Sea Language
There are m
ore than a h
undred lang
in the world
uages
and those a
re only the
languages!!
offical
Groups of p
eople often
their own g
ha
roupings of
word to form ve
own specifi
their
c language
. Think abo
words that
ut the
scouting us
es that othe
wouldn’t un
rs
derstand e.g
. woggle!!!
The “Caribb
ean” theme
helps unde
the how pe
rstand
ople comm
unicate with
other. Just
e
ach
think about
how sailors
pirates com
or
municated
with each o
using differe
ther by
nt words...
Getting Started...
Plan
•
•
In the six plan an activity where they give a slang name to the
equipment that they use and the jobs that are to be done
Do up the list and make sure everyone knows it
Do
•
•
•
Have a challenge with another six to see can that six work out
the language.
The six should try to use their new language as much as much
as possible on the activity.
The more they use it the easier it is to remember
Review
• When they are back from the activity see how they got on and
if the language worked for them
• What words would they change or what would they add in
Resources:
•
List of the new language
Top Tips
•
•
Try learning a few phrases of a different language to use as
the language for an activity.
What about an “as gaeilge” activity?