---
title: "Conversation: Meeting Someone for the First Time"
description: Practice a first meeting with greeting, name, and polite response.
url: "https://oukaap.com/en/okahub/conversation-meeting-someone-for-the-first-time/"
updated: "2026-08-04"
category: Conversations
tags:
  - beginner
  - conversations
  - "haitian-creole"
  - practice
  - pronunciation
  - speaking
---

# Conversation: Meeting Someone for the First Time

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 soon**Interactive practice is being prepared.**

Come back soon for the exercise.