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• Steps
• Method 1 of 1: How to speak Simlish
• Tips
• Warnings

The Sims, developed by Maxis and published by Electronic Arts, is one of the most popular video games at the moment. A fictional language was created and introduced into this series of games starting with SimCopter. Widely used in The Sims 1, 2, 3 and related expansions, Simlish, aka Simlic, has taken on many shades and has inspired many to imitate and use this fictional language. In addition, not so long ago, cover versions of famous songs were recorded, sung in Simlish by popular performers.

Steps

Method 1 of 1: How to speak Simlish

1. 1 The origin of the Simlian. Will Wright, the creator of The Sims, and the rest of the Maxis development team wanted to voice the dialogue in the game, but felt that real language would be too distracting. Initially, they were inspired by the Navajo language used by American ciphers during World War II, but later developed a "gibberish" language based on Latin, Ukrainian, Finnish, Navajo, and Tagalog.
2. 2 Simlish has evolved with linguists and voice actors for future use in The Sims. By studying parts of the language, they were able to create a full-fledged gibberish language that is built and can be accentuated like a real one. This makes the Simlish sound consistent and realistic, although, in fact, it is almost entirely improvised.
3. 3 Simlian has a few English words added for variety. Maxis Audio Director Robie Cocker revealed in an interview that it takes about 40,000 audio samples to create a version of Simlish. In addition, there are certain phrases that must be included in all versions of speech (male, female, child, alien, etc.), including words such as "child" ("nuubuu") and "pizza" ( "Chumcha"). The Simlish voice and music team currently consists of six people.
4. 4 Most of Simlish is created in songs, starting with Hot Date. Mimicking songs can be the best way to learn how Simlish sounds.
5. 5 Play as sims and pay attention to sounds. Thus, you will feel the Simlish style, its shades.
6. 6 Find and download recordings of famous artists who have released Simlish versions of their songs for an advertising campaign. Imitate them. The list of artists who have recorded tracks (and even videos) in Simlish includes:
   • the black Eyed Peas
   • Lily allen
   • BareNaked Ladies
   • Aly & AJ
   • Drew Carey
   • Depeche Mode
   • The flaming lips
   • Pussycat Dolls
   • My chemical romance
   • Natasha Bedingfield
   • Paramore
   • Neon trees
   • Katy Perry
   • Pixie Lott
   • Kimbra
7. 7 Practice by improvising in Simlish and recording your voice. Listen to the recordings and compare your speech and speech from the game and songs. Repeat and practice to improve your pronunciation.
   • P.S. Simlish is based on the understanding of Ukrainian and Tagalog (one of the main languages ​​of the Republic of the Philippines). It will be a little easier if you know these languages.

Tips

• When Sims are talking, look at the clouds above the Sims' heads. The images in them are a good clue about the meaning of the words.
• You may also have noticed that there are elements of English in Simlish. For example, some people noticed that their Sims say “Watch da ball!” When they talk about tennis. In “The Sims” for GameCube and PC, when kids have a snack, they can say “Mmm, yummy!” (“Mmm, delicious!”). Also, when the Sim is cleaning up the trash, you can hear “yuck” (“ugh!”).
• There is no written Simlish in the games, all the Simlish text in the game is a set of characters from different fonts, for example from Wingdings, or zodiac signs. The exception is Sims 3, there is a specific language.
• "SooSoon!" ("SuSuun!")
• Try to record Simlish speech, listen to the recording over and over and you will be able to memorize some of the words
• "Yabaa doo"
• It's a good idea to ask your friends to join in learning Simlish. Play out simple dialogues such as:
• "Brawlg Bralg?" ("Braulg Bralg?")
• "Ahhh Fladdum"
• "Sal de muchen, frazzenrah!" ("Sal de is martyred, frazzenra!") --- Said in an evil voice
• "A Mucka shoo"
• "Argay. Orrgay!" ("Argai. Orgai!")

Warnings

• Gibberish, nonsensical languages ​​have a rich tradition in literature and poetry, so don't criticize them.
• Simlish is developed based on Ukrainian, Finnish and Tagalog. It will be a little easier if you know these languages.
• Don't confuse Simlish with different translations of the game, even if the game has been modified to "teach" other languages.
• Listen.