10 Basic Creole Phrases (with audio)

This conversation audio features the most basic Creole phrases and pronunciation. If you are new to learning Haitian Creole – start right here – Follow along to learn you to say hello, how are you, and what is your name. Scroll down for directions on making it stick.

Learn Basic Creole Audio

Bonjou madanm.
Good morning ma’am

Bonjou mesye.
Good morning sir

Kijan ou ye?
How are you?

Mwen byen, e ou?
I’m good, and you?

Mwen anfom. Kijan ou rele?
I’m fine. What is your name?

Mwen rele Steline. E ou?
My name is Steline. And you?

Mwen rele Tony.
My name is Tony.

Oh Tony, mwen kontan fe rekonesans ou.
Oh Tony, I am happy to meet you.

E mwen men tou.
And me too.

Ok. Bye.
Ok. Goodbye.

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Learning Creole?

This conversation should be your first stop in learning Haitian Creole. We recommend you spend an entire week mastering this lesson. Here’s how to make it stick:

1. Listen and follow along. Repeat at least 3 times or until you are comfortable.
2. Read through the Haitian Creole phrases aloud, trying to match the pronunciations you heard. Listen again to check your progress.
3. Write the phrases on flashcards (our print version coming soon). Practice them until you can go both directions without error. I.E. Creole to English and then English to Creole.
4. Return to the audio on this page several times to make sure your pronunciation matches the speakers.
5. Let us know when you’re ready for the Kreyol live test – we’ll schedule a time to talk on the phone with Estherline.

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