When beginning to learn Creole, start by learning some phrases and study with a native speaker through a language exchange program. A language exchange program offers the advantage of teaching casual expressions common to Creole speakers.Continue Reading
Some useful phrases in Haitian Creole include "Byen venu" and "N bèlantre," which are both welcoming phrases used to introduce people to one another. "Bonjou" is a general greeting similar to "hello." Someone who wishes to ask another's name would say "Koman ou rele?" or "Ki jan ou rele?" Different versions of the phrase "pleased to meet you" include "Anchante," M'kontan fè konesans ou," "Mwe kontan fe konesana ou" and "Se youn plaisir fè konesans ou!" To ask someone if he speaks English, say "Eske ou pale angle?" To ask someone to speak more slowly, say "Ou ka pale dousman souple?"
Language exchange programs allow students to converse through email, text or voice with native speakers of various languages in order to offer constructive feedback about their abilities and learning. It complements language learning methods such as classroom study and cultural immersion and provides a supportive, safe environment to practice languages such as Creole with a willing participant, often one who wishes to study the native language of the Creole student as well.Learn more about Education