40 ASL Signs for Common Places Around Town + Sentences

This video tutorial covers a wide range of signs for places around town, including general locations like restaurants and cafes, specific places such as banks and theaters, and popular brand names like McDonald's and Starbucks. It also provides tips on finger spelling, especially for names with apostrophes, and includes signs for educational and recreational places like schools and parks. The tutorial is part of a series of live intensives offered throughout the year.

What is the purpose of finger spelling in sign language?

• To describe actions

• To indicate time

• To specify names of places

• To express emotions

How do you sign 'restaurant' in sign language?

• Use an R-shaped hand moving side to side

• Finger spell the word

• Use a flat O hand

• Use a C-shaped hand

Which sign is used for 'fast food'?

• Sign for 'cafe'

• Sign for 'restaurant'

• Finger spell 'fast food'

• Sign for 'fast' and 'food' together

What is the sign for 'police station'?

• Both A and B

• A C-shaped hand

• A claw five hand

• A partial seat sign

How is 'hospital' signed?

• With a G-shaped hand

• With a C-shaped hand

• With a flat O hand

• With an H-shaped hand across the arm

Which of the following is a finger spelled loan sign?

• Cafe

• Hospital

• Bank

• Library

How do you sign 'movie theater'?

• Sign for 'movie' and 'theater' together

• Finger spell 'movie theater'

• Sign for 'film' and 'theater'

• Sign for 'movie' and 'store'

What is the sign for 'clothing store'?

• Finger spell 'clothing store'

• Sign for 'clothes' and 'store' together

• Sign for 'clothes' only

• Sign for 'store' only

How is 'agency' signed?

• Sign for 'office'

• Sign for 'group' and 'class'

• Sign for 'business'

• Finger spell 'agency'

What is the sign for 'neighborhood'?

• Sign for 'community'

• Sign for 'next to' and 'area'

• Finger spell 'neighborhood'

• Sign for 'house' and 'area'