COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Patois language course is designed to introduce students to the Jamaican mother tongue, commonly known as Patwah. Through a combination of interactive lessons, audio recordings, and practice exercises, students will learn the basics of Patois pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. The course will cover topics such as greetings, introductions, daily routines, and common expressions used in Jamaican culture, including basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. By the end of the course, students will be able to hold basic conversations in Patois, understand common phrases and slang, and have an appreciation for the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Jamaica.Expand your language vocabulary. We understand the importance of language diversity and exclusivity. Enabling a non-patois speaker to learn and appreciate the beauty of the Jamaican’s language. To read, speak and understand the languages.LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Communicate effectively in both spoken and written forms of the language.
- Gain an understanding of the cultural context in which they use patois.
- Increase confidence when engaging in actual conversations using patois.
- Understand the words behind the reggae music and its influence on Jamaican culture.
- Develop a working knowledge of Jamaican Patois.
- Able to pronounce in the Patois accent.
- Using Patois in a proper sentence structure.
- Coping with culture shock and adjusting to Jamaican culture
- Speak confidently in exchanging creole dialogue.
- Understanding the culture, charisma, of expression.
- Translate effectively to the Jamaican’s native tongue.
Course Features
- Lectures 31
- Quizzes 6
- Duration 60 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language Patois
- Students 32
- Assessments Self
- 6 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 6 Weeks
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- Module 1: Introduction to Patois LanguageHistory and development of Patois language. Importance of Patois in Jamaican and Caribbean culture. Key differences between Patois and Standard English. Overview of Patois grammar and pronunciation.7
- 1.1Lesson 1: History and Development of Patois Language20 Minutes
- 1.2Lesson 2: Key Differences between Patois and Standard English30 Minutes
- 1.3Lesson 3: Importance of Patois in Jamaica and Caribbean Culture20 Minutes
- 1.4Lesson 4: Patois Alphabetical Letters
- 1.5Lesson 5: Patois Numbers Phrases25 Minutes
- 1.6Lesson 6: Overview of Patois Grammar and Pronunciation30 Minutes
- 1.7Quiz 1: Understanding of the Key Concepts20 Minutes15 Questions
- Module 2: Vocabulary and PronunciationIntroduction to basic Patois vocabulary. Audio pronunciation and meaning of commonly used Patois words and phrases. Tips for improving Patois pronunciation.10
- 2.1Lesson 7: Introduction to Patois Vocabulary30 Minutes
- 2.2Lesson 8: Pronunciation of Patois Vowels30 Minutes
- 2.3Lesson 9: Pronunciation of Patois Consonants30 Minutes
- 2.4Lesson 10: Patois Grammar and Syntax30 Minutes
- 2.5Lesson 11: Patois Vocabulary Practice Conversation40 Minutes
- 2.6Lesson 12: Patois Vocabulary for Culture and Traditions10 Minutes
- 2.7Lesson 13: Patois Vocabulary for Work and Business20 Minutes
- 2.8Lesson 14: Patois Vocabulary for Personal Development10 Minutes
- 2.9Lesson 15: Patois Everyday Conversation30 Minutes
- 2.10Quiz 2: Conversation Words10 Minutes15 Questions
- Module 3: Basic Sentence Construction and Conversational Patois• Practice exercises for constructing simple sentences in Patois. • Common sentence patterns in Patois • Common conversational phrases and expressions in Patois • Listening and speaking exercises for practicing conversational Patois •Role-playing exercises to practice using conversational Patois in realistic situations6
- 3.1Lesson 16: Types Sentences Construction10 Minutes
- 3.2Lesson 17: Common Expressions and Phrases20 Minutes
- 3.3Lesson 18: Building Daily Vocabulary10 Minutes
- 3.4Lesson 19: Patois Slang and Idioms10 Minutes
- 3.5Lesson 20: Review and Refine20 Minutes
- 3.6Quiz 3: Test Comprehension of Conversational Patois.20 Minutes15 Questions
- Module 4: Body Parts in PatoisVocabulary for body parts in Patois Audio pronunciation and meaning of body part words in Patois Role-playing exercises to practice using body part vocabulary in context Cultural differences in describing and talking about body parts between Patois and Standard English.5
- Module 5: Greetings and Introductions in PatoisCommon Patois greetings and their meaning Role-playing exercises to practice Patois greetings and introductions in realisticsituations. Cultural differences in greetings and introductions between Patois and Standard English5
- Module 6: Conclusion and Next Steps•tRecap of key vocabulary and grammar points related to Patois language and literature. •tTips for continuing to learn and practice Patois. •tResources for further study and practice, including books, websites, and apps with Patois language and literature. •tDiscussion of the importance of preserving and promoting Patois language and culture.4
