Across
- 2. Adding extra sounds in words, like "Simith" for "Smith."
- 3. A word placed before a verb to indicate time or meaning, such as "does" in "does teach" to signal present tense and regularity in Caribbean Creoles.
- 8. A language with European-derived vocabulary but non-European grammar, like St. Lucian Kwéyòl.
- 10. The everyday language used by people within a community or region.
- 13. Switching between different language forms, like from Standard English to Creole, within a conversation.
- 14. A person's unique way of speaking or writing, shaped by pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
- 17. A regional or social variation of a language, with unique vocabulary and pronunciation. Caribbean Creole includes several dialects, like Jamaican and Bajan.
- 18. Dropping an unstressed initial vowel in words, such as "spector" for "inspector."
- 19. A language that combines English vocabulary with grammar from other languages, arising from oppression and cultural blending.
- 20. Different levels of language formality used in different situations, from formal to casual.
- 21. A person's first language learned in childhood, also called native or family language.
Down
- 1. A language used globally for communication between speakers of different native languages, such as English, Spanish, or French.
- 4. Phrases with figurative meanings, like "raining cats and dogs" or Caribbean Creole's "to kiss/suck teeth.”
- 5. A native language formed by people who need to communicate but don't share a common language.
- 6. Everyday speech that shows Creole influences, used regularly in certain communities.
- 7. A structured system for expressing ideas, including dialects and variations. Languages can be international, official, or belong to language families.
- 9. where sounds or letters in a word are rearranged, such as "aks" for "ask," "flim" for "film," or "cripsy" for "crispy."
- 11. A standardized form of English used across the Caribbean for formal matters, mutually understandable across the region
- 12. Non-verbal expressions that convey emotions, beliefs, or identity.
- 15. A digital representation, such as a name or icon, that uniquely identifies a person or entity.
- 16. The most prestigious dialect used for education and formal matters