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Learn Jamaican Patwa with structure, meaning, and purpose.
Introducing Standard Patwa — a structured approach to Jamaican Patwa with defined spelling, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and usage. Explore the Learning Hub for language resources designed for learners, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in understanding Jamaican language and culture.
PATWA HAS STRUCTURE.
Jamaican Patwa is more than words and expressions. Like other languages, it has patterns, rules, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar…
Wat A Gwaan Today?
PROVERB OF THE DAY
“Chicken merry, hawk de near.”
Wa dat mean?
Don’t celebrate too soon or become too comfortable when trouble may be nearby.
THE STORY BEHIND IT
Discover where this Jamaican saying comes from and how we use it today.
The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
– Molière
PATWA PLAYGROUND
Test yu Patwa with puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, matching games, word scrambles and more.