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

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. "Experience the process of learning a new language. 2. Develop 
empathy for persons speaking in a second language. 3. Experience various strategies of language learning. 4. Explore some aspects of the relationship between limited second/foreign language proficiency, culture, and world view. 5. Illustrate some aspects of group dynamics and team development" (Blohm, Hartley, & Lapinsky, 1995, p. 304).