English was introduced into Jamaica in 1655,[4] because of the colonisation by Britain. British English was spread through post-primary education, and through British teachers that immigrated to Jamaica.[4] Standard English in Jamaica conflated with the British Standard.[5] Individuals who speak the standard variety are often considered to be of a higher social class.[4] Also, American English has contributed to the Jamaican English dialect. These impacts can be traced to the development of stronger social and economic ties with the United States, the popularity of U.S. cultural offerings, including film, music, and televised dramas and comedies and tourism.[6] Jamaican Patois is another source of influence on Jamaican English.[5] Many rural homes are mono lingually Patois.