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Jamaican Patois and Caribbean Dialects

Jamaican Patois and Caribbean Dialects

For many Caribbean-heritage children, the way they speak at home carries their family, their history and their sense of who they are. Learn what these languages are, why they matter, and how to value them in your home.

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Expiry period 12 Months
Made in English
Last updated at Fri Sep 2026
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Short description For many Caribbean-heritage children, the way they speak at home carries their family, their history and their sense of who they are. Learn what these languages are, why they matter, and how to value them in your home.
Outcomes
  • Explain what Jamaican Patois is, and why it is a language, not 'broken English'
  • Describe the creole continuum and how speakers move along it
  • Recognise other Caribbean languages, including Bajan, Kwéyòl, Haitian Creole and Papiamento
  • Explain how Caribbean languages shaped Multicultural London English
  • Understand code-switching, identity and the harm of 'correcting' children
  • Use everyday words respectfully and support children at home and at school
Requirements
  • No prior knowledge or experience is required
  • Access to a device with internet connection (desktop, tablet or smartphone)
  • Basic digital skills, such as navigating online content
  • Willingness to engage with reflective questions and learning activities
  • Headphones or speakers recommended for audio content