No smoking sign

Recently there have been discussions about the ways to properly translate public signage into English. I want to know how the signs are written in the UK.   Faye, Nanjing

Signs are an important part of our daily life. They could be in pictures or in words and their purpose is to inform.

What do people think are good signs? And if you are thinking about creating signs for others, what should you be aware of？

Listen to Helen’s report and afterwards you can check your understanding with our quiz.

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