Commons signs in a town or city

Every time we read a map, we can find different signs that indicate the location of a place in a city or town. This symbology is helpful everytime we travel around the city or the countryside.

Common signs in a town

Hospital

Common signs in a town

Phone

Common signs in a town

Restaurant

Common signs in a town

Bus station

Common signs in a town

Gas station

Common signs in a town

Mechanic

Common signs in a town

Park

Common signs in a town

Church

Common signs in a town

Garbage container

Common signs in a town

Restrooms

Common signs in a town

Information stand

Common signs in a town

Crafts stand

Common signs in a town

Archaeological site

Common signs in a town

Hotel

Common signs in a town

Police office

Common signs in a town

Airport

Common signs in a town

Bank

Common signs in a town

Parking lot

Writing Exercise

Look at the example and write a sentence using the signs.

Common signs in a town
I am really tired. Let’s look for a hotel.
Common signs in a town
The airport in Mexico is very big.
Common signs in a town
My car broke down. I need a mechanic.
Common signs in a town
The information stand is next to the museum.
Common signs in a town
There is a bus stop outside school.
Complete all the gaps to get feedback.
Writing Exercise

Look at the signs on the map and complete the sentences with the correct place.

Common signs in a town
In this city, there are two parking lots. There is one bank. There are two hotels. There is one park and one church. There are three gas stations and four restrooms.

Location of buildings and places

When describing a town or city, we also use some phrases that indicate location. Look at the most common.

Common signs in a town

On the right.

Common signs in a town

On the left.

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Along the street / avenue.

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Around the corner.

Common signs in a town

At the traffic lights.

Put a check mark

Look at the map and put a next to the sentence that is correct.

Common signs in a town