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Spelling Jamaican the Jamaican Way

This is a handout explaining the rules of spelling of Patois (patwa), the vernacular English creole spoken by most people in Jamaica. The Jamaican Language Unit of the University of the West Indies at Mona, Jamaica. Read the handout. This … Continue reading

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Jamaican Slang Glossary Words and Phrases

A glossary (explanation of the meaning) of words and phrases used in Jamaican Patois the vernacular English spoken in Jamaican and also used in reggae music and dub poetry. speakjamaican.com, no date. Read the glossary.

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