Haitian Creole Listening, Lesson 02
Listening: Mwen rele…
Hear how speakers say their name and ask someone else's name.
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mwen rele
1. Listening focus #
Names move quickly in real speech. Learners should catch the frame Mwen rele… even when the name changes.
Pronunciation guide: Mwen rele = mwen reh-leh; ou menm = oo menm.
2. How to use it #
Use Mwen rele… for my name is. Use Kijan ou rele? to ask someone’s name.
3. Listening building blocks #
Record the lines with two voices if possible.
| Creole line | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mwen rele Ana. | Mwen reh-leh Ah-nah | My name is Ana. |
| Kijan ou rele? | Kee-zhan oo reh-leh | What is your name? |
| Mwen rele Jan. | Mwen reh-leh Zhan | My name is Jan. |
| Mwen kontan. | Mwen kohn-tahn | I am happy / pleased. |
4. Interactive practice station #
Coming soonInteractive practice is being prepared.
Come back soon for the exercise.