How do you ask a child to “stop playing in that?” This was another wonderful question from our ASK ANYTHING page. So we decided to offer a list of phases that you might use when asking children to calm down or stop making a ruckus. Pa jwe nan bagay sa — Don’t play in that […]
Creole Phrases with Pronunciation
Video Lesson: 7 Situations Where You Need Creole
We’re big fans of Haiti Hub, it was the first paid resource Tony used when learning Creole. So we always get excited when they release new videos on YouTube. Check out their latest. They have put together a free vocabulary page to help you practice these phrases. Click here to see it.
School Vocabulary in Creole
School is a major part of life in Haiti. Here are some basic words to help you talk about school and school supplies in Haitian Creole. Atik avèk vokabilè pou lekòl Article with school vocabulary Direktè — director Pwofesè — teacher Elèv — student Sal de klas — classroom liv — book inifòm — uniform […]
Words to Describe Child Abuse & Neglect in Creole
Children are important and deserve protection, but too often you will find that isn’t the experience of kids in Haiti. Here is a vocabulary list to talk about child abuse and neglect in Haitian Creole. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comment section below. Mo kijan timoun pase mizè sitou Ayiti Words about […]
How to ask “Where does it hurt?” in Creole?
This is a very helpful phrase when serving in a medical clinic or when taking care of children. Listen to the audio pronunciation below and repeat the phrases for practice. Ki kote fe ou mal? Where does it hurt? Ki plas ki fe ou mal? Which place hurts? Si ou ka touche ki kote ki […]
Kanaval ayiti – Carnival Haiti
The annual Kanaval Ayiti is a big deal – in every little town and city – but especially in the capital. We don’t go to the street festivals, but we watch it on TV and local parades often pass by our apartment. It’s a several week long celebration leading up to the start of Lent. […]