Piglish

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

1 hour and 30 minutes

External Cost

No

Source

Blohm, J.M., Hartley, C., & Lapinsky, T. (1995). Piglish: A language learning exercise. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 19(2), 303-312. Retrived from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/014717679400012M

Tags:

  1. ambiguity
  2. communication
  3. empathy
  4. language
  5. preparation for study abroad

In the PDF, there is a reference to "Flip Chart 1" but no indication as to what this is referring to. Presumably, this is a suggestion to write down group answers where all can see the responses.

Variations for shorter and smaller versions of the activity are included.