Haitian Creole Phrasebook: Essential Expressions for Communicating in Haiti

Author: Jowel C. Laguerre
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071749217
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
The essential terms you need to communicate with the nation’s 8-plus million Haitian Creole speakers If you are travelling to Haiti to help with the relief effort or to aid in its rebuilding, Haitian Creole Phrasebook is your must-have resource. In addition to featuring content specifically related to relief and rebuilding, this book also covers the basic topics such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, giving instructions, or asking for information. A separate section is devoted to key words and phrases related to relief efforts from communicating with medical personnel to construction and engineering terminology Features: A mini-dictionary includes essential vocabulary for quick reference An 30-minute audio download that features key words and phrases Vital vocabulary and phrases relevant to relief and rebuilding processes McGraw-Hill will donate a percentage of sales to the Haitian rebuilding effort. Topics include: Basic Vocabulary, Basics of Haitian Creole, Greetings and Wishes, Expressing Preferences and Opinions, Numbers, Time, and Weather, Family, People, and Description, Communication, Living and Working in Haiti, Transportation and Directions, Money and Shopping, Accommodations, Food and Drink, Specialized Vocabulary, Earthquake, Construction Rebuilding, Relief Effort, Medical Vocabulary, Security, Resources

Kreyòl Modèn

Author: Cecile Accilien
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460

Book Description
Learn and improve your Haitian-Creole Skills effectively. Kreyòl Modèn is a comprehensive guide to teach and learn the Haitian-Creole language.

English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary

Author: Albert Valdman
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153201600X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 861

Book Description
Haitian Creole (HC) is spoken by approximately 11,000,000 persons in Haiti and in diaspora communities in the United States and throughout the Caribbean. Thus, it is of great utility to Anglophone professionals engaged in various activities—medical, social, educational, welfare— in these regions. As the most widely spoken and best described creole language, a knowledge of its vocabulary is of interest and utility to scholars in a variety of disciplines. The English-Haitian Creole Bilingual Dictionary (EHCBD) aims to assist anglophone users in constructing written and oral discourse in HC; it also will aid HC speakers to translate from English to their language. As the most elaborate and extensive linguistic tool available, it contains about 30 000 individual entries, many of which have multiple senses and include subentries, multiword phrases or idioms. The distinguishing feature of the EHCBD is the inclusion of translated sentence-length illustrative examples that provide important information on usage.

Creole Made Easy

Author: Wally R. Turnbull
Publisher: Baptist Haiti Mission
ISBN: 9780967993713
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
A simple introduction to Haitian Creole for English speaking people. Sixteen easy lessons cover the basic elements of Creole grammar and how to pronounce Creole words. The lessons include simple exercises and translation keys. A thorough up to date dictionary of over 4600 words Creole to English and English to Creole word translations is included.

Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Two Volume Bundle

Author: Yeral E. Ogando
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780996687386
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Two Volume Bundle comes is the perfect combination of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Volume One and Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation Volume Two. You have seen the incredible results and outstanding learning experience of our students all over the world, using our very special learning technique of Teach Yourself method. We have made it easier for you, if you want to profit from the complete Haitian Creole course, therefore, you don't have to buy them separately anymore, you have them combined in one single volume and very affordable. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the ultimate proven technique for you to master Haitian Creole in less than 3 months. This incredible book will guide you gradually from recognizing Creole alphabet, identifying the words and learning how to pronounce them easily with our Free Mp3 Audio Bonus. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is not just another book for learning phrases, words, verbs and vocabulary. This amazing book will show you the hidden technique behind the languages and will give you the tools to learn it in a very short time. You will have everything you need to master the language, you just need to pay attention and follow the instructions given in this incredible book. The author of Teach Yourself Haitian Creole has acquired these skills throughout the years by learning more than 10 languages so far. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the product of his learning experience. Hundreds of people have already learned using this method; it is your time to learn now. At the end, you will find yourself reading gospel messages in Haitian Creole. Isn't awesome to learn that quick? Did you imagine speaking Haitian Creole in less than 3 months? I know you might be hesitant to believe it, but there are many people already enjoying the languages experiences. People tend to think that learning a new language is a very difficult task and don't get me wrong "It is" when you do not have the correct tool or method to learn. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole is the ultimate method for you to learn easily and effectively. In my experience of language learning, I have found many difficult languages, but Haitian Creole has been so far "The easiest language" to learn. My students learn how to speak Haitian Creole with this very same book in less than 3 months. Try it now and you will succeed in finally learning Haitian Creole. You are amazed that with just 3 months studying Teach Yourself Haitian Creole, you are already speaking the language. You did not think it was possible, did you? Now, you want to move up to the next level. You want to improve your conversation skills. You want to sound like a native speaker, but somehow you know something is missing. No need to look any further, with Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation, you will get the conversation skills you need. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation is the perfect tool to master your conversation skills. This is not another conversation course; it is much more than that. You will find up to date conversations user by younger generation, lots of new words and expressions. However, that's not all, I have added a treasure section, a Dictionary section where you will find the definitions in Haitian Creole and its different uses for a large list of words. Over 500 words defined in Haitian Creole language, giving you approximately over 20,000 thousand words for your knowledge and improvement. Teach Yourself Haitian Creole Conversation is your ultimate technique for speaking the language as a native. I have also included a brief grammar section, just to review what you have learned with my first book Teach Yourself Haitian Creole. Speak like a native speaker in less than 3 MONTHS with our proven technique for Self-learning. Audio Download included. Take advantage today of our special two volumes combination and get full course now. Two books in One.

Bislama Reference Grammar

Author: Terry Crowley
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824828806
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
Bislama is the national language of Vanuatu, the world's most linguistically diverse nation with at least 80 actively spoken Oceanic languages used by about 200,000 people. Bislama began as a plantation pidgin based on English in the nineteenth century, but it has since developed into a unique language with a grammar and vocabulary very different from English. It is one of very few national languages for which there is no readily available reference grammar. This book aims to fill this gap by providing an extensive account of the grammar of Bislama as it is used by ordinary Ni-Vanuatu. It does not, therefore, aim to describe any kind of artificial written norm but sets out to capture a range of different kinds of ways that Ni-Vanuatu will say things in various contexts, both written and spoken, formal and informal. The thrust of this volume is to show that Bislama has a grammar—an unfamiliar concept for those educated in Vanuatu. It also shows that Bislama is a language of considerable complexity, which will come as a surprise to many of its users, who have been taught to view their language as somehow "simple" and even "deficient."

Creole Meets English: Kreglish - The Easiest Way to Learn Creole

Author: Jacques Julmice Mba
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734019407
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
Make Learning, Understanding, and Speaking Creole Easy & Fast! The Smart Way with Kreglish! If you're one of the people who thinks learning a new language is hard and time consuming then this is the book for you. Kreglish is a new way to learn Creole that makes mastering the language a quick and simple process. This Creole language learning book will help you recognize Creole alphabets, identify the words and teach you to pronounce them with confidence. Kreglish isn't just a book, it's a new methodology that will help you learn Creole in the shortest time so you can keep up with most conversations while laying a solid foundation for the future. Teach Yourself Creole Anytime & Anywhere! Whether you're on a flight and only have a couple of hours to learn Creole or simply planning a vacation, this book will allow you to easily teach yourself Creole without taking up all your time. You can bring Creole Meets English along and learn enough during the flight to be able to communicate when you get there. It's filled with most words, phrases, and examples you need to know to get through your trip. Coupled with the unique self-instruction resources, it allows you to hold a conversation with a native speaker under various situations in less than 24 hours! It's the perfect choice for travelers or anyone else who wants to expand their skill set. It can also be used to teach kids Creole from an early age. Key Features of Kreglish: Build a Foundation Allows you to start speaking Creole immediately using essential words and phrases. Learn with Confidence Helps you learn phrases and words to formulate full sentences and actual conversations. Achieve Your Goals Helps you develop practical language skills instead of simply memorizing vocabulary. Learn from what You Know We use hundreds of words that are spelled the same way in English and Creole to help you understand faster and better. Made for Everyone Filled with sentences and mocked conversations for adoptive parents, adopted children, vacationers, business travelers, and medical professionals Start learning Creole today and begin speaking like a native. Meet Your Goals With Creole Meets English

Pawòl Lakay Second Edition (Book and CD)

Author: Frenand Léger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781626327788
Category : Creole dialects
Languages : en
Pages : 451

Book Description
Pawòl Lakay is a complete first and second year set of Kreyòl materials designed for beginners and intermediate learners at the college / university levels. It is the most comprehensive resource for the teaching and learning of Haitian Creole available on the market. This textbook adopts a pragmatic approach to the teaching of language: emphasizing the value of communicative competence, functional language use, and conversational effectiveness. Pawòl Lakay takes into consideration the most recent research findings, new theories and methods in foreign language teaching. It is designed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and the ACTFL National Standards for Foreign Language Education. Pawòl Lakay meets the five Cs" of the national standards for foreign languages which are: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Pawòl Lakay provides students with the opportunity to learn more than the Kreyòl language. Every chapter of Pawòl Lakay is made up of four lessons and a dossier with socio-historical and cultural information including Haitian proverbs. The dossiers provide substantial information on an aspect of Haitian culture and society related to the theme of the chapter. It allows students to explore in greater depth the topics taught in the chapter while promoting cultural analysis and cross-cultural comparisons. Includes the manual (480 page book), 3 CD's with audio files of conversation lessons in the manual and an answer Key (166 pages) for all activities in the manual.

Vodou Nation

Author: Michael Largey
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226468658
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description
While the Haitian musical tradition is probably best known for the Vodou-inspired roots music that helped topple the two-generation Duvalier dictatorship, the nation’s troubled history of civil unrest and its tangled relationship with the United States is more intensely experienced through its art music, which combines French and German elements of classical music with Haiti's indigenous folk music. Vodou Nation examines art music by Haitian and African American composers who were inspired by Haiti’s history as a nation created by slave revolt. Around the time of the United States’s occupation of Haiti in 1915, African American composers began to incorporate Vodou-inspired musical idioms to showcase black artistry and protest white oppression. Together with Haitian musicians, these composers helped create what Michael Largey calls the “Vodou Nation,” an ideal vision of Haiti that championed its African-based culture as a bulwark against America’s imperialism. Highlighting the contributions of many Haitian and African American composers who wrote music that brought rhythms and melodies of the Vodou ceremony to local and international audiences, Vodou Nation sheds light on a black cosmopolitan musical tradition that was deeply rooted in Haitian culture and politics.

Creole Made Easy Translation Dictionary

Author: Wally R. Turnbull
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781611530100
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Translate words from English to Haitian Creole and Creole to English. In addition to general vocabulary most medical terms are also included. Alternate meanings are listed along with the primary meaning of words. This is a practical reference for those who speak English wanting to learn and practice Creole and for Creole speakers who want to learn and practice English. This translation dictionary is ideal for work teams and medical teams as well as students and visitors to Haiti.