Learning Haitian Creole cannot be left to chance. To make progress, you must make it your personal responsibility. The most common advice given by professionals is ...

Do you feel like you've finally expanded your vocabulary, you've memorized hundreds of words, and yet Haitians are still not fully understanding you?

Do you feel like Haitians don't quite understand what you're saying because of your accent? Èske w ta renmen pale Kreyòl kou rat? Would you love to speak like a native Haitian?

Do you like to listen to music? If yes, you know Haitian music is for you. The mix of Haitian, French, African rhythms, and Spanish elements makes Haitian music very appealing. If no, sorry to tell you that music is one of the few ways to improve your Haitian Creole, along with movies, social media and a handful of Haitian documentaries.

Do you hear the difference when a Haitian uses E, È, or EN? We have noticed that beginners, even intermediate learners, have a problem clearly hearing these three letters. So the question: How do you pronounce the letter E? Is it like the English "a" in the word fake?

The Haitian translation of the verbs above is se. However the word se is one of the most confusing verbs for leaners to grasp. Remembering the rules will help you avoid common mistakes learners make.

When was the last time your read an entire story in Haitian Creole?