Dictionary of Jamaican English

Dictionary of Jamaican English
Author: Frederic G. Cassidy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2002
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9789766401276

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.

Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage

Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage
Author: Richard Allsopp
Publisher:
Total Pages: 782
Release: 2003
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9789766401450

This remarkable new dictionary represents the first attempt in some four centuries to record the state of development of English as used across the entire Caribbean region.

Jabari

Jabari
Author: Ras Dennis Jabari Reynolds
Publisher: Around the Way Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2006
Genre: English language
ISBN: 0975534254

A-Z of Jamaican Patois (Patwah)

A-Z of Jamaican Patois (Patwah)
Author: Teresa P. Blair
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 95
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1481752359

After it was known that Jamaican natives failed interviews that were conducted in patois, the writer decided that it was time to awaken Patois. This book was written to inform readers that Patois is a written language which can be learned and spoken like any other language. The words and phrases in this book, originated from English, African, and Creole, and can be heard wherever Jamaican natives reside.

Jamaicasaurus

Jamaicasaurus
Author: Joseph Farquharson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2018-06-19
Genre:
ISBN:

This book functions as both a translation dictionary and a thesaurus. With 3,781 entries and 14,000 translations and synonyms, it is not only the first translation dictionary to go from English to Jamaican Creole (Patois), but also the first book that can function as a Jamaican thesaurus. The Jamaicasaurus is thus an essential resource for anyone interested in Jamaican culture and language, whether local or foreigner, as it marks a new milestone for this dialect of increasing global interest while also serving native speakers searching for alternate words and expressions, recent slang, and old terms from the past. To use this book as a thesaurus, simply look up the English equivalent of the Jamaican word or phrase you have in mind to see the various Jamaican synonyms listed. The appendix at the back of the book additionally features lists of Jamaican expletives and exclamations, from mild to vulgar; odd curiosities; and the local Jamaican names for 278 important species of plants and trees used in Jamaica for food, medicine, and cultural purposes (listed by scientific name first). Furthermore, and quite importantly, the Jamaicasaurus bridges the gap between the common English-based way of writing Patois words and the Cassidy-JLU (or 'Jamiekan') system developed by Jamaican linguists to more consistently and accurately represent how those words really sound. This version of the book uses that latter format, the Jamiekan format. It's easy to learn and worth trying. Another edition of the Jamaicasaurus, featuring common English-based spellings, is also available. It has a black cover.

The Official Dancehall Dictionary

The Official Dancehall Dictionary
Author: Chester Francis-Jackson
Publisher: LMH Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9789766101541

With the emergence of Dancehall music on the world,scene, the language which accompanies it has,gained wide exposure. Many who hear and sometimes,use these words may not be fully aware of their,meanings. Now, a learned source records his deep,understanding of the expressions, providing their,English equivalents and very often their usage in,context. Including a history of the Dancehall,scene and a brief guide to Jamaican patois, this,dictionary will prove a revelation of Dancehall,culture for the uninitiated. Illustrated.

From Jamaican Creole to Standard English

From Jamaican Creole to Standard English
Author: Velma Pollard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2003
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9789766401481

This guide indicates the ways in which Jamaican Creole differs from Standard Jamaican English. It is organized into four sections: words that look alike but mean different thing; words that are different but mean the same things; grammatical structures that are different but convey the same information; and idiomatic Speech or writing.

Jamaican Patwa Language

Jamaican Patwa Language
Author: Shamar Smith
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 118
Release: 2016-11-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540608710

Jamaica is a place as unique as it is fascinating, with Jamaican patwa being one of the most unique dialects used anywhere. However, there hadn't been a guide that would enable one to learn properly... until now. This phrasebook covers most common subjects, from numbers to food items to everyday expressions to just about everything that is used in every day life. Yeah, mang. Further your understanding and knowledge of this incredible patois further than ever before.

Dread Talk

Dread Talk
Author: Velma Pollard
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2000-05-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 077356828X

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."