingertips of the right curved hand against Bring the middle fingers of both “P” hands together.
the left fingertips as you swing upward.

NONE MORE
Touch the fingertips of both “AND” hands together Tap the fingertips of both “AND”
then separate them so that the palms face upward. hands together a few tiems.

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BOTH MOST
Slide the right “2” hand down from Knock the knuckles together as you move one “A”
the grasp of the left hand. hand upward and the other “A” hand downward.

SOME THAN
Slide the edge of the right flat hand backward against Slap the fingertips of the left hand as you
the palm of the left hand toward your body. swing the right flat hand downward.

LIST FIRST
Place the fingertips of the right bent hand on the Swing your right index finger to tap the left thumb.
left palm and move down in several short arcs.

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SECOND THIRD
Swing your right index finger to tap Swing your right index finger to tap the
the index finger of the left “G” hand. middle finger of the left “3” hand.

ONCE TWICE
Twist the right “1” hand upward. Twist the right “2” hand upward.

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BEAUTIFUL UGLY
Circle your face with the open hand and close Place your index finger just below the nose then bend
fingers slightly as you complete one rotation. the index finger as the hand moves to the right.

CLEAN DIRTY
Move the palm of the right flat hand Place the back of the right hand under
across the left plam and fingers. the chin and wiggle the fingers.

RICH POOR
Put the back of the right curved hand in the upturned Grasp your left elbow in the right hand then
left hand then move the right hand up. pull the hand down into the “AND” hand.

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STRONG WEAK
Make two fists while raising arms up and flexing. Rock the right curved hand back
and forth in the left palm.

SHORT TALL
Place the right plam down on the left “A” Place the right index finger on the left open
hand thumb and push downward. palm and move the right hand upward.

THIN FAT
Place both “I” hands at your abdomen and Place both curved open hands at your cheeks then
move them simultaneously up your body. move the hands outward in opposite directions.

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WET DRY
Slide the right “W” hand across Slide the right “D” hand across
your chin from left to right. your chin from left to right.

NEW OLD
Sweep the back of the right curved hand across Close the right hand below the
the left palm and toward the body. chin and move it downward.

LIGHT HEAVY
Place both middle fingers on your waist and lift both Place the right “H” hand fingers on the left “H”
hands up your body simultaneoulsy a few times. hand fingers and move both hands downward.

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SOFT HARD
Drop both curved hands into Knock the curved “V” hand against
“AND” hands at your front. the back of the left hand.

SMALL LARGE
Hold the “Q” hand palm up then move the index finger Hold both “L” hands to the front with palms inward
and thumb together until they are barely touching. then move them outward simultaneously.

BRIGHT DARK
Hold both “AND” hands in front of the Cross both flat hands in front of your face.
body then raise both into open hands.

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HOT COLD
Wave the “C” hand back and Hold your forearms up against your body with “S”
forth in front of your mouth. hands and shake both arms back and forth slightly.

OPEN CLOSE
Place both “B” hands together with palms down Place both “B” hands at the sides then move
then move both hands out to the sides. them together with palms down.

UP DOWN
Move the “U” hand upward changing Use the right index finger to point down to the floor.
it into the “P” hand.

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GO COME
Point both index fingers outward with palms Point both index fingers outward with palms facing
down then rotate the hands up and out. up then bring both hands back toward the body.

FAST SLOW
Rapidly brush the right fingertips in an upward Move the right flat hand slowly back over the left hand.
motion against the left fingertips a few times.

START STOP
Place the index finger against the back of the Bring the little finger of the right flat hand
left thumb then rotate the right hand slightly. down sharply onto the left palm.

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NEAR FAR
With both curved hands, slide Pass the right “A” hand far ahead of the left “A” hand.
the right close to the left hand.

LOSE FIND
Hold the fingertips of both curved hands together then Hold the open hand in front with the palm
drop both hands and rotate down and into open hands. facing down then lift into the “F” hand.

TOGETHER APART
Place the knuckles of both “A” hands together Connect both “F” hand together then separate both
and move them around in a circle. hands by opening the fingers into open hands.

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GOOD BAD
Place the fingers of the flat hand at the lips then Place the fingertips of the right hand at the lips
move the hand down into the left palm. then move the hand down and to the right.

WONDERFUL WORSE
Move the flat open hands up and forward Hold both “W” hands at the sides of the body with
a few times with palms facing out. palms up then cross one on top of the other.

IMPROVE DECLINE
Move the little finger of the right flat Move the little finger of the right flat
hand in small arcs up the left arm. hand in small arcs down the left arm.

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CAN CAN’T
Hold both “S” hands to the front and move Strike the right index finger against
them down firmly at the same time. the left index finger from above.

EASY DIFFICULT
Brush the right open hand against the Strike the knuckles of both bent “V” hands as they
back of the left fingertips a few times. move alternately up and down against one another.

JOIN QUIT
Connect both “F” hand together by interlocking Move the right “H” hand up and
the index fingers and thumbs. out of the grasp of the left hand.

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ALWAYS NEVER
Point the index finger upward Using the flat hand, draw an “X” in the air.
then move it in a large circle.

POSITIVE NEGATIVE
Cross the right index finger horizontally Place the right index finger horizontally across
over the left vertical index finger. the left palm which is facing outward.

TRUE FALSE
Move the right index finger in Brush the right index finger across the tip of the
a forward arc from the lips. nose in a sideways movement across the mouth.

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JUST WRONG
Point both index fingers forward and bring the little Place the “Y” hand at the chin
finger side of the right hand down onto the left hand. with the palm facing back.

SAME DIFFERENT
Shake the “Y” hand side-to-side Cross both index fingers with palms down then draw
with the palm facing down. them apart to the sides of the body a few times.

WITH WITHOUT
Bring both “A” hands together at the knuckles. With “A” hands together at the knuckles,
separate both into open hands.

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YES NO
Nod the right “S” hand up and down Bring the thumb, index, and middle fingers together
with knuckles facing forward. of both hands while moving them out to the sides.

ASK ANSWER
Place both flat hands together with palms Place the right “R” hand to your lips and the left “R”
touching and move them in a forward arc. hand slightly forward then rotate them both downward.

BECAUSE WHICH
Alternately place both index fingers on the forehead With the thumbs pointed upward, move
and move both hands while bending the index fingers. the “A” hands alternately up and down.

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WHO WHAT
Make a small circle in front of the Pass the tip of the right index finger
lips with your right index finger. down over the left palm.

WHERE WHEN
Hold the right index finger up and Hold both index fingers forward at your side with
shake it rapidly back and forth. palms up then twist both hands so palms face down.

HOW WHY
Place both curved hands together and rotate Touch the forehead with the flat right hand
each wrist in a downward motion. then pull forward into the “Y” hand.

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ACTIVITY SMILE
Place both “C” hands with palms down in front of Place both index fingers at opposite sides of your
the body and swing both hands back and forth. mouth and lift the index fingers up in arcs.

LAUGH CRY
Place both flat hands with palms down at opposite Place both “W” hands under your eyes and move
sides of your mouth and lift the hands up in arcs. each hand alternately down your face.

KISS DEEP KISSING

Rock the “Y” hand back and forth against your mouth. Rock both “Y” hands back and
forth against each other.

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SIT STAND
Place the fingers of the right “U” hand on top of the Place the fingertips of the downturned
fingers of the left “U” hand and push down. “V” hand into the left palm.

WALK RUN
Alternate pushing both flat hands Interlock the right index finger around the thumb of
in front of each other. the left “G” hand and wave both hands forward.

HURRY WAIT
Place both “H” hands facing forward in front Place both open hands with palms up and one slightly
of the body and wave both hands forward. in front of the other then wiggle the fingers.

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WELCOME INTRODUCE
Sweep the right curved hand in toward the body. Move both flat hands in from the sides
with palms up and touch the fingertips.

ANNOUNCE SHOW
Place both index fingers at your mouth and Place the right index finger in the left palm
lift both hands upward simultaneously. and move both hands forward together.

TELL SAY
Place the right index finger under your Place the right index finger on your
chin then swing the hand forward. mouth and pull it forward slightly.

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CALL SEND
Place fingers of the right flat hand on top of the left Swing the fingertips of the right curved hand
hand and pull the right hand up into the “A” hand. forward from the back of the left hand.

ACCEPT DENIAL
Hold both open hands to the font of the body and Flick the thumbs of both “A” hands
move them to the chest with “AND” hands. upward from the chest a few times.

CONGRATULATE BLAME
Raise your clasped hands together in front of With the thumb pointing upward, push the right
your chest and shake them back and forth. “A” hand across the top of the left hand.

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BOTHER STRIKE
Bring the right flat hand down between the Swing the right “S” hand forward from your
middle and index fingers of the left hand. left temple to the side of your body.

ATTACK BEAT
Grasp the right index finger with the left hand. Quickly drop the right fist over the left wrist.

DESTROY PUNISH
With both “A” hands in front of the body, run both flat Strike your left elbow with the right index finger.
hands over each other a few times back and forth.

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BECOME CHANGE
Bring both “B” hands together at the wrists then Bring both “A” hands together at the wrists then
twist your wrists so the hands change positions. twist your wrists so the hands change positions.

CREATE MAKE
Place both “C” hands on top of each other, then twist Place both “S” hands on top of each other, then twist
both hands backward and forward at the wrists. both hands backward and forward at the wrists.

BREAK FIX
Place both “S” hands together with the palms down Place the fingers of the “R” hand into the left
then rotate each hand outward in opposite directions. palm and twist the right hand at the wrist.

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MEET AVOID
With index fingers up, bring both hands together. Hold the right arm up with the palm flat
and pointing away from the body.

BRING CARRY
Hold both flat hands with palms up and Hold both flat hands with palms up and move
move both hands in toward the body. both hands out away from the body.

CARRY ON HEAD MOVE

Place both open hands at the top of the head. Place both “C” hands in front of the body and change
both to “AND” hands while moving left to right.

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HELP CARE
Place the right “A” hand with the thumb up into Place the right “C” hand on top of the left
the left palm and raise both hands upward. “C” hand and move them up and down.

APPLY VOLUNTEER
Insert the right index finger in between Pinch the right shoulder with the thumb and index
the left index and middle fingers. finger of the right “F” hand and lean forward slightly.

PROTECT DEPEND
Firmly place the right “S” hand Place the right index finger on top of the left
against the left “S” hand. and slightly move both hands downward.

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SEARCH EXAMINE
Place the right “C” hand by your eye Point the fingertips of both “V” hands at each other
and move it around in small circles. then bend the fingers as you pull each hand away.

PLAN SELECT
Place both “P” hands in front of the body With the left “2” hand at your front, use the right “F”
and bounce them slightly to the right. hand to pick one finger and then move upward.

SHARE EXCHANGE
Slide the right open hand out from the middle and Place one modified “A” hand slightly in front of
index fingers of the left open hand a few times. the other then switch positions a few times.

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LIE CONVINCE
Slide your right index fingers across your chin. Brush the fingers of the right hand against
the left index finger a few times.

KILL BURY
Slide the right “K” hand forward Place both curved hands in front of the body and pull
against the palm of the left hand. both hands back into the body simultaneously.

STEAL SPOIL
Place the right index finger at the left elbow Place the right index finger on the left then swing
then pull back into the “X” hand. the right finger over the left to the side.

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FORCE CONTROL
Move the right clawed hand over the left wrist. Pull both modified “A” hands back and
forth alternately in front of your body.

TRY ENCOURAGE
Hold both “T” hands in front of the body then swing Place both open hands facing forward at the sides of
both hands forward with a flick of the wrists. the body and slightly dip them forward a few times.

ARRIVE STAY
Move the back of the right flat hand into the left palm. Move both “Y” hands forward from the body.

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HOLD DROP
Grasp the wrist of the right “S” hand. Move the right “S” hand down into
the open hand at your side.

HAVE TAKE
Place both bent hands against your chest. Sweep the right open hand across the
body, turning it into the “S” hand.

KEEP PUT
Bring the right “K” hand down onto the left “K” hand. Move both “AND” hands simultaneously
from left to right across the body.

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PULL PUSH
Place one modified “A” hand slightly in front of the Move both open hands forward from the body.
other then move both hands together into the body.

HIDE ESCAPE
Move the right “A” hand under Move the right index finger out from between
the palm of the left hand. the index and middle fingers of the left hand.

WARN LINE UP
Tap the fingers of the “W” hand Place the right “B” hand behind the left then move the
against the top of the left hand. right hand back while the left hand remains still.

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DO EXCUSE
Swing both “D” hands from left to Slide the right the “E” hand across the left palm.
right with palms facing down.

CONTINUE FINISH
Place both “A” hand thumbs together and move Hold both open hands to the front with palms facing
them forward and away from the body. each other and shake the hands quickly outward.

USE FIT
Move the right “U’ hand in small Hold both “F” hands in front of the body
circles in front of the body. then switch to both “T” hands.

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LISTEN RELAX
Move the right “L” hand to the ear a few times. Cross both arms and rest them on opposite shoulders
then brush the “R” hand fingertips down the shoulders.

DEVELOP SPREAD
Place the right “D” hand against the left Hold both “AND” hands together at the fingertips
palm then move the right hand upward. then move the flat hands down to opposite sides.

PREVENT SUPPORT
Bring the little finger edge of the right Bring the right “S” hand up under the left
flat hand against the flat left hand. “S” hand and move both hands up slightly.

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ALLOW SPEAK
Hold both flat hands forward then swing them upward Move the curved “3” hand back
simultaneously so that the fingertips point upward. and forth in front of the mouth.

DUTY LEAD
Move the “D” hand back and forth Place the right fingertips into the palm of the left flat
along the back of the left hand. hand then move hands forward from the body.

SERVE RECEIVE
Alternate sliding both flat hands back With the right open hand above the left, bring
and forth in front of the body. both hands back while forming “S” hands.

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BEHAVIOUR TROUBLE
Rock both “B” hands back and Move both flat hands with palms facing out
forth in front of the body. in alternating circles away from the body.

MOCK APPLAUSE
Place one “ILY” hand slightly in front of the other Lift both hands up at the sides of your head
and rock both hands forward simultaneously. and shake both hands at the wrists.

GIFT
With the left modified “A” hand slightly in front
of the right, dip both hands forward slightly.

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GAME PLAY
Hold both “A” hands to the sides of the chest and bring Hold both “Y” hands in front of the chest and
the hands firmly together until the knuckles touch. shake them at the wrists a few times.

OWARE AMPE
Use the downturned “Q” hand to make Clap your hands in front of your body
small upward arcs in a straight line. and kick out one of your legs.

SPAR LUDO
Bring both “A” hands together at the tips of Move the downturned right “A” hand across
the thumbs then snap the right hand down. the body so it becomes the “Q” hand.

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PARTY DANCE
Swing the right “P” hand from Swing the downturned right “V” hand
side to side over the left palm. from side to side over the left palm.

MUSIC BALLOON
Wave the right flat hand from left to Hold the right “S” hand in front of your mouth
right in front of your left flat hand. then open both hands in front of your body.

AZONTO DRUMS
Slide the right “S” hand over the left a few times Alternate moving both index fingers
then bring both hands to the side of your head. down from the sides of the body.

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DRAMA TICKET
Alternate circling both “D” hands against your body. Clasp the fingers of the bent right “V” hand
between the little finger side of the left hand.

SPORTS OLYMPICS
Slide both “S” hand back and forth at your chest. Form “F” hands and interlock the thumbs and index
fingers a few times as the hands move to the right.

COACH REFEREE
Place the right “C” hand on the back of the left index Bring the right curved “U” hand to your mouth.
finger then slide the right hand back and forth.

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THROW CATCH
Move the right clawed hand forward quickly. Move the right clawed hand to the left and curve
it into the “S” hand near your left shoulder.

BALL CLIMB
Place the right index finger on the back of the left “S” Move both bent “V” hands upward while
hand then move the left hand up and down a few times. alternating one slightly above the other.

FALL RACE
Stand the right “V” fingers in the left palm then flip the With knuckles touching, shake both “A” hands
hand over so the back of the hand rests in the palm. at the wrists as one follows the other forward.

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BOXING WRESTLING
Alternate punching in front of you with “S” hands. Interlock the fingers of both hands
then rock them from side to side.

TABLE TENNIS BASKETBALL

Slap the air in front of you back and Bounce both curved hands up and down then hold
forth with your right flat hand. both hands at head level and flick hands forward.

VOLLEYBALL GOLF
With your right hand rested in the left palm, move Bring your hands together to the side of your
both hands up and forward in front of the body. body and swing both hands across your body.

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HANDBALL SHOTPUT
Move the “S” hand forward in an Bring the clawed hand to the side of your
arc as it turns into an open hand. head then move it forward with force.

HIGH JUMP LONG JUMP

Move the curved right “V” hand Move the right “V” hand in an upward
up over the back of the left hand. arc over the fingers of the left hand.

HORSEBACK RIDING SWIMMING

Straddle the left “H” hand with the right “V” hand Bring the backs of the flat hands together against your
and bounce both hands forward a few times. chest and move both hands to the sides of your body.

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JOGGING BICYCLE
Interlock the right index finger around the thumb of Move both downturned “S” hands
the left “G” hand and wave both hands forward. forward in alternating circles.

JUMP ROPE PARACHUTING

Move both modified “A” hands in upward 1. Slide both “S” hands down the front of your body.
circles at the sides of your body. 2. Swing the right “V” hand side-to-side downward.

CANOEING FOOTBALL
Hold one “S” hand over the other “S” hand at the side Tap the right index finger at the wrist of the
of the body then move them down and backward. left “S” hand and swing the left hand upward.

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GOAL KEEPER CAPTAIN

Bring both curved flat hands together into your chest. Use the right hand to grasp the left upper arm.

BLACK STARS CLUB

1. Slide the right “B” hand across your eyebrows. Place both “C” hands together with palms facing front
2. Move both index fingers upward alternately. and twist forward, bringing the little fingers together.

BECHEM UNITED HALF ASSINA

1. Slide the “B” hand back into the “A” hand from wrist. Place the “H” hand on your wrist then
2. Circle both “U” hands with fingers touching. place the “A” hand on your fingertips.

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HEARTS OF OAK KING FISHER

Use both index fingers to draw a heart over your chest. Place the right “K” hand on your left shoulder
then move it diagonally to the right hip.

KOTOKO ARSENAL
Move the right “K” hand back toward your Place the palm of the “A” hand against your cheek then
body while changing it into the “X” hand. move up to your temple turning it into the “L” hand.

BARCELONA CHELSEA
Tap the index finger side of the “B” Move the “C” hand from the right
hand at your cheek a few times. side of your mouth to the left.

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MANCHESTER CITY MANCHESTER UNITED

Pull your right hand forward from the forehead then Pull your right hand forward from the forehead
tap the thumb of the “C” hand with the index finger. then rotate both “U” hands in front of your body.

REAL MADRID
Move the right “R” hand forward from your lips.

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SCIENCE NATURE
Point the thumbs of both “A” hands down and Encircle the left wrist with the “N” hand
alternate dipping them in front of your body. then touch the fingertips to the wrist.

PLANET WORLD
With both “P” hands, circle the With both “W” hands, circle the
right hand around the left. right hand around the left.

UNIVERSE EARTH
With both “U” hands, circle the Grasp the left wrist with the thumb and middle finger
right hand around the left. then rock the right hand back and forth slightly.

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SUN MOON
Open the right hand toward your head. Place the “C” hand around your eye.

STAR SKY
Use both index fingers to point to the sky. Sweep the “B” hand over your head.

RAINBOW CLOUD
1. Wiggle fingers as you pull your hand down the face. Place both clawed hands above your head
2. Sweep your arm over your head in an arc. in a round shape and repeat a few times.

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LIGHTNING THUNDER
Draw a zig-zag in the air with your index finger. Beat both “S” hands into your chest alternately.

RAIN FLOOD
Place both “R” hands above your head and Lift both open hands from your waist.
drop the fingers down a few times.

WIND HARMATTAN
Fan both “W” hands side to side. Pull the right index finger down your bottom lip.

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WEATHER TEMPERATURE
Touch the thumbs of both “W” hands and Slide the right index finger up the left index finger.
rotate both hands back and forth.

ENVIRONMENT FOREST
Swing the “E” hand around the left index finger. Place your right elbow on the left hand and wiggle the
right open hand as you move both arms to the left.

MOUNTAIN VALLEY
Place the little finger of the “A” hand on your With fingertips forward, place both “V” hands at head
left shoulder then arc it to your left wrist. level then swing them down to meet at your chest.

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LIQUID RIVER
Place the index finger of the “W” Place both “R” hands next to each
hand to your lips a few times. other and wave them forward.

LAKE OCEAN
Touch the thumbs of both ‘L” hands together then Place both curved hands side-by-
curve them backward into the same position. side and wave them forward.

ISLAND BREEZE
Place the little finger of the “I” hand on the Wave both open hands back and
downturned left hand and rotate it in a circle. forth in front of your body.

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FARM GROW
Slide the “F” hand from the left Grasp the right “A” hand with the left “C” hand then
side of your chin the the right. slide the right hand upward while opening the fingers.

SEW SOIL
Insert the middle finger of the Rub the thumbs against your fingers of both hands.
“P” hand into the left “C hand.

GRASS FLOWER
Place the wirst of the “G” hand on the downturned Slide the “AND” hand across your mouth a few times.
left hand and swing it back and forth.

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TREE WOOD
Place your right elbow on the left hand With both “W” hands, rub the right hand
and wiggle the right open hand. against the left backward and forward.

ROCK METAL
Stirke both “S “hand wrists together Place the “M” hand by the ear
with the right hand turned upward. and swing it back and forth.

GOLD SILVER
Place the “G” hand by the ear Place the “S” hand by the ear
and swing it back and forth. and swing it back and forth.

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DIAMOND ENERGY
Place the “D” hand by the ear Touch the “E” hand to the left shoulder and
and swing it back and forth. rotate it forward to the inner elbow.

FIRE ELECTRICTY
Wiggle the fingers of both curved hands Tap the knuckles of both bent “V”
as you move them up and down. hands together a few times.

MACHINE TORCH LIGHT

Interlock the fingers of both clawed Grasp the wrist of the right open
hands and shake hands. hand with the left hand.

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EDUCATION WINNEBA
Place both “E” hands at your shoulders and slightly Tap the index finger of the “W”
move the hands upward into “D” hands. hand to your temple twice.

KNUST DR. ANDREW FOSTER

Spell the letters “K” “N” “U” “S” and “T” while Tap the “A” hand flat against
moving the hand slightly to the right. the side of your neck twice.

DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE
Touch the fingers of both “D” hands with index fingers Tap the thumbs of both “C”
forward then slide them away in opposite directions. hands together a few times.

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Slide the middle finger of the right “P” hand Place the “Q” hand over the left shoulder then rotate it
forward over the top of the left “B” hand. back to your heart while closing the fingers together.

OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS
Place both “O” hands at your shoulders and slightly Place both index fingers pointing inward then
move the hands upward into “P” hands. rotate both hands so they point upward.

JUNIOR SENIOR
Spell the letters “J” and “R” while moving Spell the letters “S” and “R” while moving
the hand slightly to the right. the hand slightly to the right.

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AUTHORITY ASSIST
Place the “A” hand flat against your left shoulder then Place the right “A” hand under the
bring it to the left inner elbow with the thumb upward. “S” hand wrist and push upward.

SCHOOL UNIVERSITY
Tap the right fingertips into the left palm twice. Sweep the “U” hand forward over your left palm.

COLLEGE CLASS
Sweep the “C” hand forward over your left palm. Place both downturned “C” hands in front of
your body and shake them forward slightly.

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OFFICE LIBRARY
Place both “O” hands together at the fingertips and Circle the “L” hand in front of your body.
twist forward, bringing the little fingers together.

KINDERGARTEN PRIMARY
Sign the letters “K” and “G” while moving Tap the middle finger of the “P” hand
the hand slightly to the right. into the left palm a few times.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Sign the letters “J” “H” and “S” while Sign the letters “S” “H” and “S” while
moving the hand slightly to the right. moving the hand slightly to the right.

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TECHNICAL ABSENT
Rotate both “T” hands in front of your chest. With palm facing you, point the index finger up then
pull back and thouch the thumb and index finger.

FAIL TEST
Place the upturned “F” hand into the left Place both index fingers at your shoulders
palm and slide it forward over the palm. and bend both fingers a few times.

WASSE BECE
Place the “W” hand at your waist Sign the letters “B” “E” “C” and “E” as you
and pull it straight upward. move the hand slightly to the right.

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REVISE RESULT
Slide the fingers of both “R” hands back Wave both “R” hands down from your shoulders.
and forth against each other.

SUBJECT TOPIC
Tap both “S” hands to your chest Hold both bent “V” hands at head level then
then to your slightly curve both hands outward.

SYLLABUS CURRICULUM
Move the “S” hand from your fingertips to your palm. Place the “C” hand at the left fingertips
then the “M” hand at the left palm.

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SOCIAL STUDIES ECONOMICS

Rotate the “S” hand around the left index finger Slide the upturned “E” hand across the left
while opening into the curved hand. palm

BLACKBOARD CHALK
Place the “B” hand in front of your left Tap the thumb and bent index finger of the right
side then move to the right side. hand on your left index finger from above.

PENCIL ERASER
Place the modified “Q” hand at your mouth then Rub the “AND” hand across the left palm.
pull down and sweep it over your left palm.

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PEN PAPER
Pull the “I” hand little finger out from Tap both flat hand plams together twice.
the left fist and shake the right wrist.

CRAYON RULER
Move your right index finger in Trace the index finger of the left “L”
a small circle in the left palm. hand with the right index finger.

STAPLER TAPE
Pinch the side of the left palm between Place the thumbs of both “A” hands together
your right thumb and index finger. and pull away in opposite directions.

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ENVELOPE COMPASS
1. Pull the open hand from the chest into “AND” hand Place the middle finger of the “V” hand against
2. Slde the “C” hand over the flat left hand. your left palm and rotate the right hand.

POSTER DICTIONARY
Place both “A” hand thumbs together at the mouth Brush back against the left palm with the “D” hand.
and trace your hands in opposite right angles.

VOCABULARY WORD
Tap the “V” hand fingertips against Slide the “Q” hand fingertips to your
your left index finger. left index finger from the right.

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SENTENCE STORY
Interlock the fingertips of both “F” hands Interlock the fingertips of both modified “C” hands
then pull the right hand away. then pull the right hand away into the “AND” hand.

PARAGRAPH CHAPTER
Place the fingertips of the modified “C” Place the “C” hand at shoulder
hand on the left fingers then the palm. level then pull straight down.

LINE NOTES
Place the little fingertips together and Point the fingertips of the “N” to the left
pull away in opposite directions. palm and wave the hand downward.

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BOOK READ
Open and close both flat hands while Fan the right “R” hand up and down over the left palm.
keeping the little fingers together.

LESSON EXAMPLE
Tap the right “L” hand up your arm a few times. Place the fingers of the “E” hand in the left
palm and push both hands forward.

PROJECT PROGRAM
Press “P” hand into the left palm then lift Press “P” hand into the left palm then the
the “J” hand to the back of the left hand. “P” hand to the back of the left hand.

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PRACTICE PROCESS
Slide the middle fingers of both “P” hands Alternate bringing one flat hand up and
back and forth against each other. over the other in a forward motion.

BUSY COMMUNICATE
Place the “B” hand on your left With tboth “C” hands, alternate moving
wrist and wiggle the right hand. your hands back in forth at your mouth.

MEETING DISCUSS
Place the fingertips of both “B” hands Tap the index finger of the “X” hand
together in front of your body. on your fingers and then palm.

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EXPLAIN ADVISE
Move both “F” hands back and forth in front Starting with the “S” hand, open to the clawed
of your body with fingertips forward. hand and tap your wrists together.

ANALYZE DEMONSTRATE
Place both “C” hands in front of your body Place the fingers of the “D” hand in the
and circle them in opposite directions. left palm and push both hands forward.

ARGUE COMPLAIN
Move both “X” hands back and Tap both clawed hands over the heart.
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EXAGGERATE GOSSIP
Place both “S” hands together in front of your chest Wiggle your right index finger under your nose.
then wave the right hand forward in a wavy motion.

INSULT TALK
Place the thumb of the “A” hand up then close With the index fingers of both hands up, alternate
your thumb at the person being addressed. moving your hands back in forth at your mouth.

GREET HELLO
Place the fingers of the “B” hand against Place the fingers of the “H” hand against
your temple and draw the hand forward. your temple and draw the hand forward.

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SORRY PLEASE
Place the “S” hand on your chest and rotate in a circle. Place your flat right hand on your
chest and rotate in a circle.

THANK YOU FINE

Move both flat hands from your Place the thumb of the right open
mouth to in front of your body. hand against your chest.

SIGN LANGUAGE FINGERSPELL

1. Rotate both index fingers around each other. With your palm facing down, move the right
2. Wave both “L” hands away from each other. hand to the right while you wiggle the fingers.

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INTERPRET RADIO
Place the fingertips of both “F” hands Swing the “R” hand back and forth at your ear.
together and rotate the right hand.

TV MOVIE
Sign the letters “T” and “V” while moving Place the palms of both open hands together
the hand slightly to the right. and slide the right hand up and down.

PICTURE NEWSPAPER
Place the right “C” hand around your eye 1. Slide your right flat hand over left and close to a fist.
then place it flat against your left hand. 2. Tap your flat palms together twice.

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HEALTH HUMAN
With fingertips pointing to each other, touch both With fingertips pointing forward, touch both
“H” hands to your chest then abdomen. “H” hands to your chest then abdomen.

LIVE HEAD
Draw both “L” hands up your body from the waist. Place the flat hand on top of your head.

BRAIN MIND
Place the thumb of the “B” hand against your forehead. Place the fingertips of the “M”
hand against your temple.

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FACE EYE
Circle the face with the “F” hand. Point to your eye with the index finger.

EAR NOSE
Point to your ear with the index finger. Point to your nose with the index finger.

MOUTH VOICE
Point to your mouth with the index finger. Place the index finger of the “V” hand
under your chin and pull it forward.

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TEETH TONGUE
Point to your teeth with the index finger. Point to your tongue with the index finger.

BEARD BODY
Stroke your chin with the right hand. Tap your chest and then abdomen with flat hands.

HAND FEET
With your left open hand facing Drop the middle finger to the back of your left hand.
you, grasp the left wrist.

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HEART STOMACH
Tap your left chest with the “A” hand twice. Place the flat hand against your stomach.

BLOOD BONE
Silde the right open hand down the left Grasp your left wrist in your right hand
open hand and wiggle the fingers. and gently shake back and forth.

BREASTS VAGINA
Hold open hands over your chest. Wave the “V” hands back and
forth in front of your body.

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PENIS TESTICLES
Place the middle fingertip of the “P” Place both “AND” hands next
hand on the tip of your nose. to each other at your waist.

ANUS FAECES
Slightly open and squeeze the “O” hand. Pull the right “A” hand thumb out from
the bottom of the left “A” hand.

FLATULENCE URINATE
Strike the middle fingertips of both “P” Shake the “T” hand in front of your waist.
hands together in front of your body.

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VOMIT SPIT
Place the upturned “C” hand at your throat and With your index finger and thumb together at your
move it upward and forward in an arc pattern. mouth, flick open your fingers and move forward.

COUGH SWEAT
Place the “S” hand at your mouth and make Wipe your forehead with the “X” hand.
a coughing motion with your shoulders.

BREATHE SLEEP
Place both open hands at your chest and Touch all fingers to your forehead and thumb to your
move them back and forth slowly. cheek then close into the “AND” hand over your eye.

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THIRSTY TIRED
Draw the index finger down your throat. Place both flat hands agaist your abdomen with the
fingers on the waist and collapse hands downward.

LIE DOWN AWAKE

Place the upturned “V” hand into the left palm. With your index finger and thumb touching, place
your hands at the eyes and open both index fingers.

BATHE TOOTHBRUSH
Slide both “A” hands up and down With your right hand in front of your mouth,
your body alternately. wiggle the index finger up and down.

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TOUCH SMELL
Place the middle finger on the back of your left hand. Fan the flat hand toward your nose.

TASTE HEAR
Touch the middle finger to your tongue. Tap the clawed hand over your ear twice.

SEE WELL
Point to your eye with the index and middle Place the fingers of both hands against your
fingers then pull your hand forward. shoulders then pull forward into “S” hands.

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PAIN SICK
Point both index fingers at your body Tap both middle fingers against your body twice with
in the area being addressed. one hand at your head and the other at your abdomen.

DISEASE INFECTION
Tap both “D” hands against your body twice with one Tap both “I” hands against your body twice with one
hand at your head and the other at your abdomen. hand at your head and the other at your abdomen.

GERM IMMUNE SYSTEM

Wiggle the right index finger across the left palm. 1. Tap little fingers of “I” hands on your chest and waist.
2. Wave both “S” hands down your body.

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CUT SORE
Slide the “H” hand back and forth Tap the “O” hand against your arm a few times.
across the back of the left hand.

DIZZY DIARRHEA
Wave the clawed hand in front With your middle finger toward your body, swing the
of your face in small circles. right hand downward at your side a few times.

HEADACHE COLD
Point both index fingers at your forehead. Pull the “F” hand downward from the nose.

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CONVULSION CHICKENPOX
Wave the clawed hand in a circle Tap your index finger against you arm a few times.
in front of your face quickly.

TB MALARIA
Sign the letters “T” and “B” while moving Pinch the skin of your arm with the thumb and middle
the hand slightly to the right. finger then slap the arm with the flat hand.

HIV AIDS
Place the right index finger agaist Place both “S” hands together then
the left “V” hand fingers. pull the right hand upward.

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STI TRANSMIT
Sign the letters “S” “T” and “I” while Lift both “T” hands from from the left to the right.
moving the hand slightly to the right.

DISABLED MENTAL
Tap the fingers of the “D” hand against Place the fingertips of the “M” hand at your
your inner thumb twice. temple then lift the wrist up and down.

CRIPPLED HEARING AID

Alternate lifting and dropping both index Place the pointer finger of the “X”
fingers as they point downward. hand around your right ear.

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HOSPITAL INSURANCE
Stroke the left shoulder with the “H” hand. Place the “I” hand against the left open hand palm.

OPERATION LAB
Swipe the thumb of the “A” hand as if creating Alternate dropping the “L” hands in front of your chest.
an incision over the aread being addressed.

INJECTION MEDICINE
Squeeze the “G” hand at your shoulder by pulling the Touch the middle fingertip to your
index finger back and pushing the thumb forward. left plam and wiggle the hand.

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GENDER SEX
Place the “Q” hand against your left shoulder. Tap the “X” hand against your temple then cheek.

HOMOSEXUAL LESBIAN
Place both “O” hands together at the fingertips. Place the “L” hand on your chin.

INTERCOURSE ABSTINENCE
Tap both “V” hands into each other Hold both flat hands at your shoulders
with fingers facing forward. and press forward slightly.

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SEMEN VAGINAL FLUID

Pull the open hand upward from the left 1. Wave the “V” hand in front of your body.
palm and close into the “AND” hand. 2. Place the “W” hand against your lips.

ERECTION CONDOM
Place your left index finger on the right as it is tilted Pull the right “C” hand down your left index finger.
downward, then rotate your right hand upward.

MENSTRUATION PREGNANT
Tap your cheek with the “M” hand twice. Draw the right “P” hand from
your shoulder to the wrist.

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BIRTH BREASTFEED
Swing the right flat hand under the left flat hand. Hold your left arm at your side and
squeeze your right hand at the chest.

ABORTION PROSTITUTE
Place both open hands together with palms upward Tap the horizontal “P” hand to the side twice.
and pull the right hand down into the “AND” hand.

DANGER POISION
Flick the thumb and middle finger at head level. Touch the fingertip of the “P” hand
to your plam and wiggle the hand.

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POWER SMOKING
Place both “S” hands at shoulder level Place the index and middle fingers against your mouth.
then repeat on the other side.

WEE
Place the thumb and index finger of
the “F” hand against your mouth.

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IDEA OPPINION
Touch the little finger of the “I” hand Tap the “O” hand to your temple twice.
to your temple then draw forward.

EXPIERENCE SKILL
Place your fingers on your head and thumbs on your Cup the left little finger in your right hand
ears then pull hands down while closing the fingers. and pull forward into “A” hand.

LIKE INTEREST
Place the right open hand on your chest and draw Rub both flat hands together.
forward while meeting the thumb and middle finger.

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FAVOURITE ONLY
Stroke the chin with your middle finger. With the palm facing you, hold the index
finger up and spin in small circles.

KNOW DON’T KNOW

Touch the “AND” hand to your temple. Touch your forehead with the flat
hand and rotate it forward.

UNDERSTAND MISUNDERSTAND
Place the “S” hand on your temple Touch the index finger of the “V” hand to the temple
and flick open the index finger. and swing around to touch the middle finger.

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OBEY REFUSE
Place one “O” hand at your forehead and the other at Place your “A” hand at your waist with the thumb
your your chin and open to flat hands at your front. upward and draw the arm over your right shoulder.

NOT FORGET
Place the thumb of the “A” hand under Wipe your flat hand across your forehead
your chin and pull forward. and close into “A” hand.

CONFUSED DOUBT
Point to your temple then circle both clawed hands Place both “A” hands at shoulder level with thumbs
in opposite directions in front of you. pointing inward and rotate them in opposite diretions.

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DECEIVE LIE
Circle both “ILY” hands around each Draw your index finger across your chin.
other alternately in front of you.

PROMISE MUST
Touch the right middle finger to your lips Firmly move the right “X” hand down at your side.
then tap the left fist with a flat hand.

HOPE DREAM
With both hands facing each other and With the index finger at your temple, bounce
raised at your side, wiggle your fingers. the “X” hand forward a few times.

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IMAGINE WISH
Starting at your temple, bounce the Slide both “C” hands down your abdomen
“I” hand forward a few times. with one above the other.

GOAL FOCUS
Move your right index finger from your temple Pull both flat hands from your
to meet the left index finger at your front. temples to in front of yourself.

COMPARE CONSIDER
Dip both “C” hands back and Circle both index fingers at your temples.
forth alternately at your sides.

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TRUST BELIEVE
Slide the “T” hand across your left palm. Place both flat hands together and pull them in
opposite directions while closing into “A” hands.

INFORM AGREE
With both “O” hands at your mouth, Touch your temple with your index finger then place
open both hands and lift up slightly. both index fingers together in front of your body.

PURPOSE WANT
Circle the “P” hand against your temple. Pull both upturned clawed hands towards your body.

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REASON THINK
Circle the “R” hand against your temple. Touch your index finger to your temple.

GUESS SURE
Move the “C” hand across the forehead Place the “S” hand against your mouth
and close downward into the “S” hand. and and pull it down to your abdomen.

MAYBE SO
Alternate lifting both upturned flat hands. Touch the fingertips of both horizontal “V” hands
together and pull them away in opposite directions.

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VERY SECRET
Touch the fingertips of both vertical “V” hands Place the thumb of the “A” hand on your
together and pull them away in opposite directions. mouth and twist slightly to the left.

PROBLEM PRESSURE
Knock the knuckles of both clawed “V” hands together. Place the right flat hand onto the
left fist and slightly push down.

CAUSE EFFECT
Touch the thumbs of both “C” hands to your 1. Draw your right middle finger across the left wrist
forehead then twist the hands forward. 2. Fan your right flat hand in front of your body.

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HAPPEN MEMORY
Place both index fingers on your forehead then Place the “M” hand at your temple and pull back.
rotate forward and drop to your abdomen.

REMIND REMEMBER
Place the right bent hand on your right Pull the right “A” hand from the forehead to meet the
shoulder and pull back into a fist. other “A” hand at your waist by touching thumbs.

MEANING
Press the fingertips of the “M” hand into the
left palm and rotate the right hand slightly.

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EMOTION FEEL
Circle both “E” hands in front of your body alternately. Draw the right middle finger up over your heart.

HAPPY SAD
Sweep both flat hands upward from your waist. Move both open hands down your
face while wiggling the fingers.

FEAR ANGRY
Move both open hands side-to- Pull both clawed hands upward from your waist.
side in front of your body.

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SURPRISE BRAVE
Place the “S” hands by your eyes then Press the “B” hand into your chest then pull it forward.
flick open your index fingers.

DISAPPOINT DISGRACE
Press your index finger into your chin. Draw both “D” hands downward from your eyes.

FRUSTRATE GUILTY
Slide both “F” hands down from head level. Curve the “Q” hand forward and then back to
your chest while closing the fingers together.

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JEALOUS LONELY
Place the pinky finger of the “J” hand between With very little motion, spin your
your teeth then flick the hand outward. right index finger in a small circle.

MOODY NERVOUS
Push the clawed hand at your face twice. Hold both hands at your front and wiggle your fingers.

SHAME WORRY
With fingers flat against your cheeks, rotate In small circles, rotate both “W”
both flat hands forward from your cheeks. hands at your forehead.

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LOVE HATE
Cross both arms with “S” hands at your chest. Flick both middle fingers and thumbs
together at your side.

MISS DESIRE
Pull your open right hand down from Pinch your neck with your thumb and index finger.
the left and into the “AND” hand.

STRUGGLE HURT
Alternate bouncing each “S” hand over the Slide the “X” hand across the left
other as you move the hands forward. index finger and to the right.

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CHARACTER ATTITUDE
Rotate the “C” hand around your heart. Rotate the “A” hand around your heart
with thumb pointing to yourself.

BETTER BEST
Sweep your flat hand across your Sweep your flat hand across your mouth
mouth and close into “A” hand. and up while closing into “A” hand.

IMPORTANT SPECIAL
With both “F” hands vertically pointing forward, curve Pull up on the left index finger with your right hand.
them upward and touch thumbs and index fingers.

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BOAST BORING
Place the thumbs of both “A” hands Place the index finger against your
against your waist alternately. nose and rotate forward slightly.

EMPTY HEADED FAIR

Trace the top of your head with the middle finger. Press both “F” hands forward at shoulder level.

FOOLISH FUNNY
Sweep the “Y” hand across your forehead. Wave your index and middle fingers
at the tip of your nose.

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HONEST HUMBLE
Slide the fingers of the “H” hand back and With your left hand in front of your body, slide the
forth in the palm of your left hand. right flat hand under and in front of the left arm.

ILLITERATE KIND
Place the “I” hand at your forehead then Circle both “K” hands around each other at your heart.
wave the hand back and forth.

LAZY LUCKY
Tap your left shoulder with the “L” hand twice. Touch the middle finger of your right hand to your lips
then twist forward with the palm facing outward.

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PATIENT PROUD
Pull the “A” hand down the nose slightly Pull the right “A” hand up from your waist to
with the thumb pointed inward. your chest with the thumb turned inward.

QUIET RESPECT
Place the right index finger against your mouth. Place the right “R” hand against your forehead and the
left pointed outward, then curve both hands forward.

RESPONSIBLE SELFISH
Tap your left shoulder with both “R” hands. Place both “V” hands in front of you with fingers
pointing out and pull back into clawed “V” hands.

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SMART STUBBORN
Place the middle finger against your forehead Place the thumb of your flat hand against your temple
and twist forward with the palm facing out. and drop the hand forward while closing the hand.

STUPID VAIN
Tap the “Y” hand against your forehead twice. Point both “V” hands at yourself and
draw them toward your face.

WICKED WISE
Touch your index finger to your temple Pull the “X” hand down your forward.
and pull away into “X” hand.

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CORRUPT STRICT
Place the clawed “3” hand against Pull the clawed “V” hand toward your mouth twice.
your nose and twist forward.

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TIME SECONDS
Tap your left wrist with the “X” hand. With the index finger pointed upward, slightly
rotate the right hand against the left palm.

MINUTES HOUR
Place the fingertips of the “M” hand into Circle the right hand in the left palm with
the left palm and twist forward slightly. the index finger pointed upward.

DAY WEEK
Place the right elbow on the back of the left hand with With the index finger forward, slide
the index finger upward and drop the right hand down. the right hand across the left palm.

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MONTH YEAR
With both index fingers forward, slide With both “S” hands in front of your body,
the right hand down the left. circle the right hand around the left.

MORNING AFTERNOON
Place the left hand in the inner elbow of the With your left arm in front of your body, place
right arm with both palms facing upward. the right arm and flat hand pointed upward

EVENING NIGHT
With your left arm in front of your body, place With your left arm in front of your body, place the
the right arm and flat hand pointed forward. right arm and curved hand pointed downward.

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TOMORROW YESTERDAY
With the “A” hand at the side of your Touch the thumb of the “Y” hand
mouth, rotate the thumb forward. to your cheek then to the ear.

MONDAY TUESDAY
With your wrist pointing away from With your wrist pointing toward
your body, rotate the “M” hand. your body, rotate the “T” hand.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
With your wrist pointing toward With your wrist pointing toward
your body, rotate the “W” hand. your body, rotate the “H” hand.

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FRIDAY SATURDAY
With your wrist pointing toward With your wrist pointing toward
your body, rotate the “F” hand. your body, rotate the “S” hand.

SUNDAY CALENDER
Cross your arms and stroke both Swing the “C” hand from the left palm
shoulders with flat hands. over to the back of the left hand.

JANUARY FEBRUARY
Press “J” hand into the left palm Press “F” hand into the left palm
then the back of the left hand. then the back of the left hand.

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MARCH APRIL
Press “M” hand into the left palm Press “A” hand into the left palm then the
then the back of the left hand. “P” hand to the back of the left hand.

MAY JUNE
Press “M” hand into the left palm then the Press “J” hand into the left palm then the
“Y” hand to the back of the left hand. “E” hand to the back of the left hand.

JULY AUGUST
Press “J” hand into the left palm then the Press “A” hand into the left palm t
“Y” hand to the back of the left hand. hen the back of the left hand.

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SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
Press “S” hand into the left palm Press “O” hand into the left palm
then the back of the left hand. then the back of the left hand.

NOVEMBER DECEMBER
Press “N” hand into the left palm Place the right elbow on top of the left
then the back of the left hand. flat hand and circle the “D” hand.

DAILY ANNUAL
With the “A” hand at the side of your With both “S” hands in front of your body, circle
mouth, push forward slightly twice. the right hand around the left continually.

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AGAIN OFTEN
Place the fingertips of the right Bounce the fingertips of your flat hand
flat hand into the left palm. from your left palm to the fingers.

ANCIENT SINCE
Circle both open hands back over your right shoulder. Touch both index fingers to your right shoulder and
pull both hands forward while pointing upward.

STILL RECENTLY
Swing both “Y” hands forward from your abdomen. Place the “X” hand next to your ear facing
back and pull your index finger down.

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THEN WILL
Place the “L” hand thumb in the Place the “W” hand near your
left palm and twist forward. right ear and draw it forward.

SOON POSTPONE
Place the fingers of the right bent hand flat against With both “F” hands in front of you,
your cheek and twist forward slightly. slightly lift upward and forward.

LATER FUTURE
Place the “L” hand at the side of Place the “F” hand at the side of
your face and draw it forward. your face and draw it forward.

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NEXT LAST
With your left hand in “L” hand shape, point first Using both “I” hands, strike the little fingers together.
to the thumb and then to the index finger.

EARLY LATE
Touch the right middle finger to the back of Pull the “L” hand backward at your waist.
your left hand and flick the hand forward.

LONG FOREVER
Pull the right index finger up your arm fron the wrist. Place the right index finger against your temple
then circle the “E” hand in front of your body.

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PLACE AREA
Touch the fingertips of both ‘P” hands together then Touch the fingertips of both ‘A” hands together then
curve them backward into the same position. curve them backward into the same position.

HOTEL TRAVEL
Touch the fingers of the “H” hand Push the clawed “V” hand in front of your body.
to the right cheek then the left.

SUITCASE RIDING
Pull upward on both “S” hands With the right hand inserted into
with the palms facing upward. the left, puch both hands forward.

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ROAD BRIDGE
Hold both “R” hands in front of Hold your left arm in front of your body and tap the
you and wave them forward. fingers of the “V” hand to the wrist and elbow.

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Line up both open hands in front of Crash the knuckles of both “A” hands together.
you and pull the right hand back.

PARKED CAR PETROL

Place the right “3” hand into the left plam. Insert the index finger of the right
“G” hand into the left hand.

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CAR BUS
Hold both “A” hands in front of you and twist 1. Hold “A” hands in front and twist back and forth.
back and forth like a steering wheel. 2. Place “C” hands together and pull back the right.

MOTORCYLE TAXI
Place both “S” hands at your waist Place the “S” hand against your forehead
then twist both hands back. then open all of your fingers.

AEROPLANE HELICOPTER
Glide your right “ILY” hand over the left hand. Place the plam of your right open hand on the thumb
of the left “A” hand and wiggle your fingers.

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TRAIN BOAT
Rub your right index and middle fingers Place both curved hands together
back and forth against the left fingers. and gently rock them forward.

PHOTOGRAPH LICENSE
Hold your hands up as if holding a camera and Tap the thumbs of both “L” hands together twice.
press down with your right index finger.

FOLLOW SEPARATE
Place both “A” hands facing forward with Touch the knuckles of both bent hands together
thumbs up and wave them forward. then pull them away in opposite directions.

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RIGHT LEFT
Slide the right “R” hand to the right. Slide the left “L” hand to the left.

NORTH SOUTH
Pull the “N” hand up in front of your body. Pull the “S” hand down in front of your body.

EAST WEST
Slide the right “E” hand to the right. Slide the left “W” hand to the left.

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HIGH LOW
Pull the “H” hand up at your side. Slide the “L” hand down the flat left hand.

ON OFF
Touch both downturned flat hands together. Touch both downturned flat hands together then
move the right hand away and into the “F” hand.

ABOVE BELOW
With both flat hands pointing downward, With both flat hands pointing downward,
slide the right hand over the left. slide the right hand under the left.

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ABOUT AROUND
With both “A” hands pointing in opposite directions, With both “R” hands pointing in opposite directions,
circle the right hand around the left. circle the right hand around the left.

AWAY AMOUNG
Wipe the top of your left hand Wave the right index finger through
with the open right hand. the fingers of the open left hand.

ACROSS AT
Slide the right open hand over the left wrist. Point the right bent hand into the left wrist.

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AHEAD BEHIND
Place both “A” hands together with thumbs pointing Place both “A” hands together with thumbs pointing
up then curve the right hand forward. up then curve the right hand backward.

BETWEEN BEYOND
Insert the right flat hand in between the left index and Place both bent hands together and move
middle fingers then wave the hand side-to-side. the right hand up and forward.

CLOSE FORWARD
With both curved hands in front of you, bring With both curved hands in front of y
the right band close to the left hand. ou, slide the right hand forward.

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HERE THROUGH
Point your flat hands downward and Slide the right flat hand through
gently shake them side-to-side. the fingers of the left hand.

IN OUT
Insert the right “AND” hand into the left hand. Remove the right “AND” hand from the left hand.

OPPOSITE ENTER
With both index fingers touching, pull While holding the left curved hand in front
hands away and turn fingers upward. of you, slide the right had underneath it.

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FROM TO
Touch the “X” hand to the left index finger Connect the right index finger to the
and pull away toward yourself. left index finger in front of you.

MIDDLE END
With both flat hands out, change the right hand to a Strike the knickles of both “E” hands together
bent hand and touch the fingertips to your palm. by moving the right hand down.

APPEAR DISAPPEAR
Slide your right index finger up in between Slide your right index finger down from between
the left index and middle fingers. the left index and middle fingers.

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COMMUNITY LOCAL
In front of your body, slightly curve both Place the right “L” hand on the left index finger
“C” hands downward, then repeat. and swing it forward and around.

CHIEF QUEEN MOTHER

Move the “C” hand pointing upward from 1. Move the “Q” hand from shoulder to your waist
your right shoulder to your left waist. 2. Place the open hand thumb against your chin.

KINGDOM CASTLE
1. Move the “K” hand from your shoulder to your waist Place the “C” hand on your left wrist and
2. Circle “D” hand over the left hand and touch wrist. bounce both hands up and down.

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VISIT FOREIGN
Spin both “V” hands around each Circle your left elbow with the “F” hand.
other in a forward motion.

INTERNATIONAL FLAG
Using both “I” hands, encirlce the left Place the right arm and “F” hand resting on the
with the right in a forward motion. left hand and wave the hand back and forth.

NATION COUNTRY
Circle the right “N” hand over the left hand Circle your left elbow with the “Y” hand.
then place the fingertips on the wrist.

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GHANA BURKINA FASO

Sweep the “G” hand over your upturned Place the “B” hand on your wrist then
palm and toward your body. place the “F” hand on your fingertips.

COTE D’IVOIRE TOGO

Place the “C” hand on your wrsit then Place the “T” hand against your chest
place the “I” hand on your fingertips. and rotate forward and down slightly.

NIGERIA MALI
Place the “N” hand against your cheek Circle the left wrist with the “M” hand.
and flap your fingers up and down.

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NIGER EGYPT
Place the fingertips of the “N” hand Place one “E” hand at your head and the other at your
against your wrist and pull upward. abdomen, then cross arms and touch both shoulders.

SENEGAL ZIMBABWE
Place the “S” hand against your left wrist then Place both flat hands at shoulder level facing
the “L” hand against your left elbow. out and lightly pull them back and forth.

SOUTH AFRICA AMERICA

1. Pull the “S” hand down from your shoulder Interlock your fingers and circle both
2. Circle the face with the “A” hand with the thumb up. arms in front of your body.

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CANANDA BRAZIL
Place the fingertips of the bent hand against your Place the “B” hand facing out on your forehead then
left shoulder then draw forward into “A” hand. twist the hand forward and to your eyebrow.

ENGLAND FRANCE
Cradle the flat left hand in your right and pull Place the “F” hand with palm facing
both hands back toward your body. you then flick your hand forward.

GERMANY HOLLAND
Place the right flat hand into the inner thumb Place figertips against your temple and the thumbs
of the left hand and wiggle all fingers. on your cheeks, then pull your hands away.

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SPAIN ITALY
Place both “X” hands at your forehead then cross your Using the “I” hand, draw a cross on
arms and touch both shoulders with your fingers. your forehead with the little finger.

RUSSIA INDIA
Place both open hands at your waist with thumbs Pull the “F” hand from the corner of
touching your body and wiggle the fingers. your mouth back toward your ear.

CHINA JAPAN
Place the “C” hand against the corner Strike the corner of the eye with
of your eye and wiggle the wrist. the little finger of the “J” hand.

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AFRICA EUROPE
Circle the face with the “A” hand, while Circle the face with the “E” hand.
keeping the thumb pointed upward.

VILLAGE TOWN
Place both “V” hands together at the fingertips then Sign the letter “T” then tap the thumb
pull them away from each other in opposite directions. with your index finger twice.

CITY REGION
Sign the letter “C” then tap the thumb Slide the “R” hand across your left thumb.
with your index finger twice.

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ACCRA CAPE COAST

Wave the “R” hand up and down at your shoulder. Sign the letter “C” in front of your
abdomen then again at your side.

TAKORADI KOFORIDUA
Sign the letters “T” “D” “I” while slightly Sign the letters “K” and “A” while slightly
moving the hand to the right. moving the hand to the right.

HO KUMASI
Sign the letters “H” and “O” while slightly Sign the letters “K” and “I” while slightly
moving the hand to the right. moving the hand to the right.

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Towns, Regions, and Countries

SUNYANI TECHIMAN
Sign the letters “S” “U” “Y” while slightly 1. Pull your right hand forward from the forehead.
moving the hand to the right. 2. Circle both “T” hands at head level in opposite ways.

TAMALE BOLGATANGA
Place the “N” hand at shoulder Draw the “B” hand downward from
level and flap your fingers. the side of the nose to the mouth.

WA STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Sign the letters “W” and “A” while slightly Place the “G” hand on your left shoulder
moving the hand to the right. then clap your hands together.

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DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF MAMPONG SCHOOLFOR THE DEAF

Place the “D” hand in the left palm and push both hands Sign the letters “M” and “P” while slightly
forward, then clap your flat hands together twice. moving the hand to the right.

KIBI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF HOHOE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Sign the letters “K” “I” “B” “I” while slightly Sign the letters “H” “O” “H” “O” “E” while
moving the hand to the right. slightly moving the hand to the right.

JUMASI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF BECHEM SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Place the “O” hand on the right temple then Place the fingertips of the “B” hand on the
move your two flat hands together. left wrist and pull back into the “A” hand.

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SAVELUGU SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF GBEOGO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Tap your index finger on the Sign the letter “B” at shoulder level and then rotate
wrist on the “S” hand twice. your hand slightly to the curved “B” hand.

EASTERN REGION WESTERN REGION

Sign the letters “E” and “R” while moving Sign the letters “W” and “R” while moving
your hand slightly to the right. your hand slightly to the right.

VOLTA REGION BRONG AHAFO

Sign the letters “V” and “R” while moving Sign the letters “B” and “A” while moving
your hand slightly to the right. your hand slightly to the right.

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NORTHERN REGION UPPER EAST

Place the “N” hand at shoulder Draw the “U” hand up from the waist
level and wave up twice. then move the “E” hand to the right.

UPPER WEST
Draw the “U” hand up from the waist
then move the “W” hand to the left.

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GOVERNMENT POLITICS
Starting at the temple, swing the “G” Starting at the temple, swing the “P”
hand around to the forehead. hand around to the forehead.

MINISTRY REPRESENTATION
Starting at the temple, swing the “M” Place the “R” fingertips in the left palm
hand around to the forehead. and pull both hands upward.

DEMOCRACY PARLIAMENT
Cross both “D” hands over each other in front of your Place the “P” hand on your right chest
body then open your arms and rotate hands forward. then move it to the left chest.

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COMMITTEE MEMBER
Place the “C” hand on your right chest Place the “M” hand on your right chest
then move it to the left chest. then move it to the left chest.

EXECUTIVE TREASURY
Place the “E” hand on your right chest Sweep the upturned “T” hand
then move it to the left chest. across the left palm twice.

PRESIDENT JOHN MAHAMA

Place the “O” hands against your forehead on both Sign the letters “J” and “M” at the temple.
sides then pull the hands upward and close into fists.

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JOHN ATTA MILLS JOHN RAWLINS

Tap the “M” hand to the forehead twice. Draw the “J” hand back and forth in a curved motion.

DR. HILA LIMANN KOFUR

Tap the “H” hand to the forehead twice. Tap the “K” hand to the nose twice.

ADDO AUFO KWAME NKRUMA

Tap the “G” hand to the chin twice. Sign the letters “N” and “K” at the temple.

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POLITICAL PARTY NDC

Place both “P” hands together at the middle fingertips Sign the letters “N” “D” “C” while slightly
and twist forward, bringing the little fingers together. moving the hand to the right.

NPP PPP
Sign the letters “N” “P” “P” while slightly Sign the letters “P” “P” “P” while slightly
moving the hand to the right. moving the hand to the right.

CPP PNC
Sign the letters “C” “P” “P” while slightly Sign the letters “P” “N” “C” while slightly
moving the hand to the right. moving the hand to the right.

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WAR BRIBE
Place both “W” hands in front of yout chest Hide the “B” hand under the left
and slide them back and forth together. hand and fan it side to side.

FREE FREEDOM
Cross both “F” hands over each other in front of your 1. Uncross the “F” hands in front of you
body then open your arms and rotate hands forward. 2. Circle the “D” hand over the left and place on wrist.

VOTE DISTRICT
Place the “F” hand fingers into a curved left hand. With both “D” hand fingertips touching, curve
both hands back to the same position.

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SOCIAL WELFARE DOCUMENT

1. Swing the “S” hand around the left pointer finger. Stamp the left palm with the “A” hand slightly.
2 and 3.Curve both “W” hands in a circular pattern.

LAW RULES
Move the “L” hand from your fingertips to your palm. Move the “R” hand from your fingertips to your palm.

TESTIMONY WITNESS
Circle the “T” hand around your heart. Pull the “W” hand over your left palm towards your
body then rotate it and place it in the palm again.

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POLICE SOLDIER
Tap the left shoulder with the clawed “3” hand. Place both “S” hands against your side with one
at the shoulder and the other at the waist.

PRISON
Drop the right open hand to the left
wrist while closing all fingers.

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RELIGION ANGLICAN
Pull the “R” hand up the abdomen. Using the “A” hand, draw a cross over your forehead.

ASSEMBLES OF GOD EVANGELIST

Place the fingertips of both flat hands together, then Stirke the “E” hand forward from the shoulder.
rotate hands and repeat on the opposite side.

JEHOVAS WHITNESS JUJU

Sign the letters “J” and “W” at shoulder level. Wiggle both “J” hands down from your shoulders.

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METHODIST MORMON
Using the “M” hand, encircle the upturned palm Pull the “M” hand down and away from the eye.
then place your fingertips in the left palm.

MUSLIM PRESBYTERIAN
Place both “3” hands against your cheeks Using the “P” hand, encircle the upturned palm
and rotate the hands forward and down. then place your fingertip in the left palm.

ROMAN CATHOLIC SDA

Using the “R” hand, draw a cross over your forehead. Spell the letters “S” “D” “A” while
moving slightly to the right.

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TRADITIONAL CHURCH
Place the “T” hand on the left wrist and move Tap the left wrist with the “C” hand twice.
both hands in a downward motion.

TEMPLE MOSQUE
Tap the left wrist with the “T” hand twice. Tap the left wrist with the “M” hand twice.

SHRINE PREACHER
1. Wiggle both “J” hands down from your shoulders. Point both “F” hands forward at the level of your head
2. Pull flat hands away from each other at the forehead. then draw both flat hands down your abdomen.

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PRIEST NUN
Slide the “H” hand back and forth across your throat. Place both flat hands at your forehead then
move them down to your shoulders.

QARAN BIBLE
Move the “Q” hand from your fingertips to your palm. Move the “B” hand from your fingertips to your palm.

TESTAMENT COMMANDMENTS
Move the “T” hand from your fingertips to your palm. Move the “C” hand from your fingertips to your palm.

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GOSPEL PROVERBS
Pull the “Q” hand down from your mouth Pull the “P” hand down your forehead.
and pass it over your upturned palm.

VERSE JESUS
Place your index finger and thumb together and Tap your palm with the middle finger
move your hand from head level to abdomen. and repeat with the opposite hand.

MARY JOSEPH
Tap the “M” hand against your chin twice. Stroke the left shoulder with the
“J” hand little finger twice.

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Religion

ADAM EVE
Place the “A” hand at your right temple. Place the “E” hand at the right side of your jaw.

ABRAHAM DAVID
Place the “A” hand flat against your left elbow. Move the “D” hand from your left
shoulder to your right hip.

MOSES NOAH
Place figertips against your temple and the thumb on Move the “N” hand from your
your cheek then pull your hands away and close fingers. chin to in front of your chest.

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PAUL SOLOMON
Place the “P” hand fingertip on the Place the “S” hand against your right temple.
wrist of your downturned left hand.

GOD LORD
With the left hand in the inner elbow, swing Move the “L” hand from your
your right arm upward with a flat hand. left shoulder to your right hip.

KING CHRIST
Move the “K” hand from your Move the “C” hand from your
left shoulder to your right hip. left shoulder to your right hip.

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VIRGIN SAINT
Draw the “V” hand down the middle Slide the “S” hand across your upturned left palm.
of your face from forehead to chin.

ANGEL DEVIL
Touch your shoulders with flat hands Place the clawed “3” hand against your right temple.
then turn your hands forward.

HEAVEN HELL
Place one flat hand on top of the other and repeat Swing the “H” hand across your waist.
with the opposite hand while moving upward.

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EVIL HYPOCRITE
Place the “E” hand against your nose Cover the left flat hand with the right
then push it down and to the left. and bend all of your fingers together.

CHEAT DENY
Straddle your left flat hand with the Place both “A” hand thumbs on your
right index and middle fingers. waist then pull both up together.

TEMPTATION SIN
Tap the left elbow with your index finger. With index fingers facing forward, swing
both hands down in a circular motion.

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HOLY INNOCENT
Slide the fingers of the “H” hand across the left palm. Touch the fingertips of both “U” hands to your
chin, then twist both hands out in front of you.

DEAD SOUL
Place one flat hand facing down and the other Draw the modified “F” hand from
facing up, then switch their positions. your heart to above the shoulder.

MORAL REPENT
Circle your heart with the “M” hand. Blace both “R” hands together at the wrist, then
rotate hands and switch their positions.

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TESTIFY PREACH
Stirke the “T” hand forward from the shoulder. Point both “F” hands forward at the level of your head.

CROSS CRUCIFY
Draw a cross using the “C” hand. 1 and 2. Stamp the “A” hand in the palm of each hand.
3. Pull both flat hands back near your head.

BAPTISM COMMUNION
Place both “A” hands pointing in the same direction at With flat hands, alternate moving
the waist, then pull the hands up until they are vertical. them forward and backward.

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KNEEL PRAY
Bend your pointer and middle fingers Place both flat hands together in front of your mouth.
and place them in the left palm.

WORSHIP SACRIFICE
Cup one hand around the other and pull Place both “S” hands against your abdomen then open
them down slightly in front of your face. your hands while moving them above your shoulders.

FASTING VISION
With the “F” hand, trace your lips as if locking them. Place the “V” hand at your face and the left flat hand
in front of that, then pull the “V” hand to the right.

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BELIEF FAITH
Place both flat hands together and pull them in Draw the right “F” hand forward
opposite directions while closing into “A” hands. over the top of the left “F” hand.

GLORY GRACE
Touch the top of the left hand with your right hand Alternate bouncing each flat hand
then move the hand up while wiggling the fingers. forward over the other hand.

HALELUJAH AMEN
Circle both “X” hands forward then Stamp your left palm with the right “A” hand.
bring them together as flat hands.

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MERCY FORGIVE
With middle fingers pointing down, Slide the fingertips of one flat hand
circle both hands over each other. over the fingertips of the other.

BLESS SAVE
Place both “A” hands under your mouth then bring Cross both “S” hands over each other in front of your
them forward while opening to flat hands. body then open your arms and rotate hands forward.

MIRACLE PEACE
Bring both “M” hands down from Place the fingertips of both flat hands together at the
head level to the abdomen. mouth then pull hands down in opposite directions.

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Festivals and Holidays

CELEBRATE HOLIDAY
Place both “C” hands at head level and With open hands, place your
circle them in opposite directions. thumbs against your waist.

CHRISTMAS EASTER
Place the right eblow on the left downturned Place both “E” hands at shoulder level and
hand and circle the “C” hand. circle them in opposite directions.

BIRTHDAY FUNERAL
Swing your right hand under the left then drop your Place both “F” hands in front of your
right arm to your left elbow with the index finger up. face and bounce them forward.

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CULTURAL HISTORY
Circle the “C” hands alternately down your abdomen. Pull the “H” hand back and forth
over your right shoulder.

SLAVE STOOL
Place both “S” wrists together and Rest both “U” hands on each other then drop
bounce your arms up and down. your writsts down and open into flat hands.

STATE SWORD LIBATION

Swing the “S” hand back and Place the modified “G” hand at your waist
forth in front of your face. and tip forward as if pouring something.

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COWRY SMOCK
Draw a zig-zag down the palm of the Fan both “4” hands outward and swing
clawed hand with your pointer finger. them side-to-side at your abdomen.

KENTE CLOTH BATIK

1 and 2. Push both “X” hands side-to-side alternately. Bounce your upturned “A” hand
3. Swing your right hand over the left shoulder. from your left palm to the side.

WEAVE PLAITING
Interlock your right index finger Lift your right hand up and back to yourself
through the left fingers. then repeat with the opposite hand.

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FESTIVAL ABOAKYERE
Place both “F” hands at your shoulders Place the “W” hand against your temple
and circle in opposite directions. and move upward in an arc.

ADEAKESE APOO
Place both “A” hands in front of Alternately swing your “X” fingers up and down.
your body and switch positions.

BANDA DAMBA, SAMANPIID

Alternately swing your index fingers Rest the left arm at your waist with the elbow out and
up and down in front of your body. wave the right “X” hand back and forth at your arm.

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FETU AFAHYE HOGBETSOTSO

With both index fingers pointing upward, alternately Place the thumb of the right “Y” hand in you mouth
bring down each hand into the “X” hand. and move the left “A” hand up and down.

HOMOWO KLOYOKISPLEMI
Rub your flat hands together in front of your body. Swing your open “4” hands back
and forth at your waist.

KUNDUM ODWIRA
Push your curved hands forward Alternate the “X” hands back
and up slightly from the waist. and forth above your head.

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CHALLENGE AUTHORITY CURIOUS

Touch the fingertips of both bent hands together Fan the “curved hand” back toward
a few times with one hand at a higher angle. your nose a few times.

BEING IDLE INACTIVE

Place both “Q” hands on your chest Rest both relaxed hands in front of your abdomen.
and open and close your fingers.

LET DOWN YOU’RE FUNNY

Place the “V” hand against your neck. Draw the “V” hand from the tip of your nose forward.

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WIMP LOW INTELLEGENCE

Move the “Y” hand from the corner of your mouth Point to your head then turn
to a flat hand facing upward across your waist. outward into the “Q” hand.

INTOXICATED CAN’T CHANGE

Cross both “AND” hands in front of your face Move the “S” hand from under your chin
while making an intoxicated expression. to an open hand in front of your face.

HEART BEATING FAST HEARING IS DEAD

Rapidly beat the “S” hand over your heart. 1. Point to your ear with your index finger.
2. With hands facing opposite directions, rotate inward.

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VERY THIN TOOTHLESS

Point the little fingers of both “I” hands at each other Use the “ILY” hand to sweep across your mouth.
vertically and pull them apart in opposite directions.

SHAVED HEAD BIG BUTT

Grasp the modified “A” hand and Trace the oultine of a large arc using both
swing the right wrist around. “Y” hands in opposite directions.

LOCALITY TARGET
Encircle the area in front of you Place your index finger in front of the left clawed hand.
with an open hand facing down.

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PEOPLE TURN TO LOOK AT ME EMBARRASED

Face both “4” hands forward and swing Face both “E” hands forward and swing
them around to point at your face. them around to point at your face.

FEEL STRONGLY BOTH OF US

Touch your middle finger to your heart Rock the “K” hand forward and back between
and draw upward a few times. yourself and the person being addressed.

FACE TO FACE FLIRTING

Face both flat hands at each other and Place the “X” hand at your waist and pull
rotate them in opposite directions. back on the pointer finger a few times.

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I LOVE YOU HUG

Place you hand at shoulder level with little With arms open wide, wiggle your fingers.
finger, index finger, and thumb out.

EASY TALK COOL DOWN

With the middle finger and thumb touching, With both palms facing down, slowly
pull the hand forward from the mouth. press in a downward motion.

RELEVIED TOO SWEET

Place your right hand against your chest with thumb Point both “X” hands upward then
turned down and press all fingers together. cross your arms over one another.

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SMELLING SOMETHING GOOD EMPTY THE BOWL

Lightly pinch your right nostril with Scoop your left palm with the curved hand then
your thumb and index finger. draw your right hand down your mouth.

VARIETY OF THINGS PICK SOMEBODY

Alternate up and down movements Pull upward from the clawed hand into the “S” hand.
with both “V” hands.

FORCE TO JOIN LEAVE ONE BY ONE

Use modified “A” hands to forcefully Pop your index fingers up and outward
pull upward toward yourself. in an alternating pattern.

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BOMBSHELL SPREAD INFORMATION

Place both “AND” hands at waist level and suddenly With both “AND” hands touching the mouth then
force them upward while opening your fingers. spread your hands forward while opening your fingers.

HAVEN’T SEEN BEFORE THINKING HARD

1. Touch middle finger of the “V” hand under your eye Place a curved “V” hand against your temple, then slap
2. Wave your open hand side-to-side in front of you. the knuckles of both curved “V” hands together.

UNDERSTAND FULLY JUST THAT

Flick open your index finger while Knock the “Y” hand forward and down.
lifting your hand slightly.

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KEEP IN MIND GRASP INFORMATION

Using the “3” hand, grasp back at the air while Pull both curved “V” hands from in
bringing the “S” hand to your forehead. front of your face to your temples.

COLLECT EVICT
Sweep the “curved hand” back towards Push the “claw hand” across the flat left hand.
yourself over the left hand.

COLLAPSE SUSPEND
With both curved hands at shoulder level, lift Interlock your index fingers together
them both up and then inward in an arc. and pull up with the right hand.

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AGITATE BACKBITING
Tap the fingertips of the flat right hand Jab the “B” hand forward toward
into the flat left hand a few times. the back of your head.

DON’T BOTHER ME REFUSING

Slap your right fist into the left palm a few times. Rotate your index fingers from downward to upward
while you accentuate the movement with your elbows.

REJECTED DEFEATED
Slide the right flat hand across the left hand. Pinch your index finger and thumb together
then slap your wrist in a downward motion.

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OUT OF HERE VANISH

Hold an open hand at ear level then With middle fingers pointed down, swing
draw it back into “AND” hand. the right hand above the left hand.

GETTING AWAY SNEAKING

Slide both flat hands in opposite Swing both “F” hands back-and-
directions at face level. forth in front on your mouth.

SPY PEEP
Place the “K” hand up against your eye Encircle the eye with “F” hand.
so the thumb rests on your cheekbone.

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COPYING SOMEONE MIND’S EYE

With the right thumb and index finger slightly Hold the right index finger above
open, pinch from the right eye downward. the back of your head.

NOT INTERESTED YOUR ARE INTERFERING

Place the index finger of the “4” hand against Place the right forearm between the thumb
your ear and quickly rotate it outward. and index finger of the left hand.

DON’T CARE NOT MY PROBLEM

Cup the ear with the “C” hand and curve it forward Grip the right wrist in your left hand
to the temple so that the hand faces back. and fold your hand forward.

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DON’T LIKE YOU SICK OF YOU

With the modified A” hand, rotate Tap the middle finger of the right hand against your
your wrist back and forth slightly. forehead while the left taps agains your abdomen.

DON’T WANT TROUBLE PAYBACK

Tap the fingers of your right hand in the left palm. Draw the “P” hand across the left palm then push
the right flat hand over your right shoulder.

STARE AT ME HARD STARE DOWN

1. Point the horizontal “V” fingertips toward your eyes Point both horizontal “V” hands at
2. Push your right fist out from under your chin. each other as if eyes are meeting.

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SHUT YOUR MOUTH SMACK

Place the “Q” hand horizontally at shoulder and pinch Push the open right hand into your cheek
the fingers together as you move the hand forward. and close into the “AND” hand.

FED UP WASH MY HANDS OF YOU

With the palm facing down, move the right Wipe both flat hands against each other
hand from the chest to under the chin. and repeat in the opposite direction.

TELL YOU FREQUENTLY I TOLD YOU SO

Push your index finger forward Point to your eye and lean forward.
from the mouth several times.

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TELL YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN WHAT DID I TELL YOU

Place the index finger at the throat Point to your ear and lean forward while
and draw it forward with force. slightly shaking your head side-to-side.

SEE FUTURE PROBLEMS KEEP FOR REVENGE

Place the “V” hand under the eyes and pull forward Tap both “K” hands together.
while making eye contact with the fingers.

KICKED OUT 50 - 50
Use the right index finger to slap against the Move both “AND” hands back and
left index finger, sending it backward. forth with a push-pull motion.

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TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
Tap the right middle finger under With both “S” hands, wave down from the face.
the little finger of the left hand.

COMPUTER PRINTER
Swing the “C” hand over the left wrist. Place the right flat hand under the
left hand and draw backwards.

PHOTOCOPY SCAN
Place the open right hand on the back of the Slowly slide the “X” hand beneath the flat left hand.
left and pull down into the “AND” hand.

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DVD TYPING
Rotate the “D” hand in a circular Wiggle your fingers and move your hands
motion in your left palm. side-to-side as if typing on a keyboard.

INTERNET FACEBOOK
Touch both middle fingers together Circle your face with the “F” hand and then
and rotate hands back and forth. open and close both flat hands like a book.

E-MAIL ADDRESS
Place the “E” hand on the left index With both “A” hands, start at the chest
finger and draw it forward. and then move down to the abdomen.

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Index
A Animal, 58 Basketball, 119 Bolgatanga, 220
A, 23 Announce, 99 Bat, 61 Bombshell, 260
Aboakyere, 251 Annual, 196 Bath, 31 Bone, 155
Abortion, 167 Answer, 94 Bathe, 158 Book, 145
About, 207 Anus, 156 Batik, 250 Borehole, 31
Above, 206 Apart, 89 Beans, 49 Boring, 185
Abraham, 238 Apoo, 251 Beard, 154 Borrow, 75
Absent, 139 Appear, 210 Beat, 101 Boss, 69
Abstinence, 165 Applause, 113 Beautiful, 83 Both of us, 257
Accept, 100 Apple, 50 Because, 94 Both, 80
Accident, 202 Apply, 104 BECE, 139 Bother, 101
Account, 76 April, 195 Bechem School for the Bowl, 41
Accountant, 69 Are, 26 Deaf, 221 Boxing, 119
Accra, 219 Area, 201 Bechem United, 122 Boy, 11
Across, 207 Argue, 147 Become, 102 Brain, 152
Activity, 97 Around, 207 Bed, 30 Brave, 181
Actor, 72 Arrive, 107 Bee, 65 Brazil, 216
Adam, 238 Arsenal, 123 Beer, 43 Bread, 45
Add, 77 Artist, 72 Beg, 75 Break, 102
Addo Akufo, 227 Ask, 94 Behaviour, 113 Breakfast, 39
Address, 270 Assemblies of God, 233 Behind, 208 Breastfeed, 167
Adeakese, 251 Assist, 137 Being idle, 254 Breasts, 155
Adjective, 23 At, 207 Belief, 245 Breathe, 157
Adult, 15 Attack, 101 Believe, 175 Breeze, 130
Advise, 147 Attitude, 184 Below, 206 Bribe, 229
Aeroplane, 203 August, 195 Best, 184 Bridge, 202
Africa, 218 Aunt, 14 Better, 184 Bright, 86
Afternoon, 192 Authority, 137 Between, 208 Bring, 103
Again, 197 Avoid, 103 Beyond, 208 Brong Ahafo, 222
Agitate, 262 Awake, 158 Bible, 236 Brother, 11
Agree, 175 Away, 207 Bicycle, 121 Brown, 8
Ahead, 208 Axim Big but, 256 Bucket, 31
AIDS, 162 Azonto, 116___________ Bird, 58 Buffloaf, 54
Birth, 167 Builder, 71
Akpeteshi, 43 B Birthday, 248 Burkina Faso, 214
All, 78 Baby, 13
Allow, 112 Biscuit, 56 Bury, 106
Backbiting, 262
Almost, 79 Bitter soup, 50 Bus, 203
Bad, 90
Always, 92 Bitter, 40 Business person, 69
Bag, 36
Am, 26 Black, 8 Business, 67
Ball, 118
Amen, 245 Black Stars, 122 Busy, 146
Balloon, 116
America, 215 Blackboard, 141 Butter, 56
Banana, 50
Among, 207 Blade, 33 Butterfly, 65
Banda, 251
Ampe, 115 Blame, 100 Buy, 74
Bank, 76
An, 23 Bless, 246 By, 26________________
Banker, 69
Blind, 16
Analyze, 147 Banku, 45
Blood, 155
C
Ancient, 197 Banku (North), 45 Cabbage, 52
And, 25 Blue, 7
Baptism, 243 Calendar, 194
Angel, 240 Boast, 185
Barcelona, 123 Call, 100
Anglican, 233 Boat, 204
Basket, 31 Camel, 62
Angry, 180 Body, 154

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 Index
Can’t change, 255 Cloud, 127 Crippled, 163 Disappoint, 181
Can’t, 91 Club, 122 Crocodile, 63 Discuss, 146
Can, 91 Coach, 117 Cross, 243 Disease, 160
Canada, 216 Coal pot, 42 Crucify, 243 Disgrace, 181
Candle, 33 Coat, 35 Cry, 97 District, 229
Canoeing, 121 Cock, 58 Cucumber, 52 Divide, 77
Cap, 35 Cocoa, 54 Cultural, 249 Divorce, 13
Cape Coast, 219 Coconut, 50 Cup, 41 Dizzy, 161
Capital letter, 25 Cocoyam, 47 Curious, 254 Do, 110
Captain, 122 Coffee, 44 Curriculum, 140 Doctor, 70
Car, 203 Coins, 74 Cut, 161______________ Document, 230
Care, 104 Cold (temperature), 87 Dog, 58
D
Carpenter, 71 Cold (illness), 161 Don’t bother me, 262
Daily, 196
Carrot, 52 Collapse, 261 Don’t care, 264
Damba, Samanpiid, 251
Carry, 103 Collect, 261 Don’t know, 171
Dance, 116
Carry on head,103 College, 137 Don’t like you, 265
Danger, 167
Cassava, 47 Colour, 7 Don’t want trouble, 265
Dark, 86
Castle, 212 Come, 88 Donkey, 60
Daughter, 11
Cat, 58 Commandments, 236 Door, 29
David, 238
Catch, 118 Committee, 226 Dormitory, 28
Day, 191
Cause, 177 Communicate, 146 Doubt, 172
Dead, 242
Cedi, 74 Communion, 243 Down, 87
Deaf, 16
Celebrate, 248 Community, 212 Dr. Andrew Foster, 135
Deceive, 173
Certificate, 135 Compare, 174 Dr. Hila Limann, 227
December, 196
Chain, 33 Compass, 143 Drama, 117
Decline, 90
Chair, 30 Complain, 147 Dream, 173
Deep kissing, 97
Chalk, 141 Computer, 269 Dress, 35
Deer, 60
Challenge authority, 254 Condom, 166 Drink, 39
Defeated, 262
Change, 102 Confused, 172 Driver, 70
Demonstration School for
Chapter, 144 Congratulate, 100 Drop, 108
the Deaf, 221
Character, 184 Consider, 174 Drums, 116
Democracy, 225
Cheap, 75 Continue, 110 Dry, 85
Demonstrate, 147
Cheat, 241 Control, 107 Duck, 59
Denial, 100
Chelsea, 123 Convince, 106 Duty, 112
Dentist, 70
Chicken pox, 162 Convulsion, 162 DVD, 270_____________
Deny, 241
Chicken, 58 Cook (action),42
Chief, 212 Cook (person), 72
Depend, 104 E
Desire, 183 Ear, 153
Child, 14 Cool down, 258
Destroy, 101 Early, 199
Children, 14 Copying someone, 264
Develop, 111 Earth, 126
China, 217 Corrupt, 189
Devil, 240 East, 205
Christ, 239 Cote d’ivoire, 214
Diamond, 133 Easter, 248
Christmas, 248 Cough, 157
Diarrhea, 161 Eastern Region, 222
Church, 235 Count, 77
Dictionary, 143 Easy talk, 258
City, 218 Country, 213
Different, 93 Easy, 91
Class, 137 Cousin, 12
Difficult, 91 Eat, 39
Clean, 83 Cow, 60
Diploma, 135 Economics, 141
Climb, 118 Cowry, 250
Dirty, 83 Education, 135
Close (shut), 87 CPP, 228
Disabled, 163 Effect, 177
Close (distance), 208 Crayon, 142
Disappear, 210 Egg, 49
Clothes, 34 Create, 102

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Egypt, 215 False, 92 Forever, 199 Good, 90
Elder, 68 Family, 10 Forget, 172 Gospel, 237
Electricity, 133 Fan, 29 Forgive, 246 Gossip, 148
Elephant, 63 FanIce, 56 Fork, 41 Government, 225
E-mail, 270 Fante Kenkey, 46 orward, 208 Grace, 245
Embarassed, 257 Far, 89 Fox, 60 Grandfather, 10
Emotion, 180 Farm, 131 France, 216 Grandmother, 10
Empty headed, 185 Farmer, 68 Free, 229 Grasp information, 261
Empty the bowl, 259 Fast, 88 Freedom, 229 Grass, 131
Empty, 79 Fasting, 244 Friday, 194 Grasscutter, 61
Encourage, 107 Fat, 84 Friend, 17 Green pepper, 52
End, 210 Father, 10 Frog, 64 Green, 7
Enemy, 17 Favourite, 171 From, 210 Greet, 148
Energy, 133 Fear, 180 Fruit, 50 Grilled maize, 53
Engaged, 13 February, 194 Frustrate, 181 Groundnut, 49
England, 216 Fed up, 266 Fufu, 47 Group, 17
Enter, 209 Feel, 180 Full, 79 Grow, 131
Envelope, 143 Feel strongly, 257 Funeral, 248 Guess, 176
Environment, 129 Feet, 154 Funny, 185 Guilty, 181
Equal, 78 Festival, 251 Future, 198____________ Guinea fowl, 59
Eraser, 141 Fetu Afahye, 252 Guinness, 43
Erection, 166 Filmmaker, 72
G Gum, 56______________
Game, 115
Escape, 109 Financial, 76
Europe, 218 Find, 89
Gang, 17 H
Garden egg, 52 Haircut, 32
Evangelist, 233 Fine, 149
Gari, 48 Hallelujah, 245
Eve, 238 Fingerspell, 149
Garlic, 54 Half Assina, 122
Evening, 192 Finish, 110
Gate, 29 Half, 78
Every, 25 Fire, 133
Gbeogo School for the Hand, 154
Everyone, 20 First, 80
Deaf, 222 Handball, 120
Evict, 261 Fish, 63
Gender, 165 Happen, 178
Evil, 241 Fit, 110
Gentleman, 15 Happy, 180
Exaggerate, 148 Fix, 102
Germ, 160 Hard, 86
Examine, 105 Flag, 213
Germany, 216 Harmattan, 128
Example, 145 Flatulence, 156
Getting away, 263 Hat, 35
Exchange, 105 Flirting, 257
Ghana, 214 Hate, 183
Excuse, 110 Flood, 128
Gift, 113 Have, 108
Executive, 226 Floor, 28
Ginger, 54 Haven’t seen before, 260
Experience, 170 Flower, 131
Giraffe, 62 Head, 152
Explain, 147 Flying insect, 64
Girl, 11 Headache, 161
Eye, 153______________ Focus, 174
Glass, 29 Headmaster, 68
Follow, 204
F Glory, 245 Health, 152
Food, 39
Face to face, 257 Gloves, 35 Hearing aid, 163
Foolish, 185
Face, 153 Go, 88 Hearing is dead, 255
Football, 121
Facebook, 270 Goal, 174 Hear, 159
For, 26
Faeces, 156 Goalkeeper, 122 Heart beating fast, 255
Force to join, 259
Fail, 139 Goat, 59 Heart, 155
Force, 107
Fair, 185 God, 239 Hearts of Oak, 123
Foreign, 213
Faith, 245 Gold, 132 Heaven, 240
Foreign Person, 17
Fall, 118 Golf, 119 Heavy, 85
Forest, 129

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Helicopter, 203 If, 25 Deaf, 221 Law, 230
Hell, 240 Illiterate, 186 Jump rope, 121 Lawyer, 69
Hello, 148 Imagine, 174 June, 195 Lazy, 186
Help, 104 Immune system, 160 Junior, 136 Lead, 112
Her, 20 Important, 184 Junior High School, 138 Leave one by one, 259
Here, 209 Improve, 90 Just that, 260 Left, 205
Hide, 109 In-law, 13 Just, 93_______________ Lemon, 50
High jump, 120 In, 209 Lesbian, 165
High, 206 Inactive, 254
K Lesson, 145
Keep, 108
Hippopatamus, 63 India, 217 Let down, 254
Keep in mind, 261
His, 20 Individual, 16 Lettuce, 53
Keeping for revenge, 267
History, 249 Infection, 160 Libation, 249
Kenkey, 46
HIV, 162 Inform, 175 Library, 138
Kente cloth, 250
Ho, 219 Injection, 164 License, 204
Key, 34
Hogbetsotso, 252 Innocent, 242 Lie, 106, 173
Kibi School for the Deaf,
Hohoe School for the Insect, 64 Lie down, 158
221
Deaf, 221 Insult, 148 Light, 85
Kicked out, 267
Hold, 108 Insurance, 164 Lightning, 128
Kid, 15
Holiday, 248 Intercourse, 165 Like, 170
Kill, 106
Holland, 216 Interest, 170 Line up, 109
Kind, 186
Holy, 242 International, 213 Line, 144
Kindergarten, 138
Home, 28 Internet, 270 Lion, 62
King, 239
Homosexual, 165 Interpret, 150 Liquid, 130
Kingdom, 212
Homowo, 252 Interpreter, 67 Liquor, 43
Kings of Fisher, 123
Honest, 186 Intoxicated, 255 List, 80
Kiss, 97
Hope, 173 Introduce, 99 Listen, 111
Kitchen, 42
Horse, 60 Iron, 32 Live, 152
Kloyokisplemi, 252
Horseback riding, 120 Is, 26 Lizard, 64
Kneel, 244
Hospital, 164 Island, 130 Local, 212
Knife, 41
Hot, 87 It, 26 Locality, 256
Know, 171
Hot peppe, 53 Italy, 217_____________ Lonely, 182
KNUST, 135
Hotel, 201 Long jump, 120
J Koforidua, 219
Hour, 191 Long, 199
January, 194 Kofur, 227
House, 28 Lord, 239
Japan, 217 Koko, 44
How, 95 Lose, 89
Jealous, 182 Kokonte, 47
Hug, 258 Love, 183
Jehovas Witness, 233 Kontomire, 53
Human, 152 Low intelligence, 255
Jesus, 237 Kotoko, 123
Humble, 186 Low, 206
Jewelry, 37 Kumasi, 219
Hungry, 40 Lowercase letter, 25
Jogging, 121 Kundum, 252
Hurry, 98 Lucky, 186
John Atta Mills, 227 Kwame Nkrumah, 227___
Hurt, 183 Ludo, 115
John Mahama, 226
Husband, 12
John Rawlins, 227
L Lunch, 39_____________
Hypocrite, 241_________ Lab, 164
Join, 91
Lady, 15
M
I Joloff, 46
Lake, 130
Machine, 133
I, 18 Joseph, 237 Maize, 48
Large, 86
I love you, 258 Judge, 70 Make, 102
Last, 199
I told you so, 266 Juju, 233 Malaria, 162
Late, 199
I’m out of here July, 195 Mali, 214
Later, 198
Idea, 170 Jumasi School for the Malta, 43
Laugh, 97

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Mampong School for the Moody, 182 Northern Region, 223 Parents, 10
Deaf, 221 Moon, 127 Nose, 153 Parked car, 202
Man, 15 Moral, 242 Not interested, 264 Parliament, 225
Manchester City, 124 More, 79 Not my problem, 264 Party, 116
Manchester United, 124 Morman, 234 Not, 172 Past tense, 24
Mango, 51 Morning, 192 Notes, 144 Patient, 187
Many, 76 Mortar and pestle, 42 Nothing, 76 Paul, 239
March, 195 Moses, 238 Noun, 23 Pawpaw, 51
Market, 40 Mosque, 235 November, 196 Pay, 74
Market person, 68 Mosquito, 65 NPP, 228 Payback, 265
Marriage, 13 Most, 80 Nun, 236 Peace, 246
Mary, 237 Mother, 10 Nurse, 70_____________ Pear, 54
Mat, 30 Motorcycle, 203 Peep, 263
O
Mate, 71 Mountain, 129 Pen, 142
Obey, 172
Materials, 37 Mouse, 61 Pencil, 141
Ocean, 130
Math, 77 Mouth, 153 Penis, 156
October, 196
May, 195 Move, 103 People turn to look at me,
Odwira, 252
Maybe, 176 Movie, 150 257
Off, 206
Me, 18 Multiply, 77 People, 16
Office, 138
Meaning, 178 Mushroom, 53 Peppe, 55
Often, 197
Measure, 78 Music, 116 Perfect, 79
Oil, 55
Meat, 49 Muslim, 234 Person, 16
Okro, 53
Medicine, 164 Must, 173 Personification, 67
Old, 85
Meet, 103 My, 18 Pesewa, 74
Olympics, 117
Meeting, 146 Myself, 18_____________ Petrol, 202
On, 206
Member, 226 Photocopy, 269
Memory, 178
N Once, 81
Photograph, 204
Name, 16 Onion, 54
Menstruation, 166 Photographer, 72
Nation, 213 Only, 171
Mental, 163 Pick somebody, 259
Nature, 126 Open, 87
Mercy, 246 Picture, 150
NDC, 228 Operation, 164
Metal, 132 Pig, 60
Near, 89 Opinion, 170
Methodist, 234 Pilot, 70
Necktie, 36 Opportunity, 136
Middle, 210 Pineapple, 51
Negative, 92 Opposite, 209
Milk, 44 Pink, 8
Neighbor, 17 Or, 25
Millet, 48 Pito, 43
Nephew, 12 Orange (colour), 7
Milo, 44 Place, 201
Nervous, 182 Orange (fruit), 51
Mind’s eye, 264 Plaiting, 250
Never, 92 Other, 20
Mind, 152 Plan, 105
New, 85 Our, 20
Mineral, 44 Planet, 126
Newspaper, 150 Ourselves, 20
Ministry, 225 Plantain, 46
Next, 199 Out, 209
Minutes, 191 Plate, 41
Niece, 12 Out of here, 263
Miracle, 246 Play, 115
Niger, 215 Oware, 115
Mirror, 30 Please, 149
Nigeria, 214 Owl, 59______________
Miss, 183 PNC, 228
Night, 192
Misunderstand, 171
No, 94
P Poison, 167
Mock, 113 Pain, 160 Police, 231
Noah, 238
Monday, 193 Palm oil, 55 Political party, 228
None, 79
Money, 74 Paper, 142 Politics, 225
Noodle, 48
Monkey, 62 Parachuting, 121 Poor, 83
North, 205
Month, 192 Paragraph, 144 Positive, 92

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Poster, 143 Race, 118 S Short, 84
Postpone, 198 Radio, 150 Sacrifice, 244 Shot put, 120
Potato, 48 Rain, 128 Sad, 180 Show, 99
Power, 168 Rainbow, 127 Saint, 240 Shrine, 235
PPP, 228 Rasta, 18 Salt, 55 Shut your mouth, 266
Practice, 146 Rat, 61 Same, 93 Sibling, 21
Pray, 244 Read, 145 Sandals, 36 Sick of you, 265
Preach, 243 Real Madrid, 124 Satisfied, 40 Sick, 160
Preacher, 235 Reason, 176 Saturday, 194 Sign Language, 149
Pregnant, 166 Receive, 112 Save (keep), 76 Silver, 132
Presbyterian, 234 Recently, 197 Save, 246 Sin, 241
Present tense, 24 Red, 7 Savelugu School for the Since, 197
President, 226 Reduce, 75 Deaf, 222 Sister, 11
Pressure, 177 Referee, 117 Say, 99 Sit, 98
Prevent, 111 Refrigerator, 30 Scan, 269 Skill, 170
Priest, 236 Refusing, 262 School, 137 Skirt, 35
Primary, 138 Refuse, 172 Science, 126 Sky, 127
Printer, 269 Region, 218 Scissors, 33 Slave, 249
Prison, 231 Rejected, 262 SDA, 234 Sleep, 157
Problem, 177 Relationship, 12 Search, 105 Slow, 88
Process, 146 Relax, 111 Second, 81 Smack, 266
Professional, 136 Relieved, 258 Seconds, 191 Small, 86
Profit, 75 Religion, 233 Secret, 177 Smart, 188
Program, 145 Remember, 178 Secretary, 69 Smell, 159
Project, 145 Remind, 178 See future problems, 267 Smelling something good,
Promise, 173 Repent, 242 See, 159 259
Pronoun, 23 Representation, 225 Select, 105 Smile, 97
Prostitute, 167 Respect, 187 Selfish, 187 Smock, 250
Protect, 104 Responsible, 187 Sell, 75 Smoking, 168
Proud, 187 Restaurant, 40 Semen, 166 Snail, 64
Proverbs, 237 Result, 140 Send, 100 Snake, 64
Pull, 109 Revise, 140 Senegal, 215 Sneaking, 263
Punctuation, 24 Rhinoceros, 63 Senior, 136 So, 176
Punish, 101 Rice, 46 Senior High School, 138 Soap, 33
Purple, 8 Riceball, 46 Sentence, 144 Social Studies, 141
Purpose, 175 Rich, 83 Separate, 204 Social welfare, 230
Purse, 36 Riding, 201 September, 196 Socks, 36
Push, 109 Right, 205 Serve, 112 Soft, 86
Put, 108______________ River, 130 Server, 72 Soil, 131
Road, 202 Soldier, 231
Q Sew, 131
Robber, 18 Sewing, 32 Solomon, 239
Qaran, 236
Rock, 132 Sex, 165 Some, 80
Qualification, 136
Roman Catholic, 234 Shame, 182 Someone, 20
Queen Mother, 212
Roof, 28 Share, 105 Son, 11
Question mark, 24
Room, 29 Shave, 32 Soon, 198
Quiet, 187
Ruler, 142 Shaved head, 256 Sore, 161
Quit, 91
Rules, 230 Sheep, 59 Sorry, 149
Quotation marks, 24____
Run, 98 Shirt, 34 Soul, 242
R Russia, 217____________ Shito, 55 Soup, 49
Rabbit, 61 Shoes, 36 South Africa, 215

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South Africa, 215 Support, 111 These, 19 Tuesday, 193
South, 205 Sure, 176 They, 19 Turkey, 59
Spain, 217 Surprise, 181 Thank You, 149 Turtle, 63
Spar, 115 Suspend, 261 Thin, 84 TV, 150
Speak, 112 Sweat, 157 Things, 37 Twice, 81
Special, 184 Sweet, 40 Think, 176 Twins, 14
Spider, 65 Swimming, 120 Thinking hard, 260 Typing, 270
Spit, 157 Syllabus, 140 Third, 81 Tuo-Zaafi, 47__________
Spoil, 106 System, 269___________ Thirsty, 158
U
Spoon, 41 This, 21
T Ugly, 83
Sports, 117 Those, 19
Table tennis, 119 Umbrella, 34
Spread information, 260 Thread, 33
Table, 30 Uncle, 14
Spread, 111 Through, 209
Tailor, 71 Understand fully, 260
Spy, 263 Throw, 118
Take, 108 Understand, 171
Squirrel, 61 Thunder, 128
Takoradi, 219 Universe, 126
Stand, 98 Thursday, 193
Talk, 148 University, 137
Stapler, 142 Ticket, 117
Tall, 84 Up, 87
Star, 127 Tie, 32
Tamale, 220 Upper East, 223
Stare at me hard, 265 Tiger, 62
Tape, 142 Upper West, 223
Staredown, 265 Time, 191
Target, 256 Urinate, 156
Start, 88 Tired, 158
Taste, 159 Us, 19
State School for the Deaf, To, 210
Taxi, 203 Use, 110______________
220 Toffee, 56
TB, 162
State Sword, 249
Tea, 44
Together, 89 V
Stay, 107 Togo, 214 Vagina, 155
Teacher, 68
Steal, 106 Toilet, 31 Vaginal Fluid, 166
Techiman, 220
Stew, 49 Tom Brown porridge, 45 Vain, 188
Technical, 139
STI, 163 Tomato, 51 Valley, 129
Technology, 269
Still, 197 Tomorrow, 193 Vanish, 263
Teeth, 154
Stomach, 155 Tongue, 154 Variety of things, 259
Telephone, 34
Stool, 249 Too sweet, 258 Vegetable, 52
Tell, 99
Stop, 88 Toothbrush, 158 Verb, 24
Tell you again and again,
Story, 144 Toothless, 256 Verse, 237
267
Strict, 189 Topic, 140 Very thin, 256
Tell you frequently, 266
Strike, 101 Torch light, 133 Very, 177
Temperature, 129
Strong, 84 Total, 78 Village, 218
Temple, 235
Struggle, 183 Touch, 159 Violet, 8
Temptation, 241
Stubborn, 188 Town, 218 Virgin, 240
Test, 139
Student, 68 Traditional, 235 Vision, 244
Testament, 236
Stupid, 188 Traffic, 202 Visit, 213
Testicles, 156
Subject, 140 Train, 204 Vocabulary, 143
Testify, 243
Subtract, 77 Transmit, 163 Vocation, 67
Testimony, 230
Success, 136 Travel, 201 Voice, 153
Than, 80
Sugar, 55 Treasury, 226 Volleyball, 119
Thank you, 149
Sugarcane, 54 Tree, 132 Volta Region, 222
That, 21
Suitcase, 201 Trouble, 113 Volunteer, 104
The, 23
Sun, 127 Trousers, 34 Vomit, 157
Them, 19
Sunyani, 220 True, 92 Vote, 229_____________
Then, 198
Sunday, 194 Trust, 175
Supper, 39
There, 21
Try, 107
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Wa, 220 Witness, 230
Waakye, 54 Woman, 15
Wait, 98 Wonderful, 90
Walk, 98 Wood, 132
Wall, 28 Word, 143
Want, 175 Work, 67
War, 229 Workshop, 67
Warn, 109 World, 126
Wash my hands of you, Worm, 65
266 Worry, 182
Wash, 31 Worship, 244
WASSE, 139 Worse, 90
Water, 42 Wrestling, 119
Watermelon, 51 Writer, 71
We, 19 Wrong, 93____________
Weak, 84
Weather, 129
__ X
Weave, 250 Y
Wedding, 13 Yam, 47
Wednesday, 193 Year, 192
Wee, 168 Yellow, 7
Week, 191 Yes, 94
Weigh, 78 Yesterday, 193
Welcome, 99 You are interfering, 264
Welder, 71 You’re funny, 254
Well, 159 You, 19
West, 205 Young, 14
Western Region, 222 Your, 19
Wet, 85 Yourself, 19___________
What did I tell you, 267
Z
What, 95
Zebra, 62,
Wheat, 48
Zimbabwe, 215
When, 95
Zip, 32
Where, 95
_____________________
Which, 94
White, 8 #
Who, 95 50-50, 267
Why, 95
Wicked, 188
Wife, 12
Will, 198
Wimp, 255
Wind, 128
Window, 29
Wine, 42
Winneba, 135
Wise, 188
Wish, 174
With, 93
Without, 93

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