13 Krik, ____
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?
12 The Man Afraid Of Everything
Fluent reading equals fluent speaking. How can you apply this principle to learning Haitian Creole?
11 I’ll Be Back
Have you ever asked a Haitian how was Haiti back in the day? What did they love about their town? What do they miss?
10 Demen Si Dye Vle
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?
09 Just Do 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?
08 A Long Time Ago
When was the last time you went on a date? Wrote a letter? Watched a soccer game? A few … ago? How would you say your answer in Creole?
07 Don’t Leave It Up To Chance
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 ...
06 Are Haitians understanding your sentences?
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?
05 Èske w pale Kreyòl kou rat?
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?
04 Kiyès ou ye?
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.