INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Vowel sounds are the foundation of pronunciation in any language. Jamaican Patois has the same 5 vowels you're familiar with in English, a, e, i, o, and u. However, there is no long o or long e sound in Jamaican Patois. In the written form of the language, long vowels are typically represented as a double-vowel. The long a (aa) sounds like the "a" in the English word "car," or the word "last" using British pronunciation. The long i (ii) sounds like the "ee" in the English word "meet." The long u (uu) sounds like the "oo" in the English word "boot." All 5 vowels have a short vowel sound in Jamaican Patois. Most of these are similar to the short vowel sound you're already accustomed to hearing and saying in English. The short a sounds like the "a" in the English word "at." The short e sounds like the "e" in the English word "egg." The short i sounds like the "i" in the English word "give." The short o sounds like the "o" in the English word "done." The short u sounds like the "u" in the English word "put." Jamaican Patois includes 4 diphthongs, which are created when two vowels next to each other are blended to create a new sound. Some of these are similar to English, but many are not. An ai sounds like the "uy" in the English word "buy." An ie makes a yeh sound, similar to the "ie" in the French word "pied." An ou sounds like the "ou" in the English word "round." A uo sounds like the "uo" in the English word "duo." Since Jamaican Patois evolved from English, it uses most of the same consonants. For the most part, they also have the same sounds in Patois as they do in English. However, there are a few that are different. Ch is pronounced like the "ch" in the English word "church." The only time the letter "c" is used in Jamaican Patois is with a "ch." The rest of the time, it is replaced with "k." The letter k only produces a hard sound, as in the English word "kick." The consonant combination kw replaces the letters "qu" and sounds like the "qu" in the English word "quick." The letter "q" is not part of the Jamaican Patois alphabet. The letter h is used as an aspirate, meaning you exhale a puff of air as you say it. It is used before words that begin with a vowel, especially when the previous word ended with a vowel. However, it is optional and not used in some Patois dialects. The combination hn indicates that the preceding vowel sound should be nasalized.

SUMMARY: Start with long vowel sounds. Continue with short vowel sounds. Practice Jamaican vowel diphthongs. Learn Jamaican consonants that differ from English.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have some really long dangly earrings or a statement necklace, then this might be the day to wear them. Putting on some interesting accessories will not cover the bruise, but it can help to pull the focus away from it. For example, if you have some large hoop earrings or a necklace with a large pendant, then these might help to distract away from the bruise.

SUMMARY: Put on an interesting accessory.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Suede is a very delicate material, so you can't use just any brush. You also can't use water to clean most stains. You must use a soft brush to gently rub away the dirt. You can buy a suede brush, which can be found at most major retailers, shoe shops, or online. If you don't have a suede brush, try a soft nylon brush. A brush used for nails could work. A soft cloth can also work if you don't have a brush. Just make sure the brush is not too hard. To start cleaning, use the brush to brush away any dirt and stains. This gets all the dirt from the surface of the shoe. When first brushing, make sure you brush in the same direction. This helps remove anything on the surface. This works for mud and other basic stains. After you've brushed all the dirt off the surface, use the brush to rub with slightly more pressure. Brush back and forth over the stain to try to remove the dirt that is deeper in the suede. Make sure to still only use moderate pressure. Suede is delicate, so if you brush it too hard, you can damage it. After you have cleaned your shoes, consider spraying them with black suede protector. This product will help keep your shoes from getting too many surface stains, though it won't protect from everything. Black suede protector has dye in it to help maintain the black color of your shoes. You can also buy plain spray suede protector if you don't want to use a dye one. Cleaning your black suede shoes may lighten the black color. If this happens, you can buy black suede dye. Follow the directions on the suede dye package to properly dye your shoes. Cover the area with the dye and allow to set. Make sure to buy dye specifically for suede.

SUMMARY:
Buy a suede brush. Brush away the dirt. Rub the stain a bit harder. Spray your shoes with black suede protector. Use black suede dye if the color has faded.