Jamaican Creole Grammar

By I'heshia Handy

In this book are lessons that discuss the grammatical structures of Jamaican Creole and English. You will learn how to form adjectives and adverbs, questions, commands, the passive voice, and negative sentences. You will also learn how to pluralize Jamaican Creole sentences and show ownership. The grammatical structures of Jamaican Creole and English are compared to help you develop a better understanding of the differences between the languages.

You will also learn how to pronounce Jamaican Creole words. This book outlines a simple alphabetical system to help you enunciate Jamaican Creole words. It uses the simplest spelling for each syllable of a word to imitate the spoken word as best as possible. The words most commonly used in everyday conversation are used in the examples and practice exercises included. Some common questions and expressions are also included.

It is suggested that you use the books Jamaican Creole Tenses and Speak Jamaican: A Guide To Fluency along with this book to improve your understanding of Jamaican Creole.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0B6KRCP37
• ISBN13: 9798985737011
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Mandily Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"