How to Talk Like Yoda

As one of the most famous characters in the "Star Wars" movies, learning to talk like Yoda can be an amusing feat. His wisdom combined with his adorable appearance makes him a lovable creature that everybody wants to emulate. Add his unusual manner of speaking and you've got the makings of an icon that everybody recognizes. To learn how to talk like Yoda, though, there are some things to remember to get it right. Following are some simple steps to amuse (or annoy) your friends the next time you're together.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Think of profound things to say. Yoda was a master of philosophy and everybody looked to him for wisdom. He was the pinnacle of intellect and, as such, you will need to have some phrases that will inspire and educate others.

2. Learn Yoda's sentence structure. In most of his phrases, he begins with the verb that we would normally put in the middle of the sentence. He then ends the sentence with the words that we would typically begin the sentence with. So, for example, the phrase "You will be a great Jedi" becomes "Be a great Jedi, you will."

3. Add the negative in a sentence to the end. Using the example in Step 2, the phrase "You will not be a great Jedi" easily becomes "Great Jedi, you will become not." Likewise, Yoda would often add a "yes" to the end of an affirmative statement - "You will become a great Jedi, yes."

4. Attach the following at the end of a question - "hmmm?" Yoda often added this after asking somebody a question. Use an upward inflection as you say it, too.

5. Practice trying to talk like Yoda. When watching television, turn some of the phrases into "Yoda phrases" in your head. As you read the newspaper or magazines, think of how Yoda would say some of the sentences as you read. The more you do this, the quicker you'll be able to imitate the little green creature's way of speaking.

6. Amuse your friends with your new talent. Even people who are not fans of "Star Wars" will understand what you are doing.

Tips & Warnings

• May 21 is the unofficial Talk like Yoda Day. It coincides with the anniversary of when "The Empire Strikes Back" was released in the United States with the debut of this little green creature. Practice your skills well in advance to impress others who have been practicing their skills, too.