Agent Marker and Profession Signs
Some job signs add PERSON. Some already include the person.
Practice the simple ACTION plus PERSON pattern, then learn common job signs like doctor, nurse, police, and judge that do not need the extra ending.
0 of 3 lessons completed0%
Learn by doing first.These lessons use real dictionary profession videos so you can copy the full sign form.
Build in order.Start with the PERSON ending, practice building job signs, then learn the common no-PERSON exceptions.
Lessons 1 to 3
Build job signs without overusing PERSON
Learn the useful PERSON ending pattern first, then practice when to stop after the profession sign.
01PERSON Ending for JobsSome ASL job signs are built from an action sign plus the PERSON ending, like TEACH plus PERSON for teacher.Start lesson
Build Profession SignsPractice common profession signs that use the PERSON ending, including teacher, interpreter, lawyer, programmer, and artist.Start lesson
Job Signs Without PERSONSome profession signs are already complete. Doctor, nurse, police, president, and judge do not need an extra PERSON ending.Start lesson
PERSON Ending for JobsSome ASL job signs are built from an action sign plus the PERSON ending, like TEACH plus PERSON for teacher.Start lesson
02Build Profession SignsPractice common profession signs that use the PERSON ending, including teacher, interpreter, lawyer, programmer, and artist.Start lesson
03Job Signs Without PERSONSome profession signs are already complete. Doctor, nurse, police, president, and judge do not need an extra PERSON ending.Start lesson
Ready to practice profession signs?
Start with the PERSON ending, then compare job signs that do and do not use it.