Multichannel Signs Flashcards
Eventually
Both hands do “thumbs up” hand shape, then tip hands so thumbs point towards each other.
Really funny
Both hands finger and thumb make C shape, other fingers closed. Right hand above left, below chin, move hands side to side.
Taking in information
Both hands fingers together and straight, thumb parallel to fingers, palms point down. Hands apart, at chest level. Move hands toward body and close fingers, like you are pulling something in.
Don’t understand / over my head
Bring both index fingers up to point over head, ending pointing over each shoulder. Rest of fingers closed.
Put up with / tolerate
Claw hand, fingers at top. Touch fingertips to chin twice.
Really / oh
Claw hand. Fingertips touch chest twice.
Suspicious
Closed hand, little finger points upwards, move in circle next to right temple.
Haven’t seen you in a long time
Finger and thumb make O shape, both hands, other fingers open. Start hands at right shoulder and move them both forward.
Ashamed / embarrased
Fingers pointing upwards, put palm in front of face, palm facing in
Attitude (also: ashamed of someone else?)
Fingers pointing upwards, put palm in front of face, palm facing in. Then turn hand so palm faces outwards (maybe towards the person with the attitude?)
Do not agree
Fists together in front of you, chest height, thumbs parallel on top. Bring hands apart sideways, and splay fingers. Shake head ‘no’.
Fantastic
Flat left palm, right hand thumbs up. Right hand hits left hand from above, then goes up and out to the right.
Have to
Flat palms face each other at chest height, 6in apart. Move them firmly downwards to belly button height.
It’s really easy
Flat right palm, fingers by left cheek, palm towards you. Move fingers across mouth, to the left
All gone
Hands together, low in front of body, both palms up, thumb over middle of fingers (not touching fingers). Move hands away from each other sideways, and pinch finger and thumbs together
Conclusion
Left hand below, right hand above, fingers splayed. Bring all fingers together at chest height to make B handshape, but right hand still above left.
Persuade
Left hand index finger points up, other fingers closed. Flat right hand, palm pointing left. Right finger tips brush back and forward on left finger.
Way off track
Left hand index finger points up, other fingers closed. Flat right hand, palm pointing left. Right finger tips move straight to touch left finger, then swerves away to the right before it touches.
Straight to the point
Left hand index finger points up, other fingers closed. Flat right hand, palm pointing left. Right finger tips move straight to touch left finger.
Not sure
Left hand star trek hand shape, right hand flat in gap between left fingers, wiggle right hand side to side.
Pretending to understand
Left index finger points to right. Right wrist touches behind left index finger, “nod” right fist. Also nod head.
Knocked me for six
Left index finger points upwards at chest height, other fingers closed. Right fist hits left finger.
Exaggerate
Left palm face up, belly button height. Touch fingertips of flat right hand to left palm, then do same motion higher and higher (3 times total).
Attract
O-shaped finger and thumb pull away from shirt, chest height. Other fingers relaxed (so it is an OK handshape)
Please yourself
Relaxed right hand, palm comes to chest, then move hand away, close fingers leaving index finger pointing upwards.
I’ve got it / the penny’s dropped
Right finger and thumb make O shape, other fingers closed. Hand near temple. Open index finger to point upwards, like a lightbulb switching on.
Really
Right finger and thumb make O shape, other fingers open. Palm faces left. Move hand from top of cheek, downwards.
Ignorant / I don’t know anything
Right finger and thumb O shape (other fingers open), with hand in front of forward. Move hand side to side, stick tongue out.
Flabbergasted
Right hand above left, slightly splayed fingers. Right hand comes down to hit left hand.
Let me know
Right hand fingers together and straight, thumb parallel to fingers. Bring fingertips together at chest.
Let you know
Right hand fingers together and straight, thumb parallel to fingers. Bring fingertips together away from body
Amazed / gobsmacked
Right hand in C shape at mouth, bring hand downt to hit palm of flat left hand. Surprised face. ‘Jaw dropping’
Expect / going to
Right hand in thumbs up hand shape, tap tip of thumb to chest twice.
Almost
Right hand, shoulder height. Index finger and thumb almost make an O, other fingers closed. Palm facing up. Shake hand back and forth slightly.
Wait and see / give it a go
Right index finger taps right cheek twice, other fingers closed.
Wait and see / find out
Right index finger to right cheek, other fingers closed. Move hand away from cheek, and into a fist.
Believe
Right index finger to temple, closed hand. Bring hand down to chop flat left hand. Left palm up.
Ignore
Right index finger to temple, closed hand. Keep same handshape and point finger down and away to the right. Turn head to left.
Haven’t got any
Start both palms down. Swoop fingers down, inwards and around so palms end facing up.
