• How to Introduce yourself

• How to order food

• How to ask for directions

• Basic Grammar

• 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

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

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.

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.