How Music Can Help You Learn To Speak Jamaican

Music from any country really tends to tell a cultural story in a way. It can be an overlooked form of studying any culture. Or for that matter language. When you listen to music from a country they speak their language and usually speak it more the way it's spoken, as opposed to the way it may be taught. Hopefully that makes sense. Music can be big part in your way to learn to speak Jamaican.



Reggae music, which originated in Jamaica, has a very distinct style. It has a unique rhythm that gives it it's laid back feel. More importantly, for what we're discussing, it gives you a look at the Jamaican language. It gives you a look at the way the language is used in Jamaica. Exposing yourself to reggae can really help you get an ear for the sound of the language.



There are lots of great reggae artists out there. The one most people are familiar with is the late, great Bob Marley. He has quite a few really recognizable songs, like "I Shot the Sheriff", "Jammin'" and "No Woman, No Cry". Just listening to a few of his songs really gives you a feel of the Jamaican language. Other artists like Lee "Scratch" Perry, King Tubby, Jimmy Cliff and Peter Tosh have lots of really great songs that not only can help you learn to speak Jamaican, but really speak of the culture in Jamaica.



If you've been thinking about wanting to learn to talk Jamaican it won't hurt to get into the music at all. Like I said, it really helps you get accustomed to it. If you want to find out how you can learn to speak Jamaican, http://www.speakjamaican.com.

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