18 It’s A Trap!
In Creole, two consonant sounds may blend to form a special sound. The one we’re considering in the lesson is “tr”.
In Creole, two consonant sounds may blend to form a special sound. The one we’re considering in the lesson is “tr”.
Everything we want to do, get or become will occur by repeating to ourselves what we want. And this repetition moves us or gives us ideas toward action. If we want to become fluent in Creole, we need to use the power of repetition.
I don’t like writing. I don’t need to write to improve my Creole. I’m more of a visual learner. Why read? And many more answers to why questions.
Just like “do re mi fa so la ti do” enables a musician to mentally hear the pitches of a piece of music before singing it out loud, use these techniques not only to inculcate them in your mind, but also to refine your pronunciation.
No, we’re not going to help you a princess. Let’s begin with a fun activity. You can use a paper and pen to make it even more enjoyable.
Haitians love to laugh. Whether it’s in the form of krik krak, lodyans, or a play with words, we always find a way “pou n griyen dan nou”. Would you like to laugh today?
Fluent reading equals fluent speaking. How can you apply this principle to learning Haitian Creole?
Have you ever asked a Haitian how was Haiti back in the day? What did they love about their town? What do they miss?
Haitians respect God and Jesus. Even if some are not religious, they will add “... si dye vle” to their farewells or say Jezi Mari Jozèf when surprised. There’s a letter combination that you are probably happy to pronounce. It sounds like the English “j” in jam and juice. What is it?
Just speak Creole. Don't be nervous. Just listen to Haitian music. Just try harder. Have you been told this? Is this actually good advice?