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Three full seasons of lessons, from Bare Essentials to real-life scenarios like dating, work, travel and family, then grammar and sentence-building.
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Patois Pal
Learn Jamaican Patois through games, real conversations and the culture behind the words.
Learn some tings.
Wah gwaan
What's going on? / Hello
"Wah gwaan, mi bredda?" The classic Jamaican greeting.
Ya mon
Yes / for sure
"Yuh coming tonight?" "Ya mon!"
Big up
Respect / shout-out
"Big up yuhself!" Giving someone props.
Walk good
Goodbye, travel safely
Said as someone leaves. A warm wish for a safe journey.
Soon come
I'll be back / arriving shortly
"Mi soon come." Could be five minutes, could be five hours.
Everyting irie
Everything is alright
"Irie" describes good feelings and positive vibes.
Bare lit
Very exciting / amazing
Describing something awesome.
Likkle more
See you later
A very common casual goodbye.
Happy earthstrong
Happy birthday!
Tek yuh time
Take your time
Telling someone not to rush.
Mi deh pon mi way
I'm on my way
Letting someone know you're coming.
Inna di morrows
See you tomorrow
"Mi gone, inna di morrows!"
Play
Branching Patois conversations in Story Mode. One life and no mercy in Survival Mode. Then real Jamaican Dominoes against AI opponents who talk trash in Patois.
Translate
Type anything and get an instant Patois translation, with notes that explain the slang. Share it straight to your chat.
Explore
The Culture tab covers Jamaica's history, iconic dishes with real recipes, and the places you have to see.
- Ackee & Saltfish
- Curry Goat
- Jerk Chicken
- The Maroons
- Reggae & Dancehall
- Blue Mountain Peak
- Dunn's River Falls
Track
Daily phrases, streaks, a Daily Challenge and a searchable Dictionary with audio. Climb the ranks as you go.
- Foreigner
- Tourist
- Visitor
- Yardie
- Bredrin
- Di General
- Di Boss
- Di Don
- Island Icon
- Living Legend
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