How to earn your badge:

1. Present something you’re interested in or care about, like a hobby or cause. Then, think about what went well and anything you'd change if you did it again.

   It’s up to you how you do this - you could give a talk, make a presentation or create a video. You can do it on your own or team up with friends, and choose who you want to share it with. Think about how you’ll make it interesting and include everyone.  

2. Learn about 'active listening' and use what you’ve learnt in an activity or discussion.

   You could put this into practice in a debate or forum, or when enjoying a talk or presentation from another Scout or visitor.  

3. Use a traditional method of communication to send and receive messages over a distance. This could be by radio, Morse code, semaphore, or something similar.

   You could do this during an outdoor activity such as a wide game, scavenger hunt or hike. 

4. Learn about different forms of accessible communication, such as sign language and Braille, and try some simple, practical examples using one of the methods.

   You could learn everyday phrases or greetings in British Sign Language, practise fingerspelling, or write simple words in Braille. You could also invite someone who uses a form of accessible communication to share their experience with the group. 

5. Take part in three different games or challenges that build your communication skills.

   These could involve practising clear communication, adapting how you share information, or exploring body language and other non-verbal cues. 

6. Choose three of these activities to do:

   1. Learn some everyday phrases in a language you don’t already speak. You could choose one that’s useful for an international Scout event or trip.
   2. Find out about amateur radio. You could visit a local amateur radio station.
   3. Take part in Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) or Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI).
   4. Learn the ICAO / NATO phonetic alphabet. Find out why it’s useful and who uses it.
   5. Explore how non-verbal communication, like body language, can help you communicate.
   6. Find out about an assistive technology or tool that helps people communicate. You could find out about text-to-speech software or hearing loops.
   7. Learn some common tracking signs and use them to follow or create a short trail.
   8. Find out about international distress signals.
   9. TBC
   10. Create a short piece of writing. You could write about something you've done, something you care about, or something creative.