Talk Jamaican

Author : Joan Williams
Publisher : Yard Publications
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Talk Jamaican by Joan Williams Pdf

Despite the small size of the island of Jamaica, (only 4, 411 square miles or 11,424 square kilometres) its influence on the world stage is enormous. This because of the outstanding people and unique ideas that we have given the world. Some of the remarkable persons that this little island has shared with the world are: Bob Marley, the world’s greatest reggae artist, Usain Bolt, the fastest man on the planet and Marcus Garvey who is now celebrated among the top fifty most influential philosophers in the world. In addition, the Rastafari culture and our musical genres: Mento, Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae and Dancehall are relished on every continent. This has given rise to a great demand for a working knowledge of our colorful language, patois. While some universities, especially in Canada, have sought to take up the mantle by offering courses in patois, Talk Jamaican is now making it easier for busy people who do not have the time to go to classes, to get a working knowledge of this language for which there is a constantly growing demand. And not only are the pronunciations and explanations easy to understand but also the insertion of cartoons, make your lessons easier to absorb and even adds humor. So sit back, relax, enjoy and learn. Irie.

Author : Velma Pollard
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780773568280

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Dread Talk by Velma Pollard Pdf

Dread Talk examines the effects of Rastafarian language on Creole in other parts of the Carribean, its influence in Jamaican poetry, and its effects on standard Jamaican English. This revised edition includes a new introduction that outlines the changes that have occurred since the book first appeared and a new chapter, "Dread Talk in the Diaspora," that discusses Rastafarian as used in the urban centers of North America and Europe. Pollard provides a wealth of examples of Rastafarian language-use and definitions, explaining how the evolution of these forms derives from the philosophical position of the Rasta speakers: "The socio-political image which the Rastaman has had of himself in a society where lightness of skin, economic status, and social privileges have traditionally gone together must be included in any consideration of Rastafarian words " for the man making the words is a man looking up from under, a man pressed down economically and socially by the establishment."

Author : I'Heshia Handy
Publisher : Mandily Books
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-24
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780692046104

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SPEAK JAMAICAN by I'Heshia Handy Pdf

SPEAK JAMAICAN is a comprehensive instructional tool that outlines the grammar of Jamaican Creole. It delineates the pronunciation and grammar of the language and includes lessons outlining the formation of tenses, irregular verbs, adjectives, adverbs, questions, commands, pluralization, the passive voice, making sentences negative, showing ownership, and additional rules of Jamaican Creole. Each lesson consists of practice exercises and a vocabulary list to familiarize the reader with Jamaican Creole Grammar. The course is designed to achieve fluency in speech. If the reader is looking to do more than just ‘parrot’ Jamaican words and phrases, this work is a vital instrument to achieving that goal.

Author : Anthony Mc Laughlin
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-27
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781664196759

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How to Understand and Talk Like a Jamaican by Anthony Mc Laughlin Pdf

"This book will help to bridge the gap between you and any Jamaican by offering a taste of our vibrant, exotic and heartful culture, and language. There is much beauty to discover within this beloved island. May this book bring you a step closer to finding it." -Anthony McLaughlin

Author : G. Llewellyn Watson
Publisher : Tallahassee : Florida A & M University Press ; Gainsville, Fla. : University Presses of Florida
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0813010535

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Jamaican sayings by G. Llewellyn Watson Pdf

“A rich and compelling collection that will make a significant contribution to the study of Jamaican/West Indian/black folklore and culture” –Daryl Cumber Dance, Virginia Commonwealth University “A fantastic collection from the rich storehouse of Jamaican traditional oral literature” –Rex Nettleford, University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica “A Wealth of Information…. The author carries the presentation of the proverbs/sayings to the level of socio-anthropological significance” –E. Valerie Smith, Florida A&M University In 1992, Jamaicans throughout the world celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Jamaica’s formal independence from Britain this collection of Creole sayings contributes to the lively interest in cultural preservation which exists this year in anticipation of the event. The sayings, an archive of the wit and wisdom of many generations, aim to trigger reflection and thought. They are never fully explained, and, says the author, “in the most extreme situation one might well need an entire week to ponder and think seriously” about their meaning. They exert pressure to conform to community standards, and they influence conduct in much the same way as religion does. Strong in imagery and often poetic, the maxims draw upon a variety of well-known flora, fauna, and real or imaginary creatures the anansi, for example, famous for “playin’ de fool fe ketch wise” (playing foolish in order to catch the wise), is regarded as a favorite hero in folklore. Creole, initially constructed as a coded language, employs a number of West African linguistic traditions. These Creole sayings, a valuable addition to the literature and ethnography of the Caribbean region, link Jamaican culture to its African past. They offer delightful reading to Latin American scholars, to students of comparative sociology and anthropology, and to the general public. G. Llewellyn Watson is professor of sociology at the University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetowwn, Canada.

Author : Frederic G. Cassidy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Creole dialects, English
ISBN : OCLC:1045507675

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Jamaica Talk by Frederic G. Cassidy Pdf

Author : Michael Westphal
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027264732

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Language Variation on Jamaican Radio by Michael Westphal Pdf

This volume presents an in-depth analysis of language variation in Jamaican radio newscasts and talk shows. It explores the interaction of global and local varieties of English with regard to newscasters’ and talk show hosts’ language use and listeners’ attitudes. The book illustrates the benefits of an integrated approach to mass media: the analysis takes into account radio talk and the perception of the audience, it is context-sensitive, paying close attention to variation within and between genres, and it combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to demonstrate the complexity of language in the media. The book contributes to our understanding of the dynamics of World Englishes in the 21st century and endonormative stabilization processes in linguistically heterogeneous postcolonial speech communities, and shows how mass media both challenge and reproduce sociolinguistic stratification. This volume will be relevant for researchers interested in the fields of sociolinguistics, language attitudes, and language in the media.

Author : Frederic G. Cassidy,Robert Brock Le Page
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9766401276

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Dictionary of Jamaican English by Frederic G. Cassidy,Robert Brock Le Page Pdf

The method and plan of this dictionary of Jamaican English are basically the same as those of the Oxford English Dictionary, but oral sources have been extensively tapped in addition to detailed coverage of literature published in or about Jamaica since 1655. It contains information about the Caribbean and its dialects, and about Creole languages and general linguistic processes. Entries give the pronounciation, part-of-speach and usage of labels, spelling variants, etymologies and dated citations, as well as definitions. Systematic indexing indicates the extent to which the lexis is shared with other Caribbean countries.

Author : Roger Hewitt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1986-10-23
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0521338247

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White Talk, Black Talk by Roger Hewitt Pdf

A study of relations between black and white adolescents in South London.

Author : International Conference On Pidgin And Creole Languages. 1968. Mona, Jamaique
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pidginization and Creolization of Languages by International Conference On Pidgin And Creole Languages. 1968. Mona, Jamaique Pdf

Author : Mark Sebba
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317897163

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London Jamaican by Mark Sebba Pdf

London Jamaican provides the reader with a new perspective on African descent in London. Based on research carried out in the early 1980s, the author examines the linguistic background of the community, with special emphasis on young people of the first and second British-born generations.

Author : Cuffe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9798985284607

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Jamaican Patois by Cuffe Pdf

It's been said that Jamaica is the heartbeat of the world. How can such a tiny island in the Caribbean give the world some of the best music, the best food, amazing beaches and some of the fastest athletes humanity has ever seen? Not to mention our accent and the way we talk, that everyone loves, but few understand. In this book lies the key to learning the language of Jamaica in easy to understand stories and instruction for the average lay person. Here's the best part, if you're fluent in the English language, you're more than halfway there. The experienced author brings a different spin on learning Jamaican Patois that gets you understanding the language extremely fast without the need for memorization and repetitious drills. Inside you'll find all the tools to have you speaking Jamaican Patois in record speed. Unlock the entire experience that is the Jamaican Culture.

Author : Andrea Moll
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027268419

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Jamaican Creole Goes Web by Andrea Moll Pdf

Large-scale migration after WWII and the prominence of Jamaican Creole in the media have promoted its use all around the globe. Deterritorialisation has entailed the contact-induced transformation of Jamaican Creole in diaspora communities and its adoption by ‘crossers’. Taking sociolinguistic globalisation yet a step further, this monograph investigates the use of Jamaican Creole in a web discussion forum by combining quantitative and qualitative methodology in a sociolinguistic ‘third wave’ approach. In the absence of standardised orthography, one of the central aims of this study is to document the sociolinguistic styling and grassroots (anti-) standardisation of spelling norms for Jamaican Creole in the web forum as a virtual community of practice. An analysis of individual repertoire portraits demonstrates that conventionalised spelling variants co-occur with basilectal Jamaican Creole morphosyntax in ‘Cyber-Jamaican’ as the digital ethnolinguistic repertoire of the discussion forum. The enregisterment of this ethnolinguistic repertoire is closely tied to staged performance, which establishes the link between ‘Cyber-Jamaican’ and the negotiation of sociolinguistic identity and authenticity via stance-taking.

Author : Chet Alexander
Publisher : Monkfish Book Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780974935942

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John Crow Speaks by Chet Alexander Pdf

First publication of the esoteric shamanism of the Jamaican Elders ala Castaneda style storytelling.

Author : Zalika Reid-Benta
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781487005351

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Frying Plantain by Zalika Reid-Benta Pdf

Set in the neighbourhood of “Little Jamaica,” Frying Plantain follows a girl from elementary school to high school graduation as she navigates the tensions between mothers and daughters, second-generation immigrants experiencing first-generation cultural expectations, and Black identity in a predominantly white society. Kara Davis is a girl caught in the middle — of her North American identity and her desire to be a “true” Jamaican, of her mother and grandmother’s rages and life lessons, of having to avoid being thought of as too “faas” or too “quiet” or too “bold” or too “soft.” In these twelve interconnected stories, we see Kara on a visit to Jamaica, startled by the sight of a severed pig’s head in her great-aunt’s freezer; in junior high, the victim of a devastating prank by her closest friends; and as a teenager in and out of her grandmother’s house, trying to cope with ongoing battles of unyielding authority. A rich and unforgettable portrait of growing up between worlds, Frying Plantain shows how, in one charged moment, friendship and love can turn to enmity and hate, well-meaning protection can become control, and teasing play can turn to something much darker.