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English Speaking World: Jamaica

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English Speaking World: Jamaica

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Today we're heading to the English speaking country Jamaica. We'll learn all about the culture, dialect and history.

Jamaica 🇯🇲

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Have you been to Jamaica?

The third largest island of the Caribbean Sea and the largest English-speaking one.

It's population is...

Est. 2,740,000 (2021)

Languages: English the only official language in Jamaica, although the majority of the population speaks Jamaican Patois or Creole.

The original indigenous name of the island was Xaymaca, an Arawakan word meaning “land of wood and water”

Capital: Kingston

Jamaica is known for:

-Reggae music -cultural diversity -“Caribbean jewel”

The island was sighted in 1494 by Christopher Columbus, who described it as “the fairest isle that eyes have beheld”.

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"Fair" is and old fashioned English way to say...

The island was under Spanish rule until 1655. The Spanish enslaved the majority of the indigenous people living in the island (Taino communities) and also introduced the first African slaves.

The British crown captured Jamaica. British sovereignty over the island was recognized in 1670. The island quickly became a safe haven for buccaneers.

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"Sovereignty" is a word that relates to the ___ of a country.

18th century: sugar production and slave trade. Focus on export crops: coffee, cotton, indigo.

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If a country requests money from another country for injustices or cruelty in the past, this is called....

19th century: Jamaica becomes a crown colony → political and social reorganization. Foundation of the United Fruit Company and rise of the banana trade.

1962: independence. Jamaica is still part of the Commonwealth as a constitutional monarchy.

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This means that Queen Elizabeth II is still their ___.

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“Jamaica presents a magnificent palette of experiences, a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds that make our island the most precious jewel in the Caribbean. We are a land of unique culture, engaging activities, breathtaking landscapes, and a warm, welcoming people.”

“No place on earth provides the range of attractions and the cultural diversity that can be found here. Jamaica, the home of rhythm and sway.”

Cultural diversity: Taino heritage (indigenous language) + African heritage + British cultural influence.

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If we are talking about music... name a famous Jamaican.

Music: home of reggae, dancehall, and other genres of Jamaican music.

Gastronomy: “Jamaican cuisine focuses on huge flavors, with plenty of Caribbean spices that really pack a punch.” You can’t miss the jerk chicken 🍗🌶️, the goat’s head soup 🐐🍵 and the cow foot stew 🐄🍲. Rum 🍹 is also very important.

‘Wah Gwaan’

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What does "Wah Gwaan?" mean?

‘Wah Gwaan’

‘Small up yuhself’

‘Mi Soon Come’

‘Inna di morrows’

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"Inna di morrows" means...

‘Mash up’

'Mi haffi deh deh pon mi eyelash'

⛰️ Blue Mountains → climb the 7,000 ft mountain and get to know the region of the Blue Mountain coffee.

⛲ Dunn’s River Falls

🎶 Trench Town Culture Yard → home of reggae music and where Bob Marley spent much of his early career.

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Full Video Duration: 17 minutes
Aired: about 2 years ago

Jamaica 🇯🇲

The third largest island of the Caribbean Sea and the largest English-speaking one.

It's population is...

Languages: English the only official language in Jamaica, although the majority of the population speaks Jamaican Patois or Creole.

The original indigenous name of the island was Xaymaca, an Arawakan word meaning “land of wood and water”

Capital: Kingston

Jamaica is known for:

The island was sighted in 1494 by Christopher Columbus, who described it as “the fairest isle that eyes have beheld”.

The island was under Spanish rule until 1655. The Spanish enslaved the majority of the indigenous people living in the island (Taino communities) and also introduced the first African slaves.

The British crown captured Jamaica. British sovereignty over the island was recognized in 1670. The island quickly became a safe haven for buccaneers.

18th century: sugar production and slave trade. Focus on export crops: coffee, cotton, indigo.

19th century: Jamaica becomes a crown colony → political and social reorganization. Foundation of the United Fruit Company and rise of the banana trade.

1962: independence. Jamaica is still part of the Commonwealth as a constitutional monarchy.

This might change soon....

“Jamaica presents a magnificent palette of experiences, a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds that make our island the most precious jewel in the Caribbean. We are a land of unique culture, engaging activities, breathtaking landscapes, and a warm, welcoming people.”

“No place on earth provides the range of attractions and the cultural diversity that can be found here. Jamaica, the home of rhythm and sway.”

Cultural diversity: Taino heritage (indigenous language) + African heritage + British cultural influence.

Music: home of reggae, dancehall, and other genres of Jamaican music.

Gastronomy: “Jamaican cuisine focuses on huge flavors, with plenty of Caribbean spices that really pack a punch.” You can’t miss the jerk chicken 🍗🌶️, the goat’s head soup 🐐🍵 and the cow foot stew 🐄🍲. Rum 🍹 is also very important.

‘Wah Gwaan’

‘Wah Gwaan’

‘Small up yuhself’

‘Mi Soon Come’

‘Inna di morrows’

‘Mash up’

'Mi haffi deh deh pon mi eyelash'

⛰️ Blue Mountains → climb the 7,000 ft mountain and get to know the region of the Blue Mountain coffee.

⛲ Dunn’s River Falls

🎶 Trench Town Culture Yard → home of reggae music and where Bob Marley spent much of his early career.

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