1. Language taster lesson (Japanese or Russian)
2. Brief discussion: describe your feelings when learning something completely new. What is it like to learn alongside staff learners? What thinking skills are required when learning another language? What similarities/differences are there between the new language and your mother tongue?
3. Languages evolve alongside and intertwined with the culture/s within which they are spoken. It is therefore natural for the languages themselves to reflect different values and priorities. Look at "What's Important" above, and move the priorities around to show the strengths and shortcomings of languages you know about.
4. Now pick a priority and invent the beginnings of your own language in a small group. Give it a name, and then prepare the following message:
I'm called ........... I'm ........ years old. Woldingham is my school. Happy New Year!
You will need to make decisions about grammar (how the meaning fits together) as well as vocabulary. Remember it doesn't need to work in the same way as any language you know - and don't forget your chosen priorities!
5. Plenary: Read and record the messages, with a brief explanation of what decisions you made.
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