There are a number of different varieties of English spoken in the Caribbean. These include:
1.Foreign English is spoken by tourists,outsiders and expatriates from countries where English is a major language.It is sometimes imitated by the West Indians.It may also be spoken by Caribbean nationals who try to imitate the accent of tourists with whom they associate.
2.Erudite English contains features which indicate that the speaker is conversant with words, phrases and idiomatic expressions especially older ones and foreign ones which are considered to be difficult.
3.Colloquial English is typically West Indian without being creole English.It is marked by differences in pronunciation, pitch and syntax.
4.Rasta English is the jargon used by Rastafarian group. This variety of english was made popular by the Rastafarian cult which consists of biblical and apocalyptic words; words related to Africa or things African; punning of playing on words and "I" words.
5.Radio and Television English relates to sound of human voice in the electronic media. It can be divided into four categories -newscasts, music programmes, advertisements and general public features.
6.Profane English is used in conjunction with impolite and shocking obscenities that are used when cursing. It involves swearing, and reference to God, religious things, sex, sexual organs and practices.
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