How are languages formed? — Pearl, 12, Regina, Sask. Easily! In fact, you can create a new language right now. Simply choose some sounds, like “f,” “m,” and “e,” and invent words with them: fme could mean “shrimp,” e “it,” and ef “is.” Next, organize these words into sentences — and feel free to use a wonky word order (like Yoda): e fme ef “it’s a shrimp” (literally: it shrimp is) e em fme ef “it is eating shrimp” (literally: it eat shrimp is) e fme em “it ate shrimp” (literally: it shrimp eat) fme em e “shrimp ate it” (literally: shrimp ate it)