Originally Posted by Integrity
We learned by total immersion. There were months in which we wouldn't even see foreigners. During the off season we'd be up on Zion Hill or over at the Estate for weeks on end. Only time we'd go to Negril was to visit our Jamaican friends and family.
Miss G understands every word but doesn't speak with the accent. However, she uses the proper idiom. I on the other hand have always loved to mimic and so I worked on my accent, pronunciation, body language etc.
Remember that all Jamaican's speak two languages Patios and the Queen's English. I speak the Queens English in any formal or certain other situations depending on whom I'm conversing with.
Just about the only time I speak American is when talking to visitors
Last edited by captaind; 03-31-2014 at 03:46 PM.
Linston's Zion Hill Taxi
Captain Dave
According to this guy... just toss in a few "rasclaats and bumbas" in there... you should be just fine
I knew it was only a matter of time until Rob Ford made this post!
Note: this is NOT typical of Canadians or Torontonians!
Last edited by thepegboy; 04-01-2014 at 11:14 AM.
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
Last edited by x l ent; 03-31-2014 at 05:14 PM.
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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?
Linston's Zion Hill Taxi
Captain Dave
We live in rural Tennessee. Most of these people couldn't find Jamaica on a map!
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