"Language is not a genetic gift, it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club — the community of speakers of that language."
— Frank Smith
"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.
— Rita Mae Brown
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Want to learn Patwa? We’ve got you…
Join our Patwa Program!
Join our 40 hour, 13-week beginners online Patwa course to learn all the basics you need to understand and converse in Patwa. This course has been specially curated by Jamaican linguists for young people, based in the UK with Jamaican descent.
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How to Introduce yourself
How to order food
How to ask for directions
Basic Grammar
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40 Hours of across 13 weeks
Two 1.5 hour lessons per week
Online class of 18 or less students
Supported by a Patwa Textbook to compliment your online learning
Interactive and relevant classes
Hybrid session, where you can come to a location with other students and learn in person (teach will be on screen)
Jamaican Games Nights with refreshments
Peer-led confidence boosting sessions
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Our professional and high-qualified, expert teachers will consist of professors, academics and other linguists who form form the Caribbean Linguistics Consulting Service. The Caribbean Linguistics Consulting Service is heavily affiliated with the Jamaican Language Unit, University of West Indies, Mona (Jamaica Campus), most academics teach across both organisations.
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There are various optional in person elements for those, who want to meet other students face to face. This will primarily include:
Hybrid learning sessions
Jamaican Games nights, with refreshments
In addition to online sessions you will receive the following to ensure you are learning in the best way for you.
Patwa Textbook
Access to Discounted Private Lessons
Peer-Led Confidence booster sessions
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The benefits of learning Patwa are endless, but here are some standout benefits that everyone should be aware of:
Learning any language helps you to understand and connect to more people. But learning Patwa, as someone with Jamaican descent, will help you connect with friends and family.
The UK have various Patois interpreter job roles advertised. By completing our programs, you are ensuring you have the skills needed to apply for those roles.
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Curated by professionals, experts & UK-based youth:
Learning any new language can be difficult. But learning a language that is often not treated like a language, and a language you have a connection to; brings its own challenges.
Reconnect JA's team consists of young 2nd and 3rd generation Jamaicans, born and raised in the UK. Whilst the Caribbean Linguistics Consulting Team consists of expert linguists, who are have been teaching at University level for decades. They are also educating at world-leading Universities.
Supporting your Journey:
Reconnect JA is keen to support you on your language learning journey. So anyone who completes the Beginners Patwa Program will get access to the Intermediate and Advanced course at a discounted rate.