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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.

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ASL signer ready to teach agent marker profession signs with clear face and hands
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.

01ASL signer showing the PERSON ending for job signs with clear handsBasicPERSON Ending for JobsSome ASL job signs are built from an action sign plus the PERSON ending, like TEACH plus PERSON for teacher.Start lesson
02ASL signer practicing profession signs made with the PERSON endingPracticeBuild Profession SignsPractice common profession signs that use the PERSON ending, including teacher, interpreter, lawyer, programmer, and artist.Start lesson
03ASL signer showing that some job signs do not use the PERSON endingBasicJob 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.

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