Instructions

1

Go to the educational website Gullah.com. Experience a multidimensional introduction to the language, culture and music of the Geechee.
2

Read about the present extent of the Gullah culture and learn about the distribution of the small farming communities in South Carolina and Georgia that comprise most of the remaining enclaves of the Geechee.
3

Watch a documentary on Gullah history. In addition to learning the history, you will gain a further "feel" for the language.
4

Go to a website that links to a number of resources specifically about the Gullah language. Read about a recent translation of the New Testament into Gullah. You'll discover some of the cultural differences that had to be navigated before the New Testament translation carried its traditional meanings.
5

Learn about Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir. Those who speak Gullah as a primary language probably number no more than 10,000. Consequently, keeping the language alive requires a supported, conscious effort. It won't occur naturally.
6

Study a glossary of Gullah words to form a base of common expressions. Travel to Georgia and South Carolina. Expand your skills by studying with those who speak Gullah as a primary language.