Happy
talk
Thousands of languages are spoken
around the world. Even in one country
there can be many languages used.
Sign it!
There are lots of ways of communicating.
Some people use sign language. Take a
look at the signing alphabet. It’s used to
spell words with your fingers.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Have a go at spelling
these things with your
fingers – can other
Brownies work out what
you are saying?
P Your name.
P Your Six’s name.
P Your best friend’s name.
P The place where you
live.
P Your favourite singer
or band.
P The best film you’ve
Near you
Are any languages other than English spoken in your community? Does
anyone you know speak another language? Next time you are out in
your local area, listen carefully to the languages people are using.
Languages I’ve heard or seen:
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Disa
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ever seen.
Why not learn a few words of a new language and try to start a
conversation?
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The national
anthem
The national anthem of the UK was
first played in 1745, but it was not
until the early 1800s that it became
the national song.
Thy choicest gifts in store
Long live our noble
Queen!
Long may she reign.
God save the Queen!
Send her victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
e t r a di
ns
God save our gracious
Queen!
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tio
Br o w
Learn the words of these two verses, and try singing it with
the rest of your Six.
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On her be pleased to pour,
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Cult re
May she defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the Queen.
God save the Queen.
Local legends
and songs
Look back in time, and bring back
old stories and songs.
Search on the internet or ask in your local library about old legends or songs from your
area. Can you learn the words to one of the songs, and maybe play it on an instrument?
There are lots of guiding songs that have been sung for many years. Ask someone who
was a Brownie or Guide to teach you a song she used to sing.
You might find that there’s a local museum you could visit to find out more
about your community’s past. Perhaps you could invite a local historian to
come and chat to you at a Brownie meeting. There may even be a local
band or dance group still performing traditional songs and dances from
your area who could come and visit too.
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