Patois

check video of sexy rexy on you tube teaching patois. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frkMBYYBvcE

wateva yu do , don't say ,"mon" hehe

Go to youtube, and you will find several that teach a little. But it is entertaining.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezA1M...908za9tO_4DwpQ

Let me clarify. I'd rather understand it than speak it. Total immersion is the preferred method to learn any language. However, until we retire in a few years, the total immersion will have to wait.

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Originally Posted by gregandkelly63

Let me clarify. I'd rather understand it than speak it. Total immersion is the preferred method to learn any language. However, until we retire in a few years, the total immersion will have to wait.

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Do you have any Jamaican friends in the North?

I understand about 90% of the patois (whicch I learned back in the 80's by total immersion in about six months with all of my JA friends talking to me only in patois so I could learn it. The only time I speak it is when talking to very old Jamaicans in their 80's and 90's who might not understand my english (or when I get really angry LOL). I used to talk patois to young children, but I was asked by their parents to speak proper english to them so the kids could learn and practice english.

I do find that when I have been away from JA for several years, it does take a while to start understanding it correctly again. Quite a few of jamaican sayings cannot be taken literally - reminds me of parables.

There is a simplicity in the language. Also, it is very visual. "One love" is a more beautiful way of talking about community unity.

Listening to Captaind speak patois is truly magical. Every syllable and inflection of the language is displayed. There is a rhythm to the language that I simply adore!!! I can't wait to get back to have my fix of patois!! :)

I have told Dancin Ronnie that hangs at Debar he should give patois lessons!

Great idea!