Haitian Creole Listening, Lesson 01
Listening: Bonjou, kijan ou ye?
Recognize a greeting, a polite answer, and a follow-up question.
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bonjou
1. Listening focus #
This scene trains the learner to hear the rhythm of a basic greeting exchange.
Pronunciation guide: Bonjou = bon-joo; kijan ou ye = kee-zhan oo yeh.
2. How to use it #
Listen for Bonjou, then the answer Mwen byen. Do not translate every word during the first pass.
3. Listening building blocks #
Use this short transcript for audio recording and H5P comprehension.
| Creole line | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjou. | Bon-joo | Hello. |
| Kijan ou ye? | Kee-zhan oo yeh | How are you? |
| Mwen byen. | Mwen byen | I am well. |
| E ou menm? | Eh oo menm | And you? |
4. Interactive practice station #
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