Linguist Scout Interest Badge

Badge Requirements

Hold a continuous meaningful conversation with another person (not using mother tongue), directing a stranger to local landmarks.
Discuss topics relating to Scouting activities, demonstrating a knowledge of the most common terms used for such concepts as Patrol, camp, cooking and first aid.
Translate into your home language a newspaper article of topical interest not exceeding 300 words written in another language. You may use a dictionary.
Translate into both of the chosen non-mother tongue languages an instruction of no fewer than 100 words written in your home language.
Describe, in both chosen non-mother tongue languages and in chronological order, the events which have taken place in a mock accident or similar incident set up by the examiner.
OR
Act as a translator between two people having a conversation for ten minutes. Translation should be done both ways

Safe From Harm: Whilst completing the requirements for this badge, Scouts must not be placed in hazardous or dangerous situations under any circumstances. All activities must comply with SCOUTS South Africa Safe from Harm framework and be supervised by responsible adults. Participation should offer meaningful learning or service experiences while ensuring the Scout's safety and well-being at all times.

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