Patois in the Islands....Simple lessons

I resent my children being taught Guernsey patois at school ...

Well that's a bit strong Cockney....... Get real please....

If you had moved elsewhere, say France for example, you would "RESENT" your children learning another language!! English is taught as a 'given' in Guernsey, so no issues there. Good job you haven't moved to Wales then, isn't it?

Incomers need to be accepting of the ways - and language! - of the country that they move to IMO.





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My kids learn in school German, English and Italian also the local language Austrian...I don't see what the problem is........If they can then why can't the English....


Were not talking about teaching patois as the main language but as a second or third language to keep the tradition alive.....

[quote="karma"]I think if you phone the Lexicon they might have one - they used to keep them....

Thanks Karma.I will try to find a copy the next time I'm in Guernland... :party3:

Dell, if I moved to any other country then I would learn their language but there is no comparison in going to France and learning their language as their language is live where as patois is, for all intents and purposes, dead. Teaching my children patois is wasting their time at school when they could be learning something more useful. I'm not against the language and think it shouldn't be left to die out completely. I'm sure there are enough people around to keep it going for historical purposes.

I'm sure there are enough people around to keep it going for historical purposes.

If only cockney, if only........ :(




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thank you for the lessons, it's much easier when you know French

is there anywere adults cant learn? as i have always wanted to learn my own language and sometimes feel embarissed i dont even know how :(