Haitian Creole Conversations, Lesson 01
Conversation: Meeting Someone for the First Time
Practice a first meeting with greeting, name, and polite response.
1
Bonjou
1. Conversations focus #
This dialogue lets learners introduce themselves without needing complex grammar.
Pronunciation guide: Keep the exchange warm and short: bonjou, kijan ou ye, mwen rele.
2. How to use it #
The pattern Mwen rele… is enough for a first introduction. Add Mwen kontan for a polite close.
3. Conversations building blocks #
Record with two voices if possible.
| Creole dialogue | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A: Bonjou. | Bon-joo | Hello. |
| B: Bonjou. Kijan ou ye? | Bon-joo. Kee-zhan oo yeh | Hello. How are you? |
| A: Mwen byen. Mwen rele Ana. | Mwen byen. Mwen reh-leh Ah-nah | I am well. My name is Ana. |
| B: Mwen kontan. | Mwen kohn-tahn | Nice to meet you. |
4. Interactive practice station #
Coming soonInteractive practice is being prepared.
Come back soon for the exercise.