To sign "British", form your dominant hand into a modified "L" shape with your thumb and index finger extended and slightly curved. Place your hand at your chin so that your thumb and index finger rest on either side, then pull your hand slightly down and away. This motion represents the chin strap of the iconic bearskin hats worn by the British Royal Guards.
Point to the person for "YOU", sign "BRITISH", and raise your eyebrows while leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "I", "LOVE", and then use the sign for "BRITISH" followed by the sign for "ACCENT".
Sign "NEXT-YEAR", "WE", "TRAVEL", and then use the "BRITISH" sign to refer to the location of Great Britain.
Point to the person for "YOU", sign "BRITISH", and raise your eyebrows while leaning forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign "I", "LOVE", and then use the sign for "BRITISH" followed by the sign for "ACCENT".
Sign "NEXT-YEAR", "WE", "TRAVEL", and then use the "BRITISH" sign to refer to the location of Great Britain.
They are often used interchangeably in casual conversation. However, there is another common sign for "England" where the dominant hand clasps the back of the non-dominant hand. The chin-strap sign shown here is specifically used for "Great Britain" or "British".
You should always use your dominant hand to form the modified "L" shape and grasp your chin. Keep your non-dominant hand relaxed at your side.
No, this sign refers to the nationality, culture, or the place itself. If you want to refer to British Sign Language, you would typically fingerspell the letters "B-S-L".
