Jamaican English

Starting with foundational phrases and greetings, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself, navigate everyday conversations, and use polite expressions effectively. Dive into pronunciation and sound patterns with detailed explanations and practice exercises that help you perfect your accent and rhythm. Discover essential vocabulary, including everyday words and names of common objects, along with a robust set of verbs and nouns to build your language skills.

Lovers Rock stars Jamaica: its language, its landscape, its vibe, its humor, its edge and its persistent, dogged beauty. These seven stories imagine strange, quirky, familiar and delicious encounters between people in search of romantic love in the twenty-first century. Featuring characters from of all walks of life, each story is connected by the unique vibe of Jamaican desire.

When Ivy was uprooted from Houston her senior year of high school, she was sure she was going to despise her new life in Dallas. Living with her Uncle Riley was turning out to be worse than she could’ve ever imagined, and she was ready to graduate and move on with her life. When her uncle suggested she link up with his daughter, she turned up her nose at the idea because they were so very different. Ivy was for all things good, and Unique was the opposite, doing what she wanted and chasing after bad boys. Ivy was hesitant about the connection between the two of them but gave in when her ...

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Petagaye, a fierce and resilient young girl, is forced to flee Jamaica after a violent incident, ultimately finding herself in America. The heart of Philadelphia becomes her new home, where she quickly learns that the streets are just as treacherous as those she left behind. In this new city, the Young Mafia—a ruthless gang known for instilling fear—holds sway over many. However, Petagaye remains undeterred by their menacing presence, despite warnings from friends she encounters from Jamaica who have also settled in Philly. As the daughter of a powerful crime lord back home, she carries...

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Unlock the mysteries of a captivating culture. Step into the vibrant world of Rastafarianism—a movement that transcends borders, blending spirituality, music, and a quest for justice. This book invites you to explore the heart of Rastafarian beliefs and practices, revealing the profound wisdom that continues to inspire millions around the world. Discover the symbols and stories that define a way of life. Explore the significance of the Lion of Judah and the meaning behind the colors red, gold, and green. Understand the spiritual messages embedded in reggae music and how it became a global...

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.

A Dark And Delicious Tale From The Mind Of Jade Jones At first glance, Taboo comes off as a perfectly normal guy, albeit a very attractive one – handsome, charismatic, and alluring, all in a dangerously sexy way. However, he is anything but ordinary.The son of a powerful Succubus, Taboo is a rare Sanguinarian vampire with an eternal and unquenchable thirst for blood. When he sets his sights on Charm, a bad girl from the hood full of attitude and spunk, the vampire doesn’t know what he’s in for. Left to fend for herself at a young age, Charm had no choice but to land on her feet, ...

I love massages. I love being pampered, taken care of, and, above all else, being desired. So when a friend of mine gifted me a coupon for two massages for the price of one at a little known spa I knew I had to go. My husband refused to go with me, as usually. That's fine. I mainly go to these spas because of him anyway. I like to show off my sculpted, well maintained figure to people who can actually appreciate the work I put in to look so good. The feeling of their hands caressing my raw flesh turns me on to no end. The girl at the spa says I can't get a discount, but I can have the ...

Eric was skeptical of the white man who entered his store. His antennas instantly shot up; his brain screamed cop! Rachel, standing close by, shared the same sentiment. She watched the man like a hawk, wondering what he wanted from the business place. The man approached the counter and asked for some weed. Eric and Rachel exchanged wary glances, their looks indicating they were right after all. He was surely a cop. Eric’s worker behind the counter looked his way, his gaze questioning whether he should serve the man. The man caught the exchange and quickly indicated that he was not a cop, ...

“In these kaleidoscopic stories of Jamaica and its diaspora we hear many voices at once. All of them convince and sing. All of them shine.”—Zadie Smith An O: The Oprah Magazine “Top 15 Best of the Year” A Well-Read Black Girl’s Pick Tenderness and cruelty, loyalty and betrayal...

Discover Jamaica’s Journey: From Ancient Tribes to the Fight for Freedom.

((Fully edited 10/22/20)) MaKenzie was a Jamaican gal that was from a poverty-stricken family so to help out she place herself on a mail-order bride website. Chris needed a wife but being a farmer made it hard to do traditional dating so he checked out the mail order bride site and met Kenzie. They talked for months and Chris decided to pay to have Kenzie come to America for 90 days and stay in his home and they would learn about each other and date. If all went well, they would marry. Read this controversial romance and how this interracial couple goes through hate, prejudices and so much ...

Khallani’s love for her man is tested when she makes the unthinkable decision to become his ride-or-die chick in hopes of finally getting the love she desires. But at what price? She quickly realizes things are not what they seem. This young thug’s life is filled with secrets. Can her love for him weather the storm, or will she run for shelter? Jamaican-born Zeke is one of Richmond’s richest dope boys. Looking for a way out of a failed relationship, he pursues Khallani. However, with darkness looming over his life and his strong ties to the streets, it’s hard for him to fully commit.

Jamaican Patois is a beautiful language that is spoken by millions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language however! Language courses at schools and colleges are routine and boring!

Learn Jamaican Patois for Beginners is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1500 common Jamaican vocabulary words, that will help you in everyday life! Each word is pronounced slowly and multiple times, so that you can really learn the correct pronunciation! Each word's equivalent English translation is also provided!

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Growing up, Jazir was taught that if he maintained good grades and did the right things, he would be able to live his dream life. He decided to follow the advice path––no sex before marriage, never breaking any laws, no drinking, no smoking–– a dedicated straight-A student. After graduating college, however, he failed to land a job and ended up homeless–– living in a tent on the streets of Los Angeles with his wife and son. Tragedy strikes in their tent–– he loses his wife to sickness, and his son––Jalob, is kidnapped right in the middle of his grieving. The kidnapping...

The most improbable approach toward American civil rights for Black citizens blended the beliefs of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois, and it was spearheaded by global activist Marcus Aurelius Garvey. The Jamaican began his career as an activist with a devotion to Washington’s path, but he subsequently leaned to the alternative and beyond. Beyond the worldview of both colleagues, Marcus Garvey’s bigger-than-life scheme was to establish a Black-owned and managed shipping line to transport much of America’s Black population back to Africa.