Haitian Proverbs and Expressions
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Haitian Creole is a beautiful language filled with colorful proverbs, expressions, and vocabulary. Haitians regularly use proverbs and expressions to emphasize the value of family, the healing powers of good food and conversation, quirks of human nature, the unpredictability and inevitability of fate, and the strong social categorization of its people into groups based on socioeconomic factors in Haiti. Learn and use these proverbs to reach the hearts of those you speak to!
Target Level
Upper Intermediates
What can you achieve with this content?
- Learn useful Haitian Creole proverbs
- Expand your vocabulary by learning new words and expressions
- Advance your speaking skills
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Directions
- Choose one proverb
- Watch / Read the explanation
- Pay close attention to the context
- Repeat as is. Don’t try to change it
- Use the proverb multiple times during the week
- Repeat the same process the following week