Pirate talk can sometimes be a bit confusing

Pirate talk can sometimes be a bit confusing but with a little help from our friend, Polly Parrot, we’ll all be talking like a pirate very soon. Welcome all ye Landlubbers. My name is Captain Shipwreck Pete and I is going to teach ye how to speak Pirate! Now, I hope ye all listen good and try hard otherwise ye might be walking to plank or scrubbing the deck.

Ahoy Matey! You're very lucky! Captain likes you. ‘Matey’ means ‘friend’. Captain is saying ‘Hello friend’.

Shiver me timbers! Pirates say this when they are shocked or can’t believe something. Can you say ‘shiver me timbers’?

Avast ye! ‘Avast ye!’ means ‘pay attention’. When your teacher shouts ‘Avast ye!’ you need to stop and listen!

Batten down the hatches! There must be a storm coming! ‘Batten down the hatches’ means, get the ship ready for a big storm!

Booty! ‘Booty’ is a pirate word for treasure. All pirates love treasure, especially Captain Shipwreck Pete! Can you all say ‘booty’?

All hands hoy! Captain shouts this when he wants everyone up on deck! Can you say ‘All hands hoy’?

Yo ho ho! This a cheerful way to get somebody’s attention. Captain Shipwreck Pete wants you to know that you have been a excellent pirate crew!

Let’s see how much you have remembered. Try to remember what Captain is saying and then click to reveal the answers. treasure booty A pirate says this when they are surprised. Shiver me timbers! Hello friend! Ahoy Matey! Pay attention! Avast ye! Everyone on deck! All hands hoy! Yo ho ho! A cheerful way of getting someone’s attention. Batten down the hatches! Prepare for a storm!