Approximately 100 million people travel to the Caribbean islands each year. Most miss the real charm of the islands because they can't communicate with the people who live there. Once you learn a few phrases however, you'll find that the people and culture of the islands will open up to you in ways you never imagined.

If you're planning a Jamaican Vacation or just want to learn the languages spoken there, then this book is for you. The Jamaican Phrasebook is a different kind of travel guide that you should use alongside your favorite tourist guide to really immerse yourself in the culture of the people and enjoy trying your skills with speaking their native language. They'll appreciate your wanting to learn and often go out of their way to share with you secrets of their culture and language.

Major topics included are accommodations, travel, street foods of the Caribbean, food, beverages. dining, shopping, and conversation.

Contents

Introduction A Guide to English Pronunciation A Guide to Jamaican Patois Pronunciation Introductions Post Office Postal Vocabulary Questions Questions Vocabulary Transportation Transportation Vocabulary Accomodations Accomodations Vocabulary Meals Street Foods of the Caribbean Ceviche Alcoholic Beverage Non-Alcoholic Beverages Bread Condiments Desserts Fast Food Fruit Grains Spice Cooking Vocabulary Utensils Measurements Animals Animals Phrases Numbers Dates Months City City Vocabulary Clothing Vocabulary Colors Colors Vocabulary People House House Vocabulary Nature Nature Vocabulary Directions Bathroom Time Anatomy Anatomy Vocabulary Family Emergency Phrases The Lord's Prayer Sources

You'll also find a special section for emergencies and medical information which could prove invaluable should you find yourself in need of assistance.

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