Haitian Creole Listening, Lesson 03
Listening: Nan mache a
Understand a short market exchange with price and request language.
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mache
1. Listening focus #
The learner listens for the place, the item, and the price question.
Pronunciation guide: mache = mah-sheh; konbyen = kohn-byen; dlo = dloh.
2. How to use it #
In a market scene, Konbyen? usually asks how much. Listen for the item that follows the request.
3. Listening building blocks #
Keep the audio short and natural.
| Creole line | English sounds-like guide | English meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Mwen nan mache a. | Mwen nahn mah-sheh ah | I am at the market. |
| Mwen vle dlo. | Mwen vleh dloh | I want water. |
| Konbyen li ye? | Kohn-byen lee yeh | How much is it? |
| Li senk goud. | Lee senk good | It is five gourdes. |
4. Interactive practice station #
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