A-Z of Jamaican Patois (Patwah): Words, Phrases and How We Use Them.

by Teresa P. Blair

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781481752350
Publisher:	AuthorHouse
Publication date:	07/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	94
Sales rank:	726,097
File size:	219 KB

About the Author

Teresa P Blair is a Jamaican born United States citizen, who has resided in the United States of America for over twenty fi ve years. She migrated to the United States as an adult, and obtained her Masters degree at Central Connecticut State University, and her Ph. D. from Capella University. She has been an educator for over 30 years, teaching from the elementary through to the college level. She loves to teach, sing, do Bible studies, go to the beach, and watch “clean” movies. She presently resides in Georgia, where she lives with her 17 years old adopted daughter. She loves her church family and can be seen in fellowship with them whenever the opportunity arises.