English is the official language of Barbados, and is used for communications, administration, and public services all over the island. In its capacity as the official language of the country, the standard of English tends to conform to vocabulary, pronunciations, spellings, and conventions akin to, but not exactly the same as, those of British English.  For most people, however, Bajan Creole is the language of everyday life.  It does not have a standardised written form, but it is used by over 90% of the population.