50 Profession Signs in ASL | Jobs ASL | Profession Series Pt. 1

This video tutorial introduces a new series focused on teaching American Sign Language (ASL) signs for various professions. It explains the concept of agent markers, which transform verbs into nouns representing jobs. The tutorial covers a wide range of job signs, including those for artists, doctors, and engineers, among others. It also provides examples of how to use these signs in sentences, helping viewers improve their ASL skills for better communication with deaf clients, patients, and colleagues.

What is the main focus of the new video series introduced in the tutorial?

• Practicing ASL through storytelling

• Improving ASL skills for professional settings

• Understanding the history of ASL

• Learning ASL for everyday conversations

What does the agent marker in ASL do?

• It indicates the tense of a verb

• It modifies the intensity of an action

• It changes a noun into a verb

• It transforms a verb into a noun representing a person or job

How is the ASL sign for 'artist' described?

• Using a flat hand to mimic a canvas

• Using the pinky finger like drawing for art with an agent marker

• Using a D handshape with an agent marker

• Using a C handshape to represent creativity

Which sign is used for 'photographer' in ASL?

• The sign for camera or taking pictures with an agent marker

• The sign for drawing with a camera

• The sign for art with a P handshape

• The sign for light with a C handshape

What is the ASL sign for 'athlete'?

• The sign for competition with an agent marker

• The sign for sports with an agent marker

• The sign for running with an agent marker

• The sign for strength with an agent marker

How is the ASL sign for 'scientist' described?

• The sign for science like pouring into a beaker with an agent marker

• The sign for discovery with an agent marker

• The sign for research with a B handshape

• The sign for experiment with a C handshape

What is the ASL sign for 'engineer'?

• The sign for measuring with an agent marker

• The sign for building with an agent marker

• The sign for constructing with a C handshape

• The sign for designing with a D handshape

Which profession is represented by the ASL sign for 'clean' with an agent marker?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Chef

• Janitor

What is the ASL sign for 'pilot'?

• The sign for airplane or to fly with an agent marker

• The sign for navigation with a P handshape

• The sign for control with an agent marker

• The sign for travel with a T handshape

In the example sentences, what profession does the narrator's son aspire to be?

• Fireman

• Doctor

• Police Officer

• Teacher