Interview with Denise Clarke
- What is the official language of Jamaica, and how is it used?
- Along with Jamaican Standard English are there any other languages?
- And how is Jamaican Creole used?
- So from what I have understood so far, since both Standard Jamaican English and Jamaican Creole are present in Jamaicaa, are Jamaicans able to speak both languages?
- Then how is the use of each one of these languages different, for someone fluent in both?
- Now that I have a clear vision on the status of English In Jamaica, I would like to ask you about the future. Do you see ‘Patois’ in an official status? With the growing acceptance towards the Jamaican Creole, as it has been used in the media mainly radio shows, do you see it replacing Jamaican Standard English anytime soon?