Boys and adults may wear this strip if they show their knowledge of a foreign language or the sign language for the hearing impaired by:

1. Carrying on a five-minute conversation in this language.
2. Translating a two-minute speech or address.
3. Writing a letter in the language.
   • Does not apply for sign language.
4. Translating 200 words from the written word.

Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215E, revised 2002