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International Relations at The College of The Bahamas whose support is gratefully
acknowledged.
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Pawòl Lakay: Haitian Creole Language and Culture for Beginner and Intermediate Learners
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
Introductory remarks on the sociolinguistic situation of Haiti v
The organization of Pawòl Lakay ix
Using the Recording Audio Materials xii
Acknowledgements xiii
Detailed Table of Contents Xv
CHAPIT AVANGOU: Premye kontak ak lang kreyòl la 1

Leson 1: Onè, Respè! 2
Leson 2: Li rele Wozlò Petitòm 12
Leson 3: Konbyen twa mwens kat fè? 18
Leson 4: Nan lekòl la 28
Dosye istorik: Istwa Tousen Louvèti 39
CHAPIT PREMYE: Selebrasyon an fanmi 42

Leson 1: Fanmi Wozlò Petitòm 43
Leson 2: Lafanmi ak zanmi 54
Leson 3: Dat enpòtan nan lavi nou! 67
Leson 4: Pi bonè se granm maten 79
Dosye kiltirèl: Guy Durosier 94
CHAPIT DE: Lakay la ak katye a 98

Leson 1: Lakay mwen! 99
Leson 2: Anndan lakay mwen! 109
Leson 3: Zafè pèsonèl mwen! 118
Leson 4: Katye mwen! 129
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Architecture and Housing in Haiti 140
CHAPIT TWA: Bon tan! Move tan! 147

Leson 1: Ann al achte rad! 148
Leson 2: Gwo van ti lapli! 158
Leson 3: Tranblemanntè ann Ayiti 168
Leson 4: Ann sispann koupe pyebwa 179
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Ecological issues in Haiti 188
CHAPIT KAT: Lekòl, travay ak profesyon 193

Leson 1: Lekòl ann Ayiti 194
Leson 2: Nan inivèsite a 204
Leson 3: Etid inivèsitè 214
Leson 4: Pwofesyon, metye ak travay! 225
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: The education system in Haiti 235
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CHAPIT SENK: Vakans lan rive, plezi gaye! 239

Leson 1: Nou pral andeyò! 240
Leson 2: Sou wout Jeremi! 250
Leson 3: Ann amize nou! 260
Leson 4: Nou pral nan fèt chanpèt! 268
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Let's go to Haiti for a vacation 278
CHAPIT SIS: Vwayaj nan peyi etranje! 283

Leson 1: Nan ki peyi nou prale? 284
Leson 2: Mwayen transpò 294
Leson 3: Bon vwayaj! 304
Leson 4: Nan otèl Villa Kreyòl 313
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Accommodation 8 Lodging for travelers to Haiti 322
CHAPIT SÈT: Manje ak bwason 328

Leson 1: Ann al nan mache! 329
Leson 2: Nan makèt la! 341
Leson 3: Ann pase atab! 350
Leson 4: Nan restoran an 361
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Manje aysiyen se koupe dwèt! 371
CHAPIT UIT: Lasante, maladi ak lanmò 375

Leson 1: Lasante ak Lijyèn se Kòkot ak Figawo 376 Kn
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Leson 2: Pwoblèm sante ! 385

Leson 3: Lasante se richès! 396
Leson 4: Veye lanmò! 405
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Folk and religious beliefs in Haiti 413
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Glossary : Vokabilè Kreyòl-Angle 447
Source 8 Credits 481
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Introductory Remarks on the Sociolinguistic
Situation of Haiti
There are two official languages in Haiti: Haitian Creole (Kreyòl thereafter), the language of
practically the entire population of Haiti (roughly 10 million) and French, the language of
former colonizers from France. The French language has been used mostly by the elite for
the purpose of perpetuating systems of dominance and hierarchies between themselves
and the masses. Vestige of the colonial era, French is only used in formal settings by
approximately 1096 of Haiti's population. Many among the 1096 are less than fluent in
French and cannot use it comfortably in all situations. As an object of fascination and
repulsion, French plays a dubious role in the Haitian society. Despite the fact that they do
not speak French, most Haitians consider themselves as “Francophone”. At the same time,
this language reminds the Haitian people of the colonial period when they were under the
French slavery yoke. While evoking refinement and culture, the use of French also
symbolizes violence, oppression and social injustice in Haiti from colonial times up until
today. The French have always asserted their superiority in all areas, including
communication and, when Haiti became free in 1804, the Haitian elite simply continued
this tradition. As a matter of fact, today, the French language is not being used by the
Haitian upper-class and the tiny middle-class as a means of communication. This language
is used instead more as a tool to dominate, oppress, and intimidate the fellow citizens from
the masses who can only speak Kreyòl.
Kreyòl, the native mother tongue of virtually the entire nation of Haiti, is in fact the only
language that all Haitians have in common. The Kreyòl language is a cultural component
that has a fundamental importance in the construction of the Haitian people's identity.
Kreyòl, as a language, plays a communicative as well as a cohesive role in the Haitian
society. As more than 9096 of Haitians speak only Kreyòl, this language was granted legal
and educational status in 1961 partly due to efforts of Félix Morisseau-Leroy, one of the
first significant Haitian writers to publish in Kreyòl. The current Haitian constitution,
promulgated in 1987, recognizes the equality before the law of the country's two
languages. In particular, it recognizes Kreyòl as the language shared by the entire
population. Article 5 states: "All Haitians are united by a common language: Creole. Creole
and French are the official languages of the Republic" (1987, Constitution, ch.1, art. 5).
Since the 1980s, there have been many efforts to expand the use of Kreyòl. A great number
of educators, writers and activists have written different types of texts in Kreyòl. Today,
there are several newspapers written in Kreyòl and a large number of radio and television
stations broadcasting in Kreyòl in Haiti as well as in major North American cities such as
Montreal, New York, Miami and Boston.
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Kreyòl: Where does the term come from?
The Haitian term “kreyòl” (Creole in English) derives from the French word “créole” which
comes from the Portuguese word “crioulo”. This word was coined in the 15th century in the
Portuguese colonies in West Africa and originally referred to Portuguese and other
Europeans born and raised in these overseas colonies. The term “crioulo” which means
"raised locally" is a derivative of the Portuguese verb “criar” meaning "to raise”. The term
was later used to refer to people of mixed European and African ancestry as well as Blacks
born in the colonies from African slave ancestors. Thereafter, with the colonization of the
Americas, the term spread to other languages and took many other meanings. Derivatives
of “crioulo” such as (créole, kriol, kreyòl, kréyol etc.) became the name of many distinct
ethnic groups living on the plantations that the Europeans established as well as languages
that arose on these plantations.
There has been an ongoing debate for several years about what word should be used to
name the language of Haiti. Some linguists have added the word “Haitian” to the word
“Creole” making it Haitian-Creole in English and “kreyòl ayisyen” in Haitian. They did so to
avoid confusion with all the other Creole languages spoken in the world. Other linguists
who consider the term “Creole” theorically inappropriate have tried to get rid ofit. Because
of the pejorative connotation of the word “Creole” and other considerations, they argue
that the language of the Haitian people should simply be called “Haitian” (Ayisyen) rather
than “Creole”. Here, in our textbook, we choose to use the word “kreyòl” for two main
reasons. Firstly, by using “kreyòl”, the Haitian spelling of the word “Creole”, we make the
distinction between the Creole language spoken in Haiti and the other Creole languages
spoken around the world. Secondly, by calling this language “kreyòl”, we respect and
acknowledge the fact that, whether written in the French spelling “créole” or in the Haitian
spelling “kreyòl”, the Haitian people have always called their language “créole” or “kreyòl”
as stated in the current Haitian constitution of 1987 (ch.1, art. 5).
Kreyòl: How is it defined and perceived?
For a long time, Kreyòl has been mistakenly referred to as a French dialect or as "broken
French". History tells a lot about the injustice and the prejudice that was created and has
continued to exist towards Creole languages and Kreyòl in particular. For a long time,
Creole languages were denied the status of language. Kreyòl like all Creole languages is still
categorized as being part of “a special class of languages” apart from other languages.
There is in fact no agreement among linguists and other scholars on the fact that Creole
languages arise and develop in similar ways to all natural languages.
However, the issue about Kreyòl being a full-fledged language or not is now obsolete in the
academic sphere. Nowadays, there is clear agreement in academic circles that Kreyòl is a
complete and autonomous linguistic system which is distinct from French or any other
language. Linguists around the world agree on the fact that Kreyòl is a distinct language in
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its own right, with its own pronunciation, spelling system, grammar, structure, and
pragmatics. Nevertheless, there is no consensus among linguists on the origins of Kreyòl.
According to some linguists, it originated from a pidgin use by Portuguese and French
sailors and traders in the 15" and 16“ centuries prior to the settlement of Saint-Domingue.
Others believe it emerged later in Saint-Domingue around the 17!" and 18!" centuries as a
contact language mixing French and many tribal West African languages.
In any case, Kreyòl appeared in the context of colonization when different people from
Europe, particularly French settlers, came into contact with African slaves from different
tribes in West Africa. From this contact emerged a new language with a syntax and system
of rules strongly influenced by African languages such as Ewe, and Fongbe but also closely
related to French since most of its lexicon derives from this European language. In fact,
approximately 9096 of the Kreyòl lexicon is derived from French and the other 1096 are
words taken from other languages such as English, Spanish, African and Caribbean
languages.
Why learn Kreyòl?
There are many practical, academic and professional reasons for learning Kreyòl. It is the
Creole language with the largest number of speakers and it is the most widely spoken
Creole language in the world. It is also spoken by members of a Diaspora estimated at
more than 3.5 million persons who have emigrated mainly to the United States, Canada,
and France, as well as many Caribbean countries, especially the Dominican Republic, Cuba,
The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, and Martinique. Kreyòl is the
second most spoken language in the Dominican Republic, Cuba and The Bahamas.
At the university level, many studies on Kreyòl have been carried out. Many serious
academic works on Kreyòl have been published making it perhaps the best described
Creole language in the world. Many doctoral theses presented in North American and
European universities have studied various linguistic aspects of this language. Since the
1970s, Creole studies have been incorporated in most schools of linguistics around the
world. Because of its significance for the development oflinguistic theory, particularly in
the areas of second language acquisition, language contact, many courses such as
linguistics or sociolinguistics, include elements of Creole studies. Because of migration,
Creole studies also help deal with Diaspora issues related to language planning, language
rights, globalization and multilingualism. Creole studies are also linked to literature
studies, particularly postcolonial literature.
Furthermore, the project of (re)constructing Haiti after the January 2010 earthquakes
provided a number of reasons to learn the Kreyòl language for professional applications.
Many public and private institutions such as NGOs, philanthropic organizations and
government agencies participating in the project of (re)constructing Haiti must desperately
be in need of all types of Kreyòl materials as well as professional translators and
interpreters with a high level of competence in both written and spoken Kreyòl. To be
successful, the project of (re)constructing Haiti must be designed and carried out by the
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Haitian people with the assistance of the international community. Since the Haitian
government is weak, the role of the international community should be to empower not to
take over. To properly help and work with the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti, the
international institutions need to be able to communicate with them in their native
language. As the victims of the earthquakes only speak Kreyòl, foreign languages such as
French, English and Spanish must not be the dominant languages in the process of Haiti's
(re)construction. A project aiming to effectively empower and enable sustainability in Haiti
must include the urban and rural masses not only as beneficiaries but also as actors taking
their destiny into their own hands. And this can be possible only if the Kreyòl language is
consistently used as the primary medium of communication in the process of Haiti's
(re)construction. Besides, Kreyòl, as all languages, goes beyond simple acts of
communication. It also carries symbolic values that significantly impact social, political, and
economic activities.
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The organization of Pawòl Lakay
“Pawòl Lakay” is primarily designed as a textbook for beginners and intermediate learners
at the college/university levels. But it can also be used as a self-study guide for any English-
speaking person who is seriously interested in Kreyòl and Haitian studies. It is the most
comprehensive resource for the teaching and learning of Kreyòl available on the market.
“Pawòl Lakay” adopts a pragmatic approach to the teaching of language; emphasizing the
value of communicative competence, functional language use, and conversational
effectiveness. “Pawòl Lakay” takes into consideration the most recent research findings,
| new theories and methods in foreign language teaching. Itis designed in accordance with
the ACTFL National Standards for Foreign Language Education and the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages. The textbook follows a communicative action-
| oriented approach to foreign language teaching and learning. It espouses the principles of
the ACTFL “5 Cs of foreign language education” which are: Communication, Cultures,
Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
“Pawòl Lakay” provides students with the opportunity to achieve one ofthe most important
goals in learning a foreign language, which is communication in a language other than
English. Almost every lesson includes Haitian proverbs related to the content of the lesson
and a cultural note “enfòmasyon sosyokiltirèl” to give students the opportunity to gain
knowledge about Haitian culture. Since learning languages is connected to other
disciplines, “Pawòl Lakay” is full of activities allowing students to learn about Haitian
history and many other issues related to human and social sciences. Students also develop
reading, writing and textual analysis skills while learning Kreyòl.
Furthermore, students using “Pawòl Lakay” are given the opportunity to look at their own
native language and compare it linguistically to Kreyòl, the target language. They are also
required to compare their own culture and make comparisons with the target language
and culture to discover similar and different cultural concepts and patterns. Although
focusing on developing communicative competencies, “Pawòl Lakay” provides students
with the opportunity to reinforce their knowledge of the lexical, phonological, pragmatic
and grammatical features of English while learning Kreyòl.
Using a variety of pair work and in group activities as well as assignments and projects to
be completed outside of the classroom, “Pawòl Lakay” encourages students to practice
what they learn with native speakers of Kreyòl living in their neighborhood and thus take
part in multilingual communities.
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The structure of the chapters and lessons

“Pawòl Lakay” is designed to be used over three semesters of fourteen weeks (the first
college academic year and the first half of the second year). It contains 9 chapters in total: a
preliminary chapter and eight regular chapters. Each chapter is made up of four lessons
and a dossier with cultural or socio-historical information. The dossiers (dosye istorik or
dosye sosyokiltirèl) found at the end of each chapter, provides substantial information on an
aspect of Haitian culture and society related to the theme of the chapter. It allows students
to explore in greater depth the topics taught in the chapter while promoting cultural
analysis and cross-cultural comparisons. The lessons include many components dealing
with different aspects of the language as well as the four language skills. All lessons are
equally divided into the following components and sections.
Vocabulary section - The vocabulary section generally begins with a presentation of the
new words often accompanied by attractive and appropriate illustrations representing real
life situations. The English equivalents of the new words are provided when necessary. To
make the connection between the new words and the cultural reality they refer to, the
vocabulary section contains a cultural note entitled “enfòmasyon kiltirèl” written entirely in
English. The note provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge concerning the
cultural norms, values, traditions and behavior patterns that are typical of Haitian society.
All vocabulary sections include a dialogue recorded on the audio CD that accompanies the
textbook. The dialogue, representing a situational interaction, deals with the topic featured
in the lesson as well as the lexical and grammar elements. At the end of all vocabulary
sections, there are a series of well sequenced in-class activities (Annou pratike) that
provide a full range of practice for students. The first sets of activities are discriminative
and focus on oral and written forms. The second sets are more meaningful and focus on
meaning and communication.
Structure/Grammar section - In this section, new grammatical structures and rules are
explained in English. The explanations, written in clear and simple English, focus on
authentic usage. Several examples are provided with their English equivalents to show
typical Kreyòl sentence structures in real language contexts. The structure/grammar
section comprises a number of exercises designed to help students put into practice the
new grammatical rules and structures. These exercises, which also incorporate the topic
and the vocabulary taught in the lesson, are divided into those to be completed
individually, in pair work and small groups or whole class activities. From form-based to
meaningful and communicative, the exercises follow the same pattern as the ones in the
vocabulary section.
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Phonetic/Spelling section - This section presents a thorough description of the Kreyòl

spelling and sound system. To help students acquire good pronunciation, accent and
spelling, the differences and similarities between Kreyòl and English spellings and sound
systems are analyzed in the phonetic section of each lesson. This section includes
discrimination and oral practice activities that are also recorded on the audio CD that
accompanies the textbook.
Skill Building Activity section - Each lesson closes with an activity focusing on one or two
of the four language skills. This activity provides students with the opportunity to put into
practice everything they learned in the lesson in order to develop their receptive and
productive skills. This section also focuses on drawing students' attention to the
importance of applying well-defined language learning strategies, in particular strategies
for listening, speaking, reading and writing in a foreign language.
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Using the Recording Audio Materials

Pawòl Lakay comes with three hours of recorded materials on CDs. The audio CDs include
recordings of all dialogues and phonetic materials in the textbook. The materials were
recorded in the studio of Henri Moss's music Institute in Nassau, Bahamas, The activities on
the CDs correspond to the listening sections marked in the textbook with an audio icon as
well as the indication of the CD and the track to listen to. For example, if you see “CD 1- 44”
after the audio icon, it means you should listen to track number 44 on CD number 1.
Note that some of the audio materials from the CDs also appear in the textbook in form of
| text so students can listen and read them simultaneously. For instance, all dialogues,
| poems, songs and pronunciation exercises recorded on the CDs also appear in their written
form in the textbook. However, other audio materials such as dictations and certain
listening exercises do not appear in their written form in the body of the textbook for
pedagogical reasons. But for practical reasons, there is a transcription of all these audio
materials in the appendix of Pawòl lakay.
Regular oral practice is essential for improving proficiency in a foreign language. Thus,
listening to the activities on the CDs is necessary for a student's success when using Pawòl
Lakay. It takes time patience and regular practice to understand Kreyòl spoken at a normal
conversational pace. At first, you will find it difficult to understand the audio materials.
Calm down and listen to the material again and again until you feel comfortable. The CDs
also contain pronunciation and speaking activities. You will be often asked to repeat
isolated words and sentences for pronunciation. Always pay careful attention to your
pronunciation when repeating. If necessary, do not hesitate to listen to the same tracks
many times until you feel comfortable saying the sentences. Make sure you follow the
instructions in your textbook and on the CDs carefully to take full advantages of the audio
materials.
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Acknowledgements and Thanks
First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Guy Maximilien for being a
father figure to me. This book is dedicated to him for the positive impact he has made on
my life and for his steadfast love and support.
This book would not be what it is without a number of colleagues, friends and family
members. I want to express my appreciation to everyone who contributed and supported
me directly or indirectly in the creation of Pawòl Lakay. This project is primarily funded by
The Office of Research, Graduate Programmes £ International Relations at The College of
The Bahamas whose support is gratefully acknowledged. Il am particularly grateful to The
Office of Research grant committee for having faith in the book and to Dr. Earla Carey-
Baines, Dean, Faculty of Liberal and Fine Arts and President ad interim of The College of
The Bahamas for agreeing to mentor this project.
l am especially grateful to my wife Mahalia Germain Léger for her constant support and her
precious contribution. As an Assistant Editor, she spent more time working on this project
than any other collaborator. I am forever indebted to my former colleague Christine
Diment, Associate Professor at The College of The Bahamas, for reviewing the passages
written in English and for her comments and valuable suggestions.
Special thanks to Professor Albert Valdman, the senior specialist in the field of Kreyòl
studies and to my undergraduate mentor, Michaelle Auguste Saint-Natus, for
recommending me to him as a Research Assistant. Professor Valdman is the one who
introduced me to the formal study of Kreyòl when 1 began graduate studies at Indiana
University in 2003. The three years spent working under his supervision at the IU Creole
Institute was the toughest academic experience in my life. Without Professor Valdman's
training and guidance in applied linguistics and Creole studies, Il would probably never
write such a textbook. Ilam deeply grateful to him for this great opportunity.
I wish to thank Rashad Cornelius Ferguson and Keva K. S. Fawkes, students at The College
of The Bahamas for drawing the illustrations. Thanks to Stevenson Alistair for putting me
in contact with these talented illustrators. Thanks also to Ange-Mildrid, Sony Laverdure
and Francis Brutus, native speakers of Kreyòl, for participating in the recording sessions.
Thanks to my entire family (late Benito, Yvette, Marrah, Kerly and Benyve) for their love. I
must thank my brother, Serge Léger, for giving me permission to adapt one of his
wonderful Kreyòl poems for the project. Special thanks to Garly Léger, one of my brothers
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living in Port-au-Prince, for keeping me constantly informed of the situation in Haiti and for
coordinating the works of the persons on the ground in Haiti who took the photographs.
Many thanks to Guerlande Darbonne, Jean-Renel Delva, Lynce Rodrigue, Marie-Laure
Sylvain and Feguens Dupuis who provided me with most of the photographs of Haiti before
and after the January 2010 earthquakes.
lam also profoundly thankful to Louis and Catherine Maximilien who kindly received me at
their home when l left Haiti in 2002 for graduate studies at the University of Montreal. I
will never forget this long drive they made in their minivan to take me from Montreal to
Bloomington Indiana where I was going to receive the academic training in linguistics and
Kreyòl studies necessary to produce this textbook. Louis and Catherine Maximilien took
partin this project when they supported me eight years ago. Thanks very much to them for
their great support and their constant love and confidence in me.
I also express sincere thanks to Pamela Stubbs-Collins, Chair of the School of

Communication and Creative Arts at The College of The Bahamas for continuous
encouragement. Many thanks must also go to my friend Philip Armbrister, Assistant
Professor at The College of The Bahamas, who has assisted me during the beginning phase
of the project. Philip's interest for Kreyòl and Haitian studies has always been a great
source ofencouragement for me.
And last, but certainly not least, thanks to all my former Kreyòl students at Indiana
University and at The College of The Bahamas, especially those who did not take Kreyòl by
accident or because they could not find an available space in Spanish or French courses.
This textbook is written because of you and for you. Thus, it is also dedicated to all of you.
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Detailed Table of Contents
Chapit Avangou
Premye kontak ak lang kreyòl la
» Leson 1: Onè, Respè!

- Language aim: Greeting people and introducing yourself
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou salye moun ak pou prezante tèt ou
- Grammar 8 Structures: Personal subject pronouns
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The alphabet and the sound systeml
- Comparison: The parts of speech
» Leson 2: Li rele Wozlò Petitòm

- Language aim: Introducing others,
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou salye moun
- Grammar 8 Structures: Personal object pronouns
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The alphabet and the sound system II
- Listening: Some famous Haitians
» Leson 3: Konbyen twa mwens kat fè?

- Language aim: Counting and calculating
- Vocabulary: chif ak nonm
- Grammar 8 Structures: The short forms of the personal pronouns 8 the emphatic
| pronouns
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The accent mark and the oral vowels
- Speaking: Greet and introduce yourself
» Leson 4: Nan lekòl la

- Language aim: Communicating in class
- Vocabulary: Classrooms objects; Kèk ekspresyon itil pou kominike nan klas la.
- Grammar 8 Structures: Expressing Possession
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The nasal vowels and the semi vowels
- Writing: Directory listings
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Chapit Premye
Selebrasyon an fanmi
» Leson 1: Fanmi Wozlò Petitòm

- Language aim: Identifying your family members
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou idantifye moun 8 chif 30 a 69
- Grammar ge Structures: The verb to have 8 the negative
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonants
- Writing 8e Speaking: A family tree
» Leson 2: Lafanmi ak zanmi

- Language aim: Describing people
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri moun
- Grammar 8 Structures: The descriptive adjectives 8 the copulae se and ye
- Pronunciation 8: Spelling: The nasal consonants
- Writing: Description ofyour best friend
» Leson 3: Dat enpòtan nan lavi nou!

- Language aim: Talking about important dates 8 counting over one hundred
- Vocabulary: Jou, semenn, mwa, ane...
- Grammar 8 Structures: Yes - No questions, £ Wi and Non as interjections
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Double/triple consonant blends
- Writing: A weekly schedule
» Leson 4: Pi bonè se granm maten

li - Language aim: Talking about holidays and celebrations 8 expressing the time
| - Vocabulary: Segonn, minit, lè, fèt ak selebrasyon
- Grammar 8 Structures: The interrogative words
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Nasal vowels plus nasal consonants
- Writing 8 speaking: An interview
“" Dosye kiltirèl: Guy Durosier

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Frenand Léger ` Xvii
Chapit De
Lakay la ak katye a
» Leson 1: Lakay mwen!

Language aim: Talking about your house
Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de kay ou rete
Grammar 8 Structures: Verbal Tense and Aspect Markers
Pronunciation 8: Spelling: Oral vowels and nasal consonants
Listening: De kay ki nan lweyaj
» Leson 2: Anndan lakay mwen!

Language aim: Describing the interior ofyour house
Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de anndan lakay ou
Grammar 8 Structures: The habitual and present progressive tense
Pronunciation 8: Spelling: The oral vowels /e/ vs /è/; /o/ vs fò/ and /a / vs /ò/
Speaking: Yon koutye
» Leson 3: Zafè pèsonèl mwen!

Language aim: Talking about your belongings
Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de bagay ou genyen
Grammar 8 Structures: The simple and past progressive tense
Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The front rounded vowels u, eu, eu
Listening: De chanm
» Leson 4: Katye mwen!

Language aim: Talking about your neighborhood € giving your address
Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de katye ou rete
Grammar 8 Structures: Near or definite, indefinite $ uncertain futures
Pronunciation 8: Spelling: The semivowels /y/, /w/ and the front vowel /u/
Writing: Deskripsyon kay m ava achte a
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Architecture and Housing in Haiti

xviii —Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture for Beginner and Intermediate Learners
Chapit Twa
Bon tan! Move tan!
» Leson 1: Ann al achte rad!

- Language aim: Describing clothing
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de rad, soulye ak koulè yo
- Grammar 8 Structures: The adjectives of color and the indefinite article (singular 2
plural) Pronunciation 8: Spelling: The consonant /9/
| - Listening: De magazen ki vann rad ak soulye
» Leson 2: Gwo van ti lapli!

- Language aim: Describing the weather 8 the seasons
|| - Vocabulary: tan ak sezon yo
| - Grammar 8 Structures: The definite article (singular 8 plural)
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonant /j/
- Writing: Yon lèt pou dekri tan ak sezon
» Leson 3: Tranblemanntè an Ayiti

- Language aim: Discussing natural disasters
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de Tranblemanntè an Ayiti
- Grammar 8 Structures: The Nouns: gender 8 number
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonant /k/
- Reading: Katastwòf natirèl ann Ayiti
#» Leson 4:Ann sispann koupe pyebwa

- Language aim: Discussing ecological issues
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de pwoblèm ekolojik
- Grammar 8 Structures: The demonstrative (singular 8 plural)
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonants /m/ and /n
- Listening: Fenomèn debwazman ann Ayiti
“+ Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Ecological issues in Haiti

Frenand Léger ` Xix
Chapit Kat
Lekòl, travay ak profesyon
» Leson 1: Lekòl ann Ayiti

- Language aim: Describing the school system
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri system edikatif la
- Grammar 8 Structures: The possessives used with definite articles
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonant /ch/ and the double consonant /tch/
- Listening: Elèv ayisyen k ap pale.
» Leson 2: Nan inivèsite a

- Language aim: Talking about university life.
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo dekri inivèsite
- Grammar 8 Structures: Conditional 8£ Hypothesis sentences, “si” clauses
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonant /r/ and the semi vowel /w/
- Reading: Si mte, m ta
» Leson 3: Etid inivèsitè

- Language aim: Talking about your studies.
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de etid
- Grammar 8 Structures: The imperativesentences and reflexive verbs
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonant /s /and /z /
- Writing: Yon lèt aplikasyon pou yon bous etid
» Leson 4: Pwofesyon, metye ak travay!

- Language aim: Talking about what you would do in life
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de pwofesyon ak travay
- Grammar 8 Structures: Making polite requests; and expressing obligation
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonant /t/
- Speaking: Pale de etid ak karyè pwofesyonèl ou
“" Dosye sosyokiltirèl: The education system in Haiti

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er and Intermediate Learners
Chapit Senk
Vakans lan rive, plezi gaye!

» Leson 1: Nou pral andeyò!
- Language aim: Talking about vacation
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri vakans ou
- Grammar 8 Structures: Aspectual verbs: tonbe, pran, fèk/fe
nk, fin, sòt, apèn/apenn, and
konn
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonants /ng/ and /9/
- Listening: Vakans lavil ak andeyò
» Leson 2: Sou wout Jeremi!

- Language aim: Talking about cars and road traffics
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de machin ak sikila
syon
- Grammar 8 Structures: Modal verbs expressing ability, necess
ity 8: permission
(ka/kab/kapab, mèt, gen dwa, dwe).
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The front vowel /u/ and the semiv
owel /w/ before /i/
- Speaking: Èske ou se yon bon chofè?
» Leson 3: Ann amize nou!

- Language aim: Talking about hobbies
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de jwèt
- Grammar 8 Structures: The verbal expresssion kite and
annou
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The consonants /i/ and /y/ after
/d/
- Writing: Ki pastan ki pi bon?
» Leson 4: Nou pral nan fèt chanpèt!

- Language aim: Talking about festivals for various patron saints
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de fèt chanpèt
- Grammar 8 Structures: Aspectual and modal verbs versus
main verbs
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: The letter /W/
- Reading 8 listening: Nòtredam nan Tigwav
“"yè, Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Let's go to Haiti for vacation

Frenand Léger ` xxi
Chapit Sis
Vwayaj nan peyi etranje!
» Leson 1: Nan ki peyi nou prale?

- Language aim: Talking about your travel plans kdescribing countries and people
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de de pwojè vwayaj, nasyonalite ak peyi
- Grammar 8 Structures: Emphatic constructions with fronted elements introduced by
(se)
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: bl; br
- Speaking: Ki peyi ou vizite deja?
» Leson 2: Mwayen transpò

- Language aim: Describing the means of transportation
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo ki gen rapò ak mwayen transpò (bis, avyon, tren...)
- Grammar 8 Structures: Emphatic construction with fronted elements introduced by (se
pa ti; se pa de; ala) and the emphatic adverbial menm
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: dl; dr
- Reading: Transpò piblik ann Ayiti
» Leson 3:Bon vwayaj!

- Language aim: Buying tickets 8 dealing with immigration and customs
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo ki gen rapò ak vwayaj, imigrasyon ak ladwann
- Grammar 8 Structures: Negative adverbs (menm, ditou, ankò, nonplis, janm, poko)
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: fl; fr
- Speaking: Nan yon ajans de vwayaj
» Leson 4: Nan otèl Villa Kreyòl

- Language aim: Making arrangements for lodging
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de chanm otèl
- Grammar 8 Structures: Negative determiner and pronouns (okenn, pyès, anyen,
pèsonn)
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: gl; gr; gz, gb and gd
- Writing: Piblisite pou yon otèl w ap louvri
“" Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Accommodation £ Lodging for travelers to Haiti

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xxii —Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture Jor Beginner and Intermedi
ate Learners
Chapit Sèt
Manje ak bwason
» Leson 1: Ann al nan mache!
- Language aim: Shopping for food in open-air market 8 expressing quantity
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou machande nan mache pou eksprime kantite
- Grammar 8 Structures: Expressions of quantity
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: kl; kr; ks; kt
- Reading: Yon lis pwovizyon alimantè
» Leson 2: Nan makèt la!

- Language aim: Shopping for food in super- market8 making comparison
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou achte nan makèt
- Grammar 8 Structures: Comparison with adjectives
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blenas: lb; lf; Ik
- Writing: Engredyan pou yon dine uit moun
» Leson 3: Ann pase atab!

- Language aim: Identifying and describing Haitian meals and dishes
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de manje
- Grammar 8 Structures: Comparison with verbal expressions
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: Im; ls, It
- Listening: Resèt diri kole ak pwa sèch
» Leson 4: Nan restoran an

- Language aim: Ordering food and drink in a restaurant
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou komande manje ak bwason nan restoran
- Grammar 8 Structures: The superlative
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: sk; sl; sm
- Writing: Abitid alimantè ou
ete» Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Manje aysiyen se koupe dwèt!

Frenand Léger ` xxiii
Chapit Uit
Lasante, maladi ak lanmò
» Leson 1: Lasante ak Lijyèn se Kòkot ak Figawo

- Language aim: Describing your body and discussing personal hygiene
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri kò nou ak pou pale de lijyèn
- Grammar 8 Structures: Thepossessive construction “pa”
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: sp; spr; st
- Writing: Fason w fè twalèt ou lèmaten
» Leson 2: Pwoblèm sante !

- Language aim: Discussing healthcare issues
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de pwoblèm sante
- Grammar 8 Structures: Prepositions and nouns with agglutinated articles
- Pronunciation 8: Spelling: Consonant blends: pl; pr; pt
- Speaking: Ann fè yon ti anatomi!
» Leson 3: Lasante se richès!

- Language aim: Discussing well-being and fitness
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de sante nou
- Grammar 8 Structures: Serial verb constructions
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: tr; tl
- Listening: Yon reklam pou yon medikaman kont lagrip
» Leson 4: Veye lanmò!

- Language aim: Discussing funeral rituals
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de lanmò, veye ak lantèman
- Grammar 8 Structures: Interjections
- Pronunciation 8 Spelling: Consonant blends: vl; vr; vn
- Writing: Aksidan, maladi, lanmò, lantèman
“+ Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Folk and religious beliefs in Haiti

CHAPIT AVANGOU
The goal of the preliminary chapter is to introduce you to the basics of the Kreyòl
language and culture.
You will learn how to:

e greet, introduce yourself and others
« identify people and classroom objects
e ask for information: name, phone number, email...
e countfrom 1 to 29 and do additions and subtractions
e express possession
e communicate in class using Kreyòl.
e usethe alphabet to spell people name and other words
e use the grave accent mark and recognize certain vowel sounds
You will use:

e terms for greetings, farwells and introductions
e terms to identify people
e expressions of courtesy
e terms for objects in the classroom
e thenumbers from 1 to 29
e the personal subject and object pronouns
e the possessive adjectives
e the indefinite article (singular and plural)
e the alphabet and the accent marks
e certain vowel sounds
e some common verbs.
Leson 1: Onè, Respè!
Leson 2: Li rele Wozlò Petitòm
Leson 3: Konbyen twa mwens kat fè?
Leson 4: Nan klas la
Dosye istorik/sosyokiltirèl: Istwa Tousen Louvèti

2 Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture for Beginner and Intermediate Learners
II Leson 1: Onè, Respè!

| || - Language aim: Greeting people and introducing yourself
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou salye moun ak pou prezante tèt ou
- Grammar and Structures: Personal subject pronouns
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The alphabet and sound system I
- Comparison: The parts of speech
IL Kimoun sa a? Kijan li rele?

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Q: CD 1-2 - Listen to the following names andi titles.

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- Seyon dam. Li rele |- Seyon madmwazèl. Li |- Seyon ti dam. Li rele

Mimoz Petitòm. Se | rele Wozlò Petitòm. Se |
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Mari Petitòm. Se manzè |
madam Petitòm. li manmzèl Wozlò. j Mari.
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! A ANN |
- Seyon granmoun. Li rele - Seyon timoun. Li rele - Seyontimoun. Li rele |

Lisi. Se manmi Lisi. Anayiz. Se yon ti fi. Adriyen. Se yon ti gason.
Frenand Léger 3
- Seyon mesye. Li rele ` Se yon granmoun. Li - Seyon granmoun.

Chal Petitòm. Se mesye rele Andre. Se papi - Li rele Aleksi. Se misye
Petitòm. Andre. Aleksi.
A. Do you know other Haitian names? Make a list of Haitian names. Think about Haitian
friends, classmates and famous Haitians like Tousen Louvèti, and Jan Jak Desalin, Anri
Kristòf, Aristid, Jan Klod etc...
Q. CD 1-3 - Use these expressions to greet people.
Bonjou, madam. Bonswa, madmwazèl. - Bonjou, ti dam.

- Bonjou, mesye. Mwen Bonswa, mesye. Mwen - Bonjou, mesye. Mwen
rele Ivèt Sensi. E ou rele Wozlò Petitòm. E rele Mari Petitòm. E ou
menm, kijan w rele? ou menm, kijan w rele? menm, kouman w rele?
i
- Mwen rele Janmak Mwen rele Andre - Mwen rele Alfrèd Jolikè.
Maglwa. Senatis.
a Use these expressions to ask and say how you are.
CD 1-4 - Kijan w ye? / Kouman ou ye? / Ban m nouvèl ou.
!
!
|
-. Mwen byen. Mwen -. Mla.Mpapi mal. M ap -. Mpa byen. Mwen pa

| anfòm. E ou menm? kenbe. E ou menm? anfòm menm.
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Q CD 1-5 - DJALÒG
e Gali meets Woztlò for the first time. He introduces himself to her. Listen to them.
Gali: - Bonjou madmwazèl.

Wozlò: - Bonjou mesye.
Gali: - Koumanouye?
Wozlò: - Mwen byen wi. E ou menm?
Gali: -. Mpapi mal. Kouman ou rele?
Wozlò: - Mwen rele Wozlò. E ou menm?
Gali: - Mrele Gali.
“" Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: “Bonjou se paspò ou.” This Kreyòl proverb means “Hello is your
passport.” It is normally considered impolite to enter a place or pass a person you know
without saying bonjou or bonswa. It is also impolite to address people by their given
names unless one is a family member, a friend or a close work colleague of comparable
hierarchic importance. One also usually does not address people by their last name only
unless at school and in a work environment.
Frenand Léger 5
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Complete the following conversations between these two persons.
T S
- Bonjou madam. - Possible question... - Possible question...
- Possible answer... -. Mwen pa pi mal. -. Mwen rele Andre. |
B. Kisa y ap di? What are these people saying? Write your answers in your notebook and
prepare brief exchanges with a partner.
€. Ann fè konesans. Greet and introduce yourself to a classmate. Ask your partner
her/his name.
l. Personal Pronouns
“ Personal pronouns stand for nouns that refer to persons or things. Kreyòl has five
different personal pronouns represented in long and short forms. The personal
pronouns have the same form whether they function as subject or object.
i
li
Person/number | Kreyòl l Shortforms. | English |
|
i
i Singular | mwen | m | l, me, my |
Singular | ou w You, you, your
MW.
RIO... n io. ' DO NE OO LA ON enan di. n
Singular | li | l He, she, it, him, her,
ki | his, its
Plural nou We, us, our
— Plwal ||— nou | no | Youyouyour|
Plural | yo y | They, them, their
«Note the differences between Kreyòl and English. The same form is used for the first
and second person plural; nou is used for both we and the plural you. Unlike English,
there are no distinctions between masculine, feminine, and neuter in the third person
singular. The subject pronoun Li means he, she, or it. Note that mwen, ou, li, nou and
yo serve as personal pronouns as well as possessive adjectives in different contexts.
Mwen se ayisyen. lam Haitian.

Ou se ayisyen. You are Haitian.
Li se ayisyen. He or she is Haitian.
Nou se ayisyen. We are Haitian.
Nou se ayisyen. You are (all) Haitian.
w
e
yaYo se ayisyen. They are Haitian.
`+ Use of Personal Pronouns as Subject - When a personal pronoun precedes a

predicate (verb, adjective, adverb or complement of place), it functions as subject.
1. Li manje diri. She eats rice.

2. Mwen bèl. lam handsome.
3. Yo anfòm. They are fine.
4. Nou nan lakou a. We are in the yard.
Frenand Léger 7
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Pwonon pèsonèl - Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the personal pronoun.
| Person/number | = | Short forms | English |

Singular |
en A ot Il,me, my |
oo Singalar You, you, your |
AE He, she, it, him, her,
his, its
Plural NON ka Dee wal We, us, our |
Plural ei konia onn You, you, your |
Plural | | | They, them, their |
B. Pwonon sijè - Substitute the underlined noun in each sentence with the correct
corresponding subject pronoun. Follow the examples below.
Example 1: Adriyen se yon ti gason. — — Answer: Lj se yon ti gason.

Example 2: Wozlò ak Mari se madmwazèl. + Answer: Yo se madmwazèl.
Adriyen se yon timoun.

Chalpa pi mal.
Anayiz se yon ti fi.
Andre ak Lisi granmoun.
m
na
pa
piye
Mimoz byen.
C. Nou se Ayisyen? Ask whether the following people are Haitian or not.
Example: Your instructor: Ou se ayisyen? OR Lise ayisyen?
Manzè Mari
Mesye ak Madan Petitòm
Yourself
Adriyen ak Lisi
Your classmate
Everybody in the classroom except yourself
Chal
po Everybody in the classroom including yourself
OR
pe
AS
OP
HI. “The Kreyòl alphabet and sound system
“ Going over the alphabet will not help with pronunciation. To pronounce the new
Kreyòl words correctly, you must listen carefully and repeat them. After learning the
alphabet, you will only be able to spell your name and other words in Kreyòl. The
differences between Kreyòl and English pronunciation will be analyzed in the phonetic
section of each lesson. The Kreyòl alphabet is based on the Latin alphabet. It includes
10 symbols for the vowel sounds, 17 symbols for the consonant sounds and 3 symbols
for the semi-vowels.
£ = CD 1-6- Listen to the alphabet and repeat. You may look for the meaning of all these
words in your dictionary or in the glossary in your textbook.
Aa — afè |AN,an ban ||B,b biwo ICH,ch chat |Dd diri

E,e ede | EN, en senk Èè atè F,f fou Gg — figi |
Sofa Fe n Eti AYI d
LI li J,j — janm K,k kou L,]l lakay M,m moun
N,n nèf | O,o dlo Ò,ò lòt ON, on pon OU, ou chou
P,p pita | R,r rad | S,s sal IT, t tou NG, ng lang
U, u uit |V,v vire W,w wouj |xyo youn Z. £ Zouti —|
ANNOU PRATIKE
KÉ A. CD 1-7 -Wirite down the missing letter(s) in the following words.
Example: onjou
— — Answer: Bonjou
1. —onswa
— 8. Da
de won 9. ele
—
3. M — dam 10. Manm
— èl
4. T — dam 11. Tiason
5.,Maitz...... a TA...
6. Koum End LA
7. Madm
—— azèl 14. Me — ye
Frenand Léger 9
B. Reorder the letters to find the correct Kreyòl word. Then spell the correct word aloud.
Example: ONBJOU —# Answer: B-O-N-J-O-U, bonjou

1. OBNWSA 2. AFNÒM 3. TAIMD 4. MZLMÈAN
5. YBNE 6. LAMDAMÈWZ 7. EMYES 8. MADNA
€. PREZANTASYON. Introduce yourself to a classmate, who will ask you to spell your last
name. Example:
-Bonjou, mwen rele Mari Petitòm.
-Petitòm ? Kouman li ekri ?
-Li ekri konsa : P-E-T-I-T-Ò-M. Eou menm, kijan ou rele?
-Mwen rele Lina Aleksann.
-Aleksann ? Kouman li ekri ?
-Li ekri konsa A-L-E-K-S-A-N-N
IV. Konparezon lingwistik
“ The parts of speech

In this activity, you will learn the parts of speech in Kreyòl and review them in
English. When learning foreign languages at the college level, there are many
advantages of being linguistically aware of your native language. Knowledge of the
lexical, phonological, and grammatical features of English can help you understand
the difficulties you may encounter when learning a foreign language. Your instructor
may sometimes use words like adverb, preposition or article when explaining
grammatical differences or similarities between English and Kreyòl. If you do not
know what an adverb, a preposition or a determinant is, you will not be able to
understand what she/he is talking about.
= Thenine parts of speech used to describe English as well as Kreyòl words are:
ENGLISH EXAMPLES KREYÒL
PARTS OF SPEECH
1. Noun: Country The country is economically poor. Peyi a ekonomikman pòv.
2. Determinant: A There isa book on the table. Gen yon liv sou tab la.
3. Pronoun: lt Itis economically poor. Li ekonomikman pòv.
4. Verb: To play Peter plays basketball. Pyè jwe baskètbòl
5. Adverb: Well Peter plays well. Pyè jwe byen.
6. Adjective: Excellent The food is excellent. Manje a ekselan.
7. Preposition: To She is going to Haiti. Li prale ann Ayiti.
8. Conjunction: But This is good but Idon't wantit. Li bon men m pa vle l.
9. Interjection: Ah! Ah! Now I understand. A! Kounye a, m konprann.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Identify parts of speech. Circle the correct answer in the following sentences:
1. Which one is pot a noun? 10. Which one is an adjective?

e music-red - desk—- health - book e dossier-air— loan - pretty — she
2. Which one is a noun? 11. Which one is pot a conjunction?

e needed - yellow —- idea - they — then e or-and-but-not-so
3. Which one is pot an adverb? 12. Which one is a conjunction?

e quickly- bad —- work —-worst- good e one-hair-although-man —- only
4. Which one is an adverb? 13. Which one is pot a preposition?

e carry-black —- pen -slowly- the e to-buy -at- by -under
5. Which one is pot a determinant? 14. Which one is a preposition?

e the-a-thus—- her —- their e is-rare-from-lady - have
6. Which one is a determinant? 15. Which one is pot a pronoun?

e pink-call -its-them- therefore e they —-she-it- for—- them
7. Which one is pot a verb? 16. Which one is a pronoun?

e eat-played — working — busy - son e there-we —might-did -apt
8. Which one is a verb? 17. Which one is pot an interjection ?

e This-airplane - learn - an - my e oups-ah-more-hmm - ouch
9. Which one is pot an adjective? 18. Which one is an interjection?

e blue-smart-fine - yes - correct e dear-oh-era - fair—- less
B. Languages in Haiti. Name the part of speech of the underlined words in each of the
following sentences.
1. The two official languages of Haiti are Kreyòl and French.

2. Kreyòl is the only language that all Haitians have in common.
3. Spoken by approximately 1096 of the Haitian population, French is used in formal
situations in Haiti.
4. Iiwasin 1987 that the Constitution granted official status to Kreyòl.
5. While its vocabulary is mostly of French origin, Kreyòl borrowed many words from
Spanish, English and African languages.
Frenand Léger — 11
€. Parts ofspeech - Identify the part of speech of the underlined word in each of the
following Kreyòl sentences.
t Bonjou Mesye Petitòm. 6. Q! Andre. Sak pase?
Kouman ou ye? 7. Plim nan sou biwo a.
« Mpapi mal. 8. Adriyen se yon ti gason.

. Kouman ou rele? 9. Mimoz se yon bè] madanm.
èawo
. Mwen rele Wozlò. E ou menm? 10. Anri rankontre Chal.
Leson 2: Li rele Wozlò Petitòm!
- Language aim: Introducing others

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou salye moun
- Grammar and Structures: Personal object pronouns
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The alphabet and the sound system II
- Listening: Some famous Haitians
IL. Kite m prezante w!
CD 1-8 - Wozlò meets her friend, Malèn, in the streets. She introduces Malèn to her
boyfriend, Filip. Use the words you already know, the context and the illustrations to
try to understand what the three friends are saying.
|
i
- O! Se pa Malèn. li. - Bon! Wozlò, m prale.

Filip, kite m prezante w
Wozlò! Kouman ou ye? - Oke dakò Malèn. M kontan
zanmi m Malèn. Filip, se
-. Mwen byen wi. E ou wè w anpil wi.
menm? Malèn.
A Malènm se Filip. -. Mwen menm tou.
- Mapboulepiti piti. : Bonjou Malèn. Ban m - Malèn, m kontan fè
- Ban mnouvèl fanmi ou. nouvèl ou. konesans avèk ou wi. |
- A! Toutmoun anfòm wi. - Bonjou Filip. Mwen - Mwen menn tou Filip. |
byen. E ou menm. Mwen byen kontan |
-. Map kenbe. rankontre w.
- Orevwa.
| - Nawè tande.
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“ Wozlò and Filip meet Malèn in the streets. Malèn is with her boyfriend, Anri. She
introduces Anri to Wozlò and Filip.
- Bonjou Wozlò. Bonjou Filip. - Wozlò, m ale wi?

- Bonjou Malèn. - Oke Malèn. Salye tout moun tande
- Sa se mennaj mwen, Anri. - Oumenm tou.
- Anchante Anri. ` - Filip, nakwaze ankò frèm.
- Safèm plezi rankontre nou. Malèn - Men wi Anri. N a kwaze.
toujou ap pale de nou. i
“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: In general, Haitian people shake hands (bay lanmen) when they
meet for the first time or when they say good-bye. Among family and friends, man and
man shake hands; woman and man as well as woman and woman kiss each other on the
cheek. Children, however, usually kiss adults even when meeting them for the first time.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Make a list of all the new words that you do not understand. Use your dictionary to
search for their meanings or ask your instructor. Then, try to translate the
conversations into English.
Example: MENNAJ) — Answer: BOYFRIEND OR GIRFRIEND

- Sase mennaj mwen, Anri. - Thisis my boyfriend Anri.
B. Ann fè konesans. Greet and introduce yourself to a classmate. Ask your partner
her/his name and get ready to introduce her/him to the class.
Example:
e Bonjou. Mwen rele...
e Eoumenm...?
C. Presante yon moun. Introduce yourself to the class and then introduce your partner
with complete sentences in Creole.
Example:
e Bonjou klas. Mwen rele...
e Lirele...
II. Personal object pronouns
«ik Remember that a personal pronoun replaces a noun that refers to a person or
something. Personal pronouns behave the same way as nouns in a sentence. Like
nouns, pronouns function as subject or object. In the following examples the
pronouns function as subject.
1. Anri se mennaj Malèn. Anri is Malèn's boyfriend.

2. Lise mennaj Malèn. He is Malèn's boyfriend.
3. Plim nan ak kreyon an nan valiz la. The pen and the pencil are in the bag.
4. Yonan valiz la. They are in the bag.
`+ Personal pronoun as object- When a personal pronoun follows a predicate, it

generally functions as object.
1. Anrirenmen Malèn. Anri loves Malèn.

2. Anrirenmen li. Anri loves her.
3. Plim nan sou tab la. The pen is on the table.
4. Plim nan sou li. The pen is on it.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Identify the subject and the object in the following sentences. Underline the subject
with one line and the object with two. Some of the sentences do not have an object.
Examples: - aAnrirenmen Malèn. koni Answer: - Anri renmen Malèn.

e Mwen byen wi. — Answer: - Mwen byen wi.
e Wozlò kontan. — Answer: - Wozlò kontan.
1. Anri renmen Malèn ak Wozlò. 6. Malèn fè konesans Filip.

2. Wozlò rankontre Malèn. 7. Mwen byen kontan rankontre w.
3. Bon! Mprale wi. 8. N awè tande
4. Mwen kontan wè w anpil wi. 9. Tout moun anfòm.
5. Mwen menm tou. 10. Kouman ou ye?
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. Replace the underlined noun(s) in the following sentences with a subject or an object
pronoun (mwen, ou, li, nou, yo).
Examples: - Mwen rankontre Filip. — — Answer: - Mwen rankontre li

Anri renmen Malèn
ak Wozlò. + Answer: - Anri renmen yo.
1. Wozlò rankontre Malèn. 4. Anri kontan anpil.

2. Bon! Mari prale wi. 5. Kouman Chal
ak Mimoz ye?
3. Malèn
ak Wozlò renmen Filip. 6. Filip salye Malèn
ak Anri.
« Reponn kesyon yo. - Use the correct form of a pronoun(s) to answer the following
questions. Answers must be in the affirmative.
Examples: - Kouman Cha] ye? né Answer: - Libyen wi.
1. Malèn renmen Filip? 4. Anri rankontre Chal?”

2. Kijan Mari ye? 5. Kouman Chalak Mimoz ye?
3. Malèn ak Wozlò renmen Filip? e 6. Kouman Adriyen ye ?
The Kreyòl alphabet and sound system

«# Kreyòl spelling is mostly phonemic which means that a letter or a group of letters
always correspond to the same sound (phoneme). For example, in English the letter
"A” may be pronounced in different ways depending on the context. In English, "A” is
pronounced [a] as in the word last, [a] as in what, [2e] as in flat and [e] as in make.
Unlike English, the letter "A” is always pronounced [a] in Kreyòl.
“= There are some fundamental rules that one needs to know when learning the Kreyòl
alphabet and sound system: There is one written sign for each sound; a written sign
always corresponds to the same sound; Kreyòl has no silent letter; and each letter
has its own function.
ANNOU PRATIKE
SY A. CD 1-9 - After repeating, you may Listen and repeat the following sounds and
words in which they are found. Ause your dictionary or the glossary in your
textbook to look for the meaning of these words.
| A ,a papa An, an manman B,b — bib cH, ch chache |

|
D,d dodin |5, epe En, en grennen Èyè vètè |
FBf |Gg grigri |LI izin Ja jenjanm
K, k koukou |L,1 — lalin |M, m madanm Non nennenn !

NG ng lang |0O,o dlololo | Ò,ò wòklò ON, on tonton
OU, ou poupou |P,p pipi |R,r rara 5,5 salsa
T,t — tenten ] UI, ui luil | V,v vivan Www wonn
SE B. CD 1-10 - Yon ti dikte - Your instructor will slowly dictate five short Kreyòl
sentences. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing segments.
Example: Youhear — Kouman ye Jodi ?

You write — Kouman ou ye Jodi a?
1. Kouman ouyejodi a? 4. Mwen rele Wozlò. E ou ?

2. M pi mal k 5. Banm ou non.
a. ou rele? 6. Map wi.
IV. Annou Koute
Q CD 1- 11 - Some Famous Haitians:
A. Anvan ou koute. You will hear descriptions of five famous Haitians. Look at the chart
below to see if you recognize any of the names. Do you know anything about these
individuals? Share what you know about them with the class.
B. Pandan w ap koute. Where are they from and what they are famous for? You will listen
to the recording twice. The first time, circle the place or the city where each person is
from. Then, listen again and in the second column, circle the profession or activity for
which each of these persons is famous.
— TheirName
Name `— City/place where
wheretheyarefrom
they are from | Why they are famous
A
A. Jean 1; a e
- 3. Kwadepre
ea 1. Mizisyen - 3. Akademisyen
2. Kwadèboukè
- 4. Kafoufèy 2. Ayisyen —- 4. Milisyen
B. Toussaint 1. Finka - 3. Breda 1. Enfimyè - 3. Aksyonè
Louverture 2. Brennda-4. Okay 2. Revolisyonè - 4. vòlè
C. Manno Sanon 1. Pòdepè - 3. Pòtospenn. 1. Basketè - 3. Foubolè
2. Pòtoprens. - 4. Fòlibète 2. Rakekè - 4. Bòs tayè
D. Jacques 1. Grangwav - 3. Lagonav 1. Ekriven - 3. Ayisyen
Stephen Alexis ` 2. Tigwav -4. Gonayiv 2. Jamayiken - 4. Mannken
E. Emeline Michel MA rapè - 3. Gonayiv 1. Kwizinyèz - 3. Repasèz
av — 4. Lagonav 2. Lesivèz - 4. chantèz
C. Apre ou fin koute. Compare your answers with those of your classmates. Which of
these people would you like to meet? Why?
Leson 3: Konbyen twa mwens kat fè?
- Language aim: Counting, asking and giving your contact information

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou bay kowòdone, chif and nonm
- Grammar and Structures: Short forms of the pronouns and emphatic pronouns
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The oral vowels and the accent mark
- Speaking: Greet and introduce yourself
IL. Nap konte soti nan zewo rive nan ventnèf.
«gi CD 1-12 —- Listen to the numbers and repeat.
0 zewo 6 sis 12 douz 18 dizuit 24 vennkat
1 en,youn 7 sèt 13 trèz 19 diznèf 25 — vennsenk
2 de 8 uit 14 katoz 20 ven 26 vennsis
3 twa 9 nèf 15 kenz 21 venteyen 27 vennsèt
|4 kat 10 dis 16 sèz 22 vennde 28 ventuit
|.5 senk 11 onz 17 disèt 23 venntwa 29 ventnèf |
#+ Use these expressions when doing addition and subtraction
» 3+4=7 Konbyen twa plis kat fè?

Twa plis kat egal sèt.
» 11-6=5 Konbyen onz mwens sis fè?
Onz mwens sis egal senk.
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Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: The Haitian conventional way of

counting up to 10 using the fingers is different from the
American way. A Haitian child counts with palms facing in and
starts with the thumb instead of the index finger.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ann konte. Fill the blanks in the following lists with the logical numbers. This is an oral
activity. You must say the number aloud when you fill the blanks.
»# 1,2, .,457 , 6,9, ...11,12,13 14 1617, 18 19...

2. 2,46, .,10,12,14 .,18,20,22, 26,28 .
a. 0, dwa Al 45 BI nee
4. 3,6, 12,15, 21,24, —,30.

B. Ann ekri chif yo. Write the following numbers in Kreyòl. Change figures into words and
words into figures. Pay attention to the accent marks when writing the numbers as words.
Example: 14: — katòz or Example: douz: — 12
3ea nèf! —
8: en: —
Jonsa dizwit: —
trèz: —
jayi
Lap
4 ven: —
C. CD 1- 13 - Annou fè kèk ti kalkil. You will hear a series of additions and

e
La
5 subtractions read by your instructor. Write the correct answer down using figures.
Example: You hear — 12+4fè konbyen?

You write — 16
a) e)
b) a)
c) g)
d) h)
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D. Nan sal klas la. Respond to the following questions giving short answers.
Example: Konbyen tablo (chalkboard) ki gen nan klas la? — Answer: Youn
1. Konbyen biwo (desk) ki gen nan klas la?

2. Konbyen gason ki gen nan klas la?
3. Konbyen fi ki gen nan klas la?
4. Konbyen etidyan (students) ki gen nan klas la?
5. Konbyen chèz (chair) ki gen nan klas la?
=+ Use these expressions to provide personal information
adrès address nimewo number

fèt born non last name
imel email prenon — firstname
laj age ri street
lane year siyati last name
nasyonalite nationality vil city
adj. CD 1- 14 - DJALÒG
e Toregister at the university, Wozlò must provide personal information.
Employee: Bonjou madmwazèl.

Wozlò: Bonjou mesye.
Employee: Kijan ou rele?
Wozlò: Mwen rele Wozlò.
Employee: Ki siyati ou?
Wozlò: Petitòm
Employee: Ki laj ou genyen?
Wozlò: M gen diznèf lane.
Employee: Ki kote ou rete?
Wozlò: Mrete nan ri Chavòn, nimewo 28.
Employee: Ki imel ou?
Wozlò: Imel mwen se woziQyahoo.fr
Employee: Ki nimewo telefòn ou?
Wozlò: Nimewo mwen se 3-234-1228
Employee: Ki nasyonalite ou?
Wozlò: M se Ayisyèn.
Employee: Nan ki vil ou te fèt?
Wozlò: Petyonvil.
ak. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
» Answer the following questions in English according to the dialogue.
. Whatis Wozlò's lastname?

. How old is Wozlò?
. Whatis the name of the street where Wozlò lives?
. Whatisthe name of the city where Wozlò lives?
Q . Is Wozlò
kn
ÈèÒoQN Bahamian, American or Haitian?
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ki enfòmasyon? What personal information is Aleksi giving?
Example: Ayiti. — — Sepeyi (counry) li.
1. Aleksi 5. Ayisyen
2. Petitòm. 6. Pòtoprens
3. 13, ri Dipèp 7. 3-203-2212
4. toma(Qyahoo.fr 8. Ventuit lane
B. E ou menm? Answer the following questions in Kreyòl.
Ki non ou? Ki nasyonalite ou ?

Ki siyati ou Ki vil ou fèt?
Ki adrès ou ? Ki nimewo telefòn ou?
n
a Ki imel ou ? yo Ki laj ou?
men,
II. How to use the short form of the personal pronouns

““ Remember whether they function as subject or object, personal pronouns can be
written in short or contracted forms which are: m, w, l, n, y as in the following
sentences:
-. Mwen renmen Malèn. — M renmen Malèn.

- Kouman ou ye? — Kouman w ye?
- Anrirankontre li. — Anri rankontre l.
- Nouapkenbe. —» N ap kenbe.
- Yapboule. — Y ap boule.
# While the long form of the pronouns occurs in any position and in all contexts, it is not
the same with the contracted forms. Note that three of the contracted forms of the
pronouns are consonant and two are semi-consonant sounds. For this reason, except
for the contracted form M, they do not appear before of after a consonant.
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« Theshortform
“M” - The short form M is the only one that may occur in any position
when it is subject but not when itis object.
Examples before a consonant sound:
e Mwen byen. e Mbyen.

e. Mwen renmen Wozlò. e Mrenmen Wozlò.
Examples before a vowel sound:
e Mwen ale. e Male.

e Mwen antre. e Mantre.
Examples after a vowel sound:
e Pyèkale mwen. e Pyèkalem.

e Wozlò manyen mwen. e Wozlò manyenm.
+ Iheshortforms “L.Nand W” - These forms appear only when the preceding or

following word begins with a vowel.
Examples before a vowel sound
e Ligale. e Lale.
e Nouaptre. e Nantre.
e Ouatè e Watè.
Examples after a vowel sound
e Chalraleli. e Chalralel.
e Vinjnou pale ou. è Vininpalgw.
=+ Theshortform “Y”- “Y” usually occurs only before words that begin with a vowel.
Examples
e Yoapekri. e Yapekri
e Yole. e Yale.
a Kreyòl uses emphatic pronouns (mwen menm, ou menm, li menm, nou menm, yo
menm) to emphasize the subject or object ofa verb or when there are two or more
subjects. Put the adverb menm directly after each pronoun to form emphatic pronouns.
1. Se mwen menm ki fè sa. I did that. OR lam the one who did that.
2. Oumenm! Mrayi w. You! l hate you.
3. Limenm , li rele Wozmèn. LHer her name is Wozmèn.
4. Nou prale pou menm. We are leaving.
5. Seyomenm ki bon. Ihese are the good ones.
6. Se akoumenm m ap pale. It's you I'm talking to.
“# Sometimes the adverb menm is used twice to place additional emphasis.
1. Se mwen menm menn ki fè sa. I did that. OR Iam the one who did that.
2. Oumenm menm! M rayi w. You! l hate you.
3. Li menm menm li rele Tijanti. Her name is Tijanti.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Use the contracted form of the pronouns to transform the following sentences using the
verb marker « ap».
Example: Nou ... kenbe. — — Answer: N ap kenbe.

1. Nou pale.
2. Li — boule.
3. Ou—— manje.
4. Yo—— kenbe.
5. Mwen — rankontre Jan.
B. Use the contracted form of the pronouns when possible to complete the following
sentences.
Example: Kouman (you) ye? — Answer: Kouman w ye?

1. Banm nouvèl (you). 5. Wozlò manyen (them).
2. Kijan (they) ye? 6. Jak vann (me) yon liv.
3. (N) rankontre Toma. 7. Malèn fè konesans (him).
4. (they) renmen Wozlò. 8. Anri salye (her).
C. Pwonon anfatik. Use the correct form of the emphatic pronouns to complete the
following statements. The emphatic pronoun you use must replace the noun or the
pronoun in parenthesis as in the example below.
Example: E (Malèn)? — — Answer: E li-menm?

1. (Filip) renmen Wozlò. 4. (0) m rele Anita.
a. (they), yo renmen Malèn. 5 E (we) kisa n ap fè?
3. Se (you) ki kontan. 6. (Wozlò) renmen Filip.
D. Siyati (lastname). Respond to the following questions using the correct form of the
emphatic pronouns. Note that everybody's last name is Petitòm.
Example : Siyati Lina se Pyè. E Wozlò?

Answer: Siyati Wozlò li menm se Petitòm.
1. Siyati Lina se Pyè. E Chal? 4. Siyati Lina se Pyè. E Mimoz ak Mari?

2. Siyati Lina se Pyè. E Chalak Andre? — 5. Siyati Lina se Pyè. E Adriyen ak Anayiz?
3. Siyati Lina se Pyè. E nou? 6. Siyati Lina se Pyè. E ou?
HI. Theoral vowels and the accent mark

«# Remember that the Kreyòl alphabet includes 10 vowel sounds. The 10 vowels are
divided into 7 oral vowels (a, e, è, i, 0, ò, ou) and 3 nasal vowels (an, en, on). They are
considered to be the most important sounds in the Kreyòl language. Thus, in order to
acquire good pronunciation, you must pronounce these vowels correctly.
“ Note the small sign on the top of the è and the ò. It is called grave accent. The grave
accent does not exist in English. It is the only accent used in Kreyòl. It is used to modify
the sounds of the vowels (e, o, a) which become: (è, ò, a) like in lame: army / lamè:
sea; lo: pile / lò: gold; pan: picock; pan: breakdown.
A. CD 1-15 -Listen and repeat words with oral vowel sounds.
A,a akra |E,ce tete |Q,0 moto Li mimi |
A,a pan |È,è bèbè |Ò,ò bòkò Ou, ou doudou |

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B. CD 1- 16 - Write down the vowel sound that is missing in the following words.
Example: B jou
` — Answer: Bonjou
1. Bonsw 8... Dm
2: jan 9. Rel
3. M dam 10.Manmz —|
4. T ` dam 11. Ti gas —
5... Mann. Lo. 12. Tim n
6. K — man 13. THE AU
7. M — dmwazèl 14.M — sye
— C€ CD1-17-Yonti dikte. Listen to the follwing Kreyòl sentences and write down the
"fi missing oral vowel segments.
Example: You hear: Mar` nanl ria. — You write: Mari nan lari a.
1. Mar— nanl — ria. 7. Poup fifi dlolol —.

2. Fifiapk —— riv t 8. W — chLòlòapèdinanf — a.
3. Loulou dk kouk A 9. Tidj— fègwol — boaktot .
4. Tigas —— anwòkl — anpil 10.Bek— Anmaripranp
5. Tontonanappal` k k . 11. Tifiab —— lkoulakansy — l.
6. Vètèsouf —` ak at a.
IV. Annou pale yon ti kreyòl
“ Speaking ina foreign language
Language teachers always say "The best way to learn a foreign language is to speak it".
While speaking practice is important in helping with fluency, by itself, it does not help build
vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. In order to speak, you have to be exposed to
language input first. By listening to native speakers and by reading what they write, you
learn new words and grammar structures that you can then use to express yourself.
# You will apply everything you have learned so far in order to greet someone, introduce
yourself, spell your name and ask for contact information such as names, phone
numbers, email addresses etc.
A. Anvan ou pale. Imagine that you go to Haiti to improve your Kreyòl. You are taking
Kreyòl classes at the State University of Haiti. Tomorrow is the first day of class and you
will have to greet, introduce yourself, say hello to new students. Make a list of
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expressions and sentences you will use or you may hear in your conversations. You may
use information you've already learned in lesson 1 and 2 to prepare your list.
Examples:
To introduce yourself to the class, you may say:

- Bonjou klas. Kouman nou ye? Mwen rele...
To introduce yourself to your instructor, you may say:

- Bonjou/bonswa mesye or madmwazèl. Mwen rele... e ou menm?
B. Ann pale. Now, circulate among your classmates and ask the questions you have
prepared. But, you need to greet them and introduce yourself first. Then, you may ask
them their name, phone numbers, email address etc. Don't forget to ask them to spell
their name if you do not understand. Also write down their name and contact
information.
Leson 4: Nan klas la
- Language aim: Nan klas la

- Vocabulary: Classrooms objects; kèk ekspresyon itil pou kominike nan klas la
- Grammar and Structures: Expressing Possession
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The nasal vowels and the semi vowels
- Writing: Directory listings
L Premye jou klas kreyòl la
Sa se klas nan lekòl Adriyen an. Gen anpil bagay nan klas la. Sa se klas ki nan lekòl boujwa
(bourgeois/rich people). Majorite lòt lekòl ann ayiti yo pa gen anpil bagay konsa.
Sal klas la DEA

Zan Televizyon evèy
ja
Chèz
- Je rSe a
kan
j 1
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kisak sou tab la? Whatis/isn't on the table?

Example: Sak soutabla? — Answer: Genyon liv. OR Pagen chifon.
1. liv 6. òdinatè
2. chifon 7. gòm
3. plim 8. kaye
4. kreyon 9. valiz
5. liv 10. règ
B. Kisa k gen nan klas la? Say wi OR non when asked about what is in the classroom.
Nan klas kreyòl la, gen...:
1. Katban? 11. Ven kaye?

2. Anpil chèz? 12. Yon gwo tablo?
3. Twa biwo? 13. Anpil elèv?
4. Kat òdinatè? : 14. Yon pwofesè?
5. Senk televizyon? 15. Yon pwojektè?
6. Anpilliv? 16. Anpil gòm?
7. Twa radyo? 17. Yon chifon?
8. Anpil plim? 18. Kèk limyè?
9. Sisfenèt? 19. De poflè?
10. Yon pòt? 20. Yon ti revèy?
€. Kisa ou bezwen? What do you need to do the following things?
Example: Pou m gade fim... — Answer: M bezwen yon televizyon.
. Pou m etidye... Pou m li...

. Poum efase tablo... Pou m efase kaye...
. Poum ekri nan kaye.... Pou m ekri sou tablo...
k
DON Pou m chita... eoNono
Pou m koute mizik...
D. Kisa sa ye? Point at 10 different items around the classroom and ask a classmate to
identify them. Write your partner's responses on the spaces below.
Example:
- Student 1: Kisa sa ye? = Student 2: Se yon biwo.
6
Z
8.
2
SA
Da 10.
+ Use these expressions when communicating in class
e Pwofesè a di elèv yo:

Kanpe! Stand up!
Chita ! Sit down!
Koute byen. Listen carefully.
Pran liv nou. Take your book.
Louvri liv nou nan paj 25. Open your book at page 25.
Fè egzèsis yo. Do the exercises.
Travay an gwoup. Work in group.
Fèmen kaye nou. Close your notebook.
p Depoze plim ou sou tab la.
OAntps.WnN
ME Put your pen on the table.
10. Ale sou tablo a. Go to the board.
11. Ekri fraz yo sou tablo a. Write the sentences on the board.
12. Efase tablo a. Erase the board.
13. Aprann mo nouvo yo. Learn the new words.
14. Etidye leson nou. Study your lesson.
15. Prepare egzamen an. Prepare for the exam.
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e Elèvyo di pwofesè a:
1. Eskize m. Excuse me.

2. Silvouplè! Please!
3. Koumanyodi...? How do you say... ?
4. Kisasa vle di? What does... mean?
5. Mpa konnen. I don't know.
6. Mpa konprann. I don't understand
7. Mpa kwè. lam not sure.
8. M bliye. Iforgot.
9. M pa sonje. I don't remember.
10. Ou kab repete pi dousman/yon lòt fwa? Can you repeat slower/once more?
11. Kisa nou sipoze fè? What are we supposed to do?
12. Ki egzèsis? Ki paj? Which exercice? which page?
13. Kijan ou pwononse...? How do you pronounce... ?
14. Kouman sa ekri? How is that written?
15. Kijan ou epke...? How do you spell...?
«GE cw1-18-DJALÒG
e Adriyen is standing in the classroom talking to another student while his teacher is
explaining something important. The teacher is asking Adriyen to be quiet, to sit down and
to work. But Adriyen is not behaving very well. Listen to their conversation.
Pwofesè: - Adriyen! Kisa ou ap fè la?

Adriyen: - Anyen non.
Pwofesè: - Chita epi fèmen bouch ou.
Adriyen: -. Mwen p ap pale non.
Pwofesè: - Louvri liv ou nan paj 18 epi fè
egzèsis B.
Adriyen: - Eskize m wi. Ki egzèsis ou di?
Pwofesè: - Egzèsis B nan Paj 18.
Adriyen: - Kisa m sipoze fè nan egzèsis B a?
Pwofesè: - Aprann mo yo epi ekri fraz yo nan
kaye ou.
Adriyen: -. Mpa konprann non.
Pwofesè: - Kisa? Sot deyò nan klas la. Ti
enbesil!
1. What was the first thing that the teacher asked Adriyen to do?
2. Whatwas the second thing that the teacher asked Adriyen to do?
3. Did Adriyen understand what the teacher asked him to do?
4. What was the last thing the teacher told Adriyen?
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ki kote? Is your instructor telling you to do these things in class or at home?

Example: Koute byen. — Answer: in class
1. Koute byen. 7. Etidye leson nou.

2. Louvri liv nou nan paj 25. 8. Depoze plim ou sou tab la.
3. Prepare egzamen an. 9. Ale sou tablo a.
4. “Travay an gwoup. 10. Efase tablo a.
5. Aprann mo nouvo yo. 11. Fèmen kaye nou.
6. Ekri fraz yo sou tablo a. 12. Pran liv nou.
B. Nan klas la. Match the two columns to make up instructions that your instructor might
give you in class.
Example: Koute.... ...radioabyen. — Answer: Koute radio a byen.
1. Koute... ...nan paj 28.

2. Louvri... ... radio a byen.
3. Depoze plim nou... ... liv nou pou fè egzèsis B.
4. Ale... ...tablo a.
5. Ekrifraz yo... ...nan kaye nou.
6. Fèmen... ... SOU tablo a.
Le FERan ...pòt la.
8. Fè egzèsis C... ... Sou biwo a.
= Efase... ...Kreyon nou
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C. Konplete lojikman. How many logical ways can you complete the following
commands.
Example: Fèmen.... — possibleanswers: - Fèmen liv nou. ; Fèmen kaye nou.

- Fèmen pòt la.
1. Fèmen.... 5. Ekri...
2. Depoze.... 6. Aprann...
3. Ale... 7. Prepare...
4. Fè.. 8. Etidye...
D. Ann pale. Turn to your classmate and give her/him instructions using to the following
words, as in the example.
Example: Kaye — possible answers: - Louvri kaye ou.

- Ekri nan kaye ou.
1. Kaye 6. Òdinatè
2. Plim 7. Règ
3. Chifon 8. Fenèt
4. Chèz 9. Tablo
5. Radyo 10. Liv
II. — Expressing Possession

# Possession is indicated by placing the possessor after the item possessed as in the
following examples:
- Se chèz Wozlò. It's Wozlò`s chair.

- Sechèz li. It's her chair.
- Seliv Anayiz ak Adriyen. It's Anayiz and Adriyen's book.
- Seliv yo It's their book.
ak: When mwen, ou, li nou, yo follow a noun, they function as possessive adjectives. Like
the pronouns, the possessive adjectives have short forms which are: m, w, L n, y. Except
for y, the short forms only appear after words ending with vowel sounds. Unlike English
the possessive adjective in Kreyòl follows the noun it modifies.
Se kaye m. This is my notebook.

Se plim mwen. This is my pen.
Se chifon w This is your eraser.
Se pòt ou. This is your door.
Se òdinatè l. This is his/her/its computer.
Se chèz li This is his/her/its chair.
Se radyo n. This is our/your radio.
Se liv nou. This is our/your book.
EH
LGENAYSW
Se tablo yo. This is their board.
10. Se règ yo. This is their ruler.
“ Simply add yo after the possessive adjectives to make them plural. However, do not add
another yo after yo. Check the following examples:
Singular English Plural English

kaye m. my notebook. kaye mwen yo. my notebooks.
plim mwen. my pen. plim mwen yo. my pens.
chifon w. your eraser. chifon w yo. your erasers.
pòt ou. your door. pòt ou yo. your doors.
òdinatè l. his/her/its computer. òdinatè l yo. his/her/its computer».
chèz li his/her/its chair. chèz li yo his/her/its chairs.
radyo n. our/your radio. radyo n yo. our/your radios.
liv nou. our/your book. liv nou yo. our/your books.
tablo yo. their board. tablo yo. their boards.
règ yo. their ruler. règ yo. their rulers.
ofki
a
ki
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ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Short forms. Change the long form of the possessive adjective to its contracted form in
the following sentences when possible. Follow the example below.
Example: - Setabloli. =— Answer: Se tablo ].

Selivpou.. — Answer: Se liv pou. (change is not possible)
Se plim mwen.
Se chifon ou
Se tablo yo.
Se òdinatè li.
Se radyo nou.
Se kaye mwen.
Se pòt ou.
Se chèz li
n Se
e
A
SOI règ yo.
10,Se liv nou.
B. Plural forms. Change the singular form of the possessive adjective to its plural form in
the following sentences to indicate that more than one thing is owned.
1. Seplim mwen. 6. Se kaye mwen.

2. Se chifon ou 7. Sepòtou.
3. Setablo yo. 8. Sechèzli
` 4. Seòdinatè li. 9. Serègyo.
5. Seradyo nou. 10. Se liv nou.
€. Sézafèl. Who has the following things? Replace underlined words as in the examples.
Example: —- Sekaye Adriyen. oué Answer: Se Kaye ].

- Serègelèvla. — Answer: Serègli.
1. Seplim Mimoz. 6. Se kay madmwazèl la.

2. Sechifon ti
gasonan. 7. Se òdinatè Lisi
ak Pòl.
3. Setablo andreak Chal. 8. Se chèz elèv yo.
4. Seklastifia. 9. Se règ Aleksi.
lak ak
5. Se radyo Wozmèn. 10. Se liv pwofesèa.
D. Sepou... /This is for. Use the following pairs of words to indicate possession. Follow
the example below.
Example: —- Adriyen/kaye — Answer: Se Kaye l.
1. Plim/Mimoz.
2. Chifon/ti gason an.
3. Andre ak Chal/tablo.
4. Klas/ti fi a.
5. Elèv yo/chèz.
6. Règ/ Jak ak Aleksi
III. The nasal vowels and the semi-vowels

“# Kreyòl has three nasal vowels (an, en, on) and three semi-vowels (ui, w, y). Note that
the nasal vowels always function as single vowel sounds although they are composed of
two letters. The word pen (bread) has three letters, two different sounds or phonemes
but only one syllable. The last two letters (e and m) in the word pen are always
pronounced as one nasal vowel sound. It's the same for the two other nasal vowels (an
and on).
ANNOU PRATIKE
«L: A. CD 1-19 -Listen and repeat words with nasal vowels and semi-vowel sounds.
AN, an manman EN, en tenten ON, on tonton
UI, ui luil W,w won Y, y pye
«gi B. CD 1- 20 - Write down the vowel and semi-vowel sounds that are missing in the
following words.
Example: B en — Answer: Byen
2: MW. JEU 6. Bons a

2. Kij loi l
3. swa 8. M mzèl
4. Madm— azèl 9. Ti gamòn
5. Koum 10.B — jou.
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, €CD1-21-Yontidikte. Listen to the following Kreyòl sentences and write down the
«e: missing nasal vowel or semi-vowel segments as in the example.
Example: Youhear — Mad— Andreb — en.

You write — Madan Andre byen.
1. B` joumadm azèl.
—
21 1sb to 'anappak tpition
3. TiDjoachte ` tboutè— ll
4. G anpil m tnan magaz an.
5 . Lankans. èllabèln — s èlla.
IV. Annou ekri

« Writing ina foreign language
The ability to write is not natural. Writing skills must be learned and practiced. The first
step to becoming a proficient writer is to be a good reader. Reading provides writers
knowledge of the written code, the grammar, vocabulary, and discourse style writers use
(Krashen, S. and Lee, 2004). Here are some tips to help you write more effectively in
Kreyòl:
Transfer your writing abilities from English to Kreyòl.

Make an outline of your ideas before your start writing.
Use the grammar and vocabulary that you know.
Try to think directly in Kreyòl.
Avoid writing in English and translating into Kreyòl afterwards.
S
SERA
Avoid copying what is in your textbook.
“é In the following activity, you will use what you have learned to write a list of useful
information in Kreyòl.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about directory listings with contact information for faculty,
staff and students that you usually find on most college websites. Are they useful?
How are they organized? How about the student handbooks available in most
academic units in your college?
B. Ann ekri. Imagine that several Haitian students will be studying in your college for
a year. You have been asked to create a list of people and places that might be of
interest to them. Your list must include:
Y” Your name, address, phone numbers and email address

Y The name of three or four other students in your Kreyòl class, their addresses,
phone numbers, and email addresses
Your Kreyòl instructor's name, office and phone numbers, and email addresses
Your school library's phone number
SAKThe names, addresses, and phone numbers of three places near your school
where students like to go (bookstore, coffee shop, restaurant, basket-ball court
etc...)
C. Lèou fin ekri. Re-read your list. Is there something else you want to add? Look
closely at your text to check for possible spelling and grammar mistakes. Make the
necessary corrections before share your list with your classmates.
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Dosye istorik
Toussaint Louverture
The Black Haitian slave who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte
Francois-Dominique Toussaint Louverture, also known

!
h as Toussaint L'Ouverture or Toussaint Breda, was the
Ha
lri
first black leader to abolish slavery in the new world. He
defeated the Spanish, British and French colonial armies
of the late 18" and early 19!" century. Born into slavery
in 1743 on the plantation of the Count de Breda,
Toussaint, along with Jean Jacques Dessalines, Henri
Christophe and Alexandre Petion, is considered to be one
of the founding fathers of the Republic of Haiti. Toussaint
must have been in his thirties when he gained his
freedom. Shortly thereafter, he joined the militia of rebel
slaves. By 1801, he was governing the whole island of
Saint-Domingue and he proclaimed himself governor and
commander-in-chief of the colony. In the same year, he
submitted a newly written constitution to Napoleon
Bonaparte (1769-1821) stating that slavery and
servitude had been abolished in the colony. In response,
Bonaparte sent 82,000 of his battle proven troops
commanded by Leclerc, his own brother-in-law, to
Toussaint Louverture overthrow Toussaint. Leclerc treacherously arrested him
during a meeting in June 1802. Toussaint was exiled to
France and died of cold and hunger in the fortress of Joux
in the Jura mountains in April 1803.
“#+ Annou aprann li
+ Readingina foreign language

After learning the basic vocabulary and grammar of Kreyòl, it is important to consistently
practice all four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading in order to progress. Here
are some tips when reading Kreyòl:
» Don't get caught up on individual words

While learning to read in a foreign language will require more time, stopping at each
unknown word when reading will only hinder your comprehension, leading to frustration.
Don't consider each single word or try to translate the entire text. Instead, read for overall
meaning and understanding.
» Use cognates, familiar words and context clues
When reading in a foreign language, it's important to use context clues, root words, and
cognates. Cognates are words that look the same or similar in two languages and have the
same meaning. Here are ten words. Translation is provided for the first five on the left.
What do the last five words on the right means?
demokrasi ` — democracy prezidan — 22?

tcheke — to check televizyon — 22?
rilaks — relax radio — 222?
oblije — — obliged zonbi »
respè — — respect otopsi . 2?
“ You will read a short history text about one of the founding fathers of Haiti. Apply the
techniques and use the strategies you've just learned to grasp the overall meaning of
the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Answer the following questions before you read the Kreyòl text. What do
you know about Toussaint Louverture? Have you already heard his name before you
took this class? If not, why? What does Toussaint Louverture represent for Haitians
and all black people around the world?
Tousen Louvèti
Tousen Louvèti se youn nan nèg vanyan ki te goumen pou lendepandans

peyi Dayiti. Li te fèt Breda, nan zòn Wodikap. Papa l ak manman l te esklav. Lè
Tousen te piti, li te mèg anpil; Li te fè espò pou l te kab devlope kò 1. Tousen te
vin gwo gason, li te vin kab monte epi donte nenpòt chwal. Parenn Tousen, ki
5 — te rele Pyè Batis, te aprann misye li ak ekri. Li te montre l trete maladi
zannimo ak renmèd fèy.
Tousen te aprann fè lagè tou. Li te vin ap kòmande yon gwo lame twa mil
nèg. Lè sa a, Tousen vin tounen yon moun enpòtan nan koloni Sendomeng. Tout
esklav yo te renmen Tousen, yo te respekte li. Tousen te toujou swete jwenn
10 libète pou tout esklav yo. Men li pa t gen tan fè sa paske blan Franse te arete l
epi mete l nan prizon kote li te mouri.
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B. Pandan w ap li. Find the English equivalents of the following Kreyòl words which are
in bold in the text. Match the columns. The first answer is given as an example. Write
the appropriate letter in each space to indicate your answer. This activity is designed
to help you understand the text.
Fèt -d a) army
donte b) animal
lame c) in the area
zannimo d) born
monte e) to tame
. nanzòn f) ride
. goumen Q) independence
h) to find
LGENBIVHUASWO
p i) died
420. peyi ol j towish
11. jwenn k) country
12. esklav l). to fight
13. lendepandans m) vaillant men
14. arete — n) to treat
15. mouri 0) slave
16. nèg vanyan p) arrest, capture
C. Yon ti gramè. What are the two predicates in the following complex sentence? Are they
verb or adjective? What are the subjects of the two predicates?
Sentence: Lè Tousen te piti, li te mèg anpil.
D. Reponn kesyon yo. Answer the following questions in English.

1. According to the text, What was Tousen like when he was a child?
What happened to Tousen right after developing his body? (there are two answers)
What did Tousen's godfather teach him? Name the three things he taught him.
How many soldiers was in the army commanded by Tousen?
What was Tousen's wish for all slaves?
ee
No
ae According to the text, what happened to Tousen finally?
E. Apre ou fin li. Compare and discuss your answer with your classmates.
CHAPIT PREMYE
In this chapter, you will learn language materials and develop skills to talk about
family relationships, celebration ofimportant dates and to describe people.

e identify family members
count from 30 to 69 and to do multiplications and divisions
express the time and important dates
talk about holidays, parties and celebrations
describe appearance and personality
ask simple Yes or No questions
ask for information
express the negative
identify and pronounce certain nasal sounds
You will use:

the verb gen
the numbers from 30 to 69
the verb forms Se and ye
the question word: Èske
the negative market pa and wi and non as interjections
the interrogative adverbs: kisa, ki moun, kibò, kikote, kilè...
certain consonant phonemes
certain nasal phonemes
some common verbs.
Leson 1: Fanmi Wozlò Petitòm
Leson 2: Lafanmi ak zanmi
Leson 3: Dat enpòtan nan lavi nou
Leson 4: Pi bonè se granm maten.
Dosye istorik/sosyokiltirèl: Guy Durosier, the Ambassador of Haitian Music

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Leson 1: Fanmi Wozlò Petitòm
Language aim: Identifying your family members

Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou idantifye moun and chif 30 a 69
Grammar and structures: The verb to have and the negative
Pronunciation and spelling: The consonants
Writing and speaking: A family tree
Kite m prezante n fanmi mwen
Wozlò Petitòm ap prezante tout moun ki gen nan fanmi li.
LAFANMI PETITÒM
Madanm
Mari `
# Use these expressions to talk about relationships between your family members:
marye married
fiyanse engaged
divòse divorced |
separe separated
vèf, vèv widowed
pi gran elder '
pi piti — younger
paran parents '
pitit pitit fi/gason grandson/grandaugther
frè (bò) kot manman half brother
sè (bò) kot papa half sister
bofrè brother-in-law, stepbrother
bèlsè sister-in-law, stepsister
mari husband
madanm/madan wife
fanm woman
«di CD 1-22 - DJALÒG
e Wozlò is talking about her family with Malèn. Listen to their conversation.
Malèn: - Konbyen moun ki genyen nan fanmi ou?

Wozlò: - Gen uit moun nan fanmi m.
Malèn: - Kimoun yo ye?
Wozlò: - Papa m, manman m, yon frè ak de sè, de granparan, ak yon tonton.
Malèn: - Kijan tonton w lan rele epi ki kote l rete?
Wozlò: - Li rele Aleksi. Se frè papa m. Li rete Pòtoprens.
Malèn: - Kilaj li genyen?
Wozlò: - Mpa sonje non. M kwè li genyen 38 lane.
Malèn: - Ou pa gen kouzen ak kouzin.
Wozlò: - Mkwè m genyen wi. Men, m pa konnen yo.
How many people does Wozlò have in her family?

What is the name of Wozlò's uncle?
Where does he live?
How old is he?
SA Does Wozlò have cousins?
ye
f9
Ga
piw
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Haitians place — great

Anpi l pitit = Lajan
DENIIa2 k k importance on family life and having children. There
are a number of Kreyòl proverbs about offspring
showing that Haitians consider a child as a gift from
God. “Timoun se kado Bondye fè pòv malere.” -
Children are God's gift to the poor; “Bourik fè pitit pou
do l ka poze.” - 'The donkey has children in order to
rest his back; “Pitit se richès pòv malere.” - Children
are the poor man's treasures; “Timoun se kanè bank.” -
Offspring is money at the bank; “Manman poul ki gen
yon sèl pitit pa gen pitit.” - The mother hen with only
one chick has no chick. These Kreyòl proverbs show
that folk beliefs in Haiti encourage pregnancy. In fact,
with a very high crude birthrate and the highest
population increase rate of any nation in the
Caribbean, Haiti is the most densely populated
country in the region. If children were money, Haiti
would be the richest country in the Caribbean.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«gi A. CD 1-23 - Koute byen. Listen to each statement made by Wozlò Petitòm, and then
indicate whether it is vrè or fo, based on her family tree.
Vrè Fo Vrè Fo
koni DI 6 0 U
p A D 2:12... ..D
3: D DO 8. [DI [
4. DO 9. D D
5. O O ia L
B. Medam yo. Give the equivalent used for female family members.
Example: —- papa —» Answer: manman
1. Bofrè 6. pitit gason

2. frè 7. neve |
3. mari 8. kouzen |
4. tonton 9. vèf
5. granpè 10. pitit pitit
C. Jeneyaloji. Wozlò is introducing her family. Complete her statements with the most
appropriate word. Follow the example.
Example: —- Frè papa m. lami Answer: Se tonton m.
1. Manman kouzin mwen. 6. Sè papa m.

2. Pititfi papa m. 7. Frèmanman m.
3. Pitit gason manman m. 8. Mari manman m ki pa papa m.
4. Pititfi frèm. 9. Madan papa m ki pa manman m.
5, Pitit gason sè m. 1 0. Pitit fi papa m ki pa pitit manman m.
D. E ou menm? Answer the following questions to talk about your own family. Use what
you've learned to provide complete sentences in Kreyòl.
Konbyen moun ki genyen nan fanmi ou?

Kouman papa ou rele?
Kijan yo rele manman w?
Konbyen pitit papa ou genyen?
Konbyen sè ou genyen?
Èske ou marye, divòse, fyanse oswa selibatè?
Èske gran paran ou yo vivan toujou?
pa
oo
e
IN Ki laj manman ou genyen?
II. Nap konte soti nan trant rive nan swasantnèf.

+ The same as in English, numbers in Kreyòl follow patterns. First, remember the
numbers from 0-29. The patterns they follow will help you learn and remember the
numbers from 30-69.
30 — trant 40 karant 50 — senkant 60 — swasant

31 tranteyen 41 karanteyen 51 senkanteyen 61 swasanteyen
32 — trannde 42 karannde 52 senkannde 62 swasannde
33 — tranntwa 43 karanntwa 53 senkanntwa 63 swasanntwa
34 trannkat 44 karannkat 54 senkannkat 64 swasannkat
35 — trannsenk 45 karannsenk 55 xsenkannsenk 65 swasannsenk
36 — trannsis 46 karannsis 66 — senkannsis 66 — swasannsis

37 — trannsèt 47 karannsèt 57 senkannsèt 67 swasannsèt
38 trantit 48 karantuit 58 —senkantuit 68 swasantuit
39 trantnèf 49 karantnèf 59 senkantnèf 69 swasantnèf
+ Use these expressions when doing mutiplication and division
3x4=12 Konbyen twa miltipliye pa kat fè?

Twa miltipliye pa kat egal douz.
20 +4=5 Konbyen ven divize pa kat fè?
Ven divize pa kat egal senk.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ann konte lojikman. Provide the number that completes each series. Then write it out
in Kreyòl using letters.
Example: 30,32,34,36 38 — — trantuit.

. 31,333537, ai
. 32,3436, 38, né
. 41,434547, a"
. 30, 35, 45, 50, e
Qa
pk
è
QN. 61, 63,65,67, Aa:
B. Konbyen ki genyen? Provide the number you associate with the followings.
Example: Jou nan yon semenn (days in the week) Answer: $ sèt.
Mwa nan yon ane (months in a year)

Semenn nan yon ane (weeks in a year)
Jou nan yon mwa (days in a month)
Minit nan yon lè (minutes in one hour)
m Lè nan de jou (hours in two days)
wk
ye
pate
Gi CD 1-24 - Annou kalkile. You will hear a series of multiplications and divisions.
Write the correct answers using figures.
Example: Youhear" — 12x4fèkonbyen? OR 50+2fèkonbyen?

You write — 48 OR 25
e it AE SEva ott e)
, Jé titan f)
c) mon AU 2 g)
` on h)
C. Nan fanmi ou. Respond to the following questions about your family using complete
sentences.
Example: Konbyen frè ou genyen? $ Answer: M gen senk frè.
1. Konbyen gason ki gen nan fanmi ou?

2. Konbyen fi ki gen nan fanmi ou?
3. Konbyen pitit papa ou genyen?
4. Ki laj pi gran pitit papa ou genyen?
5. Konbyen sè ou genyen?
III. The verb to have and the negative

+ The verb form “Genyen” - In Kreyòl, the verb to have is genyen, often shortened to
gen. It is used to express possession. Unlike English and French, in Kreyòl genyen (or
gen) is not used as an auxiliary to form compound tenses.
Anri genyen mennaj. Anri has a girlfriend.

Li gen mennaj. He has a girlfriend.
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ak The verb genyen or (gen) is used to talk about the presence or existence of people or
things. It means “there is/are” in sentences like:
1. Genyen anpil elèv nan klas la. There are a lot of students in the classroom.
2. Genyen yon sèl pwofesè nan klas la. — There is only one teacher in the classroom.
3. Gen senk kaye sou tab la. There are five notebooks on the table.
4. Gen yon liv sou biwo a. There is a book on the desk.
+ The verb genyen or (gen) can also be used in interrogative and negative sentences.
1. Gen anpil elèv nan klas la? Are there are a lot of students in the classroom?
2. Èske gen anpil elèv nan klas la? — Are there are a lot of students in the classroom?
3. Wi, gen anpil elèv nan klas la. Yes, there are a lot of students in the classroom?
4. Pagen anpil elèv nan klas la. There are not a lot of students in the classroom?
=+ The negative marker “Pa” - Making sentences negative in Kreyòl is pretty easy. To
make an affirmative or interrogative sentence negative, place pa in front of the
predicate which can be a verb, adjective or adverb. pa translates roughly as not.
Affirmative Negative
M travay. M pa travay. l work. 1 do not work.
Li bèl. Li pa bèl. She is pretty. She is not pretty.
Yo la. Yo pa la. They are there. They are not there.
Note that pa + the progressive predicate marker ap becomes p ap.
Map travay. M pap travay. lamworking. — lam not working.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Sa k genyen? Describe your classroom. Use the words below to say what is in the
classroom.
Example: Anpilelèv ` — Answer: Genanpil elèv nan klas la.

1. anpil elèv 7. yon tablo
2. douz fi 8. vennsenk chèz
3. trèz gason 9. yon chifon
4. yon sèl pwofesè 10. plim ak kaye
5. kat fenèt 11. yon televizyon
6. yon pòt 12. yon biwo.
B. Klas kreyòl la. Are these objects in your Kreyòl classroom?
Examples: Yon òdinatè j

Wi, gen yon òdinatè nan klas kreyòl la. OR
Non, pa gen òdinatè nan klas kreyòl la.
1. anpil chèz 6. yon tablo |

2. yon pwofesè 7. vennsenk tablo |
3. anpil gason 8. katpòt
4. uittelevizyon 9. plim ak kaye
5. yon sèl fenèt 10. yon biwo.
C. Klas kreyòl la. In groups of three, make a list of ten things or people that you see or do
not see in the classroom. Use genyen (or gen), and specify the number of items. Then
compare your list with that of another groups.
Examples: Gen anpil elèv fi nan klas kreyòl la.

Pa gen òdinatè nan klas kreyòl la.
D. Yon fanmi ideyal. Survey your classmates. Ask them to describe their ideal family.
Note their answers on a sheet of paper. Then, in pairs compare your results.
Examples:
- Student 1: Konbyen moun ki ta dwe gen yon fanmi ideyal dapre ou?
- Student 2: Dapre mwen, yon fanmi ideyal gen kat moun : manman, papa ak de pitit,
yon fi ak yon gason.
IV. The consonants

sik Kreyòl has seventeen consonants (b ch, d, f, g,], k, l,m, n, ng, p, r, s, t, v, z). Some of them
like (b, d, f l ng, p, V) are pronounced the same way as in English. Some others
consonants have distinctive phonetic behaviors.
Some distinct consonants:
1. Chita: CH - the letter c and h do not appear in Kreyòl by themselves. They always
appear together and are pronounced as one consonant sound like in chante, chapo,
cheri, chato etc.
2. Gason: G-isnot pronounced like in the English words gentle or generous. In Kreyòl, it
is always pronounced like the G in garden, game, guitar.
3. Janti: J- is not pronounced like in the English words job, or July. It is always
pronounced like the G as in genre or beige.
4. Kouman: K- is never silent like in English words such as know or knee. In Kreyòl, it is
always pronounced like in king or like the hard C in car or candy. Note that K is the
only letter used for the hard C in Kreyòl.
5. Manmi: M- is never substitutes for N in sounds like an, en, on as it does in English
words like ample, embassy, or womb.
6. Nouvèl: N- is usually pronounced the same way as in English except when it is found
after the oral vowels a, e, o. When N is found after these three vowels, it combines with
them to form the nasal vowels an, en, on which are pronounced as one single sound
each like in manman, tenten or tonton.
7. Rat: R- does not occur in Kreyòl at the end of any syllable like in the English word car. It
also does not appear before the rounded vowels 0, ò, on, ou. The semi-vowel W is used
instead as in wo, wòch, won, wouj. Note that the Kreyòl R sound comes from the back
ofthe mouth while the English R is fronted. The word rat, for example, means the exact
same thing in both Kreyòl and English but it sounds differently in the two languages just
because of the pronounciation of the R.
8. Salye: S- is never used for Z as in English words like music or museum and it's never
paired like in essential or bless.
9. Travay: T- is never used for S or SH as in the French word mention or the English word
station and it's never paired like in battle or little.
10. Zòrye: Z- is never written with (s) as in English words like nose and knows. It's never
paired like in pizza or mozzarella.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«ti A. CD 1-25 - Fill the blanks with the missing consonant sounds as in the example.
Example: Bon ou -— Answer: Bonjou
1. Nou èl 8. Bon
`— wa
Li. oi NE 9. Re e
3. Mada 10.Man
— zèl
4. i dam 11.
— iri
5. Manm
— èl 12.Ra a
6. Kou
— an 13.vi
— an
7. Ma mwazèl 14. anm
«ti B. CD 1-26 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing consonant
segments.
Example: Youhear"` — Mari anla — ia.

You write — Mari pan lari a.
1. .Fifabiou... ivi. n. 7. Oube wen twa wò dife.

2. Joujoulè
`— kou oukou.
— 8. Fanm nan ren enman— e.
3. Ti —asonanwòklòan il
— 9. Jak kon— jwecha byen.
4. Tonton ana BI ka
— a. 10. Mari ap — cheketou
— moun.
5. Machi nantonbe an pè— 11. Anmari pral anje èk la.
6. Ana — otinan ache. 12. Tifiapa — èl,ligrakou yon bè
V. Annou ekri epi pale

« In the following activity, you will use what you have learned to prepare a family tree.
You need to find a partner. Ask her/him for information about her/his family. She/he
has to do the same. Be ready to present the information about your partner's family to
the class.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Refer back to the family tree in your textbook. How is it organized?
What information can you find in it?
Frenand Léger 53
B. Ann ekri. After collecting the information needed, create your family tree. Your family
tree you write must include the following elements:
Y Adescriptive title,
Y” Aformatthat clearly shows relationships between family members,
v The names of the family members,
C. Lèou fin ekri. Switch family trees with your partner for proofreading and correction. Is
there something else you want to add? Check for possible spelling and grammar
mistakes. Make the necessary corrections before you share it with the class.
D. Prezantasyon. Use the family tree you've created as a guide to give a brief presentation
ofyour partner's family to the class.
Leson 2: Lafanmi ak zanmi
- Language aim: Describing people

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri moun
- Grammar and structures: The descriptive adjectives and the copulae se and ye
- Pronunciation and spelling: The nasal consonants
- Writing: Description of your best friend
I. Fanmi Wozlò ak kèk zanmi l
Wozlò gen anpil zanmi ak fanmi. L ap prezante kèk ladan yo.
Se Malou. Seyon negrès. Li Se Mara. Se yon grimèl. Li Li rele Beniv. Li se bèlsè Mara. Li
pa lèd. Li gen tèt grenn. gen cheve long ak po klè. gen po nwa. Li mens.
=
Ni
—
Se Aglaye. Li gen cheve long. Se manmi Lisi. Li lèd. Se yon — Sa se papi Andre. Se yon granmoun
Li wo epi grasouyèt. granmoun fi. Li rich. gason. Li mèg.
Se Adriyen. e yon ti gason. Li rele Mari. Li wo anpil. Se Choukoun. yon marabou li ye.
Li jenn. Li piti. Se yon basketèz li ye. Li mens. Li gen cheve long.
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+ Use these pairs of adjectives to describe people's appearance and personality:
bèl /lèd beautiful, pretty, handsome/ugly

bon/move good/bad
gwo/piti, ti big/small
janti/mechan nice/mean
kosto /fèb strong/week
kout/long short/long
mèg/gra skinny, slim/fat
rich/pòv rich/poor
vye/jenn old/young
wo/kout tall/short
+ Use these expressions to describe people's physical appearance, skin tones and
textures:
tèt, cheve grenn kinky hair

tèt, cheve siwo, swa silky, smooth hair
tèt, cheve kwòt kinky and very short hair
cheve long/kout long hair/short hair
po blan, nwa, wouj white, black, red skin
po klè, moun wouj light-skinned person
blan white, anyone with white features, foreigner
moun nwa black person
grimo light-skinned man with black facial features
grimèl light-skinned woman with black facial features
milat light-skinned man with white facial features
milatrès light-skinned woman with white facial features
marabou dark-skinned black woman with white facial features
CD 1- 27 - DJALÒG
e Malèn is organizing a beauty pageant. She is looking for beautiful young ladies
to participate. She asks Wozlò who describes the physical appearance of two
friends.
Malèn: - Èske w gen anpil zanmi fi? |

Wozlò: - Men wi. M gen anpil zanmi fi.
Malèn: - Enben! Pale m de yo non. |
Wozlò: - Oke. De pi bon zanmi m yo se Malou ak Mara. |
Malèn: - Kijan yo ye? Èske yo bèl?
Wozlò: - Wi, yo bèl. Malou gen cheve kout men se yon bèl negrès.
Malèn: - Kòman kò Malou ye?
Wozlò: - Malou pa gra. Li mens epi li gen bèl demach.
Malèn: - EMarali menm, kijan li ye?
Wozlò: - Mara, se yon grimèl liye. Li gen cheve long.
a: ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
. Does Wozlò have a lot of female friends?

. Are Wozlò's friends attractive?
What is Malou's skin color?
. Whatis Malou's hair like?
. Whatis Mara's skin color?
NA
èwWNh.n
a . Whatis Mara's hair like?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Bèl cheve pa lajan. This Haitian proverb

means “Beautiful hair is not money”. In Haiti, like in most
former black colonies in the world, many suffer from racial
inferiority/superiority complexes inherited from slavery.
There still exist many preconceived ideas about white, light-
skinned and black people. Since the Haitian population
includes a mixture of races, the Kreyòl language has many
expressions referring to physical characteristics such as skin
color and tone, hair type and texture and facial features.
ANNOU PRATIKE
Frenand Léger 57
A. Kijan yo ye? Match Wozlò's friends and family members with their characteristics.
Number one is provided as an example.
1. Malouse... a. Grimèl cheve long la.

2. Marase... b. Marabou cheve swa a.
3. Benivse... c. Basketèz ki wo anpil la.
4. Aglaye se... d. Jenn ti gason piti a.
5. Manmi Lisi se... e. Granmoun gason, mèg la.
6. Papi Andre se... f. Filèd ki rich la.
7. Adriyen se... g. Fi wo, grasouyèt la.
8. Marise... h. Fi mens, nwa ki pa gra a.
9. Choukoun se... i. Bèlnegrès cheve kout la.
«i B. CD 1-28- Koute byen. Listen to Wozlò describing her friends and family |
members. Indicate whether the statement about each of them is vrè or fo.
Example: - Malou se yon grimèl li ye. — Answer: fo
Vrè Fo Vrè Fo
2. af LD 6. D [
Aw. LI L dacha [
3. LI LI 8. [DI D
4. DO 9...LI [
“; Li DO 10. D DO
€. Okontrè. Your classmate is asking questions about Wozlò's friends and family
members but she/he always asks the wrong question. Anwer her/him with the
opposite adjectives.
Example: - Aglaye mens? — Answer: Non, li gra.

. Malou lèd?
Manmi Lisi bèl?
« Mara gen cheve long?
Beniv blan?
Manmi Lisi pòv?
Papi Andre se yon move moun?
Adriyen gwo?
HE
PENAYUSWwE
« Mari kout anpil.
II. The descriptive adjectives

“# Like English, Kreyòl uses adjectives to describe people and things. Adjectives function
as predicate or attribute. Consider the following examples in which the predicate
adjectives are underlined with one line and the attributive adjectives with two lines.
1. Wozlò bèl. - Woziò is beautiful.

2. Li nwa. - She is black.
3. Wozlò se yon bèl fanm. - Wozlò is a beautiful woman.
4. Se se yon fanm nwa. - She is a black woman.
+ - In English, an adjective separated from the noun or pronoun it

modifies by a linking verb, is often referred to as a predicate adjective. Unlike English,
no linking verb is required in Kreyòl when adjectives function as predicates. They
simply follow the subject directly.
1. Lisi # lèd. - Lisi isuglv.

2. Li rich. - She isrich.
3. Fanm nan 8 gra. - Thewoman is fat.
+ Attributive adjectives - In English, adjectives which precede directly the noun they
modify are usually referred to as attributive adjectives. In Creole, unlike in English,
most attributive adjectives follow the nouns they describe.
1. Madanm nan gen cheve kout. - Thewoman has short hair.

2. Fanm lèd la rich. - The ugly woman isrich.
3. Finwasaabèl anpil. - This balck woman is very pretty.
Frenand Léger 59
« Onlya few attributive adjectives go before the noun in Kreyòl. They include the most
commonly used adjectives.
1. Bèl-Mara seyon bèl fi. Beautiful — Mara is a beautiful girl

2. Bon- Andre se yon bon moun. Good - Andre is a good person.
3. Gran-Mari se yon gran fi. Tall- Mari is a tall girl.
4. Gwo=-Aglaye se yon gwo fanm. Big — Aglaye is a big woman.
5. Lòt-lòt moun nan malad. Other — The other person is sick.
6. Menm - Se menm plim nan. Same -It's the same pen.
7. Move- “Yo se move zanmi. Bad - They are bad friends.
8. Nouvo - Se yon nouvo òdinatè. New - It'sanew computer.
9. Sèl-Wozlò se sèl zanmi m. Only -Wozlò is my only friend
10. Ti- Adriyen se yon ti gason. Little — Adriyen is a little boy.
11. Vye- Li se yon vye moun. Bad - She is a bad person.
12. Vye - Lisi se yon vye granmoun. Old - Lisi is an old person.
## Note that like English, adjectives are invariable in Kreyòl. Unlike in French, adjectives
are never inflected in Kreyòl whether they function as attribute or predicate.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Adjektif predika oswa atribi. Indicate whether the adjectives in the following
sentences function as predicate or attribute. Underline the predicate adjectives with
one line and the attributive adjectives with two lines.
Example: - Aglaye mens. Li se yon bèl fanm.
. Malou pa yon move moun. Li janti.

Manmi Lisi pa bèl. Li se yon fanm lèd.
. Mara gen cheve long. Li se yon jenn grimèl.
. Beniv nwa. Li mens anpil.
. Manmi Lisi pa pòv. Li rich.
. Papi Andre se pa yon move moun.
« Adriyen pa gwo. Li se yon ti gason.
ÈANAUSKWNH
« Mari kout anpil. Li pa wo.
B. Okontrè. Complete each sentence with the opposite adjective.
Example: - Aglaye pa mens, li gra.
Malou pa lèd, li
Manmi Lisi pa pòv, li
Mara pa gra,
Beniv pa blan, li
Adriyen pa gwo, li
SY
A. Mari pa kout, li
|
C. Kijan yo ye? Answer the following questions using the adjectives in parenthesis. Make j
sure you place the adjectives correctly, before or after the noun.
Example: Kijan òdinatè a ye? (solid) — Answer: Se yon òdinatè solid.
1. Kijan fanm nan ye? (gran)

2. Kijan liv la ye? (bèl)
3. Kijan televizyon an ye? (piti)
4, Kijan madanm nan ye? (gwo)
5. Kijan timoun nan ye? (mèg)
6. Kijan mesye a ye? (rich)
D. E ou menm? Write ten sentences to describe yourself. Write five sentences to say what
you are like and five to say what you are not like. Then read your sentences to the class.
Example: - Mwen se yon negrès. Mwen pa blan.
What you are like What you are not like

1 6.
2. Ve
3 8.
4. a.
5. 10.
III. The copulae se and ye
“ A copula, also called a linking verb, is a word used to link the subject of a sentence with
a predicate which can be an adjective, a complement of place or an adverb. In contrast
to English that uses to be, no linking verb is required in Kreyòl when the predicate is an
adjective, a complement of place or an adverb.
Wozlò 8 bèl. Wozlò is beautiful.

Li 8 nwa. She is black.
Wozlò # lavil. Wozlò is downtown.
pa
WeyWozlò byen. Woztlò is fine.
sé However, Kreyòl uses the linking verb se in a few exceptional cases:
v When the predicate is an adjective of nationality.
1. Wozlò se ayisyèn. - Woztlò is Haitian.

2. Yo se bayameyen. - They are Bahamian.
v” When the predicate is a noun phrase.
1. Wozlò se etidyan. - Woztlò is a student.

2. Mse pwofesè. - lam a teacher.
3. Malou se yon fanm. - Malou is a woman.
4. Yo se moun andeyò. - They are country people.
Y” Se also occurs at the beginning of sentences as an introducer to identify and define.
1. Seyon plim. - Itis pen.

2. Sekreyon. a These are pencils.
3. Sekimoun sa? - Who is it?
4. SeLwi.Seli. - Itis Louis. Itis him.
= Kreyòl also uses another copula form ye in sentences in which the copula is left at the
end. Ye always occurs at the end of sentences while se occurs at the beginning or in the
middle. Ye usually appears in questions:
Kijan Wozlò ye? How is Wozlò doing?

Kouman ou ye? How are you?
Kisa sa ye? What is this?
Kilè li ye? What time is it?
yo Ki kote ou ye?
ka
ya
ge.
ai Where are you?
# Yeisalso used in emphatic constructions when the emphasized information is placed at

the beginning of the sentence. Note that ye is sometimes used along with se to
strengthen the accent put on the emphasized information. Consider the following
examples:
1. Wozlò se ayisyèn. Wozlò is Haitian.

2. Wozlò se ayisyèn li ye. Woztlò is Haitian.
3. Seayisyèn Wozlò ye. Wozlò is Haitian.
4. Kreyon annan valiz la. The pencil is in the bag.
5. Senan valiz la kreyon an ye. The pencil is in the bag.
“+ Note that there exists no real equivalent in Kreyòl of the linking verb to be. While se
and ye frequently occur in kreyòl where to be is used in English, these copulae are not
literal translations of the English linking verb to be.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kisa sa ye? Identify each image in Kreyòl like in the example.
Example: No 1: Se yon kreyon.
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|
|
1 Se yon kreyon.
nn
n
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B. Devine ki manm nan fanmi an. Which member of your family is it? Make sure you
always use se in your answers.
Example: —- Sè papam. ot Answer: Se matant mwen.
Manman frè m. . Frè papa m.

Pitit gason sè m. Sè manman m.
Pitit fi manman m. Mari manman m ki pa papa m.
Pitit fi frè m. Madan papa m ki pa manman m.
pa
fè
pi Kouzen sè m. 0.Pitit fi papa m ki pa pitit manman m.
ae
Ma
C. Seoswa ? Some ofthe following sentences require the linking verb se while some
others don't. Copy the following sentences and put se at the proper place when
necessary.
Examples: - Wozlò etidyan. — — Answer: Wozlò se etidyan.

- Wozlò bèl. — — Answer: Wozlò 8 bèl. (not necessary)
M pwofesè. 7. Marapa lèd.

Li nwa. 8. Beniv ak Malou zanmi yo ye.
Yo moun andeyò. 9. Papi Andre pa bayameyen.
. Malou yon fanm. 10. Aglaye sè Malou.
. Yon tablo. 11. Manzè Lisi ayisyèn.
nauswn
. Adriyen byen. 12. Lisi ak Andre vye granmoun yo ye.
D. Se and Ye. Follow the example provided to create your own sentences with the words
given below.
Example: (moun/ yon/ Andre / bon / se) — Possible answer: Andre se yon bon moun.
. bèl / se /yon/ fi /Mara 6. zanmi/ se / yo /nou

. se / Aglaye / yon / fanm/ gwo 7. gason/ ti / Adriyen / yon / se
. se/kaye / nan / a /ye/ valiz /la 8 vye/granmoun /se/ li /yon
. pwofesè / li / bon / yon / se 9. ki/ye/kote /yo
Q . tout/ye/moun /kouman
n»
ÈèoQN 10. ye/Lisi/pòv /pa/ se /yon/ fanm/li
E. Eou menm? Answer the following questions to talk about yourself and people in your
family. Use an emphatic construction in all your answers like in the example below.
Example: Kisa ou ye: yon fi oswa yon gason? — Answer: Se yon gason mwen ye.
Ki nasyonalite ou ye: ayisyen oswa bayameyen?

Kisa papa ou ye pou manman w: mari l oswa madanm li?
Ki nasyonalite manman w: amerikèn oswa ayisyèn?
Kisa pitit fi matant ou ye pou ou: kouzin oswa kouzen w?
Kisa frè papa w ye pou ou: tonton w oswa matant ou?
Kisa ou ye pou manman w: pitit fi oswa pitit gason l?
Ki kote ou rete: Bayamas oswa Etazini? |
ye Kilè li ye: dizè oswa dezè?
pete
pe
Va
N'A
Sa
IV. The nasal consonants

“ Three ofthe 17 Kreyòl consonnants are nasal consonant sounds. They are (m like in the
word madanm, n like in nennenn and ng, like in lang.
ANNOU PRATIKE
ki. A. CD 1-29- Listen carefully and repeat.
N, n : nannan - ponn - M, m : bonm - wonm - NG, ng : mang - gang -

vann moun ring
Frenand Léger 65
CD 1-30 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing nasal consonant
segments.
Example: Youhear"` — Bon— naneklate nan lari a.

You write — Bonm nan eklate nan lari a.
1. Non— nanrenmen fan nan. 7. Ivon fi bwè tout won

— nan.
2. Ban mou —— sayodansetwòp. 8. Dife apranjouk li tounen san
3. Gen yon ga nan zò —— nan. 9. Chonchon ansan
— akJanale.
4. Tigason an ap van` zanman 10. Anmari ap manje chanmchan
5. Tonton an ap tan lontan. 11.An— pachitanan ma— nan tande!
6. Pli— kinanmachi
— nanpaekri. 12. — an —anpoullapon de ze.
V. Annou ekri
« Writinga description
Yon bon zanmi pi bon pase frè. This Kreyòl proverb, which means, A good friend is better
than a brother, shows that Haitians give great value to friendship. In this activity, you will
use what you have learned in class to describe your best friend or the family member you
like the most.
« Anvan ou ekri. Think about descriptions that you have read in English. What are the
charactheristics of a descriptive text? How are they organized? What make them
different from other types of text like argumentative or narrative text types?
. Ann ekri. Write a minimum of 15 sentence description of your best friend or the family
member you like the most. Provide the following personal information about the person
you choose:
name and age,

marital status and number of children,
where the person lives or/and who she/he lives with,
describe the person's character and personality,
describe physical appearance, the body of the person
RIN
TRAdescribe physical characteristics such as skin color and tone, hair type and texture
and facial features like color of eyes etc...
` say why you like this person.
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your description. Is there something else you want to add?
Check for possible spelling and grammar mistakes. Make the necessary corrections
according to the grading guide below.
ki
Total: [15 pts |Excellent | Very good | Good | Acceptable | Unacceptable |
` Content: (qualityand quantity) 5 : 4.5 14-35].3-25 |. 2-15-1 |
[Organization eoherenceandunity) | So MiBA a 4.35]. 3 25 | L 2ei5-t j
` Mechanics (grammar and i 5 i 4.5 |4- 35. 3-25 | 2-15-1 |
i punctuation)
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Leson 3: Dat enpòtan!
- Language aim: Talking about important dates and counting over on hundred
- Vocabulary: Jou, semenn, mwa, ane
- Grammar and structures: Yes - No questions, and Wi and Non as interjections
- Pronunciation and spelling: Double/triple consonant blends
- Writing: A weekly schedule
L Kijoujodiaye?
«e CD 1-31 - Listen to the days of the week and repeat.
ME 2010 |
LENDI MADI | MÈKREDI | JEDI | VANDREDI | SAMDI | DIMANCH
koi Ok GAZ Sou e a oi

9 | 10 | 11 a 13 | 14 | 15 |
23/30 WE 25 |
kt 27 | 28 | gyin ae
JOU NAN SEMENN NAN

: CD 1-32 Listen to the months of the year and repeat.
MWA NAN ANE A
janvye avril jiyè

fevriye me out/dawou novanm
mas en sektanm desanm
4 Use these expressions to talk about days, weeks, months and year:
1. Gen sètjou nan yon semenn. - There are seven days in a week.
2. Gen kat semenn nan yon mwa. - There are four weeks in a month.
3. Gen douz mwa nan yon ane. - There are twelve months in a year.
4. Kijoujodi aye? - What day is today?
5. Jodi ase Madi. - Today is Tuesday.
6. Nan ki mwa ou fèt? - mwhat month were you born?
7. Se mwa desanm. - It's December.
8. Ki datjodi aye? - Whatis today's date?
9. Jodi aseonz oktòb 2011. - Today is October 11" 2011.
“# Do nottranslate the English word on to say you do something on a certain day.
1. Mwen al legliz 8 dimanch. - Igo to church on Sundays.

2. Mwen al nan mache chak samdi. - Igo to the market every Saturday.
“ Totranslate from... to, use soti nan ... rive nan or de ... a as in the following examples:
1. Mgen kou soti nan lendi rive nan - I have class from Monday
vandredi. to Friday.
2. Yo pran kou kreyòl la soti nan mwa - They take the Creole class from
sektanm rive nan mwa novanm. September to November.
3. Kou kreyòl la fèt de uitè a nevè kenz - The Creole class takes place from
nan maten. eight to nine fifteen in the morning.
“+ Note that the first letter in days and months are not capitalized like in English. Unlike
English, the day comes before the month when giving the date.
1. Datfèt mwen se 7 desanm 1975. - My date of birth is December 7'" 1975.

2. Mwen te fèt yon lendi. - Iwas born on a Monday.
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a Other useful expressions
Jodi a Today
Demen Tomorrow
Apre demen The day after tomorrow
Dimanch pase Last Sunday
Semenn pwochenn Next week
Yè Yesterday
Avanyè The day before yesterday
Mèkredi pwochen Next Wednesday
Anvan Before
Apre After
Pandan During
CD 1-33 - DJALÒG
e Mari, a new student is asking Jak a lot of questions about the school's schedule and
ai activities. Listen to their conversation.
Mari: - Bonjou Jak, kouman ou ye?

Jak: - Mla wi, Eou menm?
Mari: - Mpa pi mal non. M kab poze w kèk kesyon sou orè lekòl la?
Jak: - Men wi machè. Pa gen pwoblèm. M ap koute w.
Mari: - Ki dat kou kreyòl la ap koumanse e ki dat l ap fini?
Jak: - Se 3 sektanm l ap koumanse epi l ap fini 30 avril.
Mari: - Kijou nan semenm nan ki gen kou kreyòl?
Jak: - Se twa jou: lendi, mèkredi ak vandredi.
Mari: - Si m koumanse ane sa a, nan ki ane m kab fini lekòl la?
Jak: - Si ou pa double kou yo, ou ta sipoze fini nan lane 2015.
sik: ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA

When does the Kreyòl class begin?

When does the Kreyòl class end?
What days does the Kreyòl class take place?
a In what year Mari will finish college if she does not fail any class?
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“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: The first day in the Haitian calendar is Monday, not Sunday.
When Haitian students in pre-school learn the days of the week, they always begin with
lendi and finish with dimanch which is considered as the last day in the week.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Jwenn mo depaman an. Identify the word that does not belong in each of the following
lists.
Example: lendi, madi, mèkredi, fevriye, jedi.
1. Janvye, fevriye, samdi, mas, avril

2. Yè, pandan, avanyè, demen, jodi a
3. Jou, semenn, mwa, ane, apre
4. Anvan, vandredi, samdi, dimanch, lendi
5. Me, jen, dat, jiyè, out
B. Orevwa! N a wè. You are saying good bye to a friend who you will see in two days.
Depending on the day you are talking to her/him, say when you'll see your friend.
Example: Jodi ase dimanch. `— Answer: Orevwa ! N a wè madi.
Jodi a se...
1. Lendi 4. Samdi
2. Jedi 5. Madi
3. Mèkredi 6. vandredi
C. Ki jou ak ki mwa? Answer the following questions.
Example: Ki jou ki vini apre lendi? — — Answer: se dimanch.
. Kijou ki vini anvan madi? 6. Ki mwa ki vini anvan jiyè

. Kijou ki vini anvan samdi? 7. Ki mwa ki vini anvan desanm?
Ki jou ki vini apre mèkredi? 8. Ki mwa ki vini apre avril?
. Kijou ki vini apre dimanch? 9. Ki mwa ki vini apre sektanm?
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. Kijou ki vini apre samdi? 10. Ki mwa ki vini apre janvye?
D. Kilè? Change the underlined words in italics so that each statement is true. If a
statement is already true, read it as it is.
. Mwen gen kou kreyòl soti nan lendi rive vandredi.

« Mwen travay semenn
chak jou nan nan.
. Jodi a se madi 17 novanm 2009.
. Demen se mèkredi 18 novanm 2009.
M gen kou Kreyòl soti nan mwa janvye rive nan mwa avril.
Lekòl mwen koumanse nan mwa oktòb.
. Dat fèt mwen .23 avril 1980.
ENAUSWNH
. M te fèt yon jou lendi.
E. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Work with a partner to ask and answer the following
questions.
Example: Ki premye jou nan semenn nan?

Answer: premye jou nan semenn nan se lendi.
1. Konbyen jou ki gen nan semenn nan? 6. Konbyen mwa ki genyen nan ane a?
2. Jodiaseki jou? 7. Nan ki mwa ou te fèt?
3. Kijou ou vinn nan kou kreyòl la? 8. Nan ki mwa nou ye?
4. Kijouou allegliz? 9. Ki mwa ki vini anvan janvye?
5. Ki jou ou repoze ou? 10. Nan ki mwa lekòl koumanse?
II. Nap konte soti nan swasann dis rive nan milya.
“ We have learned that numbers in Kreyòl follow patterns like in English. We will
continue to learn the numbers from 70 up to billion.
70 — Swasanndis 91 Katrevenonz 150 San senkant 1000 Mil

71 Swasannonz 96 wKatrevensèz 151 San senkanteyen 1100 Mil san
72 Swasanndouz 99 Katreven diznèf 175 Sanswasannkenz 2000 De mil
75 Swasannkenz 100 san 200 De san 8000 Uit mil
79 Swasanndiznèf 101 San en 300 Twa san 100.000 San mil

80 Katreven 104 San kat 360 “Twa san swasant 900.000 Nèf san mil
81 Katrevenen 111 San onz 400 Kat san 1.000.000 En milyon

83 — Katreventwa 118 San dizuit 500 Senk san 100 mo. San milyon
86 — Katrevensis — 120 San ven 100 Nèf san 900 mo. Nèf san milyon
90 —Katrevendis 121 Sanventeyen 980 Nèfsan katreven 1 ma. En milya
# Note that in Kreyòl, 70 and 90 follow a different pattern to the other numbers when
counting from 1 to 100. For example, 61 is swasanteyen (60+1) but 71 is swasann onz
(60+11 not 70+1). Thus seventy which is swasann dis is (60+10) and ninety which is
katreven dis is (80+10).
“= Also note that Kreyòl does not use the number (en/yon) to say a/one like one hundred
(san), and one thousand (mil). However, the word one (en/yon) is used before one
million (en/yon milyon), one billion (en/yon milya), and one trillion (en/yon bilya).
- Mgen san dola. I have one hundred dollars.

- Wozlò gen de san dola. Wozlò has two hundred dollars.
- Ligen mil dola. She has one thousand dollars.
- Ou pagen sèt mil dola. You don't have seven thousand dollars.
- Mari ak Lisi gen en/yon milyon dola. Mari and Lisi have one million dollars.
Yo gen en/yon milya dola. They have one billion dollars.
Gen en/yon bilya dola nan bank lan. There are one trillion dollars in the bank.
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ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ann ekri nimewo yo. Write these numbers in Kreyòl using figures as in the example.
Example: Twasankatrevenonz” —+ 391
San
. Sèt san douz
Mil
. Mil nèf san senk
. Demil onz
Karann de mil
Swasantuit mil twa san katreven dizuit
Nèf san mil uit san swasann katòz
AH
WEON
GENUS
Yon milyon
10.De san milyon
B. Estatistik sou popilasyon. Write these figures in Kreyòl using letters and then read
them aloud in Kreyòl.
Example: Japon: 127,470,000 `— San venn sèt milyon kat san swasann dis mil.
1. Ayiti: 10,033,000 6. Nijerya: 154,729,000

2. Jamayik: 2,719,000 7. Lafrans: 65,447,374
3. Bayamas: 342,000 8. Lachin: 1,335,910,000
4. Endonezi: 231,369,500 9. Lend: 1,177,213,000
5. Brezil: 192,497,000 10. Etazini: 308,705,000
HI. Yes - No questions, and Wi and Non as interjections
+ Yes-No questions - Like in English, yes-no questions are made in Kreyòl by simply
changing the intonation. Raise the pitch of your voice at the end of the sentence.
- Jodi ase lendi. Today is Monday.

- Jodi aselendi? Today is Monday?
- Li gen frè ak sè. She has brothers and sisters.
- Ligen frè ak sè? She has brothers and sisters?
ik The question word «Èske» - In more formal contexts, yes-no questions may also be
formed by adding the question word èske at the beginning as in the following examples.
- Èskejodi ase lendi? Is today Monday?

- Eskeou byen? Are you okay?
- Èske lekòl la ap fèmen nan mwa jiyè? Does the school close in July?
- Èske ou gen frè ak sè? Do you have brothers and sisters?
“+ Negative questions - Like English, Kreyòl also uses negative questions. They are
formed the same way as yes-no questions. One of the most common uses of negative
questions is when you think the other person will agree with you. Another function of
negative questions is to check or confirm information. Note that the question word Èske
may also be used in negative questions.
- Jodiasepa lendi? Today is Monday, Is it?

- Sepa Ti Joslin? Aren't you Ti Joslin?
- Ou paallekòl jodi a? You didn't go to school today?
- Eske w pa al lekòl jodi a? Didn't you go to school today?
+ Wi and Non as affirmative and negative markers - When answering questions,

Kreyòl speakers generally add wi or non at the end of their answers. Wi is added to
affirmative statements and non to negative statements.
Questions Answers
1. Jodiasepa lendi? - Wi, se lendi wi.
2. Sepa TiJoslin? - Wi, se mwen wi.
3. Kijan ou ye? -. Mpapi mal non.
4. Sak pase? - Mlawi.
5. Èske w al lekòl jodi a? - Mpaalenon.
“ Wi and Non as jnterjections - Note that wi or non are also used as interjections to
emphasize a statement or to express surprise, admiration, astonishment etc...
1. Jisten mouri wi! - Justin died!

2. Bondye! Ede m non! - God! help me!
3. Ou sove lavi m wi! - You did save my life!
4. Mpa kapab fè sa non! - Icertainly cannot do that!
5. Seyon bèl fanm wi! - She is such a beautiful woman!
6. Manjeapa bon non! - The food is definitely not good!
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ANNOU PRATIKE
« A. CD 1-34- Se yon kesyon? Listen to your instructor making some statements

and asking some questions about days, months and years. If you hear a
statement, don't write anything on your paper. If you hear a question, answer it with wi
or non.
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B. Fanmi Wozlò! Ask for confirmation from your classmates concerning the members of
Wozlò's family. Add wi or non at the end of your answers.
Example: Frè papa Wozlò se pa tonton l? — Answer: Wi, se tonton l wi.
Sè manman Wozlò se pa matant li? 6. Papa manman Wozlò se bopè l?

. Pitit fi papa Wozlò se pa frè l? 7. Frè manman Wozlò se pa kouzen l?
. Pitit gason manman Wozlò se pa sè? 8. Mari manman Wozlò se pa pitit li?
. Pitit fi frè Wozlò se pa kouzin li? 9. Madan papa Wozlò se pa nyès li ?
. Pitit gason sè Wozlò se pa neve l?
a=èsonNnr 10. Pitit fi manman Wozlò se pa sè l?
C. Poze kesyon - You are looking for people to practice Kreyòl with. Ask whether the
following people speak Kreyòl using èske.
Example: Adriyen. — Answer: Èske Adriyen pale Kreyòl?
Filip
Ou menm
Yo menm
Anri ak Wozlò
Li menm
va
ai
ai
mi
na Andre
D. Ann fè konesans. You and your partner want to get to know each other better. Take
turns asking each other many questions. Modify or add elements as needed.
Example: gen/frè
Student 1 asks: Ou gen frè? — Student2 answers: Wi, m gen frè wi.
Example: renmen/mizik
Student 1 asks: Eske ou jwe mizik? — Student 2 answers: Non, m pa jwe mizik.
1. Renmen / baskèlbòl 6. Ekri / nan kaye a

2. Pale / kreyòl 7. Efase / tablo a
3. Louvri / fenèt la 8. Etidye / leson an
4. Fèmen / pòt 9. Travay / Jodia
5. Fè /devwa ou 10. Li / liv la
HI. Consonant blends
“ In Kreyòl, two or three consonant sounds may blend with certain vowels to form some
special sounds. Sometimes, the consonants precede or follow a vowel to form one
syllable.
ANNOU PRATIKE
Ki A. CD 1-35 - Listen to the following words and repeat.
Double consonant blends in one syllable |
|BL - Blòf, blabla FR - frap, frèt, fren PL - plat, plen, lapli

|BR- bra, bri, brezo GL - glann, glas, glise PR- pran, prete, pri
|DL - dl GR -gra, grann, gri, | TCH - match, tchatcha
|DJ - djèt, djòl, djak KL - klas, kle, klòch TR - travay, tranpe, trip
|DR - dra, drese, dren KR - kras, kri, kreyon | VL - vle, vlen, vlou
| FL - flach, flè, flit KS - fiks, viks, vekse VR - vre, vrè, louvri

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a Inother contexts, consonant sounds are preceded and followed by a vowel splitting into
two consecutive syllables.
«gi B. CD 1-36 - Listen to the following words and repeat.
|Double/triple consonant blends in two syllables |
|DL - Madlèn LK - Kalkil, kalkile SM - ralantisman
|GB- Legba LM - kalmi, almanak |SP — espwa, espò
|GZ - Egzanp, egzèsis LS- malswen, SPR - espri, lespri
|KS - vekse, eksetera |LT - salte, palto ST - estati, estènen |
|KT - lektè, sektanm | PT - pwòpte, pwòptay | TL — matla, atlèt, matlòt
|LB - Albinòs, kalbende SK - eskiz, pliske VN - avni, lavni
|LF - alfò, kalfou |SL- lesli, oslè
C. CD 1-37 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing consonnant
segments.
Example: Youhear" + Ma — ènchita sou èz la

You write — Madlèn chita sou chèz la
1. Senan mwas — tanm bLesli fèt. 6. Sepou isen desann sou nou.
2. Fifive se paske m rive an reta. 7. A ètlakouche sou ma` aa.
3. Janin kanpe nan ka — foua. 8. Tidjoape — òpli
— elkapab.
4. Jakifè toute — èsis yo. 9. Papa Le a pa nan sa e.
5. E — atiapakae tènen. 10. òlè ase sou òfliye.
—
IV. “Annou ekri
# Preparing your schedule

In this activity, you will use what you have learned to write your weekly schedule.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about daily and weekly schedules. What are the similarities and
the differences between the two? How are they organized? Below is a daily schedule of
a school boy. What would you add before 9:00 am (nevè dimaten) and after 5:00 pm
(senkè apremidi) to complete this schedule?
TwAa2zÈ Apremidi pi Sali eka l
Twarè KON ini apre madi na. ran yi
“Kakrè azrenidi ` Ale |AkKA4 tivwen
“Sen kè apres di pi koz gevwa ye
B. Ann ekri. Write your schedule for a typical week showing the activities you usually do.
Use the verbs and expressions you know.
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your schedule. Is there something else you want to add? Look
necessary corrections before you share it with a classmate. Then, be prepared to
discuss your schedule in class.
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Leson 4 : Pi bonè se granm maten!
- Language aim: Expressing the time and talking about holidays and celebrations
- Vocabulary: Segonn, minit, lè, fèt ak selebrasyon
- Grammar and structures: The interrogative words.
- Pronunciation and spelling: Nasal vowels plus nasal consonants
- Writing and speaking: An interview
I Akilè fèt Wozlò a ye?
Jodi a se fèt Wozlò. L ap pale de tout aktivite l ap fè pandan jounen fèt li a.
Me
# di a se 7d
Jodi 7 desanm «M -. Mmanje vè uitè karann
- Mabiyeauitèkenz. — | ` senk konsa.
leve a uitè nan maten. |
- Msoti lakay mwen a |- Mrive lekòl a nevè - Klas kreyòl mwen

nevè eka. | trant. koumanse a dizè tapan.
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M tounen lakay mwen vè
| Mfini lekòl a twazè edmi senkè
YO Datmwenn ka nan |
Li fè dizè ven kounye a. Fèt la
| nan apremidi. |F « koumanse vè uitè diswa.
+ Tellingtime
Telling time in Kreyòl is just a matter of knowing the numbers and a few formulas. The 12-
hour clock is used in Haiti like in most American countries. However, Haitians do not use
"a.m." and "p.m." in Kreyòl. You can use "dimaten or nan maten" for a.m., "nan apremidi"
from noon until 6 p.m., and "diswa or nan aswè" from 6 p.m. until midnight.
- Mleveauitè nan maten. I get up at 8:00 am. (in the morning)

- Mfinilekòl a dezè edmi nan apremidi. [finish school at 2:30 pm (in the afternoon)
- Fètla koumanse vè uitè diswa. The party starts around 8:00 pm (in the evening)
In Kreyòl, you have to add "è" at the end of the number (except with midi and minui), even
though in English "o'clock" is often left out. Sometimes, you must add another letter or
change the letter found right before "è". Use a to ask at what time something takes place.
To say that you do something from a certain time to another, use de ....a. Remember to use
anvan to say before and apre to say after.
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Consider the following examples; the added parts are underlined.
Akilè ou leve? At what time you get up?

M leve a uitè nan maten. I get up at 8:00 am.
Fèt la koumanse vè onzè diswa. The party starts at about 8:00 pm.
M rive lakay mwen vè senkè mwenn ka. l arrive home around 4:45.
M rive lekòl a neyè trant nan maten. I arrive at school at 9:30 am.
M fini lekòl a twazè edmi nan apremidi. Ifinish school at 3:30 pm.
M toujou dòmi anvan dezè dimaten. I always go to sleep before 2:00 am.
M soti a katrè tapan. I leave at exactly 4:00.
LoONJBUBSWEHE
M travay a sizè diswa. Il work at 6 pm.
10. M etidye de setè a minui. I study from 7:00 to midnight.
11. Li fè dizè ven kounye a. It's 10:20 now.
+ Useful expressions when telling the time in Kreyòl
Midi Noon Apremidi Afternoon

Minui Midnight Nan apremidi In the afternoon
Maten Morning Sware, aswè Night, evening
Dimaten, In the morning Diswa In the night,
Nan maten In the morning Nan aswè In the evening
“+ Use these expressions when asking for and gving the time
. Kilè li ye? What time isit?

. Kilè ou genyen? What time do you have?
Ou kab di m kilè li ye souple? Can you tell me the time please?
. Li fè onzè mwen dis. It's ten to eleven.
Li midi won. It's exactly noon.
. Gen swasant segonn nan yon minit. There are sixty seconds in one minute.
. Gen swasant minit nan yon lè. There are sixty minutes in one hour.
. Gen vennkatrè nan yon jou.
QNAJÈSWNH There are twenty four hours in a day.
. CD1-38-DJALÒG
ME e Wozilò is talking with her friend Pòl on the phone. Pòl is asking a lot of questions
about Wozlò's birthday party. Listen to them.
Pòl: - Alo!
Wozlò: - Wi alo! M kab pale ak Pòl silvouplè? Se Woztlò.
Pòl: - Alo Wozlò. Se Pòl wi. Sa k pase?
Wozlò: - Mla wi. Èske w ap vin nan fèt mwen an jodi a.
Pòl: - Akilè fèt la ap kòmanse?
Wozlò: - Lap kòmanse vè uitè diswa konsa.
Pòl: - Konbyen tan l ap dire?
Wozlò: - Li kab dire de uitè a dezè konsa.
Pòl: - Mapvini men m prale anvan dezè.
Wozlò: - Pa gen pwoblèm depi w ale apre minui.
Pòl: - Kilè li ye kounye a?
Wozlò: - O! Li gen tan fè sizè wi.
Pòl: - Mezanmi! M ale tande Wozlò. N a wè pita.
Wozlò: - Oke. M ap tan ou wi Pòl. Babay!
sk. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
. Atwhattime will Wozlò`s party start?

. How long will the party last? |
. Is Pòl coming to the party?
n.. Around what time does Wozlò end the conversation with Pòl?
oQON
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“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Pi bonè se granm maten. This Kreyòl proverb means: The best
time is now. Haitians believe it's better to do whatever you have to do as soon as
possible. According to this proverb, it's not good to keep postponing your projects.
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ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Jounen fèt Wozlò a! Say at what time Wozlò does the following activities on her birth
day. You may need to go back to the begining of the lesson to see what Wozlò does.
Example: A kilè Wozlò leve? — Lileve a uitè nan maten.
1. Akilè Wozlò abiye? 5. Akilè klas kreyòl la koumanse?

2. Akilè Wozlò manje? 6. Akilè lekòl Wozlò fini?
3. Akilè Wozlò soti lakay li? 7. Akilè Wozlò tounen lakay li?
4. Akilè Wozlò rive lekòl? 8. A kilè fèt la koumanse?
B. Maten, apremidi oswa aswè? Complete these sentences to tell the time in Kreyòl.
Example: 3:30 a.m. — Li fè twazè edmi nan maten.
1. 6:25 a.m. Li fè sizè...

2. 2:10 a.m. Li fè dezè...
3. 11:15 a.m. Li fè onzè...
4. 3:20 p.m. Li fè twazè...
5. 4:30 p.m. Li fè katrè...
6. 7:35 p.m. Li fè setè...
7. 8:45 p.m. Li fè uitè...
8. 9:00 p.m. Li fè nevè...
9. 12:00 p.m. Li fè ...
10. 12:00 a.m. Li fè ...
C. Kilè? Complete the following sentences so that they are true for you the first day of the
week you have your Kreyòl class.
Example: Mwen tounen lakay mwen anvan uitè

before (time)
Mwen soti lakay mwen

before (time)
Kou kreyòl la koumanse
at (time)
M etidye leson mwen :
from (time) to (time)
m
ge
wnow.
Mwen tounen lakay mwen
Apre (time)
D. Kilè li ye? Say the time in Kreyòl. Use the Kreyòl words indicating morning, afternoon
and evening.
Example: A —+ Li fè twazè tapan nan maten.
MA YAL ZON KOUA AN OL In

#+LILI. AA L KOHUOh BO Un ZIL
a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m
E. Pwogram televizyon! Look at the following American TV guide. In pairs, ask and
questions about program start times.
Example: A kilè emisyon Jij Alex ap koumanse? — L ap koumanse a inè nan apremidi.
1. Judge Alex 6. Judge Judy

2. Tyra Banks 7. General Hospital
3. Cristina's Court 8. Meet the Spartans
4. Real Sport 9. One life to live
5. All my Children 10. Rails and Ties
Frenand Léger
Guide 12:46 PM
TUE 6/2 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM A
618 WA « The Tyra Ban Judge Alex Cristina's Court — Judge Judy
4 Ati My Child One Life to Live General Hosp' »
4 Real Spo" [) Meet the Spartans |HD|
Rails 8: Ties [Ho MN SÈ
1814HBOHD —« RealSpor [EI] Meet the Spartans |taD|
5 HBOZHC Rails 8 Ties HD MNSÈ
V3) Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

KE?) 12:00-1:00 PM - 14 MIN LEFT
“Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel 09" - The new director of the NFL
vèti Players' Association discusses upcoming contract talks; bull riders talk
about their eight seconds; parents go to extremes to ensure their child's...
II. — Kilè fèt drapo Ayisyen an ye?
« Jou fèt drapo ayisyen an se 18 me. Gen anpil lòt fèt ofisyèl ankò. Gen premye janvye ki
se fèt lendepandans. Se lè tout Ayisyen bwè soup joumou (pumkin soup) pou selebre
libète nou. Annou gade lòt fèt ak jou ferye ki genyen nan kalandriye Ayisyen an.
Fèt ofisyèl ann Ayiti Haitian Official Holidays
| Premye janvye: fèt lendepandans ' January 1: Independence Day

|2 janvye: Jou dèzaye | January 2: Ancestors' Day
|Premye me: Fèt travay ak agrikilti ; May 1: Agriculture and Labor Day
| 18 me: fèt drapo ak inivèsite | May 18: Flag and University Day
| 17 oktòb: Jou lanmò Jan Jak Desalin ' October 17: Death ofJean-Jacques Dessalines
24 oktòb: Jou Nasyonzini | October 24: United Nations Day
' Premye novanm: Latousen |. November 1: All Saints Day
2 novanm: fèt Lèmò | November 2: All Souls Day
18 novanm: batay Vètyè | November 18: Battle of Vertières' Day
25 desanm: Nwèl | December 25: Christmas Day
! 7 avril: Jou lanmò Tousen Louvèti | April 7: Death of Toussaint Louverture
Kanaval (dimanch a mèkredi dèsann) Carnival (Sunday through Ash Wednesday)
| Dimanch Pak ' Easter Sunday
Vandredi Sen | Good Friday
«e Use these expressions when talking about important dates.
- Kidatjodi aye? What is today date?

- Jodiase 19 oktòb 2011. Today is October 19" 2010.
- Kidatoute fèt? What date were you born?
- Mte fèt 9 desanm 1974. l was born on December 9!" 1974,
- Gen de semès nan yon ane. There are two semesters in a year.
- Nan ki ane ou prale? In what year are you leaving?
- Mprale an 2013. lam leaving in 2013.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Seki dat? What date corresponds to each holiday?

Example: Jou fèt drapo ayisyen an. —+ Answer: Se 18 me.
1. fèt lendepandans 7. Jou dèzaye

2. Jou lanmò Tousen Louvèti 8. Jou Nasyonzini
3. Nwèl 9. Fèt travay ak agrikilti
4. batay Vètyè 10. Jou lanmò Jan Jak Desalin
5. Latousen 11. fèt inivèsite
6. fèt Lèmò 12. Kanaval
B. Ki fèt ki genyen? What holiday corresponds to each of the following dates?
Example: 18 me — Answer: Se Jou lanmò Jan Jak Desalin.
1. Premye janvye 6. 2janvye

2. 2novanm 7. 18 me
3. 18 novanm 8. 17 oktòb
4. 25 desanm 9. 24 oktòb
5. 7avril 10. Premye me
€. Ann fè listwa! Change the following years from figures to letters as in the example.
Example: Kistòf Kolon debake nan Lamerik an 1492.
Answer: mil kat san katreven douz.
. Dezyèm gè mondyal (World War II) koumanse an 1939.

« Barack Obama vinn prezidan ameriken an 2008,
« Ayiti pran lendepandans li an 1804,
« Etazini pran lendepandans li an 1776,
. Bayamas pran lendepandans li nan lane 1973.
OoQN
Iè
Frenand Léger 87
D. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Ask your partner the following questions and note
her/his answers on a piece of papers to report back.
Example: Ki dat ou te fèt? — Answer: M te fèt 9 desanm 1986.
. Ki datjodi aye?
Ki dat kou kreyòl la te koumanse?
Ki dat manman ou te fèt ?
Nan ki ane ou ap fini lekòl?
Hm
n
wa Nan ki ane ou tarenmen marye ?
II. The interrogative words
“ You've already learned how to ask and answer yes-no questions in Kreyòl. However,
many questions seek information that can't be provided by a simple yes or no answer.
#+ Use these expressions to ask questions
kimoun, Who ki jou On, what, which day

kilès Who konbyen How much, how many
kisa (sa) What poukisa Why
ki bagay What ki kote (kote), ki bò Where
kilè When Kimoun ki, kilès ki Who
a kilè At what time kijan /kouman/kòman how
x+ Examples ofinterrogative sentences
. Kikote/ bò ou rete? Where do you live?

. Kote ou prale? Where are you going?
Ki sa/sa ou ap manje? What are you eating?
. Poukisa li tris konsa? Why is she so sad?
. Ki moun/kilès ou ap tann la? Who are you waiting for?
. Ki moun/kilès ki efase tablo a? Who erased the board?
. Kouman/kijan ou ye? How are you?
. Kilè ou prale Ayiti? When are you going to Haiti?
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.OENOMUHSKOWN
A kilè kou kreyòl la koumanse? At what time does the Creole class begin?
10. Ki jou ou vin nan kou? On, what/which day do you come to class?
11. Konbyen elèv ki gen nan klas la? How many students are in the classroom?
12. Konbyen kòb ou genyen? How much money do you have?
«“ With sa and kote, the interrogative marker ki may be dropped.
1. Say ap fè? - Whatare they doing?

2. Kote yo prale? - Where are you going?
# Note the difference between ki moun and ki moun ki. Ki moun is used when the
question refers to the object of the sentence and ki moun ki is used when the question
refers to the subject. When the new information provided functions as the subject in the
answer to the question; the second ki must be added.
1. Kimoun (object) ou ap tann la? - Who are you waiting for?

2. Map tann Wozlò. (object) - lam waiting for Wozlò.
3. Kimoun ki (subject) efase tablo a? - Who erased the board?
4. Adriyen (subject) efase tablo a. - Adriyen erased the board.
# Note that the second ki may also be used with all the question words except with
poukisa and kouman /kijan.
1. Kikote (object) ou prale? - Where are you going?

2. Mprale Ayiti. (object) - lam going to Haiti.
3. Ki kote ki (subject) pi bon? - Where/ which place is better?
4. Ayiti (subject) pi bon. - Haiti is better.
“ Be careful with kilè and kilès. Because of their spelling, these two question words can
be easily used mistakenly one for another. Always remember kilè (when, what time)
refers to the time and kilès (who) which has the same meaning as kimoun refers to
people.
1. Kilè liye? - Whattime isit?

2. Kilèsliye? - Who isshe or he?
3. Kimoun liye? - Who is she or he?
Frenand Léger 89
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Marye kolòn I ak II? Match column l to II to form complete questions. There can be
more than one answer for most items. For example, number 1 can be B as well as E.
1. Kisa... a) ...OU prale Ayiti?

2. Poukisa... b) ...madanm nan ap fè?
3. Kilè... c) ...fèmen pòt la?
4. Kimoun... d) ...Wozlò prale?
5. Kimoun ki... e) ...Jak ap gade?
6. Kouman... f) ...Vini anvan lendi ?
7. Akilè... g) ...mwa ki gen nan yon ane?
8. Kijou ki... h) ...yo efase tablo a?
9. Konbyen... n kou kreyòl la fini?
10.Ki kote... Li On Ji rele?
B. Ki mo ki kòrèk? Use the correct one of the two question words in parenthesis to
complete the following questions. Then ask your partner the questions; your partner
will answer.
Example: Student 1: li ye (kilè/a kilè? — Answer: Kilè liye?

Student 2: Li fè dizè edmi dimaten.
ap pale nan klas la (kimoun/kimoun ki)?

kou kreyòl la koumanse (kilè/a kilè)?
vini apre janvye (ki mwa/ki mwa ki)?
pase nan klas la (kisa/kisa ki)
Andre pi renmen (kimoun/kimoun ki)?
li louvri fenèt la (poukisa /kisa ki)?
lap ekri sou tablo a (kisa/kisa ki)?
pi bèl nan peyi sa yo (ki kote/ki kote ki)?
pa
fè
MA
aA pi wo nan basketè sa yo (kilès/kilès ki)?
10. ou pa renmen nan semen nan(ki jou/ki jo u ki)?
C. Ann poze kesyon. Use the correct Kreyòl question-word to ask the relevant question
for the answer given. Note that your question must be based on the underlined part of
the answer as in the example.
Example: Frèm
yo ap etidye nan klas la.
Answer: Ki moun/kilès k ap etidye nan klas la?
. Adriyen byen wi.

Pyè ak Mari prale Ayiti pwochen.
mwa
. Jak prale nan peyi Lafrans.
. Andre al lekòl paske] vle appran kreyòl.
. Klas kreyòl la fini a dezè nan apremidi.
Wogzlò ap efase tablo a.
. Malèn renmen Anri anpil.
QO
NAMUSWNH
. Mari ap ekri yon dikte sou tablo a.
D. Ann kontinye poze kesyon! Interview one of your classmates, asking her/him
questions about the following subjects. Ask at least three questions for each subject.
Then, report back to the class what you learned about your partner.
Example: Fanmi
» Eske ou gen frè ak sè?
» Konbyen frè ak sè ou genyen?
» Kikote yo abite?
1. espò 2. travay 3. politik |

4. lekòl 5. manje 6. mizik |
IV. XNasal vowels and nasal consonants
si You've learned that Kreyòl has three nasal vowels (an, en, on) and three nasal
consonant (n, m, ng) sounds. The n, and m, blend together with the nasal vowels in
many words like in the following examples.
-“Frenand Léger 9]
ANNOU PRATIKE
Q: A. CD 1-39 - Listen to the following words and repeat.
Bann Bonm Konbèlann Lapenn Ponn Venn
Bannann Fanm Konprann Madanm Vann Vyann
“+ Remember that the letter n is combined (a, e, 0) to represent the nasal vowels (an, en,
on). Thus, the N sound does not appear in words having the nasal vowels like ban and
ven for examples. However, the N sound must be clearly pronounced in other contexts
or in words like bann and venn in which itis preceded by a nasal vowel.
«di: B. CD 1-40 - Listen and repeat the following pairs.
2 4 2
bann bench bunch
kann camp sugar cane
konn like, as to know
lapenn rabbit sorrow, grief
monn mount world
plenn full impregnated
ponn bridge to lay down
sann blood ash
tann weather, time to wait
vann wind to sell
venn twenty veins
wonn round circle
€. Here are sentences with the words you've learned.
Yon bann volè chita sou ban an. A bunch of thieves sit on the bench.
L ap manje bannann. He is eating plantains.
Bonm nan eklate nan lari a. The bomb exploded in the street.
Fanm nan bèl anpil. The woman is very pretty.
Chaje ak kann tou pre kan an. There is a lot of sugar cane near the camp.
Li fè konbèlann nan machin nan. He tricked out the car.
M konprann lapenn ou. I understand your sorrow.
L ap tann tan an kalme. She is waiting for the weather to calm down.
pGENAYVSWON
Poul la ponn ze l yo anba pon an. The chicken laid her eggs under the bridge.
10.Yo kontinye vann malgre van an. They continue to sell despite the wind.
11. Plis pase ven venn pote san nan More than twenty veins carry blood to the
kè a. heart.
12. San pa gen koulè sann. Blood does not have the color of ash.
13. Vyann nan byen kwit. The meat is well cooked.
14. Wonm pa bon pou lasante. Rum is not good for the health.
15. Yon wonn toujou won. A circle is always round.
6: D. CD1-41-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words in
the following sentences.
Example: Youhear" — Yon volè chita sou an.

You write — Yon bann volè chita sou ban an.
M konprann ou.
Poul la ze anba an.
Yo kontinye malgre an.
pa gen koulè
Plis pase pote san nan kè a.
pa bon pou lasante.
Chaje ak tou pre an.
Se machin sèlman li vann.
ki
SO
ie
po
aAE
A nan ap vann ak yanm.
yn'= nan fwa fanm nan.
Frenand Léger 93
V. — Annou ekri epi pale
=+ Preparing an interview
You will use what you have learned to prepare and conduct an interview with a very
famous Haitian.
A. Anvan ou ekri. A journalist is interviewing a celebrity. The journalist is asking the

famous person a lot of personal questions about his/her life and his/her activities. What
questions would the journalist ask in Kreyòl.
B. Ann ekri. Write in Kreyòl a list of ten questions that you would ask a famous Haitian.
Use verbs and negative words you know for your questions. You may use èske as well
as all the other question words you learned. Include questions about:
Name and age,

Marital status and number of children,
Where the person live or/and who she/he lives with,
The person's character and personality,
Work and hobbies,
ko
DO
Sin
TÈ
kè The situation of Haiti and what the celebrity is doing to help.
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your questions carefully to make sure they are correctly
formulated. Is there something else you want to add or remove? Look closely at your
text to check possible spelling and grammar mistakes. Make the necessary corrections
before you share it with a classmate. Then, be prepared to discuss your questions in
class.
Dosye kiltirèl
Guy Durosier : The Ambassador of Haitian Music
Guy Durosier, a highly influential composer and singer whom

Edith Piaf once called "the living breath of Haiti" is one of the
most prestigious musicians in Haitian history. Born in Port-au-
Prince, Guy Durosier started performing professionally as a sax
player in 1947 when he was only 14 years old. He also learned
how to play organ, piano, and clarinet. In 1949, Durosier caught
the attention of Issa El Saieh, the conductor of the most famous
orchestra in Haiti at the time. After joining El Saieh's legendary
orchestra, Durosier began an international career of more than
50 years. He wrote many hits such as: "Ma Brune”", "Gabelus",
Guy Durosier "Michaèlle", "Mon capitaine", "Courrier d'Haiti", "Si wal an Ayiti",
"Léogane" etc. Guy Durosier died at the age of 68 from
pulmonary cancer in Bothell, Washington on August 19, 1999.
“+ Annou aprann koute
+ Listening in a foreign language

Listening comprehension is not passive as we tend to believe. It's an active process in
which individuals focus on selected aspects of aural input, construct meaning from
passages, and relate what they hear to existing knowledge. There are many strategies
that you can use to understand spoken in Kreyòl.
Listening for words you know

You can get the gist of what you hear by identifying words, expressions and sentences
you already know. The audio material that you are about to listen is full of words that
you have already learned. Listen for them and pay attention to the context in which they
are used.
Listening for cognates

You already know that cognates are words that look the same or have similar spelling
and meaning in two languages: for example otèl and hotel or kazino and casino. Listen
for cognates to increase your comprehension of spoken materials in Kreyòl.
Reading before listening

Listening and reading are two different skills, but one can help to achieve the other. For
example, reading the lyrics of a song in a foreign language is often the only way to
understand it. While songs are a good way to practice listening and pronunciation, you
can also use them to learn new vocabulary and grammar. Most importantly, songs also
offer a wealth of cultural information about the people who speak the target language.
Frenand Léger 95
“ You will discover Leyogan, a song by the famous Haitian singer, Guy Durosier. Before
listening to the song, read the lyrics. Try to apply the techniques and use the strategies
you've learned to grasp the overall meaning of the song.
A. Anvan ou li/koute. Think about the following questions before you read the lyrics.
What do you know about Guy Durosier? The title of the song is Leyogan. Does the word
“Leyogan” refer to a person or a place in Haiti?
+ Here are some new words from the song
- Pòtoprens: the capital of Haiti - kòb : money

- Leyogan: a country town in Haiti - granri: main street
- lòtjou: the other day - rete: to stop
- fiyèl: godchild - ranse: tojoke
- mennen: to take someone to a place - reziyen: to give up
- nanpwen konsa : there is nothing like that - tounen: go back, return
- depi: since - file: to go fast
- osito: as soon as - vin wè: to visit
- fatige : tired - janm: never
- tinonm : boy - rive: to arrive
B. Pandan w ap li/koute. In his song's, Durosier talks about his mother's godchild who is
from Leyogan. His mother's godchild, who is visiting Pòtoprens for the first time, is asks
a lot of questions about everything. Guy Durosier answers while his mother's godchild
continues to ask questions and compare Leyogan to Pòtoprens.
C. Linguistic cues to help you better understand the text.
» The following sentences are from the text. Translate them into English:
1. Lòt jou m ale Leyogan, M al chache ti fiyèl manman m.
2. Pou m mennen l konnen Pòtoprens. Pou l vin wè fanmi manman m
3. Li patjanm konnen Pòtoprens. Depi l fèt li te Leyogan.
4. Osito l rive Bizoton. Li kòmanse poze m kesyon.
5. Sou twa jou m menen l Petyonvil. Pou l al wè yon fanmi manman l.
» The following sentences are from the text. Translate them into Kreyòl
6. When l was tired ofthe little boy, I took him to a secret place.
7. Ah! This is a bus. Where is it going? It's taking you back to your home town.
D. Answer the following questions in Kreyòl using full sentences.
Poukisa chantè a te al Leyogan pou al chache fyèl manman l?

Kilè fiyèl la koumanse poze kesyon?
Sou konbyen jou yo mennen fiyèl la Petyonvil?
Di twa bagay fiyèl la te wè nan Petyonvil?
ik
izo
sal
A What happened at the end of the story?
o Does the mother's godchild want to go back to Leyogan?
o Does the mother's godchild go back to Leyogan?
Frenand Légèr 97
sé). CD 1-42 — Listen to the song Leyogan by Guy Durosier
LEYOGAN
Lòt jou m ale Leyogan, Sa se Kaban Choukoun. E gwo kay jòn
M al chache ti fiyèl manman m sa, sa lye? A! Sa se Lapolis.
Pou m mennen l konnen Pòtoprens O!
Pou l vin wè fanmi manman m. Mennen m desann Pòtoprens.
Li pa tjanm konnen Pòtoprens. Lè m te fatige ak ti nonm sa a. 30

Depi l fèt li te Leyogan. Mwen mennen li yon ti kote.
Osito l rive Bizoton Se yon ti kote ki te sekrè.
Li kòmanse poze m kesyon. Kote tout moun pa vini.
Sa sa ye sa? Sa se Riviera Otèl. Sa sa ye la ? A ! Sa se yon fanm.

Et sa, Sa sa ye? Sa se Teyat de vèdi. 10 Ki gwo bagay sa ? 35
O! e bèl bagay sa? Sa se Kazino Sa se yon gwo fanm.
Entènasyonal. E poukisa l ap gade m konsa ?
Men e kòb la ou rale a?
Leyogan nanpwen konsa!
Mennen m tounen Leyogan.
Sa sa ye sa? A! Sa se Kontribisyon
40
monchè. E bèl kay blan sa? Sa se Palè 15 Lelandmen mwen desann sou granri.
Nasyonal. E sa k ap fè zip! zip! Mwen rete yon gwo otobis
Se Rèks Teyat monchè. Ki tap fè wout Leyogan.
Mwen mete l chita ladan l.
Leyogan nanpwen konsa!
Sa sa ye sa ? A ! sa se yon otobis.
Sou twa jou m menen l Petyonvil. E ki kote l prale ?
Pou l al wè yon fanmi manman l. 20 Lap mennen ou tounen nan peyi ou.
Li te fin konn tout Pòtoprens O! O! se ranse m t ap ranse wi, m vle rete.
Li te vle konnen lòt bagay. Non monchè !
Reziyen ou tounen monchè O! O!
O! Sa sa ye sa? Sa se otèl El Rancho. 50
E bèl kay an pay sa? 25 Li file lal Leyogan gan gan gan!!!!
Source: Music CD « The tribute », November 2001.

CHAPIT DE
Lakay la ak katye a
where you live, your home, your neighborhood and your possesions.

e describe your house
e describe your neighbourhood
e talk about your personal belongings
e talk about your furnitures
e express possession
e express yourselfin different tenses
è give your address
e identify geographical features
e identify oral vowels around nasal consonants
You will use:

vocabulary for housing, urbanization, architecture and places in a town
vocabulary for house furnitures
vocabulary for personal belongings
some descriptive adjectives
Pa + pronoun
the verb markers ap, pe, te, ta, prale, a, ava, va
the oral vowels and the nasal consonants |
Some common verbs.
Leson 1: Lakay mwen!
Leson 2: Anndan lakay mwen!
Leson 3: Zafè pèsonèl mwen!
Leson 4: Katye mwen!
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Architecture and housing in Haiti

Frenand Léger 99
Leson 1 : Lakay mwen!
- Language aim: Talking about your house.

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de kay ou rete
- Grammar and structures: Verbal Tense and Aspect Markers
- Pronunciation and spelling: Oral vowels plus nasal consonants
- Listening: De kay ki nan lweyaj
ui
manditis
'vaA
I. Ki kote lafanmi Petitòm abite?
Lafanmi Petitòm se moun lavil. Yo abite nan yon bèl kay Boutilye. Yo rete nan yon gwo
kay bas ki gen anpil pyès.
Tèt kay/do kay
Garaj
L ap monte bisiklèt
“ nan lakouja
Kay lafanmi Petitòm
+ Use these expressions to talk about different types of house
house
kay bas | one story house
kay beton | cement house
kay balkon | two or more story house
kay bwa | wooden-house
kay chanmòt | two or more story house
kay pay | thatched-roof house
kay tè |mud-walled house
kay tòl | tin-roofed house
on e e ad sti
Kwizinek. —
! —' e || Salamanje`
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oo ao — L ka
a kI é
W pi ke'l
Yon kay chanmòt
a“ Use these expressions to talk about the interior of a house
chanm akouche plafon ceiling

chanm kay pyès kay room
douch salon living room
etaj floor/story salmanje dining room
koulwa saldatant waiting room
+ Use these expressions to talk about where you live
abite lakou yard

andeyò countryside lavil city, town
apatman apartment lwen — far
atè ground/floor machin car
balkon pre Close
bisiklèt pakin garage
chanm envite guess bedroom pisin pool
kay rete to live
lakay tèt kay/do kay roof
Tout Ayisyen pa rete nan bèl kay menm jan ak lafanmi Petitòm. Yon ka popilasyon ayisyèn
nan ap viv nan vil Pòtoprens ki se kapital peyi Dayiti. Kèk ladan yo viv nan apatman ak kay
ki pa fin twò mal. Men, pi fò ayisyen se nan katye popilè ak bidonvil yo rete.
Yon gwo bilding 4 etaj
l
A i 8
DO `NA$:
Sousòl
«YE cD1-43-DJALÒG
e Wozlò is going to Miami for the summer. She is talking on the phone with Andre
about the place where she will stay.
Andre: - Alo! Se Wozlò?

Wozlò: - Wise mwen. Kijan ou ye?
Andre: -. Mbyen. Kilè ou ap rive Miyami la?
Wozlò: - Madi pwochen si dye vle. Pale m de kay ou a non.
Andre: - Oke. Kisa ou ta renmen konnen?
Wozlò: - Èske se nan yon apatman oswa yon kay ou rete?
Andre: -. Mrete nan katriyèm etaj yon konplèks apatman
ki nan yon bilding senk etaj.
Wozlò: - Fòk mwen pran eskalye pou monte lakay ou?
Andre: -. Wi ou kab pran eskalye oswa asansè.
Wozlò: - Konbyen pyès ki gen nan apatman an?
Andre: - Gen kat pyès nan apatman an. Gen yon salon,
yon salamanje, ak de chanm akouche.
Wozlò: - Konbyen twalèt ki genyen?
Andre: - Seyon sèl twalèt ki genyen men li gwo anpil.
“ ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
4: When is Wozlò going to Miami?

2. Where does Andre live in Miami?
kt How many bedrooms does Andre's apartment have?
4, How many bathrooms does Andre's apartment have?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: «Kay piti, ou pran nat ou anba bra ou.»

This Kreyòl proverb means: When the house is small, you hold
your bedding under your arm. Degradation of the environment,
lack of arable land and unemployment caused a massive rural
exodus in Haiti. Increased migration from rural areas caused
the growth of an important urban lower class living in slums
located in the hillsides above the city of Port-au-Prince and its
suburbs. With more than 2.5 million people, Port-au-Prince is
one of the world's most densely populated cities in the world.
Lack of space sometimes causes an entire large family to live in
a small one-room house. Therefore, as the proverb says: when
the house is small, you hold your bedding under your arm.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Eou menm? Complete the following sentences with one of one the expressions in bold
so it corresponds to your situation.
M rete nan yon apatman/kay beton/kay bas/kay chanmòt.

Kay m rete a bèl anpil/lèd anpil.
Kay mwen lwen inivèsite a/pre inivèsite a.
M abite andeyò/nan pwovens/lavil.
Nan kay m rete a gen yon pyès/de pyès /twa pyès /plis pase twa pyès.
Chanm mwen nan premye etaj/dezyèm etaj/twazyèm etaj.
Tèt kay mwen fèt an tòl/an beton/an pay.
IAN,
SO
pa
bo
tè Mwen pase anpil tan nan chanm mwen/kuizin nan/salon an.
B. Ki kote moun sa yo ye nan kay la? Say where or in which room in the house these
people are doing the following activities.
ina Manmi Lisi ap dòmi. — Answer: Se nan chanm akouche a liye.

Wozlò ap gade televizyon.
. Mimoz ap kwit manje.
. Mari ap prepare tab la pou fanmi an manje.
. Aleksi ak Chal ap rantre (park) machin nan.
Adriyen ak Anayiz ap monte (ride) bisiklèt.
Aa. Granmè Adriyen ap benyen (take a shower).
wNk.n
as
C. Ann konpare! Compare where you live to where the Petitòm family lives.
Example 1: Lafanmi Petitòm abite lavil... — Answer: M abite lavil tou (also).
Example 1: Yo rete nan yon kay chanmòt. — Answer: Mrete nan yon kay bas.
1. Lafanmi Petitòm ap viv nan yon gwo vil.

2. Yorete nan yon gwo kay.
3. Kay yo gen uit pyès.
4. Chanm Wozlò nan dezyèm etaj.
5. Kay Lafanmi Petitòm gen bèl lakou.
6. Yo gen kat chanm akouche.
7. Lafanmi Petitòm gen pisin lakay yo.
8. Lafanmi Petitòm abite nan yon kay beton.
D. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Your classmate is asking a lot of questions about where
you live. Answer with complete sentences.
Example: Èske ou renmen kote ou rete a? Poukisa?

Possible Answer 1: Wi. M renmen apatman kote m rete a paske li pre inivèsite a.
Possible Answer 2: Non. M pa renmen kay kote m rete a paske li pa gen bèl lakou.
Èske ou rete nan kay oswa nan yon apatman?

Ki kote ou rete? Lavil oswa andeyò?
Konbyen pyès lakay ou genyen ?
Konbyen chanm akouche ki gen lakay ou ?
Nan ki pyès ou konn etidye oswa fè devwa ou?
Èske gen gwo lakou ak pisin lakay ou?
Chanm Wozlò nan dezyèm etaj?
A Dapre ou menm, ki pyès ki pi enpòtan nan yon kay? Poukisa?
je
yonn
Ap
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II. ` Verbal Tense and Aspect Markers
“ Verbs are no conjugated in Kreyòl. The form of the verb never changes to indicate
different persons. Look at the following examples showing that only one form of the
verb is used for different subjects.
1. Mwen manje chak jou. - Ieateveryday.

2. Ou manje chak jou. - You eat everyday.
3. Li manje chak jou. - She/he eats everyday.
4. Wozlò manje chak jou. - Wozlò eats everyday.
5. Nou manje chak jou. - Weeateveryday.
6. Nou manje chak jou. - You eat everyday.
7. Yo manje chakjou. - They eat everyday.
8. Adriyen ak Anayiz manje. - Adriyen and Anayiz eat everyday.
«“ Unlike English the form of the verb does not change to express various tenses such as
past, present and future; or various moods and aspects such as the indicative, the
conditional and the progressive. Consider the following examples.
1. Wozlò manje chak jou. - Wozlò eats everyday.

2. Wozlò ap manje. - Woztlò is eating.
3. Wozlò 8 manje. - Wozlò ate.
4. Wozlò te manje yè. - Wozlò ate yesterday.
5. Wozlò pral manje. - Wozlò is going to eat
6. Wozlò ava manje - Wozlò will eat.
7. Wozlò ta manje. - Wozlò would eat.
« While English uses inflexion sometimes, Kreyòl uses verb markers which are short
particles expressing different aspects, tenses and moods. As you can see in the
examples above, the verb particles always occur before the verb and they are: te for the
past; ap, ape or pe for the progressive and the future sometimes; pral, a, va, ava for the
future; and ta for the conditional.
Frenand Léger 105
«k Note that when the basic form of action verbs is used without any verb markers, it is
generally understood as referring to the past unless there is an element in the sentence
indicating otherwise.
| - Wozlò 8 manje. Woztlò ate.

- Wozlò manje chak jou. Wozlò eats everyday.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kisa yo fè chak jou? Complete these interrogative sentences by translating the English
verbs in parenthesis into Kreyòl. What can you say about the form of the Kreyòl verbs?
Example : Èske Mari (eat) diri chak jou? — Answer: Wi, Mari manje diri chak jou.
. Èske Wozlò (erase) tablo a chak jou?

. Èske li (do) devwa li chak jou?
. Èske yo (listen) radyo chak jou?
. Èske Jak ak Aleksi (watch) televizyon chak jou?
k. Èske Adriyen ak Mari (etidye) leson yo chak jou?
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B. Kilè yo fè bagay yo? Complete the following sentences by translating the English verbs
in parenthesis into Kreyòl. What can you say about the form of the Kreyòl verbs?
Example: Jak (worked) avanyè. — Answer: Jak travay

te avanyè.
« Malou (would buy) yon bèl kay chanmòt.

Li (lives) andeyò.
Aglaye ak Beniv (are talking) nan telefòn.
. Andre (will sell) gwo kay beton li a.
mè
knnMalèn pa (did not like) lekòl la.
C. Eou menm? Asin the example below, answer the following questions about yourself
and your family.
Example: Nan ki lane ou te fèt? + Answer: M te fèt nan lane 1979.

. Kisa ou manje maten an?
. Ki kote ou ta renmen ale an vakans?
. Kisa ou pral fè apre kou kreyòl la.
Kimoun ou pi renmen nan fanmi ou?
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III. “Oralvowels and nasal consonants
# You've learned that Kreyòl has seven oral or non-nasal vowels (a, e, è, 0, ò, i, ou). You
also learned that the grave accent mark is only found on the top of three of the seven
non-nasal vowels (è, ò, a).
“ Remember that the nasal vowels (an, en, on) as in the words pan, lapen, bon are
considered as one single nasal sound. However, when the accent mark is placed on the
top of the (è, ò, d,) before an (m) they become two different sounds like in the words
pan, lapèn, bòn.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«ki: A. CD 1- 44-Listen and repeat.
|ren vs rèn mon vs mòn pan vs pan |

|
|plen vs plèn |kon vs kòn van vs van |
| ayisyen vs ayisyèn |ton vs tòn plan vs plan
lapen vs lapèn bon vs bòn | gan vs Leyogan |
B. Here are sentences with the words you've learned.
1. Rèn nan gen yon fo ren. The queen has an artificial kidney.
2. Toujou plen dlo sou plèn sa a. This flat land always experiences flooding.
3. Ayisyen ak ayisyèn p ap dekouraje. Haitian men and women will not give up.
4. Lanmò lapen an fè l lapèn. The death of the rabbit makes him sad.
5. Mon Sinayi se yon mòn li ye. Mount Sinai is a montain.
6. Kòn kabrit long kon kòn towo. Goat horns are as long as bull horns.
A Ton Sam gen yon tòn bagay pou l fè. Uncle Sam has tons of things to do.
8. Bònsaaseyon bon moun. This maid is a good person.
9. Machin nan pran pan ak yon bann The car broke down with a lot of peacocks
pan ladan l. init.
10. Se sèl Bondye ki kab fèmen van van God is the only one who can stop the flow
an. of the wind.
11. Sifas dlo plan epi orizontal The water surface is flat and horizontal.
12. Li gen yon bon plan. He has a good plan.
13. L al leyogan pou achte de gan. He went to Leogane to buy two gloves.
C. CD 1-45 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Frenand Léger 107
«€ Example: Youhear — nan gen fo

You write — Rènnan gen yon fo ren.
1. Toujou dlo sou saa.
2. Lanmò an fè nou :
2 mwen an se yon moun.
4. Bondye louvri an.
5. Vil chaje ak
6. Sinayi se yon li ye.
Fi kabrit long kòn towo.
8. Sam gen yon bagay pou l fè.
IV. Annou Koute

+ Preparing for listening
You will use what you have learned to understand the following recording describing
two houses.
«e CD 1-46 - De kay ki nan lweyaj (lweyaj= for rent)
A. Anvan ou koute. Imagine that you are the head ofa family and you are looking for a
house to rent. Make a list ofwhat you want and what you do not want in the house.
B. Pandan w ap koute. Aleksi is describing two houses that he visited. Listen carefully to
what he says about each house.
1. Check what one can find in each house.
| PREMYE KAY LA | DEZYÈM KAY LA |

Gwo kay chanmòt | | |
Kay bas | | |
Lwen inivèsite a | | |
Lakou ak bèl jaden | |
Andeyò | |
Lavil | |
Pakin | |
Pisin | | |
Gwo kwizin | | |
Pre lekòl la | |
2. Listen again to verify that you have checked all the details that Aleksi mentioned.
C. Lèou fin koute. Discuss the following questions in Kreyòl with your classmates.
1. Dapre deskripsyon Aleksi fè sou de kay yo, èske fòk li ta lwe premye a oswa
dezyèm nan? Poukisa?
2. Eou menm? Ki kay ou prefere? Poukisa?
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Leson 2 : Anndan lakay mwen!
- Language aim: Describing the interior of your house.

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de anndan lakay ou
- Grammar and Structures: The present and past progressive
ti - Pronunciation and Spelling: The oral vowels /e/ vs /è/; /o/ vs /ò/ and /a / vs /ò/
- Speaking: Yon koutye
IL. Kisa k genyen anndan lakay Petitòm?
Lafanmi Petitòm se moun rich. Yo gen anpil mèb ak anpil lòt bagay lakay yo.
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Lafanmi Petitòm se boujwa yo. Yo byen meble kay yo. Nan chanm yo, gen plaka ak sèso pou
kwoke rad. Gen kabann ki kouvri ak dra epi kouvreli. Gen zòrye sou kabann yo. Zòrye yo
anndan bèl sak zòye. Epi bò tèt kabann yo, gen de ti tab. Youn gen yon abajou sou li epi lòt
la gen yon revèy. Nan saldeben an, gen douch la ki bare ak yon rido. Gen yon lavabo kote
pou bwose dan epi lave figi. Gen gwo sèvyèt pou siye kò tou. Nan salon an, gen plizyè bèl
tablo ki kwoke nan mi an. Gen kanape ak dodin pou chita. Gen televizyon, radyo, etajè pou
liv elatriye. Nan kwizin nan menm, gen fou, recho ak bonbon gaz ladan l. Gen frijidè ak gad
manje. Lè gen gwo dine, se sou gwo tab nan salamanje a moun yo chita pou manje. Yo
toujou mete bèl nap ak kouvè sou tab la. Kay lafanmi Petitòm vrèman byen meble.
+ Use these expressions to talk about furnitures and other things in a house
abajou lanpshade limyè light
anpoul elektrik light bulbs mèb `— furniture
etajè pou liv bookcase meble furnished
bifèt cabinet nap tablecloth
bonbòn gaz gas tank plaka closet
dodin rocking chair planchèt ironing board
douch shower rad clothes
dra bed sheets revèy clock
eskalye stairs, recho charcoal burner grill
etajè shelves recho gaz oven
fè a repase iron rido curtains
frijidè refrigerator sak zòrye pillow case
frizè freezer sèso clothes hanger
fou stove sèvyèt towels
fotèy armchair tablo painting
gad manje pantry tapi rug
kabann bed tiwa drawer
kanape couch twalèt toilet
kouvreli bedspread zòrye pillow
CD 1-47 DJALÒG
ai Wozlò calls Andre two days later to ask him more questions about the apartment.
Wozlò: Alo! Bonjou! M kab pale ak Andre souple?

Andre: Wi se mwen wi.
Wozlò: M bezwen plis enfòmasyon sou apatman an. Ki
mèb ki gen nan chanm m pral dòmi an?
Andre: Gen yon tab denui, yon kabann de plas ak de zorye
sou li. Men fòk ou pote dra ak sak zòrye.
Wozlò: Èske gen abajou ak revèy bò tèt kabann nan?
Andre: Wi, men fòk ou achte anpoul pou abajou a.
Wozlò: Oke. E kisa k gen nan salon an?
Andre: Gen tout bagay: kanape, fotèy, televizyon, radyo,
etajè pou liv, tab, chèz elatriye.
Wozlò: Oke mèsi Andre. M ale. N ap pale tande.
Andre: Babay Wozlò. M ap tann ou.
sèk. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
What furnitures does the bedroom where Wozlò will sleep have?
What does Wozlò have to bring for the bedroom?
. Isthere a night clock in the bedroom?
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. Whatis missing in the lampshade?
5. What furnitures and appliances does the living room have?
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w. Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Lakay se lakay. This Kreyòl proverb means: “There is no place
like home.” Or “Home sheet home.” As a typical Haitian, Wozlò might be happy visiting a
foreign country but she will be homesick soon and she will want to go back to Haiti.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Wete sa k depaman an. Indicate the word that does not belong in the following lists.
1. Kabann, recho, sak zòrye, dra, abajou

2. Gad manje, frijidè, douch, recho gaz, fou
3. Twalèt, douch, nap, sèvyèt rido
4. Dodin, kanape, tablo, fotèy, kouvreli
5. fè a repase, sèso, plaka, eskalye, planchèt
B. Di sa yo kab fè ak mèb oswa aparèy sa yo. Match column one to column two to
indicate what one can do with the following furnitures, appliances or household items.
Example : 1. Kabann — Answer: j. dòmi
column one column two

1. Kabann a) Fèglas (ice)
2. Kanape b) Kwoke (hang) rad
3. Fè arepase c) Kwit manje vit
4. Frijidè d) Siye kò ak figi
5. Sèso e) Ranje tab
6. Recho a gaz f) Leve bone
7. Sèvyèt g) Paserad
8. Revèy h) Benyen
9. Douch — i) Chita alèz
10. Nap j) Dòmi
k) tablo
C. Kisa moun sa yo bezwen pou fè bagay sa yo? Indicate one or two furnitures,
appliances or household items that these people need to do the following activities.
Example : Aleksi vle griye vyann (grill]. — Answer: Li bezwen recho, recho a gaz.
. Wozlò gen dòmi.

. Adriyen vle chita byen alèz (sit confortably)
. Chal vle benyen epi lave figi l.
Chal fin benyen, li vle siye kò l.
Mimoz vle kwit manje a vit.
Anri vle kouvri kabann nan.
Anayiz vle ranje tab nan salamanje a.
Mari vle pase rad li yo.
GeENBJYHRWNE
Mara vle mete glas (ice) nan limonad li a.
10.Aglaye vle leve bonè demen maten.
D. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Your classmate is asking a lot of questions about

furniture and appliances in your house. You must answer with complete sentences.
Note that answers will vary.
Èske ou renmen twalèt lakay ou a? Poukisa?

Kisa ki genyen nan chanm akouche w?
Ki mèb ou ta renmen ajoute nan chanm akouche ou?
Kisa ki genyen nan kwizin lakay ou?
Èske gen anpil liv lakay ou? ki kote ou ranje yo?
Konbyen plaka ki genyen lakay ou? Nan ki pyès yo ye?
Lè ou fin lave, ki kote ou pase rad ou?
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EnKisa ou pa renmen lakay ou. Kouman ou ta chanje sa?
II. The habitual and progressive present tense
+ Present tense - You learned that Kreyòl just uses the basic form of stative or nonstative
verbs to express the present tense. In other words, Kreyòl uses 8 verb marker to
express a habitual action or to state a fact in the present tense. Note that descriptive
adjective behave like stative verbs in Kreyòl. Consider theses examples.
1. Aleksi travay chak jou nan lekòl la. Aleksi works at the school everyday.
2. Li se pwofesè lekòl. He is a school teacher.
3. Malèn renmen Anri. Malèn loves Anri.
4. Manzè Lisi rich anpil. Mrs. Lisi is very rich.
5. Malou pa blan. Li se yon moun nwa. Malou is not white. She is a black person.
+ Present progressive tense - You also learned that Kreyòl uses the verb particle ap
with variants (ape, pe, and p) with nonstative verbs to indicate ongoing actions in the
present tense. Use ap or its variants to express an action in progress at the moment of
speech and the short form p in negative sentences. Consider these examples.
1. Andre ap travay. Andre is working.

2. Lapetravay. He is working.
3. Lipetravay. He is working.
4. Li pap dòmi. He is not sleeping.
5. Li pap dòmi. He is not sleeping.
“ Note that (ap) is mostly used in Port-au-Prince and it is the most common variant form
used in Kreyòl to express ongoing actions. The other variants are regional variations.
For instance, the form (ape) is use in Northern Haiti and (pe) is used in Southern Haiti.
“ Note also that (ap) cannot be used with ale (to go). It's incorrect to say for example:
Mariap-alelakav. Mari is going home.
«+ When (ap) occurs before the verb ale, it combines with that verb tp produce the form
prale or the short form pral. Thus, (ap + ale) = prale or pral.
1. Mari prale lakay. Mari is going home.

2. Mari pa pral lakay. Mari is not going home.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kisa yo toujou fè? Indicate how these people and yourself are or feel and what you do
on a regular basis. Translate the English verb into Kreyòl when necessary to answer.
Make sure you put the verb at the right place in your sentences.
Example : Mari ak zanmi l chak wikenn. (To go out)

Answer: Mari soti ak zanmi l chak wikenn.
Wozlò chak samdi. (To work)

Manmi Lisi pa amerikèn li ye. (to be)
Mara pa cheve kout. (To have)
Yo Ayiti chak ane. (To go)
Mwen jwe baskètbòl ak zanmi m yo. (To love)
Aleksi yon pwofesè lekòl li ye. (To be)
Adriyen bisiklèt nan lakou a chak apremidi. (To ride)
Manman m bèl anpil. (To be)
vGENAKIHSWNHI
. Anayiz pa machin. (To have)
10. Pa blanse franse mwen ye. (To be)
B. E ou menm? Answer the following questions to indicate how you and your family are,
what you feel and what you usually do. Answer with full sentences as in the example
below.
Example 1: Èske ou se etidyan? — Answer: Wi, M se etidyan.

Example 2: Èske Anayiz etidye chak jou? — Answer: Non, li pa etidye chak jou.
. Akilè ou leve maten an?

. Èske ou se bayameyen, ayisyen oswa ameriken?
Ki kote ou rete?
Kilès ou pa renmen nan fanmi ou?
« Akilè ou dòmi chak jou?
. Ki kote ou prale?
. Èske ou travay byen lekòl?
. Kilaj ou genyen?
LGONOMOUSRoUWNH.
Kouman ou ye jodi a?
10.Ki jou ou vinn nan kou kreyòl la?
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C. Sakap pase? Indicate what is going on now by putting the following basic verb forms
into the progressive form. Follow the examples.
Example 1: Mwen — manje pen? — Answer: M ap manje pen.
1. Mwen- travay matematik 6. Jak- mache nan lari a.

2. Li-ekri sou tablo a. 7. Wozlò- gade televizyon.
3. Adriyen - pa etidye leson li. 8. Adriyen - monte bisiklèt.
4. Kouzin mwen - ale lakay li. 9. Lwi —-ale Pòtoprens.
5. Yo-manje diri ak pwa. 10. Nou - dòmi nan chanm nan.
D. Kisa y ap fè kounye a? Answer the following questions to indicate what you and your
family are doing right now. Answer with full sentences as in the examples.
Example 1: Èske ou manje? — Answer: M ap manje kounye a.

Example 2: Adriyen pa etidye? — Answer: Adriyen p ap etidye non.
1. Ou etidye? 6. Aleksi mete machin nan nan garaj la?

2. Likwit manje a? 7. Wozlò netwaye kwizin nan?
3. Mariranje tab la? 8. Adriyen benyen?
4. Anayiz al lekòl? 9. Lwi ale nan travay?
5. Yo achte diri ak pwa a? 10. Yo dòmi nan chanm nan?
III. The oral vowels /e/ vs /è/; /o/ vs /ò/ and /a / vs /a/
“# You learned that the grave accent mark is only found on the top of three of the seven
non-nasal vowels (è, ò, a). Note that it is very important to use the accent mark when
necessary because it does not simply indicate a change in the pronunciation. In many
instances, it also changes the meaning of the words. For example the word po means
skin while pò means port or pores in other contexts.
“ Note that unlike (è, ò), the vowel (d) occurs only before (n) to indicate that the (a) and
the (m) does not combine to form one nasal vowel sound like in the word van for
example.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«e; A. CD 1-48- Listen carefully and repeat the following pairs.
pwofese vs pwofesè mo vs mò an vs An
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kle vs klè ] po vs pò leman vs laman
` lame vs lamè | lo vs lò pan vs pan
ven vs vèn | bon vs bòn Jan vs Jan
B. Here are sentences with the words you've learned.
. Li se yon pwofesè ki pa pwofese. He is a teacher who does not practice.

. Kle afè bagay yo klè. The key make things clear.
. Lamèate nan lame. The eldery woman was in the army.
. gen ven vèn ki koupe. There are twenty veins that were cut.
Q . Okenn mo pa kab soti nan bouch
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yon mò. dead person.
Pò ki nan po w yo bouche. The pores on your skin are clogged.
Gen yon lo lò nan tonm nan. There a pile ofgold in the tomb.
Bòn sa ase yon bon moun. This maid is a good person.
von. Ti An gen en an. Little Anne is one year old.
10. Priyè rale laman tankou leman. Prayers attract manna like magnets.
11. Jan renmen Jan anpil. John loves Anne a lot.
Frenand Léger 117
€. CD 1-49 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear — a fè bagay yo vin

You write — klea fè bagay yo vin klè.
ks renmen anpil.
2. Yon pa kab di okenn
a. ate nan lè l te jenn.
4. Priyè rale tankou
5. Lise yon ki pa metye L
6. Gen ki koupe nan tèt li.
7. sa ase yon moun li ye.
8.- Ti gen en sèlman.
IV. Annou Pale
«+ Preparing for speaking - Yon koutye
In this activity, you will use what you have learned to play either a real estate agent or
a person looking for an apartment to rent.
A. Anvan ou pale. First, think about the kind of questions you would ask a real estate
agent ifyou were the person looking for the apartment. Second, think about what a real
estate agent would say to convince someone to rent the apartment. Write down a list of
questions for the costumer and the possible answers and comments for the real estate
agent.
B. Pandan w ap pale. Now, practice with a classmate. One of you is the real estate agent
and the other, the costumer. Then switch roles. Practice until you feel confortable
saying your parts without hesitation.
C. Lèou fin pale. After practicing with your partner, play the dialogue in front of the class.
Leson 3 : Zafè pèsonèl mwen!
- Language aim: Talking about your belongings

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de bagay ou genyen.
- Grammar and Structures: The simple and past progressive tenses
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The front rounded vowels
- Listening: De chanm
L Zafè pèsonèl Wozlò
Wozlò gen anpil bagay. L ap pale de sa li posede nan chanm li ak kèk lòt kote nan kay la.
Chanm Wozlò j
Chanm Wozlò gen anpil bagay ladan l. Se nan chanm li, Wozlò sere tout zafè pèsonèl li. Ou
pa kapab wè tout sa Wozlò genyen paske l sere yo anndan plaka, nan bifèt ak nan tiwa.
Wozlò se moun ki gen lòd. Li toujou byen ranje chanm li. Kèk fwa, lè l ap prese soti, li
gendwa kite youn oswa de bagay san ranje. Pa egzanp, li bliye ranje diksyonè a ak sede yo
ki sou kabann nan. Sinon, tout bagay byen annòd nan chanm Wozlò.
+ Use these expressions to talk about your personal belongings and other things
aparèy foto camera linèt glasses

ayipòd — lpod nitenndo Nintendo
bijou — jewelry òganize organized
bwòsdan — toothbrush pafen perfume
bwòstèt — hair brush postè posters
deranje not in order pwòp clean
devede — DVDs rad clothes
devedepleyè — DVD player ranje in order
diksyonè — dictionary sal dirty
foto — photos sede CDs
gaye — messy telefòn selilè cellular phone
gita — guitar vantilatè — fan
laptòp — laptop valiz bag
« CD 1- 50 - DJALÒG
e Wozlò is showing her house to his friend Jak. She is comparing her bedroom to her sister's
bedroom.. Listen carefully.
Wozlò: - Sasechanm ti sèm nan. Li pajanm ranje anyen.

Jak: - Sevre wi. Li kite rad ak bijou lyo sou kabann nan,
Wozlò: - Men gade li bliye pran telefòn selilè li a ak Ayipòd li a.
Jak: - Kisa sa ye la? Se pa bwòsdan li ki atè a?
Wozlò: - Sekonsa wi! Tout bagay li toujou gaye.
Jak: - Bon! Wozlò, ban m wè chanm pa w la non.
Wozlò: - Oke. Sa se chanm pa m nan. Ou wè li byen ranje.
Jak: - A! wi. Mwè tout bagay nan plas yo. Pa gen anyen atè a.
Wozlò: - Sesa. Kabanm mwen ranje epi tout rad mwen yo nan plaka.
Jak: - Konpliman machè. Ou se yon moun ki byen òganize.
il. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
What is on the bed of Wozlò's sister?

What does Wozlò's sister forget to take with her?
Where is Wozlò's sister toothbrush?
. How is Wozlò's sister bedroom?
. Does Wozlò's sister a well organized person?
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. How is Wozlò's bedroom?
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Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Although economically poor, many young Haitians living in urban
areas, even some of those who live in countryside, have access to new electronic
gadgets like ipod, iphone, laptop, video game etc. Haitians tend to refer to these new
gadgets using their English name but with a clear Creole prononciation. For example, a
laptop computer is a laptòp in Kreyòl; the portable media player's brand name Ipod is
called Ayipòd; the brand name video game Nintendo is called Nitenndo; the cellular
phone Blackberry is called Blakbèri and the Iphone is called Ayifòn in Haiti.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kouman lakay ou ye? Use vrè or fo to indicate whether or not your bedroom is well-
organized and clean or not.
Chanm mwen toujou gaye.

Tout bagay mwen toujou atè oswa sou kabann nan.
Rad mwen pa janm byen ranje nan plaka a.
Diksyonè m ak lòt liv mwen yo toujou sou etajè a.
M pa konn bliye telefòn ak Ayipòd mwen.
Mwen toujou ranje devede, sede ak bijou m yo nan tiwa.
Chanm mwen sal anpil.
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Sa
A Laptòp mwen toujou sou biwo a.
B. Kouman Chanm yo ye? Use one ofthe following words to fill the blank in each
sentence.
sal, tiwa, pwòp, rad, ranje, òganize, Ayipòd, etajè, telefòn selilè, plaka, bwòsadan
1. Wozlò se moun se moun ki byen òganize. Chanm li toujou byen

2. Wozlò mete tout devede, sede ak bijou l yo nan yon
3. Rad Wozlò toujou byen ranje nan a.
4. Diksyonè ak lòt liv Wozlò yo toujou sou a.
5. Wozlò toujou netwaye, chanm li anpil.
6. Tout bagay Mari toujou atè oswa gaye sou kabann li. Li pa
Fi Mari yo pa janm byen ranje nan plaka a.
8. Mari bezwen koute mizik men li bliye
9. Mari pa kab rele zanmi l paske li bliye li.
10. Mari pa janm netwaye, chanm li anpil.
C. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Your classmate is asking a lot of questions about your
bedroom. You must answer with complete sentences. Note that answers will vary.
Èske ou renmen chanm ou? Poukisa?

Kisa ki genyen nan chanm ou?
Èske tout bagay ou toujou byen ranje?
Èske ou genyen telefòn selilè ak Ayipòd? Kibò ou konn ranje yo?
Lè ou fin lave epi pase, ki kote ou ranje rad ou?
Èske ou genyen laptòp? Kibò ou mete l lè ou fin itilize l?
e
W
WO
LW Èske chanm ou toujou pwòp oswa sal? Poukisa?
II. The simple and past progressive tenses
“# You learned that when the basic form of action verbs is used without any verb markers,
it is generally understood as referring to the past unless there is an element in the
sentence indicating otherwise. Consider these two examples.
- Wozlò 8 netwaye chanm li. Wozlò cleaned her bedroom.

- Wozlò 8 netwaye chanm li chak jou. Wozlò cleans her bedroom everyday.
sak Here are a few words referring to the time that are useful to help you distinguish
between habitual present actions and simple past actions.
PRESENT TENSE EXPRESSIONS PAST TENSE EXPRESSIONS

Jodi a Today Avanyè The day before yesterday
Kounye a Now Dimanch pase Last Sunday
Kounye a la Right now Lane pase Last year
Nan moman an At the moment Mwa pase Last month
Nan jounen an during the day Semenn pase Last week
Yè Yesterday
Deja Yet
Poko Yet
+ Simple pasttense - While past actions are usually expressed by the zero () verb form,
simple past tense is formed in Kreyòl by putting the verb particle (te) long form or
short form (tf) before both stative and nonstative verbs. Consider the following
examples.
1. Aleksi te ekri non li sou tablo a. - Aleksi wrote his name on the board.
2. Lite pwofesè lekòl. - Hewasa school teacher.
3. Malèn te renmen Anri. - Malèn loved Anri.
4. Manzè Lisi pa t pòv ditou. - Mrs. Lisi was not poor at all.
5. Malou se yon moun nwa li te ye. - Malou was a black person.
6. Kilèli te ye? - What time wasit?
7. Kibò ou te ye yè swa? - Where were you yesterday?
8. Mtenan sinema. - lwasat the movie.
“+ As shown in the examples above, note that (te) long form or short form (t) occurs with
predicates that contain an adjective or a complement of place, as well as the linking
verbs se and ye.
«You also learned that Kreyòl uses the verb particle ap with nonstative verbs to indicate
ongoing actions in the present tense.
1. Wozlò ap netwaye chanm li. - Wozlò is cleaning his bedroom.

2. Wozlò p ap netwaye chanm li. - Wozlò is not cleaning his bedroom.
« Pastprogressive tense - The verb particle ap and its variants are also used along with
te to express past progressive actions. Thus, use both te and ap to express an ongoing
action in the past. Note that the short form (tf) is usually used before ap or any other
word that begin with a vowel sound. Consider these examples.
1. Wozlò tap netwaye chanm li. - Wozlò is cleaning her bedroom.

2. Wozlò pa tap netwaye chanm li. - Wozlò was not cleaning her bedroom.
3. Andretap travay. - Andre was working.
4. Litape travay. - He was working.
5. Lite pe travay. - He was working.
6. Li patap dòmi. - He was not sleeping.
= Usingthe verb marker (te) to create sentences in the past tense:
One thing is to know that past actions are usually expressed with the verb particle (te) long
form or short form (6), another thing is to actually put (te) or (t) at the right place in the
sentence. Look at the following pair of sentences showing how to use (te) and (t) in many
different contexts. Note that the sentences in the first column are in the present and the
others in the past.
PRESENT TENSES PAST TENSES

1. Moun yo bèl. - Mounyo te bèl.
2. Moun yo pa bèl. -. Mounyopat bèl.
3. Li seyon bon gason. - Liteyon bon gason.
4. Li pa yon bon gason. - Li patyon bon gason.
5. Kimoun yo ye? - Kimoun yo te ye?
6. Se Mari ak Wozlò. - Sete Mari ak Wozlò.
7. Moun yo manje anpil. - Moun yo te manje anpil.
8. Moun yo ap manje. -. Mounyotap manje.
9. Moun yo p ap manje. -. Mounyopa tap manje.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. PASE OSWA PREZAN! Your lecturer will read the following sentences. Indicate
whether they are in the past or in the present tense. Say PASE for past tense or PREZAN
when it's a sentence in the present tense.
1. Mari etidye deja. 8. Chal travay avanyè.

2. Andre tap ekri non l sou tablo a. 9. Manman m kwit manje.
3. Lisi ak Mimoz te al legliz dimanch pase. 10. Jodi a se madi.
4. Yotoujou allegliz nan dimanch. 11. Yè te lendi.
5. Jak poko fè devwa l. 12.M ap manje kounye a.
6. Jak monte bisiklèt. 13. Aleksi te rantre Ayiti lane pase.
7. Wozlò ranje kabann li chak jou. 14. Jak pa t netwaye kay la.
B. CD 1- 51 - PASE OSWA PREZAN? Listen to the following sentences and indicate

whether they are in the past or in the present tense. Say PASE when you hear a sentence
in the past tense or PREZAN when you hear a sentence in the present tense.
Example 1: Malou pa lèd. — Answer: PREZAN

Example 2: Malou pa t lèd. — Answer: PASE
C. Tan pase pa tan jodi! Add the verb particle te or t in the following sentences to
transform them from the present to the past tense. Make sure you put te or t at the right
place in your sentences.
Example : Malou pa lèd. —— Answer: Malou pa t lèd.
1. Aparèy foto a bon. 6. Seyon bwòsdan.

2. Ayipòd yo pa travay byen. 7. Aleksi ak Chal ap kwit manje.
3. Wozlò se yon moun òganize. 8. Toutmoun pa renmen manje a.
4. Wozlò travay anpil. 9. Yo pap dòmi nan chanm nan.
5. Kisa sa aye? 10. Kilè li ye?
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D. Tan pase! Change the following sentences from the present to the past tense. Use the
expressions in brackets in your answers as in the example.
Example : Beniv travay Jodi a. (yè maten) — Answer: Beniv te travay yè maten.
1. Marizap etidye leson l. (avanyè) 6. Aleksi achte yon machin. (lane pase)
2. Liale Ayiti nan mwa saa. (mwapase) 7. Liranje chanm li chak jou. (jedi pase)
3. Mari ranje tab la. (lendi pase) 8. Adriyen ap benyen kouneye a. (yè)
4. Anayiz pral lekòl demen. (yè) 9. Lwi ale nan magazen an. (madi pase)
5. Yo achte diri ak pwa. (semenn pase) 10. Yo jwe baskètbòl jodi a. ( yè apremidi)
E. Kijan ou te ye? Remember how you were and what you used to do ten years ago.
Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
1. Kijan oute ye lè ou te jenn: gwo oswa piti?

2. Kijan yo te rele lekòl ou te ale?
3. Èske ou te gen anpil zanmi?
4. Kikote ou te abite: lavil oswa andeyò?
5. Kijan chanm ou te ye: sal oswa pwòp?
6. Ki espò ou te konn pratike?
7. Èske ou te gen telefòn selilè?
8. Kilaj ou te genyen lè ou fini rantre nan kolèj?
9. Ki dat kou kreyòl te koumanse?
10. A kilè kou kreyòl te fini avanyè?
III. “The front rounded vowels
“= The vowels /u/ like in duri, /un/ like in lundi, /eu/ like in Bondyeu, and /èu/ like in
pèu and are called front rounded vowels. They are very common in the French language
and are considered as an integral part of the French sound system. Because of the
influence of French, many Haitians tend to use these front rounded vowels when they
speak Kreyòl. Note that these sounds are not officially considered as being part of the
Kreyòl alphabet and sound system. Some linguists even consider them as a corruption
of the Kreyòl language. Nevertheless, it is useful to know these vowels for practical
reasons since they do occur in the speech of many Haitians.
«` When you speak Kreyòl to some Haitians, especially those who are educated and
bilingual in French and Kreyòl, you will certainly here many words with front rounded
vowels. These Haitians are said to speak a “frenchifield” Kreyòl which sounds like
French. In Haiti, this variety of Kreyòl is called “Kreyòl fransize: frenchifield creole” or
“Kreyòl swa: smooth Creole” as opposed to “Bon Kreyòl: good Creole”. In the following
list of pairs, one form is the authentic Kreyòl and the other one is the frenchifield form
of Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«: A. CD 1-52 -Listen carefully and repeat the following pairs.
BON KREYÒL KREYÒL FRANSIZE

Diri Rice Duri Rice
Lari Street Laru Street
Lendi Monday Lundi Monday
Pafen Perfume Pafun Perfume
Jedi Thursday Jeudi Thursday
Bondye Good Bondyeu Good
Pè Afraid Pèu — Afraid
Lè When Lèu When
«Si: B. CD 1- 53 - BON KREYÒL OSWA KREYÒL FRANSIZE? You will hear one word in
each pair. Indicate which variety of Kreyòl you hear by saying BON KREYOL for the
authentic Kreyòl or KREYÒL FRANSIZE for the frenchifield one.
Diri Duri
Lari Laru
Lendi Lundi
Pafen Pafun
Jedi Jeudi
Bondye Bondyeu
Pè Pèu
Lè Lèu
IV. Annou Koute
+ Preparing for listening - Dechanm
You will use what you have learned to understand the following audio text describing two
bedrooms.
« CD 1- 54 - De chanm: Chanm John ak chanm Ti Pyè
A. Anvan ou koute. Think about a typical bedroom ofayoung (18 years old) person living
in the USA or in the Bahamas. Make a list of what you may find in her/his bedroom
including furnitures and personal belongings. Now, do the same thing for a young (18
years old) person living in countryside in Haiti. What would be the similarities and the
differences?
B. Pandan w ap koute. First, you will be listening to the description of John's bedroom
and then the description of Ti Pyè's bedroom. Listen carefully.
- Check what one can find in each bedroom as they are being described.
DESKRIPSYON CHANM JOHN | CHANM TI PYÈ |

Anpil liv | |
Aparèy eletwonik | | |
Bèl mèb | | Ten. ON
De grenn chèz | |
FO rv KRAN Gooonnn
Pwòp epi byen ranje | | |
Sal epi toujou gaye | |
Telefòn selilè | |
Ti tab | | Snoèl Gi
Yon kabann | |
- Listen again to verify that you check all details mentioned.

C. Lèou fin koute. Work in group of three to answer the following questions in Kreyòl
about the two bedrooms. You might need to listen to the descriptions again.
. Ki kote John rete, nan ki vil?

. Konbyen etaj bilding kote apatman John nan ye a genyen?
Èske John se yon moun ki pwòp epi byen òganize?
Konbyen pyès kay Ti pyè a genyen?
. Èske Ti Pyè abite lavil oswa Andeyò?
. Kijan yo rele zòn kote Ti Pyè abite a?
Èske gen limyè nan chanm Ti Pyè a?
PNHPaBWwENE
Ak kisa li etidye leswa?
D. Pou fini. Compare your answers to those of the other groups.

ANNI NAN MT nee FEAT
Leson 4 : Katye mwen!
- Language aim: Talking about your neighborhood and giving your address
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de katye ou rete
- Grammar and Structures: Near or definite, conditional and uncertain futures
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The semivowels /y/, /w/ and the front vowel /u/
- Writing: Deskripsyon kay m ava achte a
I. Katye rezidansyèl ak katye popilè
Kay ak katye Lafanmi Petitòm nan Boutilye
Lafanmi Petitòm abite nan kapital la. Zòn kote yo rete a rele Boutilye, Li pa twò lwen
Petyonvil ak Laboul. Boutilye se yon katye rezidansyèl kote moun rich rete. Pa gen
anpil aktivite nan katye kote Wozlò Petitòm abite a. Lari a toujou byen kalm. Machin ak
pyeton pa pase souvan. Pa gen magazen pou al achte ak kote pou al amize w. Se sa k fè
tout moun rete anndan lakay yo nan katye Boutilye.
«» Kèk mo nouvo pou ede n konprann tèks la:

aktivite activity lwenn far
amize to have fun machinn car
kalm calm pase to pass
katye neighbourhood pyeton pedestrians
lari street souvan often
Ri onz nan lavil Okap
Se pa tout moun ki abite nan katye rezidansyèl. Anpil Ayisyen rete nan katye popilè
oswa bidonvil ki tou pre vil prensipal yo. Nan vil yo gen bank ak kowoperatif pou sere
oswa prete lajan; gen lopital ak dispansè si ou malad; gen mache, makèt ak magazen
pou achte; gen garaj ak ponp gazolin pou ranje machin; gen libreri ak biblyotèk, gen
sinema ak sal teyat epi gen anpil legliz pou priye Bondye.
«» Kèk mo nouvo pou ede n konprann tèks la:
achte to buy, to shop makèt super market

bank/labank bank magazen store
bibliyotèk library popilè popular,
bidonvil shanty towns pre close
dispansè health center prete borrow or land
garaj auto repair shop priye pray
kowoperatif cooperative bank ponp gazolin gaz station
lajan money ranje fix, repair
legliz church sal teyat theater
libreri bookstore sere save
lopital hospital sinema movie theater
mache open air market tou pre very close
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di CD 1- 55 - DJALÒG
Wozlò is visiting the North side of Haiti where she met Ivon who lives in a neighborhood
close the city of Cap-Haitian. They are talking about their neigborhood. Listen to their
conversation.
Ivon: - Wozlò! Pale m de katye kote ou abite a non.

Wozlò: - Katye kote m rete a se yon zòn yo rele Boutilye ki pa lwen Petyonvil.
Ivon: - Oke! Di m kouman li ye non? Èske se yon bèl katye?
Wozlò: - Seyon bèl katye men pa gen anpil moun ak aktivite tankou bò isit la.
Ivon: - Èske pa gen sinema oswa bibliyotèk kote ou kab ale li kèk liv?
Wozlò: - Pa genyen non. Nan katye m nan, tout moun gen machin. Yo kondwi ale
lavil Petyonvil oswa Pòtoprens pou fè tout bagay.
Ivon: - A! M konprann. Genlè se boujwa ki rete nan katye bò lakay ou.
Wozlò: - Ebyen! Ou konnen. E ou menm Ivon? Kijan katye pa w la ye?
Ivon: - Katye pa m nan pa kalm menm jan ak pa w la. Gen anpil aktivite epi
toujou gen moun nan lari a. Chaje magazen kote ou jwenn tout bagay
men, ou konnen, nou pa gen lajan pou ale ladan yo.
ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Answer the following questions in English according to the dialogue.
. Aretherealot of people in Wozlò's neighborhood?

. Are there libraries and movie theaters in Wozlò's neighborhood?
What kind of people live in Wozlò's neighborhood: are they rich or poor?
. Whatkind ofpeople live in Ivon's neighborhood: are they rich or poor?
. How is Ivon's neighborhood?
oaswN.
. Does Andre have money to buy stuff in the stores?
yo,
.. Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Leta, laboujwazi, lepèp is the title of a song by Manno
Charlemagne, a Haitian political folk singer, songwriter who is often considered as the
Bob Marley of Haiti for his work as a civil rights activist. Leta, laboujwazi, lepèp refers to
the social structure of Haiti. Leta is the government dominated by the black middle
class. Laboujwazi is the Haitian bourgeoisie mostly mullatoes and lepèp is the Haitian
lower class. Note that citizens from these three classes do not live in the same
neighborhoods. There is a huge difference in the lifetyle of these three classes.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kouman katye ou ye? Choose one of the words in italics that corresponds to your
housing situation to complete the following sentences.
Mwen abite nan yon katye rezidansyèl/popilè/bidonvil.

Fanmi mwen rete nan yon katye tou pre lavil/ byen lwen lavil.
Nan katye m gen anpil aktivite/ pa gen anpil aktivite.
Nan lari katye m pyeton ak machin pase souvan / pa pase souvan.
Nan katye m gen makèt ak magazen / pa gen makèt ak magazen.
Nan katye m pa gen labank ak kwoperatif/ gen labank ak kwoperatif.
Nan katye m gen bibliyotèk ak libreri / pa gen bibliyotèk ak libreri.
Nan katye m pa gen sinema ak teyat/gen sinema ak teyat
NE
vGeENJIMSW
Nan katye m gen lopital ak dispansè/ pa gen lopital ak dispansè.
1 0.Nan katye m pa gen ponp gazolin ak garaj/ gen ponp gazolin ak garaj.
B. Di sayo fè kote sa yo. Match column one to column two to indicate what one can do at
the following places. Number one is provided as an example.
Example : 1. mache — Answer: f. achte manje kri
column one column two |

1. mache a) li oswa prete liv j
2. labank b) gade fim |
3. bibiyotèk c) achte anpil bagay |
4. sinema d) priye Bondye |
5. magazen e) fè gaz
6. lopital f) achte manje kri
7. libreri g) etidye lesson
8. legliz h) trete malad
9. ponp gazolin i) achte liv ak diksyonè
10. garaj j) prete lajan
k) ranje machin
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C. Ki kote moun sa yo prale pou fè kisa? Use the following words to fill the blanks in
each sentence. Use each word only once.
priye - makèt - dispansè - libreri - sinema —- ponp gazolin - legliz - ranje —

magazen - bidonvil - labank - rezidansyèl - prete - lopital - bibliyotèk
Mimoz bezwen lajan. Li prale

Wozlò bezwen achte li prale nan yon oswa nan
Adriyen malad, y ap mennen l oswa nan
Mari pral nan a pou achte kèk liv ak yon diksyonè.
Timoun yo vle amize yo. Yo pral nan pou gade yon fim.
Andre pral nan la pou l kab li epi prete kèk liv.
Machin mwen pran pan gaz, m ap chache yon pe
Machin nan toujou an pan paske mekanisyen an pa l byen.
SA Dimanch lafanmi Petitòm al
ga
yo
je
fe
pe.
de.
Ga pou Bondye.
10. Laboujwazi pa rete nan , Se nan katye kay yo ye.
D. Ann reponn kesyon yo! Your classmate is asking a lot of questions about your house
and neigborhood. You must answer with complete sentences. Note that answers will
vary.
Èske ou abite nan yon katye rezidansyèl oswa popilè?

Èske katye ou tou pre oswa byen lwen lavil?
Èske gen anpil aktivite nan katye ou oswa èske li kalm?
Èske lari nan katye ou toujou pwòp oswa sal?
Èske genyen lopital ak dispansè nan katye ou?
Ki kalite magazen ki genyen nan katye ou?
Kisa ki genyen nan katye ou pou moun amize yo?
Konbyen legliz ki genyen nan katye ou ?
GoENBJIASWNH
Kisa ki pa genyen nan katye ou?
10.Kisa ou renmen oswa pa renmen nan katye ou? Poukisa?
II. Near or definite, indefinite and uncertain futures
+ The future tense is slightly more complex than the other tenses in Kreyòl. For example,
there is no exact way to indicate distant future. In Kreyòl, many verb particles are used
to express the future depend on the context or whether these future actions or events
are distant or immediate, indefinite and uncertain.
“ Near or Definite Future - You learned that Kreyòl uses the verb particle ap with
nonstative verbs to indicate ongoing actions in the present and in the past tenses. In
Kreyòl, near or definite future may be expressed with the same particle ap or with the
combination ap+ale which occurs as pral or prale. The verb particles ap and pral or
prale may be use interchangeably in almost all cases to express near or definite future.
1.Kounyeam ap etidye chak jou. - From now on, I'll study everyday.
2.Alèkile l ap etidye pi souvan. - From now on, she'll study more often.
3.Mari pral kwit diri a talè. - Mari is going to cook the rice soon.
4.Nou prale manje lè diri a pare. - Wewill eat when the rice is ready.
5.Papa m pral pentire kay la demen si - My father is going to paint the house
Dye vle. tomorrow ifit's God's will.
6. Papa m ap pentire kay la demen si - My father is going to paint the house
Dye vle. tomorrow ifit's God's will.
7. Mkonnen w ap bliye m lè ou rive - I know you'll forget me when you'll be
lòtbò. overseas.
8. Paenkyete w, m pap bliye w. - Don'tworry, l will not forget you.
“ Note that the actions or events indicated in all the sentences above are going to take
place with a high degree of certainty and in a relative near future.
+ Indefinite Future - Future actions or events expressed in a vague, not clearly defined
or stated time are called indefinite future. Sentences in the indefinite future tense
indicate actions or events that will take place sometime or in a non specific time to
come. In Kreyòl, indefinite future may be expressed with the particle va, a, or ava. The
form a is more common than the two others.
| 1. Adriyen a fin lekòl segondè nan twa Adriyen will finish high school in about
A | lane konsa. three years.
2. Mavaranje machin ou a lè m kapab. lIl fix your car when l can.
|| 3. Yo vajwenn yon travay lè ekonomi an — They will find a job when the economy
pi bon. gets better.
# Note that none of the sentences above can be used with the negative form pa. For
example, it's not possible to translate the English sentence / will not fix your car when I
can by M-pa-ava-ranje-machin-ou-alè-m-kapab. To put the above sentence into negative
form, one has to use the particle ap as in the examples below.
1. Adriyen pap fin lekòl segondè nan twa — Adriyen will notfinish high school in
lane konsa. about three years.
2. Mpapranje machin ou a lè m kapab. I will not fix your car when l can.
3. M konnen yo pap jwenn yon travay. I know they will not find a job.
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““ Uncertain Future - Future actions or events that are unlikely to happen or expressed
with a low degree of certainty are called uncertain future. In Kreyòl, uncertain future
actions or events are expressed with the modal verb ka which also occurs as kab or
kap.
1. Mka milyonè yon jou. 1 might be a millionaire one day.
2. Yokab pati yon jou. They may travel one day.
3. Wozlò ak Mari kap al nan sinema pita. Wozlò ak Mari may go to the movie later.
« Note that ka, kab or kap are the short forms of the the modal verb kapab (to be able or
can). These forms are also used as modal verbs to indicate ability.
1. Mkakouri pi vit pase w. 1 can run faster than you.
2. Yo kapab fè travay la. They can do the work.
3. Wozlò pa kab danse. Wozlò cannot dance.
“ Here are a few useful words you might need to use when using future tenses in Kreyòl.
apredemen the day after tomorrow

byento soon
demen tomorrow
dimanch pwochen next Sunday
lane pwochenn next year
lòt semenn next week
mwa pwochen next month
pita later
semenn pwochenn next week
talè ina moment
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. PASE, PREZAN OSWA FITI! Your lecturer will read the following sentences. Indicate
whether they are in the past or in the present tense. Say PASE for past tense, PREZAN
for the present tense and FITI when it's future tense.
. Yotoujou al legliz nan dimanch. 8. Kounye a, y ap travay pi souvan.

. Jak poko fè devwa l non. 9. Makwitmanje alè m kapab.
. Anayiz ap monte bisiklèt nan lakou a. 10. Jak p ap janm bilye w.
Adriyen ava prezidan yon jou. 11. Alèlike, m ap etidye pi souvan.
. Maripral etidye leson l. 12. Adriyen etidye deja.
Lè m fini m a ranje kabann nan. 13. Li tap ekri non l sou tablo a.
. Apre demen se madi li va ye.
WNH
NOUS 14. Moun yo pral nan sinema pita.
B. CD 1- 56 - PASE, PREZAN OSWA FITI? Listen and indicate whether the following
sentences are in the past, the present or in the future tense. Say PASE for past tense,
«Q: PREZAN for the present tense and FITI when it's future tense.
Example 1: Zanmi m yo renmen m. =a Answer: PREZAN

Example 2: Yo al nan mache samdi pase. = Answer: PASE
C. Jou va, jou vyen! Add the verb particles (pral, ap) or (a, va, ava) in the following
sentences to transform them from the present to the future tense. Make sure you put
the verb particles at the right place in your sentences.
Example : Tousen se yon gwo gason. — Answer: Tousen ava yon gwo gason.
1. Aristid rete nan katye popilè. 6. Gen yon garaj ki louvi nan katye a.
2. Kounye a, li jwe baskètbòl chak jou. 7. Aleksi ak Chal pa kwit manje.
3. Demen, yo ale nan sinema. 8. Yo fèsa lè yo kapab.
4. Wozlò travay anpil samdi pwochen. 9. Yo ale andeyò mwa pwochen.
5. Akilè manje pare? 10. Kilè li ye nan trant minit.
D. Tan Fiti! Change the following sentences from the present to the future. Use the
expressions in brackets in your answers as in the example.
Example : Adriyen pa etidye jodi a. (demen) — Answer: Adriyen pral etidye demen.
. Mariztap etidye leson l. (demen) 6. Aleksi achte yon machin. (byento)

. Li ale Ayiti mwa sa a. (nwa pwochen) 7. Li ranje chanm li chak jou. (talè)
. Mari ranje tab la. (apredemen) 8. Adriyen ap benyen kouneye a. (talè)
Anayiz pa al lekòl jodi a. (demen) 9. Lwi ale nan magazen an. (lòt madi)
Qa
kn
è
QN. Yo abite anba lavil. (lane pwochenn) 10. Yo jwe baskètbòl jodi a. (lòt semenn)
E. Kisa yo pral fè? Answer the following questions to indicate what you and your family
will be doing. Answer with full affirmative or negative sentences as in the examples. Use
an expression referring to the future when possible.
Example 1: Èske ou etidye? — Answer: Non, m pral etidye talè.

Example 2: Adriyen pral manje? — Answer: Wi, li pral manje byento.
1. Èske ou ap bliye m? 6. Andre abite nan katye rezidansyèl?

2. Likwit manje a? 7. Wozlò netwaye kwizin nan?
3. Mari ranje tab la? 8. Anayiz fè twalèt li?
4. Anayiz al lekòl? 9. Chal ale nan travay?
5. Èske yo travay jodi a? 10. Timoun yo al nan sinema?
Frenand Léger 137
F. Kisa ou pral fè epi kijan ou va ye lè ou pi gran? Answer the following question to talk
about how you will be and what you will do later in your life. Answer the questions
using complete sentences.
Example : Kisa ou pral fè apre kou Kreyòl la? — Answer: M pral lakay mwen.
Ki laj ou pral genyen nan kenz lane?

Aki laj ou va marye?
Konbyen pitit ou pral fè?
Kijan ou va rele premye pitit ou?
Ki travay ou pral fè lè ou fin lekòl?
Nan ki katye ou pral abite?
Kijan kay ou ap ye lè w gran?
PNIBUSWEH
. Ki machin ou va achte lè ou gen lajan?
II. The semivowels /y/, /w/ and the front vowel /u/
+ Kreyòl has three semi-vowels: “w” like in mwen, wete, wi; “y” like in yo, voye, solèy and
the front vowel /u/ combined with /i/ “ui” like in zegui and luil.
ANNOU PRATIKE
« A. CD 1-57- Listen and repeat these words with semi-vowel.
UL, ui : luil, uit, zegui, | W,w: watè, wè, won, Y, y: byen, enkyete, kaye
zuit, kui, lannuit, woulibè, wout, wòklò, myèl, pye, syèl, yo
B. Here are some sentences including words with semi-vowels.
1. Genuit zegui nan kosay la. - There are eight neddles in the blouse.
2. Li mete luil la nan kui a. - She put the oil in the bowl.
3. Zuityo parèt tou zuit lannuitlan. - The oysters appear very small in the night.
4. Woulibè a bezwen watè. - The rider needs to use a toilet
5. Plen watè sou wout la. - There are plenty toilets on the road.
6. Wòch la vin wouj apre loray la. - The stone turned red after the thunder.
7. Genyon nich myèl sou pyebwaa. — —Thereisa nest of bees in the tree.
8. Syèlla byen ble jodi a. - The sky is pretty blue today.
9. Lienkyete pou kaye a. - Sheisworried about the notebook.
C. CD 1-58 -Yon ti dikte - Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: Youhear — Pa w pou bagay sa ankò.

You write — Pa enkyete w pou bagay sa ankò.
1. Yava mete anan a.

—
Ben AN Deni
ae na ON n kin mase
3. Genyon chay nan la.
4. yo parèt tou zuit lan.
5. ajwen li tap chache a.
6. la vin wouj apre la.
7. Yo mete uit nan la.
8. Gen yon nich sou a.
IV. Annou ekri

=+ Writinga description in the future
In this activity, you will use what you have learned in class to describe your future house
and your neighborhood.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about text you have have read in English talking about future
events and plans. Imagine that you win plenty money in the loto. You plan on buying a
big house in a nice neighbourhood. How your house will be?
B. Ann ekri. Write a minimum of 15 sentence well-organized description of your future

house and neighbourhood. Provide the following information:
Type of house
Number of stories and rooms
The furniture and appliances
Personal belongings,
Location of the house and neighborhood (city, country...)
What one may find in the neighborhood
KKSENSN
Descrition of the neighborhood
Frenand Léger 139
C. Lèou fin ekri. Re-read your description. Is there something else you want to add? Look
closely at your text to check possible spelling and grammar mistakes. Make the
necessary corrections according to the grading guide below. You may beggin your
description like this:
Deskripsyon kay m ava achte a

Ak lajan m genyen nan loto a, m ava achte yon gwo kay nan yon bèl katye. Kite m pale n de
kouman kay mwen va ye....
' Total:
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(qualityand
Content: quantity)
pep
Organization:
enan (coherence
kiei ro and uni
m akos E afe
KA ME B4
4- 3. SEN iZeaS- |
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Dosye sosyokiltirèl
Architecture and Housing in Haiti
The Sans Souci palace and the Citadelle Laferrière fort built in Northern Haiti by King Henri
Christophe in the early 19" century are the two most important Haitian architectural
accomplishments. In 1842 a severe earthquake destroyed San Souci palace which was
never rebuilt. However, the massive mountaintop fort Citadelle located in the same area
survived the quake.
The ruins of the Sans Souci Palace in Milot
The Citadelle Laferrière is a colossal stone architecture that was constructed by up to

20,000 enslaved workers between 1806 and 1820 to protect Haiti against the French
colonial armies. It is the largest fortress in the Western Hemisphere, and a prime UNESCO
World Heritage Site.
Frenand Léger 141
ThaOrmaudalla T afasaiAnn Mavtk ann Iwiti
Fò Sitadèl Laferyè nan zòn nò peyi Dayiti
Gwo kay siman nan Boutilye, Petyonvil
The structure of the Haitian society is a simple three-class model that includes three
categories: A relatively wealthy urban elite composed of some rich government officials,
French-speaking mulattoes, foreign entrepreneurs, and the catholic clergy living in villas,
large modern houses as well as in a few wooden gingerbread mansions; a tiny black middle
class living in big cement houses; and a massive lower class divided into the peasants living
in single-story or two-room shacks and the poor people living in urban shanty towns.
Yon vye kay tòl andeyò

Frenand Léger 143
“" Annou aprann li
+ Reading strategies and techniques

There are different styles of reading for different situations. The technique you choose
depends on the purpose for reading. You may be reading for pleasure, information, or to
complete an academic task. Here are some tips when reading text in Kreyòl:
» Predict content
Being able to make predictions is important when reading. When you read, think about the
title, the illustrations that accompany the text and what you already know on the subject to
help you understand the text.
» Skimming
Skimming may be used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text. When you read the
newspaper, you usually do not read it word-by-word. People often skim when they have
lots of material to read in a short period of time. You might read the title, subtitles,
subheading, and illustrations. Read the first sentence of each paragraph when seeking for
specific information rather than reading for overall comprehension.
» Scanning
Scanning is often used when searching for key words or ideas. In most cases, you know
what you're looking for, so you're concentrating on finding a particular answer. Scanning
involves moving your eyes quickly down the page seeking specific words and phrases. This
technique is very useful to answer some specific comprehension questions on a foreign
language text. Once you've scanned the document, you might go back and skim it for a
deeper comprehension.
“ In the following activity, you will read a text on architecture and housing in Haiti. Apply
the techniques and use the strategies you learned to deal with the text.
C. Anvan ou li. This passage mentions different categories of people living in Haiti as well
as their housing. Before reading, scan the text to identify these categories. In what kind
ofhouse and neighborhood each category of people live? What are the names of some of
the cities, towns or agglomerations mentioned in the text? What do you know about
each agglomeration? Use this backgroung information to help you understand the text.
Kesyon lojman ak achitekti nan peyi Dayiti
Tankou nan tout peyi, gen plizyè kalite kay ann Ayiti. Kalite kay moun yo genyen
depann de ran sosyal yo ak kantite lajan yo gen nan, pòch yo. Gen twa klas sosyal ann
Ayiti. Gen gwo responsab gouvènman yo ansanm ak boujwa milat yo, klasmwayèn nan,
epi mas pèp la.
Gwo qdirijan ofisyèl yo, tankou prezidan peyi a pa egzanp, abite nan Palè nasyonal la ki
se yon bèl achitekti neyoklasik, Se achitèk Jòj Bosan ki te bati Palè nasyonal la nan vil
Pòtoprens nan lane 1918. Gen yon lòt palè nan zòn Nò peyi Dayiti yo rele Palè Sansousi.
Se Wa Anri Kristòf ki te fè bati l pou l te rete ak fanmi li. Wa a te fè konstwi gwo fò
Sitadèl Laferyè a nan menm zòn nan.
Klèje legliz katolik la ak kèk envestisè etranje abite nan vila tankou Vila Manrèz. 10
Genyen anpil ladan yo ki rete nan bèl kay estil djennjèbred. Kay sa yo chita kò yo nan
zòn Bwavèna, Tijo ak Kwadepre. Gen kèk boujwa ki viv nan zòn sa yo tou. Men pi fò
boujwa milat yo, se nan gwo kay chanmòt ki fèt an siman yo rete. Pou yo kab pa mele ak
mas pèp la, moun rich sa yo bati kay yo nan bèl katye rezidansyèl ki nan tèt mòn
Petyonvil, Boutilye ak Laboul.
Klas mwayèn ayisyèn nan tou piti. Moun sa yo se nan gwo kay beton yo rete. Ou 15
jwenn anpil nan kay beton sa yo sou wout Kafou, Laplenn, Kanapevè, Boudon ak Dèlma.
Gen kèk moun nan klas mwayèn nan ki abite nan katye popilè tou. konsa,
Lè yo konstwi
gwo kloti an mi pou separe kò yo de moun nan pèp la.
Mas pèp la, tout moun ap kouri pou li a, reprezante majorite peyi a. Se peyizan oswa 20
pwoletè yo ye. Peyizan yo abite andeyò nan yon seri de ti kay pay ki fèt an bwa oswa ak
labou. Pwoletè yo menm viv nan katye pòpilè ak bidonvil ki tou pre vil prensipal yo.
Moun sa yo bati vaykevay yon bann ti kay yon sèl pyès ki kouvri an tòl pou yo rete.
Frenand Léger, February 2010
Frenand Léger 145
D. Pandan w ap li. Find the English equivalent of the following Kreyòl words which are
bolded in the text. Match the two columns. The first answer is given as an example.
This activity is designed to help you understand the text.
a tankou a) clergy
plizyè b) peasant
depann de c) pocket
. ran sosyal d) social class
kantite e) middle class
pòch f) inthis case
. klas sosyal Q) gingerbread style
. responsab gouvènman h) proletarian
GoENJKIMSWE
« boujwa milat i) leaders
10. klas mwayèn j) like
11. mas pèp k) neoclassic architecture
12. dirijan l) several
13. achitekti neyoklasik m) depend on
14. bati, konstwi n) social rank
15. klèje 0) quantity
16. investisè p) haphazardly, unplanned
17. estil djennjèbred q) build
18. pi fò r) bourgeois mullato
19. Lè konsa s) aseries of
20. kloti an mi t) investor
21. separe kò u) wall fence
22. peyizan v) separate oneself
23. pwoletè w) most of, the majority of
24. yon seri de X) the masses
25. vaykevay y) government officials
Mn n n n n n n A kn
n A YA a Ya AA A A AA
E. Yon ti gramè. Identify the part of speech for each of the underlined words in the
following paragraph. As in the example, say whether they are noun, verb, adverb,
adjective, article etc.
Example: Tankou nan tout peyi, gen plizyè kalite kay ann Ayiti.
noun preposition
Klas mwayèn ayisyèn nan tou piti. Moun sa yo se nan gwo kay beton yo rete. Ou
jwenn anpil nan kay beton sa yo sou wout Kafou, Laplenn, Kanapevè, Boudon ak
Dèlma. Gen kèk moun nan klas mwayèn pan ki abite nan katye popilè tou. Lè
konsa, yo konstwi gwo kloti an mi pou separe kò yo de moun nan pèp la.
F. Reponn kesyon yo. Answer the following questions in English.

« According to the text, how many social classes does Haiti have?
. Whatare the components of each of the social class?
. Where and how do people from each class live? Provide names of places.
Which Haitian king built the Citadelle and the Sans Souci Place?
. Whatisthe name of the architect who built the National Palace of Haiti?
NA. Where and how do people from the masses build their housing?
AB
wN.
E. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Compare and discuss your answer with your classmates.
CHAPIT TWA
Bon tan! Move tan!
clothing, the weather, natural disasters and to discuss ecological issues.

describe clothing items
talk about activities related to clothing
discuss the weather and the seasons
discuss natural disasters
discuss ecological issues
use the indefinite and definite articles
use the demonstrative
identify and pronounce certain consonant sounds
You will use:

terms related to clothing
terms related to ecology and the environment
the adjectives of color
the indefinite article yon
the definite article forms a, an, la, lan and nan
the demonstrative forms sa a and sa yo, sila, sila yo
the consonants /g], /j/, [kI, lm! and /n!
some common verbs.
Leson 1: Ann al achte rad!
Leson 2: Gwo van ti lapli!
Leson 3: Katastwòf natirèl
Leson 4: Ann sispann koupe pyebwa!
Dosye sosyoekolojik: Ecological issues in Haiti

Leson 1 : Ann al achte rad!
- Language aim: Describing clothing

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri rad, soulye ak koulè yo
- Grammar and structures: The adjectives of color and the indefinite article
- Pronunciation and spelling: The consonant /g/
- Listening: De magazen kote yo vann rad ak soulye
L Kouman n ap abiye?
Wozlò pral marye byento ak Filip. Moun yo pral fèl bèl maryaj. Lafanmi Petitòm ale nan
magazen Petyonvil pou achte rad ak soulye pou maryaj la epi yo tou pwofite achte lòt rad.
# Yo nan magazen kote yo vann rad fi sèlman
b
da pantalon fi kòsaj kostim
de beny Jo sentiwon linètfi — kilòt/pantalèt
Sss7i | $ X a
bout kanson fi 8 soulye v ma
A
a)
Nap
se on krayat
AS linèt solèy
A
adivikal gason
p — SOUlye gason mant gaioèe de
ye W AA Los
Frenand Léger 149
koulè sa yo ye?
jonabriko mov lod yi
blan wouj vyolèt
Use these expressions to talk about clothing
abiye to get dressed lave rad to wash clothes

boutonnen to button mare to tie
boukle to buckle mete rad to put clothes on
deboukle to unbuckle (re)pase rad to iron clothes
deboutonnen to unbutton prese rad to press clothes
demare to unfasten retire rad to take clothes off
detache to untie seche rad to dry clothes
dezipe to unzip siye soulye to wipe, clean shoe
eseye rad to try on clothes tache to fasten
fè lesiv do laundry tann rad to hang out clothes
fwote rad to rub cloth tòde rad to wring
koud rad to sew wete rad to take clothes off
koud alamachin to sew with a machine zipe to zip up
Use these expressions to talk about laundry and sewing
batwèl paddle panye rad sal laundry basket

digo indigo bleach planchèt ironing board
fab detergent rad pwòp clean clothes
fè a repase iron rad sal dirty clothes
kivèt basin savon lesiv laundry detergent
klorox bleach savon likid liquid detergent
liy cloth line sèso cloth hanger
machin a lave washing machine sizo Scissors
machin a seche dryer tach stains
machin a koud sewing machine zegwi ak fil neddle and thread
Q. CD 1- 59 - DJALÒG
e Lafanmi Petitòm is shopping in a clothing store.
Sale rep. : Bonjou mesye dam. M kab ede nou?

Chal: Bonjou! N ap chache rad ak soulye pou yon maryaj.
Ou kab fè m wè sa w genyen?
Sale rep. : Pa gen pwoblèm. N ap jwenn tout sa nou bezwen.
M bezwen yon bèl wòb krèm ak yon sandal blan.
Mari: Ou mèt ale nan seksyon fi a, w ap jwenn yo.
Sale rep. : Mwen menm. M bezwen yon kostim mawon.
Andre: Èske ou bezwen kravat tou?
Sale rep. : Men wi! Se yon kostim konplè m bezwen.
Lapaiyarei yo," ABAFE M konprann. Ou mèt swiv mwen. M pral ba ou
Sale rep. : tout sa w bezwen.
«k. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
» Answer the following questions in Kreyòl according to the dialogue.
Poukisa lafanmi Petitòm al achte rad ak soulye?

Ki kalite rad Mari ap chache?
Ki koulè wòb Mari bezwen?
Ki rad epi ki koulè rad Andre vle achte?
Èske Andre vle abiye ak kravat?
m
No Èske vandè a gen tout sa Andre ak Mari bezwen ?
ere,
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Anjelik O! Anjelik O! Chita kay manman w. Ti fi ki

pa konn lave pase chita kay manman w. This is the beginning ofafamous
Kreyòl folk song. The literal translation of this passage is: Anjelik!
Anjelik! stay at your mother's house. Women, who do not know how to
do laundry and ironing, stay at your mother's house. “Stay at your
mother's house” is a way to tell unskillful women: “do not get married”.
! In the 215 century, many Haitians still believe that the role of the
women is to take care of the home. A good wife is one who considers that housekeeping
and care of the children are her duties. Most men usually go out to work in paid
employment or go out farming while the women stay home to do the laundry, the cooking,
the cleaning and to take care of the children. However, with a growing group of well
educated young professional Haitian women, the influence of television and the changing
economic situation of Haiti, more and more women are taking on paid employment, while
husbands share the chores.
Frenand Léger 15]
“ANNOU PRATIKE
A. CD 1-60 - Koute byen. Rad fi oswa rad gason? You will hear 10 statements about
clothing. Listen to each statement, and then indicate whether it is vrè or fo.
sm onoooo
asw oDonoo? Doooog
B. Ki koulè bagay sa yo ye? Match column one to column two as in the example provided.
Example: - Ki koulè zoranj? — Answer: Li gen koulè jon abriko.
. Ki koulè zoranj? a) Li gen koulè vèt.

Ki koulè sitwon (lime)? b) Li gen koulè wouj.
Ki koulè sòs tomat? c) Li gen koulèjon.
Ki koulè chokola? d) Li gen koulè blan.
Ki koulè fig mi (ripe banana)? e) Li gen koulè ble.
Ki koulè lèt (milk)? f) Li gen koulè nwa.
Ki koulè syèl la (the sky)? g) Li gen koulè nwa oswa mawon.
ES
PNAaYUSWÒN
Ki koulè kafe? h) Li gen koulè jon abriko.
e. Kirad sa ye? Match column one to column two as in the example provide below.
Example: - Gason mete sa anba chemiz yo. — Answer: Se yon chemizèt.
Fi mete sa anba jip oswa pantalon yo. a) Se soulye.

Ou mete sa nan pye anvan ou met soulye. b) Seyon vès.
Fi ak gason mete sa sou tèt yo. c) Seyon kòsaj.
Gason mete sa sou chemiz yo. d) Seyon sentiwon.
Fi mete sa ak jip. e) Sechòt de beny.
Gason mete sa pou abiye bwòdè. f) Se chapo oswa kepi.
Fi ak gason boukle sa nan senti yo. g) Seyon kostim.
Gason mete sa nan pòch yo. h) Se chosèt.
ln Fi ak gason mete sa nan pye.
a.
ia
milk
kè
it
È
ik i) Seyon kilòt oswa pantalèt.
10.Gason mete sa pou benyen sou plaj. j) Seyon bous.
the
D. Ki etidyan ki mete rad sa yo? Look at your classmates and say who is wearing
following clothes today. Provide the name of'a classmate as in the example.
Example: Se Andre ki mete pantalon twal, chemiz ak soulye.
Pantalon twal, chemiz ak soulye

Yon djin ble ak yon mayo nwa
Chosèt ak tenis blan
. Bout pantalon, mayo, ak tenis
. Jip nwa ak kòsaj jon
Sandal mawon
. Pantalon gri ak kòsaj nwa
PE . Soulye nwa
NaaèSwNHm
E. Kijan pou nou abiye? What do you normally wear for each of the following situations?
Answer with a complete sentence as in the example.
Example: Pou ale nan sinema.

Answer: Pou ale nan sinema, mwen mete yon djin, yon mayo ak sandal oswa tenis.
1. Pou ale benyen nan lanmè (beach). 6. Pou ale nan inivèsite a.
2. Pou ale fè espò tankou jwe baskètbòl. 7. Pou ale nan travay.
3. Pou ale nan restoran ak zanmi ou 8. Pou ale naje nan pisin.
4. Pou ale gade yon pyès teyat. 9. Pou ale dòmi nan chanm ou.
5. Pou ale fè eski nan nèj (snow). 10. Pou ale nan yon maryaj.
| F. Kirad etidyan yo mete jodi a? Look at your classmates and say what they are wearing
today. Provide the name of'a classmate, one piece of`cloth she/he is wearing and the
|
W
A | | color of that piece. Follow the example.
| NON RAD KOULÈ

1. Mary mete yon wòb wouj.
2 mete
a. mete
4, mete
5 mete
6 mete
Frenand Léger 153
« Eou menm? Answer the following questions in Krèyòl.
Èske ou renmen ale achte epi mete bèl rad? Poukisa?

Èske ou renmen lave ak pase rad sa yo? Poukisa?
« Kijan ou pito fè lesiv: ala men oswa ala machin?
Eske ou konn koud rad ala machin?
Ki koulè prefere w?
AAaswNC
. Ki kalite rad ou pi renmen mete? Poukisa?
The adjectives of color and the indefinite article
k Theadjectives of color - Adjectives of color follow the noun

they describe.
1. Granmoun nan gen cheve gri. - The old person has grey hair.
e. Fanm blanch lan rich. - The white woman is rich.
a. Fi nwa sa a bèl anpil. - This black woman is very pretty.
“ Thearticle -An article is a word that usually accompanies

a noun. Like English, Kreyòl
uses definite or indefinite articles ( a” or “the”) whether the noun
“an
is definite or not.
;a Andre chwazi yon kostim mawon. - Andre has chosen a brown suit.
2. Kostim nan pa blan. - Ihesuitisnotwhite.
3. Fi a achete yon pòm. - .Ihewoman bought
an apple.
The indefinite article - The indefinite article is Jon in Kreyòl

and it always precedes
the noun it accompanies. Yon corresponds to the English a/an.
The indefinite article
Jon indicates that the noun is not particular or identifiable by
the listener. Note that the
Y sound ofyon is often dropped when speaking.
« Wozlò achte yon bèl wòb blan. - Wozlò bought a beautiful white dress.
« Andre pran yon kravat nwa. - Andre got a black tie,
Se yon chemiz blan pou ou mete. - You must wear q white shirt.
n.« Sonchemiz blan pou ou mete.
RON
- You must wear a white shirt.
« IThepluralformofthe
articles -The indefinite article is generrally omitted if the
noun is plural. The absence ofan article specifically indicates that the plural noun is
indefinite. Note that only nouns whose singular form is accompanied by the definite
article can be made plural. The plural marker is yo and it is placed after the noun.
1. Liachte yon kravat./li achte #kravat. - He boughta tie./ He bought2 ties.

2. Se yon chemiz./ Se # chemiz. - Thisisashirt./ these are 8 shirts.
3. Mmete kilòt la./M mete kilòt yo. - Ilwear the panty./l wear the panties.
4. Lave mayo a./lave mayo yo. - Wash the T-shirt./Wash the T-shirts.
ANNOU PRATIKE
J= A. CD 1-61 -Koute byen. You will hear 10 statements about clothing. Listen to each
statement, and then indicate whether you hear “definite” or “indefinite” nouns.
definite indefinite definite indefinite

dark D 6. D DO
2... DO #arsi D
daki D 8. D D
4. D DO 9. D D
5. LI O 10. DI D
Frenand Léger 155
dentify the following clothing items using an indefinite article like in the example.
XXX a le: 5Se yon hemiz.

Example: chemiz.
m
FL je
Change the underlined nouns in the following sentences to the plural form.
1. Madanm nan eseye yon

pantalèt. 6. Li achte yon kostim.
— 2. Andre mete soulyea. 7. Chal eseye sentiwon an.
3. Tigason an eseye slip la. 8. Chal mete bousla nan pòch li.
4. Wozlò achte yon wòb. 9. Mimozap lave jipla.
5. Se yon kilòt. 10. Se yon kivèt.
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D. Konbyen ou genyen nan bagay sa yo? Answer to the following questions to talk about
your belongings.
Konbyen kay fanmi ou genyen? Konbyen machin papa ou genyen ?

Konbyen twalèt ki gen nan kay la? Konbyen sentiwon ou genyen?
Konbyen plaka ou genyen nan chanm ou? Konbyen kostim ou genyen?
aPw
Konbyen machin ou genyen ? puNonu
Konbyen pè soulye ou genyen?
III. “The consonant /g/

a The consonant G is one of the consonant sounds that have a distinctive phonetic
behavior. Remember that one of the four fundamental rules of the Kreyòl language is: a
sign always sounds the same way in all contexts. Therefore, the consonant G is always
pronounced like the G in gas, guitar, jungle or bag. Note that the consonant G is never
pronounced like in the English words gentle or generous.
ANNOU PRATIKE
“gi. A. CD 1-62 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound G.
G, g: gade, gagòt, garanti, ge, gen, gid, gita, glas, glise, global, gout, gòj, gwòg,
granmoun, grave, grenn, griye, dwòg, bag, blag, blage, magazen.
agi B. CD 1-63 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: Youhear — Banmyonti non monchè.

You write — Banm yon ti gwòg non monchè.
1. Yovann. ——— nan sa a. 6. Laria anpil.

2 nan ap televizyon. 7 lapa kab desann nan li.
.
3. gi...Sayorenmenbay. —.. 8. Èske yo ba w sou la?
4 lafèdloa oo. 9 kouman l ap vyann nan.

5. Yote nonmsou — saa. 10.Ti — angepaskel — ven
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Annou Koute
“Preparing for listening
“You will use what you have learned to understand the following recording describing
two clothing stores.
- 64 - De magazen kote yo vann rad ak soulye
nvan ou koute. Imagine that someone in your family is getting married and you are
ooking for a store to buy clothes for the wedding. Think ofwhat you want to buy.
Par dan w ap koute. Chal is describing two clothing stores that he visited. Listen
arefully to what he is saying about each store.
1. Check whatone can find in each store as Chal describes them.
KADIS DÈLMA DE MIL |

n chè anpil. |
o bon mache.
azen boujwa.
gazen pèp.
n anpil soulye ak sandal.
n anpil soulye ak sandal. li len e VA. di . AA)
LI bijou dyaman. ko n Ni
nn bijou ki pa chè.
4gen bèl kostim.
'Opa vann bijou dyaman.
2. Listen again to make sure that you checked all details that Chal mentioned.
Lè ou fin koute. Discuss the following questions in Kreyòl with your classmates.
3. Dapre deskripsyon Chal fè sou de magazen yo, èske fòk li ta ale nan premye a
oswa dezyèm nan? Poukisa?
4. E ou menm? Ki magazen ou ta chwazi? Poukisa?
Leson 2 : Gwo van, ti lapli!
Language aim: Describing the weather and the seasons

Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri tan ak sezon yo
Grammar and structures: The singular definite article (singular and plural)
Pronunciation and spelling: The consonant /j/
Writing: Yon lèt oswa imel pou dekri tan ak sezon
L. Kijan tan an ye?
` e
titi Lanèj ap tonbe. Gen glas atè a.
y
Lapli ap tonbe.
Gen loray ak zèklè. Gen van/ Van an ap vante. (Mi

Li fè bon.
Frenand Léger 159
these expressions to talk about the weather
bon tan good weather meteyowoloji meteorology

bwouya — fog nyaj clouds
chalè heat, warmth move tan bad weather
santigrad degree Celsius otòn /lotòn autumn/fall
: ete/lete summer parapli umbrella
fredi cold prentan spring
glas ice, frost sezon season
glas mirror sezon lapli rainy season
ivè/livè winter sezon sèk dry season
lanèj snow solèy sun
lanmè sea syèl sky
lapli rain tanperati temperature
lavalas torrential rain tèmomèt thermometer
ray gronde loud thunder zeklè lightning
these expressions to discuss weather and clothing

a
i Nou mete rad lejè oswa rad dekòlte tankou - Light clothes; open-necked
mayo, chòt ak bout kanson lè li fè cho anpil. cloth; short pants
Li fè fre nan mwa desanm ak janvye. Moun
- Sweater;
Kenskòf yo mete chanday.
Nan peyi Etazini oswa Kanada, moun yo mete gwo
— manto nan sezon ivè.
Nan sezon lapli, nou mete padesi oswa nou louvri
yon parapli sou tèt nou.
Lè solèy la klere anpil, nou kab mete chapo pay. - Straw hat.
di CD 1- 65 - DJALÒG
e Wozlò and Filip, her future husband, are talking about where to go for their
honeymoon depending on the weather. Listen to their conversation.
Wozlò: - Cheri. Ak move tan sa a, nou mèt bliye koze lindemyèl sou bato sa wi.
Filip: - Sanble sa wi! Lapli a pa janm rete epi loray ap gwonde byen fò.
Wozlò: - Oupatkoute meteyo nan radyo pou tande si gen move tan?
Filip: - Mpatfèsa non. Men, jan tan an ye la, nou pa ka monte lanmè non.
Wozlò: - Sesamta ditou! Alò, kisa n ap fè pou lindemyèl nou?
Filip: - Olye nou pran bato, annou kondui pou n al Okay tande!
Wozlò: - Mpata pran chans non ak lapli sa a! Wout la gendwa glise.
Filip: - Sevre wi! Epi gwo dlo ka desann vin bare wout la.
Wozlò: - Oupokojanm di m sa nap fè non.
Filip: - Ebyen! N ap fè lindemyèl nou nan otèl Montana.
Wozlò: - Nou pa gen lechwa non! Ann reziyen nou.
Filip: - Ou pa bezwen tris tande Cheri! M ap mennen w nan yon kwazyè
Bayamas mwa pwochen,
Wozlò: - Kwazyè Bayamas? Ak ki lajan? A! Gwo van ti lapli!
ak ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Èske Wozlò ak Filip ap pase lindemyèl yo sou bato? Poukisa?

Èske Filip te koute meteyo nan radyo?
Èske Wozlò ak Filip ap kondui ale nan vil Okay? Poukisa?
Ki kote Wozlò ak Filip ap pase lindemyèl yo alafen?
ko Èske Wozlò kwè Filip ap mennen l nan kwazyè Bayamas? Poukisa?
a
“«+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Gwo van, ti lapli! This sentence is a very popular saying used in
Haiti. It means “All talk and no action.” At the end of the dialogue, Filip told Wozlò he
would take her on a cruise to The Bahamas. But Wozlò knows he cannot afford it. That
is why she said “Gwo van, ti lapli!” Haitian men like to impress women. They tend to
make great promises that they cannot keep because they do not have enough money.
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: -66 - Koute byen. Bilten meteyo. Listen to the weather forecast and answer the
owing questions by ticking Vrè or Fo.
« |ke[4-1 “riQ
. Sesezon ivè
. Sezon prentan an ap koumanse 21 mas. Q
OD
3. Li fè 28 degre santigrad jodi vandredi a.
. Pagen vanjodi vandredi a.
5. Pap gen solèy nan peyi a nan samdi.
. Lap fè cho anpil nan samdi.
'. Fòk nou itlize parapli ak padesi nou nan samdi.
. Lapli pral tonbe tout jounen an nan dimanch.
9. Tanperati a ap varye ant 29 e 31 degre nan samdi.
10. Tan ap agreyab anpil nan dimanch. CELIROOUI
D-Cka,
LI.
B-£ A
DEOIETLJ
Sezon oswa kijan tan an ye? Match column one to column two as in the example.
rample: - Li fè cho anpil. — Answer: Se sezon ete.
Lapli tonbe anpil; gen gwo dlo. a) Se sezon ivè.

Lapli pa janm tonbe; sous dlo yo sèch. b) Nou mete rad lèjè ak chapo pay.
Solèy la klere; li fè cho anpil. c) Gen move tan.
-Loray ap gwonde; gen gwo van. d) Se sezon lapli.
“Syèl la kouvri ak nyaj; lapli pral tonbe. e) Seinondasyon/lavalas.
Li fè frèt anpil; lanèj ap tonbe. f) Se sezon prentan.
` Tout fèy pyebwa yo tonbe. g) Se sezon otòn.
Pyebwa yo rekoumanse fè fèy ak flè. h) Se sezon sèk.
“Sous ak rivyè gen anpil dlo pou wouze jaden. — i) Moun yo louvri yon parapli.
0.Lapli ap tonbe deyò a. j) Tananmare.
tikalite rad nou mete nan sezon ak tan sa yo? What kind of clothes do you normally
vear in the following seasons and weather conditions?
Example: Se sezon ete; li fè cho. + Answer: M mete rad lejè tankou chòt ak mayo.
1. Lapli ap tonbe anpil; 4. Lifèfre; tanperati a 20 degre.

Solèy la klere; li fè cho anpil. 5. Sesezon ivè, li fè frèt anpil.
Gen fredi; lanèj ap tonbe. 6. Gen chalè; solèy la cho.
D. Eou menm? Ask your partner the following questions.
. Kijan tan an ye jodi a?

. Èske li fè cho jodi a?
. Kijan tan an ye nan peyi ou nan sezon otòn?
. Kijan tan an ye nan peyi ou nan sezon ivè?
. Èske ou renmen lè li fè cho oswa lè li fè frèt? Poukisa?
. Èske ou kab fè eski nan peyi ou? Poukisa?
. Ki sezon ou pi renmen? Poukisa?
kr. Kisa ou renmen fè lè lapli ap tonbe?
QNOUJNSOoON
' II. — The definite article
+ indefinite
Review of the article - Remember that the indefinite article yon
corresponds to the English indefinite article a/an and it always precedes the noun it
accompanies. It is used to refer to a noun that has not been previously identified or
mentioned.
|| =+ Thedefinite article - The Kreyòl definite article has five different forms: la/lan/ nan/
N. a/an/. All these forms roughly correspond to the English definite article “the”. Like in
| English, the Kreyòl definite article is used to refer to a previously mentioned noun.
| Consider these examples.
L - Wozlò achte yon bèl wòb blan. Wozlò boughta beautiful white dress.
W. - Kote wòb la? Where is the dress.
l
| || | The singular definite article “la” is used in the second sentence to indicate that the noun
Wi “wòb” has been identified earlier and is known by the listener.
l
: =+ The place and the forms of the definite article - While the definite article comes
before the noun in English, it comes after the noun in Kreyòl. Since the definite article
occurs after the noun, it varies according to the last segment of the noun or any wordit
|| follows.
|| 1. “la” occurs after non nasal consonants. Se liy la. This is the book.
l 2. “lan” occurs after non nasal consonants Se mont lan This is the watch.
|IL preceded by a nasal vowel.
l 3. “nan” occurs after non nasal consonants. Se machip nan. This is the car.
l 4. “a” occurs after oral vowels. Se tablo a. This is the board.
li 5. “an” occurs after nasal vowels. Se sentiwon an. This is the belt.
Frenand Léger 163
plural form of the definite article - Remember that only nouns whose singular
misaccompanied by the definite article can be made plural. All five singular forms of
a definite article change to yo when referring to plural nouns.
IGULAR PLURAL ENGLISH
ke liy la. Se liv yo. - These are the books.
4 Se mont lan Se mont yo. - These are the watches.
- Semachip nan. Se machin yo. - These are the cars.
Se tablo a. Se tablo yo. - These are the boards.
Se sentiwon an. Se sentiwon yo. - These are the belts.
YU PRATIKE
A. CD 1-67- Koute byen. You will hear 10 statements about clothing. Listen to each
` statement, and then indicate whether you hear “definite” or “indefinite” nouns.
indefinite definite indefinite

O 6. D L
DO Ye AL) D
[ 8. DI DO
L 9. D D
L 10. 0 DO
engilye oswa Pliryèl? Indicate whether the underlined nouns in the following
entences are “singular” or “plural”.
L ap siye soulye yo. 8. Mari renmen jip li achtea.

.« Wòzlò achte rad. 9. Li deboutonen chemiz lan.
. Gen anpilkostim nan magazenan. 10. Ou bezwen deboukle sentiwon
an.
« Andre pa pran kravat yo. 11. Montlan an pan; li pa bay lè ankò.
Ti gasonan ap zipe pantalon l. 12. Nan ki ri magazen radla ye?
« Anayiz ap tòde mayo a. 13. Yo pa vle wè rad sou kabann nan.
« Ejaap koud rad yo. 14. Se pou ou mete mantoa paske l fè frèt.
C. Ki fonèm ki nan fen mo sa yo? Indicate the phonetic nature of the last sound segment
(s) of the following nouns. These segments are underlined. Then add the correct form of
the definite article to each of them.
Example 1: machin —+ Answer: The last segment is a nasal consonant: machin nan
Example 2: kaye $ Answer: The last segment is an oral vowel: kaye a
Example 3: dans — Answer: The last segment a non nasal consonant preceded by
a nasal vowel: dans lan
Example 4: dan — Answer: The last segment is a nasal vowel: dan an
Example 5: kay — Answer: The last segment is a non nasal consonant: kay la
1. moun 13. inondasyon

2. plim 14. siklòn
3. ponp 15. van
4. sant 16. fredi
5. kay 17. bijou
6. glas 18. lanmè
7. règ 19. mayo
8. lendepandans 20. brouya
9. loray 21. lanèj
10. tònad 22. pen
11. chat 23.zòn
12. plant 24. fanm
| D. Fill in the blank with the correct singular form of the definite article.
ai Example: Plim nan valiz ki sou biwo ,

Answer : plim nan nan valiz la ki sou biwo a.
1. Plim se pou pwofesè

2. Chen chita anba pyebwa
3. Flè sou machin
4. Solèy pi klere pase lalin
5. Fanm gwo vant akouche jodi a.
6. Kabann twò gwo pou chanm
7. Van tap vante maten
8. Chalè oblije nou mete rad lejè.
Frenand Léger 165
1 pote plis presizyon! Make the nouns more specific by answering the following
tions with the correct form ofthe definite article. Follow the example.
mple: Se yon pantalon? — Answer: Wi, Se pantalon an.
se yon soutyen? Se chosèt?

Seyon kwizin? Se yon bous?
Seyon machin a koud? Se tenis?
Se rad? vVGoNA
Se yon bout kanson?
Se yon kilòt ? 10.Se yon sandal?
LI
yon / Repons— Ask questions with the two words provided. Ask a classmate the
Sstions.Your classmate must answer using the correct form of the singular definite
le according to the example.
ample: plim / kaye

Question: Kote plim nan? — Answer: Plim nan nan sou kaye a,
A
( kabann
`dra/ 5. fè/planchèt
« Liv / etajè 6. chodyè/recho
». abajou / ti tab 7. bwòsdan/lavabo
!. òdinatè/biwo 8. chat/chèz
The consonant /j/

m ember that the consonant sound J is not pronounced like in the English words june,
Dorjuly. Itis always pronounced like the G as in genre or beige.
OU PRATIKE
A. CD 1-68- Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound J.
J.j: janm, janti, jipon, jip, jenn, plaj, pasaj, saj, sajès, raj, maj, manje, etranje, gòj |
si B. CD 1-69 -Listen and repeat the following pairs.
jan gan . maji magi

jazon gazon lajè lagè
jen gen leje lege
ji Gi nèj nèg
Jid gid jante gante
Jòj gòj jou — gou
jon gon jouda gouda
2. C. CD 1-70 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words. i
Example: You hear — a fè a bon.

You write — Magi afè manje a bon.
1. — — goudaagenbon k 6. — — abyen desann nan

2. — renmenbwè — kowosòl. 7. Misye men l pou l kawotchou a.
3. —— seyonnègkibyen 8. Ti —— pajanmrenmen
4. —— nègsaapakaalnan — . 09. Jou fè jouda, l ap avèm.
5. ap taye — — an. 10. Sajès pa ` — jiponanba li.
IV. — Annou ekri

+ Writinga letter or an e-mail in Kreyòl
In this activity, you will use what you have learned in class to write a letter or an
email to a friend who lives in Haiti. In your letter/email, you will describe the
weather where you live and the seasons.
«+ Writing tips
Like in English, there are different types of letters for different situations. Depending on the
purpose of your letter and who you are writing it to, you may choose to write a formal or
an informal letter. Here are some tips when writing an informal letter in Kreyòl:
» Informal letter openings

In informal letters, the word “Machè” for a female person or “Monchè” for a male person
(Wozlò Machè; Andre Monchè) are used in a similar way to the English expression “Dear”.
Note that the name of the person you're writing to is generally placed before “Machè” and
“Monchè”.
Frenand Légér 167
formal Letter closures

e generally end informal letters are with expressions such as Zanmi w; Zanmi w
ò; Amikalman; Bizou; Abyento, N a pale, Kenbe fèm.
n ou ekri. Think about informal letters you have read or written in English.
ine that you live in a cold country like the USA or Canada and you have a friend
jho lives in Haiti. What are the differences between the weather and the seasons in
1e two countries.
inn ekri. Write an email or a letter to your friend in Haiti (minimum 15 sentences) in
h you describe the weather and the seasons where you live. Provide the following
rmation:
“Name ofthe country, state, city where you live

`Weather conditions (snow, windy, icy, cold, hot etc...)
-Temperatures depending on the seasons and how it feels
The kind of clothing you wear depend on the weather
” Activities you do or do not do because of the weather
Ask your friend questions about the weather in Haiti
Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your letter/email. Is there something else you want to add?
closely at your letter/email to check possible spelling and grammar mistakes.
e the necessary corrections according to the grading guide below. You may begin
Ir letter like this:
Jak monchè,
Kouman ou ye? E lafanmi? Depi lè m pati al Nouyòk la, m pa pran nouvèl ou menm.
nics JI nan blesan koSooto 45 [4-35] 3-25

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er and Intermediate Learners
Leson 3 : Katastwòf natirèl
- Language aim: Discussing natural disasters

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pale de katastwòf natirèl
- Grammar and structures: The Nouns: gender and number
- Pronunciation and spelling: The consonant /K/]
- Reading: Katastwòf natirèl ann Ayiti
I. Kèk katastwòf natirèl ak pwoblèm atmosferik
Tònad
Inondasyon
Frenand Léger 169
Use these expressions when talking about natural disasters
. Nan lane 2004, siklòn Jan te touye In 2004, hurricane Jeanne killed 3000
twa mil moun ann Ayiti. people in Haiti.
ae Glismanntèren kab koze eboulman Landslides can cause rocks and earth to
wòch ak tè nan yon pant. fall down a slope.
3. Pa konn gen tònad nan peyi Dayiti. Generally, there are no tornadoes in Haiiti.
4. Vòlkan yo pa ann aktivite ann Ayiti. The Haitian volcanoes are not active.
5. Pajanm gen Sounami ann Ayiti. Haiti never experiences tsunamis.
6. Toujou gen anpil inondasyon nan vil There have been many flooads in the city of
Gonayiv. Gonaives.
7. Dife pa koze dega souvan ann Ayiti. Fires do not often cause damage in Haiiti.
` 8. Se debwazman ki lakòz sechrès ann Deforestation is the cause of drought in
Ayiti. Haiti.
9. Lagrèl pa tonbe souvan ann Ayiti. - Hailstones do not fall often in Haiti.
10. Tranblemanntè mayitid 7.2, ki te - The 7.2 magnitude earthquake, that hit
— frape Pòtoprens nan mwa janvye Port-au-Prince in January 2010, killed
2010 la, te touye 230 mil moun. 230,000 people.
11. Yon tanpèt pi piti pase yon siklòn. - Astorm is less powerful than a hurricane.
12. Se nan peyi fredi ki gen tanpètnèj. - Blizzards only happen in cold countries.
CD 1- 71 - DJALÒG
e Wòzlò is being interviewed at a radio station after the killer earthquake that hit
the capital of Haiti in January 2010. Listen to the interview.
Radio host: M gen Wòzlò Petitòm avèk mwen nan radyo a la. Li pral pale nou
de tranblemanntè 12 janvye a. Bonjou Wòzlò! Kijan ou ye jodi a?
M ap boule. E ou menm?
M pa pi mal! Èske ou ka di nou kote ou te ye e kisa ou t ap fè lè
tranblemanntè a te pase?
Lè tranblemanntè a, mwen t ap swiv yon kou nan fakilte
lengwistik la.
Radio host: Èske ou kab eksplike nou sa k te pase?
Wòzlò: Pandan pwofesè a t ap pale, tout bagay te tonbe sekwe epi tousuit
apre mi yo ak plafon klas la te tonbe sou nou.
Radio host: Èske te gen moun ki blese oswa mouri?
Wòzlò: Men wi! Pwofesè ak pifò etidyan yo mouri. Gen anpil lòt ki te blese.
Mwen menm, se Bondye ki sove m ki fè m pa mouri.
. Nan ki dattranblemanntè a te pase?

Ki kote Wozlò te ye lè tranblemanntè a te pase?
Ki aktivite Wozlò t ap fè lè tranblemanntè a te pase?
Kisa k te rive pwofesè ak etidyan yo?
an
wo
£ Kisa k fè Wozlò pa mouri
«+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: “Sa a se twòkèt la, chay la dèyè.” This proverb literally means:
“This is just the beginning; the worst is yet to come.” This is exactly what geologists said
after the major earthquake that caused destruction and mounting death tolls in Haiti in
January 2010. Since Port-au-Prince sits directly on a seismic fault line, many geologists
believe that this city may experience more significant earthquakes in the future.
ANNOU PRATIKE
st; A. CD 1- 72 - Koute byen. Vrè oswa Fo? You will hear 10 statements about bad
weather and natural disasters. Listen and choose Vrè or Fo.
Vrè Fo Vrè Fo
de.L) DO 6. D D
2...0 D 7. D DI
3.7) DI 8£.D DO
4.0 à 9o. O L
e 10.D LI
B. Ki katastwòf natirèl sa a? Match column one to column two as in the example.
Example: - 1. Siklòn — Answer: k) se gwo van sikilè ki vini ak lapli, loray ak zeklè.
1. Siklòn a) se anpil moso glas k ap tonbe sot nan syèl la.

2. Dife b) ou jwenn sa nan dezè kote ki pa gen dlo.
3. Glismanntèren c) sa kab fè latè sekwe jouk kay yo tonbe kraze.
4. Vòlkan d) seyon depresyon ki pi piti pase yon siklòn.
5. Sounami e) seyon twou nan tè a ki konn krache dife ak lav.
6. Inondasyon f] sa kab boule kay ou ak tou sa ou genyen.
7. Sechrès g) seyon tanpèt ou jwenn nan peyi fredi.
8. Lagrèl h) sa kab koze eboulman wòch ak tè.
9. Tranblemanntè i) se gwo dlo ki kab kouvri latè.
10. Tanpèt j) se gwo vag lanmè ki kab koze inondasyon.
11. Tanpètnèj k) se gwo van sikilè ki vini ak lapli, loray ak zeklè.
Frenand Légèr 17]
Ann reponn kesyon! Your classmate is asking a lot of questions about natural
disasters. Answer with complete sentences.
Example: Èske ou anvi fè eksperyans tranblemanntè? Poukisa?

-Posible answer : Non, m pa anvi paske tranblemanntè kab touye moun.
1. Kisa ki kab koze eboulman wòch ak tè?

2. Èske konn gen tanpètnèj nan peyi ou?
3. Kisa yon sounami ye?
. Èske ou wè lagrèl deja?
. Kisa ki pi gwo: yon tanpèt oswa yon siklòn?
6. Kisa ki kab koze sechrès?
7. Èske konn gen tanpètnèj nan peyi chalè? Poukisa?
8. Kisa ki konn krache dife ak lav.
The Noun: gender and number
A noun usually refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, quality, or idea. Nouns
re divided into proper and common nouns.
ka. per Nouns - In Kreyòl, like English and most other languages that use the Latin
aMphabet proper nouns are usually capitalized. Proper nouns generally represent
que entities like (Jòj: Georges; Nouyòk: New-York). Proper nouns are written, like
other nouns, according to the Kreyòl orthography. Consider the following examples
in which proper nouns are underlined.
Tousen Louvèti te goumen kont - Toussaint Louverture fought against

— lesklavaj. slavery.
-2. Jòj Wachintonn se te premye - Georges Washinton was the first
— prezidan ameriken. American president.
3. Wa Anri Kristòf te bati Sitadèl - King Henri Christophe built the
— Laferyè atou pre Milo ann Ayiti. Citadelle Laferrière near Milot in Haiti,
+ Common Nouns - In Kreyòl, like in English, common nouns are often accompanied by a
determiner. Consider the following examples in which common nouns are identified
with two lines.
1. Seyon chemiz. - It'sashirt

2. Tanan move anpil. - The weather is pretty bad.
3. Fisaapa byen abiye. - This woman is not properiy dressed.
« Nouns derived from trade marks - English speaking people tend to call all painkillers
“aspirin” or all tissues “kleenex”. Similarly, many trademarks, that are supposed to be
proper nouns, have become common nouns in Kreyòl. Here is a list ofthe most frequent
trademarks used as common nouns in Kreyòl.
1. chiklèt - Trade mark chewing gum « Chiclets »

2. dèlko - Trade mark generator « Delco »
3. djip - Trade mark SUV« Jeep»
4. frijidè - Trade mark refrigerator « Frigidaire »
5. iglou - Trade mark cooler « Igloo»
6. jilèt / razwa - Trade mark razor blade « Gillette»
7. kitèks - Trade mark nail polish « Cutex»
8. kodak - Trade mark camera « Kodak »
9. kòlgat / pat - Trade mark toothpaste « Colgate»
10. panmpèz / kouchèt - Trade mark diaper « Pampers»
11. tèmòs - Trade mark cooler « Thermos»
=+ Singular
and plural nouns - In Kreyòl, if a noun is definite, it is pluralized by adding
“yo” after it. Ifit is indefinite, it has no plural marker; its plurality is clear from context.
Besides “yo”, other words such as anpil, kèk, yon bann, yon pakèt, plizyè are used
before the noun to indicate pluralization. Note that you must never add the letters “s” or
“es” to Kreyòl nouns to make them plural like you do in English.
1. Dèlko yo nan depo a. - The generators are in the storage facility.

2. Djip fèt pou wout tè. - SUVs are made for dirt roads.
3. Gen anpil byè nan frijidè a. - There are a lot of beers in the refrigerator.
4. Iglou yo chaje bwason. - The coolers are full of drinks.
5. Jilèt yo nan tiwa a. - The razors are in the drawer.
6. Li mete kitèks la sou zong li yo. - Sheapplied the nail polish to her nails.
7. Gen douz kodak nan magazen an. - There are twelve cameras in the store.
8. Kòlgat la netwaye dan yo byen. - Toothpaste clean the teeth well.
9. Panmpèz yo nan twalèt la. - The diapers are in the bathroom.
10. M bezwen tèmòs yo kounye a. - Ineed the coolers right now.
Frenand Léger 173
-While some words refer to male and female persons

“and animals, there is no gramatical gender or gender agreement in Kreyòl. However, in
French, the language that gave Kreyòl 9096 of its vocabulary, nouns are masculine or
feminine. As a result, although there is no gender agreement in Kreyòl, there are many
words that have a feminine as well as a masculine form.
Here is a partial list of words (nouns and adjectives) used to distinguish between male
and female.
1. Fanm/nonm - Woman/man
2. Tifi/ti gason - Girl/boy
. Sè/frè - Sister/brother
Kouzin /kouzen - Cousin/cousin
Manman/papa - Mother/father
Manbo/oungan - Female vodou priest/ male vodou priest
. Koutiryè/bòs tayè - Female dress maker/ male tailor
Chantèz/chantè - Female singer/male singer
. Basketè/basketèz - Male basket-ball player/female player
10.Ayisyèn/ayisyen a Female Haitian/male Haitian
11.Bayameyèn/bayameyen é Female Bahamian/male Bahamian
.2. Kanadyèn/kanadyen “ Female Canadian/male Canadian
13. Amerikèn /ameriken n Female American/male American
14. Femèl/mal - Female/male
15. Femèl kabrit/mal kabrit - Female goat/male goat
16. Manman poul /kòk - hen/roaster
MAC s NIL WOIC C1CETTINE - Many Kreyòl

uns and adjectives referring to nationalities and professions have both masculine and
feminine forms. Many words that end with “è” take a “z” at the end to indicate feminine
such as foutbolè/foutbolèz; chantè/chantèz. Most words refering to nationality have
the grave accent on the “e” that precedes the “m” like in ayisyen/ayisyèn;
bayameyen/bayameyèn.
« Wòzlò fèt Ayiti, li se Ayisyèn. - Wòzlò was born in Haiti; she is Haitian.
a. Chal se ayisyen tou. - Chal is Haitian as well.
» Fanm bayameyèn yo renmen danse. - Bahamian women like to dance.
+ Gason bayameyen yo renmen bwè byè. - Bahamian men like to drink beer.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Non pwòp oswa non komen? Draw one line under the proper nouns and two lines
under the common nouns to identify them in the following sentences.
Example: Dife pa koze dega souvan ann Ayiti.
1. Dife pa koze dega souvan ann Ayiti. 7. Ti Manno te konn chante mizik
2. Toujou gen inondasyon Gonayiv. ayisyen.
3. Bòb Male te konn jwe mizik rege. 8. Televizyon an se pou Wozlò li ye.
4. Doktè Maten Litè Kinn te gen yonrèv. — 9. Siklòn nan ravaje vil Okay.
5. Obama se premye prezidan nwa 10. Tranblemanntè a fè anpil dega nan vil
ameriken. Pòtoprens.
6. Yo prale Pòtoprens mwa pwochen. 11. Lagrèl pa tonbe souvan ann Ayiti.
B. Sengilye oswa Pliryèl? Draw one line under singular nouns and two lines under plural
nouns in each ofthe following sentences.
Example: Se lavalas la ki charye wòch yo met nan lari a.
. Gen anpil byè nan frijidè a.

. Siklòn nan kraze tout kay yo.
. Syèl la kouvri ak nyaj.
. Machin nan gen twòp moun.
. Gen douz kodak nan magazen an.
. Kòlgatla netwaye dan yo byen.
. Gen plizyè tranblemanntè ki pase deja ann Ayiti.
. Albèto gen twa pitit :yon gason ak de fi.
» . Tanpèt ak siklòn se depresyon atmosferik yo ye.
OOQONOIUJ
SON
10.Sechrès se yon katastwòf natirèl debwazman koze.

Frenand Léger 175
, Jwenn non ak adjektif feminen yo. Provide the feminine form for each of the
following nouns which refer to male persons or animals.
Example: Nonm — Answer: Fanm
1. Mari 9. Neve
2. Bòfrè 10. Volè
3. Bòpè 11. Travayè
4. Granpè 12. Parenn
5. Kouzen 13. Gason
6. Monnonk 14. Bòs tayè
7. Oungan 15. Mal kabrit
8. Kanadyen 16. Manman poul
Mete non yo opliryèl. Change the underlined segments into plural in the following
sentences. Pay attention to the article used with each noun before making the changes.
1. Tranblemanntèa te fè anpil dega nan vil Pòtoprens.

2. Gen yon siklòn nan vil Okap.
3. Gen yon plim nan valiz la.
4. Gen yon sèl moun nan machin nan.
5. Kòlgatla netwaye bouch la byen.
Matiniken an pale franse ak kreyòl.
7. Siklòn nan kraze tout kay la.
8. Kote kodakla ye?
Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Answer the following questions using full sentences.
1. Konbyen elèv ki gen nan klas kreyòl la?

2. Konbyen pwofesè ki gen nan klas kreyòl la?
3. Konbyen moun ki gen nan fanmi ou?
4. Konbyen pyès ki gen lakay ou?
5. Konbyen machin ou genyen?
HI. “The consonant /k/
“k You learned that the consonant sound k is never silent like in English words such as
know or knee. You also learned that k is the only letter used in Kreyòl for the hard C
sound found in English words like card, cold, cup or for the k sound in words like kiss,
key or king.
ANNOU PRATIKE
si: A. CD 1-73- Listen and repeat the words with the consonant sound k.
K, k: katastwòf, kay, kèk, kenz, kilòt, kitèks, kodak, kòk, koken, kote,
kouchèt, kwoke, atmosferik, bourik, lengwistik, chiklèt, siklòn, vòlkan.
B. CD1-74-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
«i: Example: Youhear` — kitèks te achte a?

You write —+ Kote kitèks Karin te achte a?
—. Eske ou kouman pou fè ji ?

ki nan kòf dèyè machin nan
Kote ki konn nan a?
Karin kèk anndan la.
Yon se yon depresyon
Katrin ap swiv kou nan fakilte aplike a.
Konpè ak konpè toujou nan
Jaklin ka manje nan nan.
WI
SGeo!oNPQÈBIVHS
Klòch la sonnen chak a
jwiai pa dife depi jou.
V. Annouli
« Reading strategies and techniques
Predict content
'ou learned that prediction is an important strategy in reading for comprehension. We can
edict the content of a newspaper article by analyzing information from its title and the
"st sentence of its first paragraph. Once we check its headline, we may decide whether or
itwe will read this article.
Katastwòf natirèl ann Ayiti

- You will practice how to use some techniques and strategies to predict the content of
-newspaper articles from their headlines.
. Anvan ou li. Imagine that you have an assignment on recent natural disasters in Haiti.
You are in a library looking for documents on the subject. You ask a librarian and
she/he is helping you. The librarian helps you find Kreyòl newspapers that contain six
articles on the subject. What would be your first reaction to these articles?
Pandan ou ap li. Some of the following passages are titles and some are first sentences
of articles. Read each of them in order to determine which article you -will read
“depending on your specific topic.
. Gwo tranblemanntè nan peyi Ayiti
2. Donatè entènasyonal yo ofri plizyè milyon dola pou ede viktim

inondasyon yo epi pou rekonstwi vil Gonayiv.
3. Yon gwo tranblemanntè ratibwaze Pòtoprens
4. Prezidan Obama mande Kongrè Ameriken an yon fon lajan dijans

pou ede Ayiti apre tranblemanntè 12 Janvye 2010 a.
5. Vil Gonayiv anba dlo

6. Konsila Ayisyen nan Miyami kontinye travay pou ede reskape
— tranblemanntè yo.
C. Lè ou fin li. Now you have read all these items, answer the following questions in
English.
1. Three of the six articles are titles and three are first sentences. Identify them:
which ones are titles and which ones are first sentences?
2. Ifyour specific topic is “flooding in Haiti”, which article would you read?
yo Ifyour specific topic is “earhquake in Haiti”, which article would you read?
4. If your specific topic is “response of the international community after the
earthquake in Haiti”, which article would you read?
5. If your specific topic is “response of the international community after the
flooding”, which article would you read?
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Re-read your answers. Is there something else you
want to add or remove? Make the necessary corrections before sharing your
answers with your classmates.
Frenand Légèr 179
Leson 4 : Ann sispann koupe pyebwa
Language aim: Discussing ecological issues

Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pale de pwoblèm ekolojik
Grammar and Structures: The demonstrative (singular and plural)
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The consonants /m/ and /n/
- Speaking: Pwoblèm debwazman ann Ayiti
Pwoblèm debwazman
Jebwazman ka koze anpil pwoblèm nan lemonn. Poukisa moun koupe pyebwa e ki
voblèm sa kab koze?
a Kèk rezon ki lakòz moun koupe pyebwa:
pou bati kay for house construction

pou fè chabon to make charcoal
pou fè papye to make paper
pou fè mèb to make furniture
pou fè wout for road construction
pou kiltive latè to grow crops
pou pwodwi enèji for fuel, for energy production
pou rezon ekonomik for economic reasons
a Konsekans debwazman sou anviwonman an:
chanjman klimatik climate change

deranjman sik dlo a disruption of the water cycle
ewozyon latè soil erosion
inondasyon flooding
sechrès drought
pèt biyodivèsite loss of biodiversity
«gi CD 2-1-DJALÒG
e Two Haitian peasants, Jozafa and Anatòl, who live close to the Pic Macaya National
Park in Southern Haiti, are talking about deforestation in their area. Listen to their
conversation.
Jozafa: - O! Anatòl, Kote w ye konsa? Sa k pase?

Anatòl: - Enben ! Ou konnen konpè m. Nou la. N ap debat ak lavi a.
Jozafa: - Bon koute non! Apa m tande nou pa gen dwa koupe pyebwa nan zòn
nan ankò. Kouman nou pral fè bay fanmi nou manje?
Anatòl: - Konpè Jozafa, m konprann pwoblèm ou. Men se pou ou eseye konprann
poukisa leta pa vle moun koupe pyebwa nan mòn nan ankò.
Jozafa: - Enben Anatòl! Kòm se ou k se nèg save, w a eksplike mwen.
Anatòl: - Otorite yo mete entèdiksyon koupe pyebwa pou anpil bon jan rezon.
Jozafa: - Enben di m non Anatòl! M ap tande w wi!
Anatòl: - Pyebwa se youn nan bagay ki pi itil sou latè. Pyebwa gen yon enpòtans
total kapital nan lavi moun ak bèt yo.
Jozafa: -- M dakò Anatòl! Pyebwa itil vre paske lè w koupe yon pyebwa, ou
jwenn li pou ou boule, pou fè chabon, mèb ak anpil lòt bagay.
Anatòl: - Non konpè Jozafa ! Ou pa konprann. Se pa sa m vle di. Se pa lè ou koupe
pyebwa a li itil. Pyebwa yo gen plis enpòtans lè yo tou vivan nan tè a.

Jozafa: - Kouman sa Anatòl? M poko janm konprann sa ou ap di a.
Anatòl: - Koute byen. Pyebwa yo itil lè yo nan tè a paske se yo ki fè lapli tonbe; se
b
yo ki pwoteje bon tè nou itilize pou fè jaden; se pyebwa yo ki bay anpil
zwazo ak lòt bèt manje ak kote pou fè nich yo.
Jozafa: - Abon! Kidonk lè nou koupe pyebwa, bèt yo ka mouri epi sa ka fè lapli
pa janm tonbe. Jan nou bezwen dlo pou jaden diri yo!
Anatòl: - A! Ou konprann mwen! Lè w koupe pyebwa yo, tè a vinn sèk epi anyen p
ap ka pouse ladan l. Epi tout sous dlo yo ap vin sèch tou.
Jozafa: - Bon! ou gen rezon Anatòl. Fòk nou al bay lòt moun yo bon nouvèl sa a
«» ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
» Answer the following questions according to the dialogue.
Ki moun ki pi parèt entèlijan: Jozafa, oswa Anatòl? Poukisa?

Ki pwoblèm Jozafa genyen ak koze sispann koupe pyebwa a?
Èske nan kòmansman djalòg la, Jozafa te konprann poukisa leta pa vle moun
koupe pyebwa nan zòn nan?
Dapre sa Anatòl eksplike, poukisa leta pa vle moun koupe pyebwa nan zòn nan?
Kilè pyebwa gen plis enpòtans: lè yo vivan oswa lè yo koupe?
Ki enpòtans pyebwa genyen pou zwazo ak lòt bèt yo?
Lè yo koupe pyebwa, ki katastwòf natirèl sa ka koze?
Da
SO
a
Un Èske Jozafa te vin dakò ak Anatòl? Poukisa?
“# Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Deforestation in Haiti is a serious environmental problem. There

are only three remaining natural forests in Haiti: La Visite National Park, located 22 km
south-southeast of Port-au-Prince; Pic Macaya National Park located in the Massif de la
Hotte Mountain Range in the southern peninsula of Haiti; and Foret des Pins located in
the Southeast region. Because of political and economic disorder, it's very difficult for
the Haitian government to prevent people from cutting trees for building materials or
to make charcoal, which is used for cooking.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. CD 2- 2 - Koute byen. Rezon oswa Konsekans? You will hear 10 statements

about causes and consequences of deforestation. Listen to each statement, and then
indicate whether it is a Rezon or a Konsekans of deforestation.
Rezon Konsekans Rezon Konsekans

1; L DI 6. D q
2. .D [ do ti D
3: LI L 8. [] DI
4. [] [ 9:..D DO
5. LI O 10. DO
B. Rezon ak konsekans deforestasyon - Match column one to column two as in the

example provided.
Example: - 1. chanjman klimatik — Answer: e) latè vin pi cho oswa pi frèt
1. chanjman klimatik a) pou moun rete

2. bati kay b) lapli pa tonbe menm jan
3. deranjman sik dlo a c) disparisyon plant ak bèt yo
4. fè chabon d) lapli pote bon tè yo al nan lanmè
5. ewozyon latè e) latè vin pi cho oswa pi frèt
6. fè papye f) plante ak rekòlte
7. inondasyon g) pou vwayaje vit
8. fè mèb h) gwo dlo ki kouvri tout bagay
9. pèt biyodivèsite i) pou kwit manje
10. fè wout j) pou kaye ak liv
11. kiltive latè k) pou mete nan kay
C. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Your classmate is asking a lot of questions about natural
disasters. Answer with complete sentences.
Example: Èske moun koupe anpil pyebwa nan peyi ou? Poukisa?
Possible answer : Wi, nan peyi m, yo koupe anpil pyebwa pou fè chabon.
. Kisa “pèt biyodivèsite” vle di?

. Ki konsekans chanjman klimatik kab genyen sou anviwonman an?
Ak kisa yo fè chabon?
Kouman yo rele fenomèn lè lapli pote bon tè yo al nan lanmè a?
. Kisa yo fè ak chabon?
. Kijan yo rele fenomèn rechofman oswa refwadisman latè?
. Kisak koze deranjman sik dlo a?
. Kijan yo rele fenomèn ki fè lapli pa tonbe epi sous yo sèch la?
II. The demonstrative (singular and plural)
“# You learned that one of the five singular forms of the definite article or determiner is
“a” and the only form used for the plural is “yo”. The Kreyòl demonstrative determiner
is “sa”. It's always combined with the definite article forms “a” (sa a) for the singular or
“yo” (sa yo) for the plural. Note that the demonstrative determiners follow the noun in
Kreyòl.
1. Chemiz saa twò piti. - Ihis/that shirt is too small.

2. Soulye sa yo sal. - Ihese/those shoes are dirty.
3. Ou mèt abiye ak rad sa yo. - You may put on these/those clothes.
4. Saaseyon siklòn. - Thisisa hurricane.
5. Sayo se lagrèl. - These are hailstones.
# Asindicated in the examples above, “sa a” corresponds to both this/that and “sa yo”
corresponds to both these/those. However, in Kreyòl, there exists the forms “sila a”
and “sila yo” which can be translated in English by these/those as well as by that/this
one; these/those ones.
1. Jip silaa sanble sal. -That skirt seems to be dirty.

2. Rad silayo pwòp. -Those clothes are clean.
3. Chemiz saatwò piti men silaa -Ihis shirt is too small but that one
bon. is fine.
4. Soulye sa yonwa men silayo - These shoes are black but those
blan. ones are white
5. Ou mèt abiye ak rad sa yo,men -You may put on these clothes, but
ou pa dwe mete sila yo. don't wear these/those ones,
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kisa sa yo ye? Identify the following clothing items using the correct demonstrative
determiner like in the examples.
Examples
Sa a se yon mayo. Sa yo se rad. Sa a se yon
chanday.
Frenand Léger 185
B. Change the underlined singular elements in the following sentences to the plural.
1. Tranblemanntè
saa te vin pou touye Ayisyen.
2. Andre mete soulye
sa a.
3. Ti gason an mete slip sila a.
4. Saa se yon wòb.
5. Saa se kilòt la.
6. Li mete tenis sa anan pye l.
7. Chal mete sentiwon
an.
8. Chal chwazi bous
sa a.
9. Sa ase gwo van an,
10. Sa se yon siklòn.
C. Ann pote plis presizyon! Replace the definite or indefinite article of the underlined
nouns by the correct form of the demonstrative determiner.
Example: - Pa achte soulye

yo. — Answer: Pa achte soulve
sa yo.
1. Fè atansyon ak gwo van an. 5. Etenn difea.

2. Siklòn yo pral fè anpil dega. 6. Tònadla vini ak gwo van, loray epi lapli.
3. Inondasyonan touye plis pase de 7. Se peyizan yo ki koupe pyebwa a pou fè
mil moun. chabon.
4. Akilè tranblemanntèa te pase? 8. Debwazman lakòz lanmò zwazo yo.
HI. The consonant /m/ and /n/
“é M and N are both considered to be nasal consonants. You learned that in Kreyòl, the
nasal consonant M never substitutes for N before P and B as it does in English words
like ample, embassy, or womb.
# You also learned that N preceding a vowel is usually pronounced the same way as in
English. However, when N follows the oral vowels a, e, 0, it combines with them to form
the nasal vowels an, en, on which are pronounced as one single sound each like in van,
ven, and pon.
ANNOU PRATIKE
Si A. CD 2-3 - Listen and repeat the following words with the nasal consonant sounds
M and N.
f — a
ane, bann, bannann, janm, konn, lane, lanmou, machin, madanm, malad,
manm, mayo, mennaj, pan, siklòn, timoun vann, zanmann, manyen
si) B. CD2-4-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: Youhear" — Madanm nan pa banm timoun yo.

You write — Madanm nan pa janm banm mayo timoun yo.
1. Madan Masèl se ki konn manm gason.

2. Siklòn Alèn te bay Okay anpil nan 1980.
3. Jaklin di klimatik la se ki lakòz li.
4. Malèn ap Marigo pwochenn pou l al wè li.
5. Matla ki sou michou an pa bon
6 bannann nan konn mayi tou.
7 sa a ap kouri tout nan nan.
8 ki rele Mimin nan se yon jenn
9 . Grenn pa janm san soupe.
10. Mayi ak se manje achte pou ti
IV. Annou koute
+ Listening strategies and techniques
» Recognizing the genre of spoken discourse

While learning Kreyòl, you will come across various types of spoken discourse such as
political speeches, radio interviews, commercials, messages on answering machine,
news broadcast etc. Try to identify the context of what you hear so that you can activate
your background knowledge about that type of discourse and identify the speaker's
intentions.
CD 2-5 - Fenomèn debwazman ann Ayiti
sk You will practice identifying the types of spoken discourse.

A. Anvan ou koute. Imagine that you are listening to a radio station in Haiti. Be ready to
listen to two short selections. Think about listening strategies and techniques you use
when listening to the radio in English or any other language.
B. Pandan w ap koute. You will listen to the recordings twice. The first time, try to grasp
the meaning of the entire materials. Identify the type of discourse for each recording as
well their purpose. The second time, listen for details so you can be ready to answer
some questions.
ak Some new words from the materials you are about to listen
Kafoufèy name of'a neighborhood — toutlasentjounen all day long

pwovoke to cause Mòn Lopital name ofa montain
malè misfortune egzije to demand
rejiyon area pwogram program
metwopolitèn metropolitan rebwazman reforestation
kretyen vivan human being mete sou pye to put in place
blese injured sispann to stop
pèdi lavi to loss one's life kwit manje to cook
mobilize to mobilize, to rally chabon bwa charcoal
manifestan demonstrators recho stove
entèdi to forbid recho gaz — gas stove
kamyon truck gaz pwopan propane gas
anplis moreover solisyon solution
€. Lèou fin koute. Work in groups of three or four to answer the following questions in
Kreyòl about the two recordings.
What is the genre of each the two selections? Justify your answer.
Suggest a title for each selection. Provide the titles in Kreyòl.
Ki dat epi ki kote gwo lapli a te tonbe?
Ki katastwòf natirèl gwo lapli a te koze nan anviwonman an?
Konbyen moun katastwòf natirèl sa yo te touye epi blese?
Ki reyaksyon moun yo apre sa k te pase a?
Kisa moun yo te reklame nan mouvman revandikasyon yo a.
n Ki kalite eksepsyonèl recho Bip Ti Cheri a genyen?
ga.
Sa
de
piye
yè
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Re-read your answers. Make the necessary corrections
before sharing your answers with your classmates.
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188 Pawòl Lakay : Hait
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Dosye SOSyoekolo
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Ecological issues
in Haiti
Frenand Léger 189
“" ANNOU APRANN

LI
`+ Reading Strategi
es and techniques
You already learned
that you can learn a lot about a text by
looking for cognates, looking at its format
titles, and subtitles. and by
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ific information. t the gist of the read
ing and
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190 —Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and
Culture for Beginner and Intermediate Learners
“+ You will read a text on ecological concerns in Haiti.

A pply the techniques and use the
Strategies you learned to help you understand the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Think about the followin 8 quest

ions before you read the lyrics. What
environmental issues that have an effect on ev eryon
e on the planet? What do you know
about the environmental situation in Haiti?
+ Here are some new words from the text you

need to know
polisyon pollution poutan however,

ekspè expert jeyoloji geology
relasyon kozaefè cause-effect relation prevwa to foresee
sitiyasyon situation avèti to notify in advance
ravaje to ravage, devastate mwayen possibility, budget
espesialis specialist lojistik logistic
detwi to destroy petèt perhaps
pousan percent frape to hit
tè danre crops rejyon region
abitan farmer kidonk So, therefore
afekte to affect nonpli either, neither
dirèkteman directly kòm as
konparezon comparison konbistib combustible
kokennchenn enormous elatriye etc.
domaj damage domenn ` field
devaste to devastate malgre despite
kontinan continent danje disparèt endangered
B. The following text has five paragraphs. Befor
e reading the entire text, skim it in order to
identify the main idea of each paragraph.
Katastwòf natirèl ak ekolojik nan peyi Dayiti
Ayiti se yon peyi ki gen anpil pwoblèm

ekoloj ik ak ekonomik. Byen anvan
tranblemanntè 12 janvye a te frape, Ay iti te
deja chaje ak tout kalite pwoblèm
ekolojik tankou debwazman, sechrès, polis
yon dlo ak lè, epi ak pèt biyodivèsite.
Dapre ekspè nan zafè anviwonman, sanble
pwoblèm ekolojik sa yo ta gen bon jan
relasyon kozaefè avèk sitiyasyon ekonomik peyi
a.
Pandan peryòd 2000 a 2010 la, peyi Dayiti vikti

m plizyè katastwòf natirèl tankou
inondasyon, lavalas ak siklòn. Nan lane 2004,
siklòn Jan te touye plis pase 3000
kretyen vivan nan peyi Dayiti. Pami 3000 vikti
m sa yo, 2800 ladan yo se moun
Gonayiv. Men ta sanble ke se nan lane 2008
la ke Ayiti soufri plis anba siklòn. Te
Frenand Léger 19]
genyen kat siklòn (Fay, Gustave, Hanna and Ike) ki ravaje Ayiti nan sèl lane 2008 la. 10
Dapre kèk espesialis nan meteyoloji, inondasyon ak lavalas ke siklòn sa yo te pote
a, te detwi 70 pousan tè danre abitan nan peyi a. Te genyen plis pase 8 pousan
popilasyon Ayiti a ki te afekte dirèkteman lè siklòn sa yo te frape a. Men, an
konparezon ak dega tranblemanntè 2010 la te koze, siklòn lane 2004 ansanm ak
2008 yo pa t anyen. Se kòm si siklòn yo se te twòkèt la epi tranblemanntè a se te
15
chay la.
Nan apremidi 12 janvye 2010, yon kokennchenn tranblemanntè mayitid 7.2 te

devaste Pòtoprens ak pifò vil ki antoure l yo. Tranblemanntè a te fè anpil dega nan
Leyogan, Tigwav ak Lagonav. Tranblemanntè sa a, se katastwòf ki fè plis domaj
materyèl e ki touye plis moun nan istwa kontinan ameriken an. Dapre otorite
ayisyen yo, plis pase 200 000 moun mouri, 300 000 blese, e 1 500 000 lòt ap dòmi
nan lari. Pèp la ansanm ak leta ayisyen pa t janm panse yon bagay konsa te ka rive 20
nan vil Pòtoprens. Poutan, savan ayisyen ki gen anpil konesans nan jeyoloji, te
prevwa katastwòf la. Yo te menm avèti gouvènman ayisyen an ke gen yon gwo
tranblemanntè ki pral ravaje Pòtoprens. Poukisa otorite yo pa t fè anyen pou
prepare pèp la? Èske se paske yo pa t kwè nan sa jeyològ yo te anonse a oswa
paske yo pa t gen mwayen lojistik ak ekonomik pou fè sa ki te nesesè a?
25
Si leta ayisyen an te gen plis mwayen lojistik ak ekonomik, petèt ke ta gen mwens
viktim lè katastwòf natirèl yo frape peyi a. Ayiti se peyi ki pi pòv nan rejiyon an.
Moun yo pa gen elektrisite kidonk, recho elektrik pa kab mache. Yo pa gen lajan
pou achte recho gaz nonplis. Se poutèt sa yo koupe pyebwa pou itlize kòm enèji
konbistib. Moun yo menm rive ap koupe bwa nan zòn pwoteje yo tankou Pik
30
Makaya, Pak Lavizit, Forè dè Pen elatriye. Dapre espesialis nan domenn
anviwonman ak ekoloji, sanble ke Ayiti deja pèdi 98 pousan nan tout pyebwa li te
genyen. Malgre sitiyasyon an grav pase aksan grav, moun kontinye ap koupe bwa
pi rèd.
Fenomèn debwazman an sanble ta responsab malè pèp ayisyen. Anpil savan kwè 35
ke se debwazman an ki responsab inondasyon, lavalas, ewozyon, ak lanmò anpil
espès bèt ak plant ki deja an danje pou disparèt. Nan kondisyon sa a, se pou leta
Ayisyen ansanm ak sosyete sivil la reflechi byen pou yo kab jwenn yon solisyon a
pwoblèm enviwoman nan peyi Dayiti.
Frenand Léger, March 2010

€. Pandan w ap li. How would you translate the following sentences from the text into
English? Use the glossary of your textbook, your dictionnary and the strategies and
techiniques you learned to translate these sentences as accurately as possible.
1. Ayiti se yon peyi ki gen anpil pwoblèm ekolojik ak ekonomik.

po Pandan peryòd 2000 a 2010 la, peyi Dayiti viktim plizyè katastwòf natirèl tankou
inondasyon, lavalas ak siklòn.
Nan apremidi 12 janvye 2010, yon kokennchenn tranblemanntè mayitid 7.2 te devaste
Pòtoprens ak pifò vil ki antoure lyo.
Si leta ayisyen an te gen plis mwayen lojistik ak ekonomik, petèt ke ta gen mwens
viktim lè katastwòf natirèl yo frape peyi a.
Fenomèn debwazman an sanble ta responsab malè pèp ayisyen.
D. Lè ou fin li. Work in groups of three or four to answer the following questions about
the text. Answer using the language in which each question is asked. Depending on the
question, you might need to skim or scan the text again to answer.
What is the main idea of each paragraph? Justify your answer.

Suggesta title for each paragraph. Provide the titles in Kreyòl.
Ki kalite katastwòf natirèl kite genyen anvan tranblemanntè a?
Nan ki ane te gen plis siklòn ki koze pwoblèm ann Ayiti?
Konbyen siklòn ki devaste Ayiti nan lane 2008?
Anplis Pòtoprens, ki lòt vil tranblemanntè 12 janvye a te ravaje?
Konbyen moun ki sinistre akòz tranblemanntè 12 janvye a?
mnw Èske Ayisyen sispann koupe pyebwa kounye a? Poukisa?
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E. Lè oufin reponn kesyon yo. Re-read your answers. Is there something else you want
to add or remove? Make the necessary corrections before sharing your answers with
your classmates,
CHAPIT KAT
Lekòl, Travay ak Pwofesyon
studies, university life, jobs and career plans. -

describe your high school facilities
talk about high school studies
describe your university area
talk about your classes and studies.
talk about university life
compare education in the USA, Bahamas and Haiti
talk about professions and career plans
express obligation, permission and condition
identify and pronounce certain consonant sounds
You will use:

terms related to high school and university facilities
terms related to high school and university studies
terms related to education in general
terms related to professions and jobs
obligation and permission terms like (fò, fòk, se pou, pinga)
the possessives used with definite articles
the conditional marker ta
“si” clauses: si m te, m ta
the consonants /ch/, /tch/, /r/, /s/, /z/ and /t/
some common verbs.
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Leson 1: Lekòl ann Ayiti
Leson 2: Nan inivèsite a
Leson 3: Etid inivèsitè
Leson 4: Pwofesyon ak travay
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: The Haitian Education System

Leson 1 : Lekòl ann Ayiti
- Language aim: Describing the school system

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri systèm edikatifla
- Grammar and structures: The possessives used with definite articles
- Pronunciation and spelling: The consonant /ch/ and the double consonant /tch/
- Listening: Elèv ayisyen k ap pale.
Il. Mprallekòl segondè Lise Petyonvil
Adriyen gen katòz an. Li pral pase egzamen nevyèm ane fondamantal ane sa a. L ap pataje
eksperyans lekòl li ak nou.
- Map fini lekòl fondamantal ane sa a. Si - Nankatlane konsa m a va desann

m pase egzamen an, m pral nan lekòl bakaloreya.
segondè lane pwochenn.
Frenand Léger 195
a+ Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale sou system edikatif ayisyen an
minis edikasyon minister of national preskolè pre-school

nasyonal education lekòl primè primary school
enspektè lekòl school inspector lekòl fondamantal — fundamental school
direktè lekòl principal lekòl segondè secondary school
sansè vice principal bakaloreya high school diploma
siveyan jeneral senior teacher lekòl pwofesyonèl technical school
prefè displin chief of discipline inivèsite college/university
pwofesè teacher sètifika certificate
elèv — school students diplòm diploma
etidyan university students lisans bachelor degree
asosiyasyon paran parents association metriz master degree
kominote a the community doktora doctorate degree
= CD2-6-DJALÒG
e Klòch la sonnen pou rekreyasyon. Adriyen ak Jozèf, yon lòt elèv, chita nan lakou
lekòl la. Y ap pale sou sa k ap pase anndan lekòl la.
Adriyen: - Jozèf! Depi dat m ap chache w la. Ou genlè te nan pinisyon.

Jozèf: - Mtenan klas la. M t ap eseye rezoud yon pwoblèm matematik.
Adriyen: - Aoke! Pwofesè a pa t travay sou pwoblèm nan nan klas la?
Jozèf: - Monchè! M pa renmen pwofesè matematik la ditou. Misye pa konn
eksplike menm. M pa p janm konprann anyen nan sa l di.
Adriyen: - Ekouman ou twouve madanm ki fè kou literati fransè a?
Jozèf: - Mrenmen dam sa a anpil. M toujou fè bèl nòt nan kou li a.
Adriyen: - Ebyen se seksyon lèt ou pral fè nan bakaloreya a?
Jozèf: - Sanble sa wi. Mwen pi fò nan lèt pase chif. M manke pa fè mwayèn
mwen nan fizik ak matematik pou dezyèm trimès la.
Adriyen: - Ebyen! Se pou ou pran leson matematik ak fizik avan egzamen
ofisyèl yo. Si w vle nou kab travay ansanm apre lekòl.
Jozèf: - Sevre wi! Ou menm, ou degaje w ase byen nan tout matyè yo.
196 — Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture for Beginne
r and Intermediate Learners
«k ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
» Reponn kesyon yo an Kreyòl dapre djalòg la.
+ Ki kote Jozèf te ye epi kisa li t ap fè lè Adriyen t ap chache l la?

Èske Jozèf renmen pwofesè matematik la? Poukisa?
Ki pwofesè Jozèf renmen nan lekòl la? Poukisa?
Nan ki matyè Jozèf pa konn fè bèl nòt?
Ki solisyon Adriyen pwopoze pou rezoud pwoblèm Jozèf la?
na
AuswnN
E Adriyen: nan ki matyè li pa fò?
“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: “Analfabèt pa bèt.” This Haitian popula

r saying means: “illiteracy
is not equal to stupidity”. The literacy rate of Haiti is approximat
ely 54.8 percent. Nearly
half of the Haitian population cannot read and write but these
people are not stupid.
The people of Haiti know the value of education. Illiterate parent
s, among the poorest,
often go without food to pay for their children to attend the best
private schools in their
neighborhood. Since the government does not provide adequ
ate funding for public
schools, the percentage of students attending private schools
and universities is greater
than ever. However, especially in rural areas, many parents
do not send their children
to school or only send for a few years.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Preferans - Poze etidyan ki chita bò kote ou kesyon sou

sa li te renmen lè li te nan lekòl
segondè. Reponn dapre egzanp lan.
Egzanp: literati fransè/ matematik

Etidyan 1 : - Èske ou pito kou literati fransè oswa kou matem
atik?
Etidyan 2 : - Mwen pito kou literati fransè, E oumenm?
Etidyan 1 :-M pito kou matematik.
« lekòl pwofesyonèl/inivèsite
kou syans sosyal/ kou fizik
lekòl segondè/ lekòl primè
Kou literati ayisyèn /kou angle
ga
np
wo Direktè a/ sansè a
B. Chwazi bon konsèy la. - Ou pral desann egzamen bakaloreya ane sa a. Pou ou kab
byen prepare, ou ap mande moun konsèy sou egzamen an. Kèk moun ba ou bon konsèy,
men gen lòt moun ki bay move konsèy tou. Fè yon tras anba bon konsèy yo menm jan ak
egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Tann egzamen an prèske rive pou etidye. /Koumanse

etidye byen bonè,
Etidye ak lòt elèv. / Pa janm etidye ak lòt moun.

Pa mande moun konsèy. / Pran konsèy nan men elèv ki pase egzamen an deja.
Soti souvan ak zanmi ou. / Etidye plis pase ou soti ak zanmi ou.
travay matematik ak fizik. /Jwe baskètbòl chak jou.
Pran leson pandan vakans yo. / Vwayaje al andeyò pou pran plezi.
. Poze pwofesè ou anpil kesyon. / Pale bagay ou pa bezwen ak lòt elèv.
. Pran nòt nan lè pwofesè ap pale. / Jwe mòpyon ak lòt elèv nan klas la.
PNHaJSWN
. Fè devwa pwofesè yo bay la. /mande yon zanmi fè devwa yo pou ou.
Nan lekòl la. Chwazi youn nan mo oswa ekspresyon ki kòrèk la pou konplete chak
grenn fraz sa yo ki anba a.
direktè — bakaloreya - lisans - minis edikasyon natsyonal - lekòl pwofesyonèl

- pre-eskolè - prefè disiplin - nòt - etidyan
Elèv yo ap ekri nan kaye yo pandan pwofesè a ap pale.

Adriyen pa vle ale nan inivèsite, se nan li vle ale.
Se aki prensipal responsab tout lekòl la.
Lè Mari fini desann bakaloreya, li pral fè yon inivèsitè.
Pou ou kab ale nan inivèsite, fòk ou pase egzamen
Se nan ki responsab koze pinisyon nan lekòl la.
Pitit Wozlò a gen senk an sèlman, se nan lekòl li ye.
e Se
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pòk
aÈd la ki responsab koze edikasyon nan tout peyi.
D. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Gen yon elèv k ap poze ou anpil kesyon osijè de lekòl ou.
Fòk ou reponn kesyon yo kòm sa dwa.
Example: Ki pwofesè ou te pi renmen lè ou te nan lekòl segondè? Poukisa?

Possible answer : Se pwofesè fizik la m te pi renmen paske li te konn eksplike byen.
. Kijan yo te rele lekòl segondè ou?

. Kijan yo te rele direktè lekòl segondè ou?
Ki pwofesè ou pa te renmen lè ou te nan lekòl segondè? Poukisa?
Aki laj ou te desann egzamen bakaloreya?
Ki matyè ou te pi renmen lè ou te nan lekòl segondè? Poukisa?
. Èske ou te konn al nan pinisyon souvan? Poukisa?
. Nan ki matyè ou te konn fè pi bèl nòt?
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PNABvnSWwE
Ki aktivite ou te konn fè pandan rekreyasyon?
II. — The possessives used with definite articles
+ You learned that Kreyòl uses (mwen, ou, li nou, yo), following a noun, to express
possession. (Mwen, ou, li nou, yo) or short forms (m, w, L n, y) are called possessive
adjectives.
« You also learned that the Kreyòl definite article varies according to the last segment of
the word it follows. Depending on the context, the Kreyòl definite article occurs in five
different forms (la, lan, nan, a, an).
+ The possessive adjectives used with definite articles - The combination of

possessives adjectives with definite articles to express possession is one of the most
interesting features that Kreyòl displays making it different grammatically from
European languages like French and English.
1. Yo vòlè liv mwen. - They stole my book.

2. Yo vòlè liv mwen an. - They stole my book.
3. Yo vòlè liv mwen vo. - They stole my books,
+ Note that in the second Kreyòl sentence “Yo vòlè liv mwen an.”, there are two different
determinants: a possessive mwen which means my and a definite article an which
means the. It is impossible to translate literally this Kreyòl sentence into English. The
literal translation of this sentence into English would be “They stole my the book”
which makes no sense. This Kreyòl sentence cannot be translated literally into English
because this specific Kreyòl syntactic feature does not exist in English.
i - You already learned that the

possessive adjectives are used to indicate possession and the definite articles are used
to refer to previously mentioned nouns. Unlike English, Kreyòl offers the possibility to
add more definiteness to a noun accompanied by a possessive adjective. A definite
article added after a possessive makes the noun more specific.
1. Se machin li. It's her car. (A car not previously mentioned.)

2. Semachinlia- It's her car. (A car previously mentioned that we
both already know about.)
k Note that in the second Kreyòl sentence “Se machin lia.”, the noun machin used for car
is more specific than that of the first sentence.
ives - The form of the

singular definite article that accompanies the possessive depends on the last sound of
the possessive.
1. Selekòl li. - Selekòl li a.

2. Selekòl mwen. - Se Lekòl mwen an.
3. Selekòl ou. - Selekòl ou a.
4. Se lekòl nou. - Selekòl nou an.
5. Se lekòl yo. - Selekòl yo a.
6. Se kaye m. - Sekaye m nan.
7. Sekayel. - Sekaye] la.
8. Sekaye n. - Sekayennan-
9. Sekaye w. - Sekayewla.
- You
learned that the plural form of the definite article is Yo. The plural form can also
— accompany the possessive,
1. Kote machin li a? (one car) - Where is his car?

2. Kote machin liyo. (more than one car) - Where are his cars?
3. Men liv mwen an. - Here is my book.
4. Men liv mwen yo. - Here are my books
5. Menkaye yo a. - Here is their notebook.
6. Men kaye yo. - Here are their notebooks.
7. Men kaye yo. - Here are the notebooks.
«Note the English translation of the last two Kreyòl sentences “Men kaye yo.” Remember
that yo is the plural form for both the definite article and the possessive adjective. Thus,
yo does not occur twice one following another in the same sentence. For instance, the
following Kreyòl sentence “Men-kayeyoe.” is incorrect.
ANNOU PRATIKE
se. A. CD 2-7- Koute byen. Posesif ak atik defini oswa san atik defini? Ou pral tande
10 fraz. Kèk ladan yo gen atik defini apre adjektif posesif la; kèk lòt fraz pa gen
atik defini apre posesif la. Idantifye fraz sa yo.
Posesif ak atik Posesif san atik Posesif ak Posesif san atik

defini defini atik defini defini
Me L 6. D L
ai LI D gon DO
Je, LI [ 8. [DI D
4. D DO 9. D D
5. Q O 10. D
B. Varyasyon nan atik defini an - Ajoute fòm kòrèk atik defini ki matche ak adjektif
posesif la nan fraz adwat yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Se diksyonè mwen an. — Repons: Se diksyonè m pan.
1. Seradyo mwen an - Seradyom è

2. Gason liaallekòl. - Gason! al lekòl.
3. Kochon nou an mouri. - Kochonn mouri.
4. Sekaye m nan. - Sekaye mwen
5. Ourankontre frè n nan. - Ou rankontre frè nou
6. Siklòn nan kraze jaden mwen an. - Siklòn nan kraze jaden m
7. Zegwiliakase. - Zegwili kase.
8. Kreyon nou yo pa ekri byen. - Kreyon nou pa ekri byen.
Frenand Léger 201
C. Ann pote plis presizyon! Ajoute atik defini kòrèk la nan chak fraz sa yo pou fè yo vin pi
espesifik. Fè atansyon ak fòm sengilye oswa pliryèl tankou nan egzanp yo.
Egzanp 1: Yo vòlè liv mwen (yon liv). — Yovòlè liv mwen an.
Egzanp 2: Yo vòlè liv mwen (plizyè liv). — Yo vòlè liv mwen yo.
. Men direktè mwen (yon direktè).

. Sekòlli (plizyè kòl).
Pase chemiz ou (yon chemiz).
Kote rad yo (plizyè rad)?
Mimoz ap koud jip li (yon jip).
Elèv la ap ekri nòt nan kaye l (yon kaye).
Medam yo pa renmen lekòl yo (yon lekòl).
Jak mete liv yo nan valiz li (yon valiz).
DGENIBJMSWEO
. Mranje òdinatè m (yon òdinatè).
10. Kote kreyon n (yon kreyon).
Reponn kesyon yo tankou egzanp lan. Itilize adjektif posesif ki nan parantèz yo pou
reponn kesyon sa yo lojikman. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Kote lekòl ou a? (mwen) — Repons: Men lekòl mwen an.
1. Kote radyo li a? (l) 5. Ki bisiklèt Adriyen ap monte la? (li)

2. Kipantalon sa yo? (li) 6. Kirad Ivèt ap lave? (nou)
3. Nan ki machin Jak prale Okap? (nou) 7. Nanki peyi yo prale? (m)
4. Nanki valiz ou mete plim yo? (mwen) 8. Pou ki moun kreyon an ye? (w)
- The consonant /ch/ and the double consonant blend/tch/

You already learned that the letter c and h (ch) are always combined in Kreyòl.
These two letters always appear together and they are pronounced as one
consonant sound like in the Kreyòl words chak, chanje, cheri, machè, banboche,
wòch, pòch. The Kreyòl consonant sound (ch) is not pronounced like the one in
English words such as charity, cheese, check etc. Note that the (ch) sound is always
pronounced in Kreyòl as the (ch) sound in the English words Chicago, Cheyenne
and chic.
` The (tch) is a double consonant which combines the t and the ch sounds. The (tch)
is pronounced like the (ch) in English words such as chair, charity, chance, check
etc. (tch) is a double consonant blend that occurs in one syllable. It appears in
Kreyòl words like match, tchaka, tchatcha, tchòtchòwè, tchèk, tcheke etc.
ANNOU PRATIKE
;. A. CD 2-8 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound ch.
CH, ch: cha, chaj, chaje, chan, chanm, chante, chita, cho, mechan, recho,
rechofe, douch, mouch, pouch, chich, klòch, pòch, ranch, manch
sik B. CD 2-9 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound tch.
TCH, tch: tchatcha, tchak, tchaka, tchake, tchala, tchèk, tcheke, tchòbòl,
tchouboum, tchoul, tchulutchutchu, antchouchout, kawotchou, klòtch
si C. CD 2-10 - Listen and repeat the following pairs of words.
chak tchak chèk tchèk

chacha tchatcha chòk tchòk
chans tchans chou tchou
chanpwèl tchanpan klòch klòtch
Ja D. CD 2-11-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear — saa anpil

You write — Chen sa atchackanpil.
2. machin nan pa byen. 6. la sonnen chak

VA sa atoujou ap pale i 7. Chèkfèl lajan nan li.
3. Al pou wèsiyo kach — la. 8. yo poze sou a.
4. Chenan — kou la ak dan l. 9. Ala ti chen papa !
5. pral tonbe nan é 10. ap pale
Frenand Léger 203
IV. . Annou koute

“k Preparing for listening
In this activity, three Haitian students living in three different communities talk about their
school. Use what you have learned to understand what they say.
CD 2-12 - Elèv ayisyen k ap pale.

A. Anvan ou koute. Think about the school system in Haiti, The Bahamas and the USA.
What would be the similarities and the differences between these three school
systems? What kind of problems would Haitian students experience going to school
in Haiti versus in the USA and in The Bahamas?
B. Pandan w ap koute. Listen to each student. Try to find out the name of the school, the
city and country where the school is located and the difficulties each student encounter
at their school. Write down the details for each student.
Pilou Aleksann Ana Petifrè | Jòj Senatis
- Listen to each student again to verify that you have noted all important details.
€. Lèou fin koute. Work in group of three to answer the following questions in Kreyòl
using complete sentences. You might need to listen to each student again.
a Ki jan yo rele lekòl Pilou a?

Nan ki vil lekòl Pilou a ye?
Ki pwoblèm ki genyen nan lekòl Pilou a?
Konbyen elèv ki genyen nan klas ki nan lekòl Pilou a?
Nan ki peyi lekòl Ana ye?
Ki nasyonalite paran Ana?
Èske elèv yo nan lekòl la renmen Ana? Poukisa?
Èske pwofesè bayameyen yo pwoteje elèv aysyen yo?
LONAYJBSWO
Kouman lekòl Jòj Senatis la rele?
10.Ki pwoblèm misye genyen nan lekòl li a?
D. Pou fini. Compare your answers to those of the other groups.
Leson 2 : Nan inivèsite a
- Language aim: Talking about university life.

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo dekri inivèsite
- Grammar and structures: Conditional and Hypothesis sentences, “si” clauses
- Pronunciation and spelling: The consonant /r/ and the semi vowel /w/
- Reading: Simte, m ta
L Lokal ak administrasyon inivèsite a
Plan lokal Inivèsite a
1. Seksyon Akademik 4. Fakilte Medsin ak Famasi

- Rektora - Klinik inivèsitè
- Vis-Rektora afè akademik - Laboratwa medsin
- Registrarya - Dekana medsin
- Biwo rechèch
5. Seksyon dokimantasyon ak
2. Seksyon Administrasyon enfòmasyon
- Vis-Rektora afè administratif - Bibliyotèk
- Biwo sèvis etidyan - Libreri
- Biwo bous ak èd finansyè - Laboratwa enfòmatik
- Kontabilite - Laboratwa lang
3. Fakilte Syans Imèn 1 6. Pakin

- Dekana - Pakin pwofesè
- Ekòl Nòmal - Pakin etidyan
- Depatman sosyoloji - Pakin vizitè
- Depatman literati ak lang 7. Kafeterya
ik Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de inivèsite
- Fakilte medsin ak famasi - The faculty ofmedicine and pharmacology

- Depatman etid afriken - Department of African Studies
- Lekòl nòmal siperyè - Teachers' college
- Seksyon administrasyon - Administration
- Rektè ase chèfinivèsite a. - The chancellor is the head of the university
- Doyen yo anchaj fakilte yo. - The deans are in charge of the faculties.
- Rechèch akademik - Academic research
- Bibliyotèk - Library
- Libreri - Bookstore
- Teren espò/estad - Sport field
- Sal konferans - Conference room/ Lecturer theatre
- Oditoriyòm - Large lecture hall
- Akademi mizik - Music academy
- Laboratwa enfòmatik - Computer lab
- Santsante - Health center/ clinic
- Saldeklas - Classrooms
- Pakin - Parking lot(s)
- Kafeteriya - Cafeteria
viv. CD 2-13 - DJALÒG

e Mari ak Maksorèl, yon lòt etidyan nan Fakilte medsin, ap konpare inivèsite leta a ak
inivèsite prive yo. Annou koute.
Mari: - Maksorèl! Nan ki fakilte medsin ou ye: leta oswa prive?
Maksorèl: - Se nan Fakilte Medsin Inivèsite Leta Ayisyen an mwen ye.
Mari: - Èske ou renmen inivèsite leta a? Kouman li ye?
Maksorèl: - Inivèsite leta ofri anpil avantaj. Men gen kèk enkonvenyan tou.
Mari: - Kiavantaj inivèsite leta a ofri?
Maksorèl: - Premyèman, ou pa peye nan inivèsite leta a. Dezyèmman, gras a
lopital jeneral la, ou jwenn okazyon fè plis pratik.
Mari: - Eki enkonvenyan ki genyen?
Maksorèl: - Pi gwo pwoblèm nan se egzamen pou rantre nan fakilte a. Se yon
konkou ki difisil anpil. Epi gen twòp elèv nan kou yo.
Mari: - A Monchè! M genlè ap rete nan inivèsite prive kote m ye a wi
paske m pa kwè m ap ka pase egzamen leta a.
Maksorèl: - Bon! Depi ou kapab peye frè eskolè inivèsite prive a, pito ou rete
ladan l. Konsa ou a gen mwens traka ak tèt chaje.
ak. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DYALÒG LA
Èske Mari ak Maksorèl nan menm inivèsite?

Nan ki inivèsite Maksorèl ale? E Mari?
Kisa yo ap etidye nan inivèsite a?
Ki bagay pozitif ki genyen nan inivèsite leta?
Ki bagay negatif ki genyen nan inivèsite leta?
Èske Mari gen anpil konfyans nan tèt li? Poukisa?
Èske lfasil pou yo akspte ou nan iniovèsite leta a? Poukisa?
SI
PI
SE
eenKi konsèy Maksorèl bay Mari?
“ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Ninety percent of the higher education system in Haiti consists of
6,
private universities. There are more than thirty private universities in Haiti. Some of
them are: Université Quisqueya, Université Notre Dame, Université Adventiste d`Haiti,
and Université Caraibe. On the other hand, the State University of Haiti is the only
public university in Haiti. With more than thirteen thousand students and more than
twenty schools and faculties around the country, the State University of Haiti is the
most important higher education institution in the country. However, this university,
among other private universities, was damaged and almost completely destroyed in the
January 12, 2010 earthquakes. Several of Haiti's emerging skilled professionals and
professors died as a result ofthe earthquakes.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ann dekri inivèsite nou. -Chwazi youn nan mo oswa ekpresyon ki an italik yo pou
konplete fraz yo. Se pou ou di verite. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Inivèsite mwen gwo / piti/ bèl / lèd. — Repons: Inivèsite mwen bèl.
« Sou kanpis inivèsite a, genyen yon gwo pakin / ti pakin.

. Bibliotèk invèsite a gen anpil liv / pa gen ase liv.
Nan wikenn toujou gen match foutbòl/ match baskètbòl/ pa gen match.
« Sou kanpis inivèsite a, genyen plizyè sal konferans/ yon sèl sal konferans.
. Biwo administrasyon inivèsite a bay bon sèvis/ move sèvis
. Nan laboratwa enfòmatik yo, gen anpil òdinatè/ pa gen ase òdinatè.
. Kafeteriya inivèsite a fè bon manje/ move manje.
Hm
OONOMBIUHSUWN
. Inivèsite a gen laboratwa enfòmatik/ pa gen laboratwa enfòmatik
10. Saldeklas inivèsite yo byen ekipe/ mal ekipe.
Frenand Léger 207
». Nan inivèsite a. Chwazi youn nan mo oswa ekspresyon ki kòrèk la pou konplete chak
grenn fraz sa yo ki anba a.
fakilte edikasyon - fakilte lengwistik - laboratwa enfòmatik — sant sante -

saldeklas - libreri - pakin - teren espò - kafeteriya - fakilte medsin - bibliyotèk
1. Se nan nan etidyan yo gare machin yo.
2. Senan a etidyan yo manje.

3. Si ou ta vle vin doktè, se nan nan pou ou enskri.
4. Gen anpil òdinatè nan la.
5. Elèv yo kab li, etidye epi prete liv nan la.
6. Se nan a etidyan yo achte liv pou kou yo.

7. Si ou ta vle vin pwofesè lekòl, se nan an pou ou enskri.
8. Se sou a etidyan yo toujou jwe baskètbòl lè wikenn.

9. Lè etidyan yo malad, se nan a yo ale konsilte doktè.
10. Si ou ta vle aprann plizyè lang, se nan la pou ou enskri.
Ann reponn kesyon! Gen yon elèv k ap poze ou anpil kesyon sou inivèsite ou. Fòk ou
reponn kesyon yo kòmsadwa.
Example: Ki jan yo rele inivèsite ou?

Possible answer : Inivèsite mwen rele « Inivèsite Deta Dayiti».
1. Kijan yo te rele rektè inivèsite ou a?

2. Èske inivèsite ou se piblik oswa prive?
3. Konbyen fakilte ki genyen nan inivèsite ou a?
4. Nan ki fakilte ou ap etidye?
5. Kijan yo rele doyen fakilte ou a?
6. Èske inivèsite ou a gen anpil laboratwa enfòmatik?
7. Èske saldeklas inivèsite ou yo byen ekipe?
8. Nan ki lane ou va fini etid ou nan inivèsite a?
II. — Conditional and Hypothesis sentences, “si” clauses
““ You already learned that the Kreyòl verb does not change to express different tenses,
moods and aspects. Instead, Kreyòl uses verb markers such as ap, te, pral etc.
+ The
conditional verb marker “ta” - To express the conditional or hypothetical
actions, place the conditional marker “ta” before the verb. “Ta” is used to express what
you would do in certain conditions, courtesy and wishes. It can also be used to soften a
command.
1. Mtamanje yon bon salad lanbi. I would eat a good conch salad.
2. Adriyen di li jwe
ta baskètbòl. Adriyen said he would play basket-ball
3. Msantim taal nan lanmè. Ifeel like going to the beach.
4. Mari pa tajanm fè move nòt. Mary would never have bad grades.
5. Mtarenmen ale ann Ayiti. I would like to go to Haiti.
6. Mtavle eseye kostim nwa sa a. 1 would like to try this black suit.
7. Ou taede m fè lesiv la? You could help me do the laundry?
8. Kisa outa fè? What would you do?
+ The usage of the conditional verb marker “ta” in “si” clauses - “Ta” may also be
used in hypothetical complex sentences with a “si” clause as in the following examples.
- Si mtegen lajan, m ta
ede Ayiti. If Ihad money, I would help Haiiti.
- Siltefè bon tan, m ta a]jwe boul. If the weather was good, I'd go play ball.
- Mtarich si mte konn sere lajan m. I would be rich if Isaved my money.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kisa yo ta fè? Tankou egzanp lan, tradwi vèb angle ki nan parantèz la an kreyòl pou
konplete fraz yo.
Example: Mari (would go) nan inivèsite leta a.

Answer: Mari ta
ale nan inivèsite leta a.
« Malou (would buy) yon bèl kay chanmòt.

« Yo (would like) abite andeyò.
« Aglaye ak Beniv (would eat) diri ak pwa.
« Andre (would not sell) gwo kay beton li a.
ga
n.« Malèn (would go) nan sinema.
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Frenand Léger 209
B. Kisa ou ta fè? Marye kolonn l ak II (match column l to II) pou ou di sa yo ta fè nan

sityasyon sa yo.
1. Li fè cho, mwen swaf... a. Lita renmen pèdi pwa.

2. Mgrangou anpil... b. Outaallave yo.
3. Pyètravay anpil, li fatige... c. Yotaale nan sant sante a.
4. Mari nan rejim, li pa manje anpil... d. Yo ta dòmi.
5. Yap gade kabann yo... e. Mekanisyen an ta repare l.
6. Radyosal... f. Lita repoze
7. Machin nan anpan g. Mta manje anpil
8. Yo malad grav... h. Mta bwè yon byè byen glase.
i. Li ta jwe baskètbòl.
C. Kisa ou ta fè? Marye kolonn l ak II epi fè fraz ak de eleman yo pou ou di sa moun sa yo

ta renmen fè nan sityasyon sa yo.
Example: 1. Etidyan yo etidye chak jou, i) fè gwo nòt pou egzamen an.
Answer: Etidyan yo etidye chak jou; renmen
yo ta fè gwo nòt pou egzamen an.
1. Etidyan yo etidye chak jou; a) bwè yon bèl vè dlo.

2. Gòj Chal sèch; b) repoze.
3. Jak tande mizik, l ap chante; c) vin mèg.
4. Foutbolè yo bouke; d) bezwen ranje l.
5. Wozlò ap fè rejim; e) danse.
6. Timoun yo grangou; f) dwe etidye pi souvan.
7. Chanm mari gaye anpil; g) manje.
8. Adriyen pa konn leson l; h) bezwen achte youn
9. Jan pa gen kreyon pou l ekri; i) fè gwo nòt pou egzamen an.
10. Madanm nan frèt anpil; j) dwe mete yon manto
. Kisa ou ta fè nan sitiyasyon sa yo? Itilize kondisyonèl pou di sa ou ta fè nan sitiyasyon

sa yo. Konplete fraz dapre ou menm. Swiv egzanp lan.
Example 1: Si ou te rich... $ Possible answer: Si m te rich, m ta achte yon chato.
1. Si ou te yon gason... 6. Sioute Ayisyen...

2. Siouteyon fi... 7. Si ou te miliyonè
3. Siou te prezidan... 8. Si oute gen anpil pouvwa...
4. Si ou te pwofesè... 9. Sioutemarye...
5. Sioute pòv... 10. Si ou te Bondye...
HI. “The consonant /r/ and the semi vowel /w/

“# You already learned that the consonant (r) does not occur at the end of any syllable in
Kreyòl or before the rounded vowels 0, ò, on, ou. The semi vowel (w) always replaces
the consonant (r) before the rounded vowels 0, ò, on, ou like in wo, wote, wòch, wonfle,
wouke, woule etc.
“e Remember that the pronunciation of the Kreyòl (r) differs from the English (r). The
difference between Kreyòl (r) and the English (r) is caused by the location where the
sound of the letter (r) is made. The English (r) is pronounced by the front part of the
mouth while the Kreyòl (r) comes from the back of the throat. To achieve the Kreyòl (r)
sound, open your mouth and gargle the (r) sound.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. CD2-14- Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound R.
«#èn` ' ! R,r: rad, rat, rale, ranch, ranje, rara, recho, repare, travay, lari, mari, |
Lafrans, tranch, louvri,
l
B. CD 2-15 - Listen and repeat the following words with the semi consonant sound W.
«i `— W,w: watè, wè, pwojè, awozwa, wouji, won, wont, wotè, woule, woulèt,
woulib, woulman, woulo, wouze, wouye,
€. CD 2-16- Listen and repeat the following pairs of words.

«. kraze kwaze
S rete — wete
rale w ale
ri wi
rara wawa
Frenand Léger 211
D. CD 2-17 - R oswa W? Depending on the vowel that follows the missing letter or
whether or not you know the word, choose R or W to complete these words in the
« following sentences.
1 .M — èmekanisyenankap. —anjemachin nan.
2. Li — etetoutpòtnankoteli etea.
—
3 .Liap — epaseyon — òb — ouj.

4 .Jakk — azenègkitek — aze bisiklèt li a.
5 . Gen yon ka — otchou ki anpan nan kamyon an.
6 .V —azenanap — azebabli.
pa. Pinga oukite oulibèap
— — anlajan an non!
8 . — oulèt ad la defèt nèt.
CD 2-18 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear — Wawa ap yon bann

You write — Wawa ap repase yon bann rad.
1 . Marijan ap nan yon leta.

2 . Figi Wozmari kou boul.
3 . Marenn mwen ranje li nan tiwa a.
4 . Woulibè a gentan ap kò l pou l pran

5. Rasin a tout dlo nan tè a.
6 . Radotè sa a toujou ap
7 . Mwen wè rat k ap kouri nan a.
8 . Se nan kote yo fè alap travay.
9 a ap fè rad la.
10. Otorite yo woulib sou lajan anwo a.
IV. ` Annou li
+ Reading strategies and techniques
» Identifying the genre and the type of a text

When reading a text for the first time, it might be useful to identify the genre and the
type of the text you are dealing with. There many different types and genres of texts
which can be narrative, informative, argumentative, descriptive, procedural etc. Texts
can also be literary, scientific, fictive, documentary etc. Once you know whether you are
dealing with a passage from a novel or a newspaper, a poem or a fable, it becomes
easier to make predictions.
» Summarizing a text in your own words

The process of summarizing help you understand the original text better because the
knowledge you get by paraphrasing makes it possible for you to analyze and critique
the original text.
=+ In the following activity, you are going to read Si m te, m ta... , an adaptation from an
original text by Serge Léger, a Haitian author who wrote several texts in Kreyòl on
many topics related to Haiti. Apply the techniques and use the strategies you learned to
deal with the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Scan the text to consider its form and content to prepare yourself for
comprehension. Try to identify the genre and type ofthe text by considering its format.
Pandan ou ap li. As you read, think about the following questions. Parts of the text are
repeated on purpose? Why? Whatis the text about? Who is speaking in the text?
A Annou li pi an detay. How would you translate the following sentences from the text
into English? Use the glossary of your textbook, your dictionnary and the strategies and
techniques you learned to translate these sentences as accurate as possible.
1. Simte, m ta...
2. Si m te avoka, m ta defann dwa tout moun ki pa jije dapre lalwa.
3. Si m te mizisyen, m ta konpoze yon senfoni lanmou ak libète.
4. Si m te Bondye, mwen ta bay Ayisyen limyè lespri sen m, pou y aprann renmen.
«e. CD 2-19 - Annou koute tèks la.
SIMTE,M TA...
1 Simteavoka, m ta defann dwa Si m te powèt, mwen ta ekri ak di
Tout moun yo pa jije dapre lalwa. Bèl powèm k ap bèse w ak ilizyon.
M ta plede kòz dènye prizonye M ta fè w santi ou nan paradi
Kap mouri nan kacho penitansye. Pandan w nan grangou ak eksplwatasyon.
5 Simte, mta... 15 Simte, mta...
Si m te mizisyen, m ta konpoze Si m te Bondye, mwen ta bay Ayisyen

Yon senfoni lanmou ak libète Limyè lespri sen m, pou y aprann renmen.
, Pou Ayisyen frè m ak sè m k ap soufri M ta ba n de je devan, de dèyè
Ann Ayiti, yon peyi k ap peri. Pou n pa pran kou trèt; pou n pa nan fè nwè.
“10 Simte,mta.. Si mte, m ta...
Adaptation from a text by Serge Léger
'D. Lè ou fin li. Answer the following questions in English.

1. What type oftext isit? Is ita passage from a newspaper, a passage from a novel ora
poem? Justify your answer.
2. Whatisthe predominant verb tens and mood used in the text? Why?
3. What is the author's pupose for writing this text? Does he want to persuade, to
entertain, or to inform the readers? Justify your answer.
4. How would you summarize the entire text in four Kreyòl sentences, one sentence for
each paragraph? Write down your sentences and be ready to share them with your
classmates.
E. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Re-read your answers. Make the necessary corrections
before sharing your answers with your classmates.
Leson 3 : Etid inivèsitè

- Language aim: Talking about your studies.
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de etid
- Grammar and structures: The imperative sentences and reflexive verbs
- Pronunciation and spelling: The consonants /s/ and /z/
- Writing: Yon lèt aplikasyon pou yon bous etid
L Pwogram etid ak kou inivèsitè yo
Social Sciences £ Humanities
LÈT AK FILOZOFI SYANS AK TEKNOLOJI SYANS IMÈN E SOSYAL

Literati frankofòn Matematik Sikoloji
Literati konpare Fizik Edikasyon
Etid literè Chimi Listwa
Etid filozofik Medsin Sosyoliji
Relijyon Enfòmatik Politik
BOZA AK SINEMA EKONOMI LANG AK LENGWISTIK

Penti Administrasyon Angle
Eskilti Finans Franse
Mizik Kontabilite Panyòl
Teyat Maketing Alman
Etid sou sinema Bank ak komès Sosyolengwistik
Frenand Léger 215
PAN A VE
1. Konbyen kou ou pran ane sa a? - How many classes are you taking this year?
2. Map swiv kat kou sèlman. - I'm only taking four classes.
3. Kou biyoloji m ap swiv la difisil. - The biology class I am taking is difficult.
4. Kou chimi an pi fasil. - The chemistry class is easier.
5. Mparenmen kou jewografi a. - 1 don't like the geography class.
6. Nan ki pwogram ou enskri? - Imwhat program are you enrolled in?
7. Senan pwogram kontabilite amye. —- lamin the accounting program.
CD 2-20 - DYALÒG
e Mari ak Maksorèl rankontre ankò. Fwa sa a, y ap pale de pwogram etid ak kou y ap
swiv nan inivèsite yo. Annou koute.
Mari: - Kikou ou ap swiv ane sa a?

Maksorèl: - Mwen gen de kou anatomi, yon biyoloji ak yon kou chimi.
Mari: -- Se byen monchè! Mwen menm, m oblije swiv yon seri de kou ki pa
gen okenn rapò ak espesyalizasyon m vle chwazi a.
Maksorèl: - Ki kou sa yo ou oblije pran an?
Mari: - Konseye pedagojik mwen an fòse m pran de kou fransè ak yon kou
sosyoloji jeneral.
Maksorèl: - Se paske ou fenk koumanse pwogram nan. Tout etidyan nan fakilte a
oblije swiv kou de baz sa yo wi.
Mari: - Awi! Yo oblije nou swiv kou sa yo nan inivèsite leta a tou?
Maksorèl: - Men wi. Kou sa yo enpòtan anpil wi. Menm si se medsin ou ap etidye,
ou bezwen konn pale ak ekri lang fransè a byen.
Mari: Ou gen rezon wi paske gen anpil etidyan ki fò nan chif men yo pa
bon nan fransè menm. Yo vrèman bezwen kou fransè a.
Maksorèl: Se sa! Lè n ap travay kòm doktè nan yon lopital oswa yon klinik, nou
pral genyen pou nou ekri plizyè dokiman an franse tankou lèt, rapò
elatriye.
sik. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Ki matyè Maksorèl ap etidye ane sa a?

Ki matyè Mari ap etidye ki pa nan pwogwam etid li?
Ki moun ki oblije Mari pran kou sa yo?
Poukisa Mari oblije swiv kou sa yo?
oh
aA
On Èske Maksorèl te oblije pran kou sa yo tou?
+,+vi Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: In Haiti, most private higher education institutions, have adopted
the flexible North American credit hour system while the State University of Haiti
continues to use the rigorous French modular system. In contrast to US and Canadian
universities, students attending the State University of Haiti cannot choose their classes
on a semester basis. Students are required to take and pass a specified set of courses to
move from year l to Il and so on. There are no part-time students since they are all
required to cover the same set and number of courses (called modules) in an academic
year. There are few electives or general education courses.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Preferans - Poze etidyan ki chita bò kote ou kesyon sou sa li pi renmen nan inivèsite a.
Reponn dapre egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Kou fransè/ kou fizik

Etidyan 1 : - Èske ou pito kou fransè oswa kou fizik?
Etidyan 2 : - Mwen pito kou fransè. E ou menm?
Etidyan 1: -M pito kou fransè tou.
1. lèt /chif 6. laboratwa lang / bibliyotèk

2. syans imèn / teknoloji 7. kou nan oditoriòm / kou nan saldeklas
| 3. kouauitè dimaten / kou nan apremidi 8. fete /etidye pou egzamen
4. lang etranjè/ filozofi 9. fè espò / swiv kou
5 etnoloji / medsin 10. kou matematik / kou lang
B. Nan lekòl la. Chwazi youn nan mo oswa ekspresyon sa yo pou konplete chak grenn fraz
sa yo ki anba a.
edikasyon - relijyon - teyat - literati frankofòn - lang etranjè - sosyoliji -

mizik — Etid sou sinema- enfòmatik
1. Etidyan k ap etidye pran kou sou Vodou ak Legliz Katolik.

2. Andre pran kou se poutèt sa l ap li roman afriken ki ekri an fransè.
3. Etidyan sa yo achte gita ak saksofòn paske y ap swiv kou
4 . Lè Adriyen gran, l ap apran tankou angle espayòl ak alman.
5 . Wozlò ta renmen jwe nan plizyè fim, kidonk l ap fè
6. Se kou pou ou chwazi si w ta vle fè etid sou sosyete a.
7. Twoup la pral jwe pyès William Shakespeare a.
8 . Jaki renmen òdinatè se pou sa l ap etidye
C. Ki kou y ap pran? - Dapre pwogram oswa fakilte yo ye a, di ki kou etidyan sa yo ap

pran. Se pou ou jwenn twa kou pou chak etidyan menm jan ak egzang lan.
Egzanp: Mari ap etidye medsin, li pran kou biyoloji, anatomi ak chimi.
1. Wozmari ap etidye ekonomi, li pran kou

2. Lwi ak Anri ap etidye lang etranjè, yo pran kou
3. Jidit nan pwogram lèt la, li pran kou
4. Estefan nan fakilte Syans Imèn, li pran kou
5. Yo ap etidye administrasyon, yo pran kou
6. Janin ap etidye syans sosyal, li pran kou
7. Jozèf ap etidye nan Fakilte Teknoloji, li pran kou
8. Ivèt ap etidye lengwistik, li pran kou
D. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Gen yon elèv k ap poze ou anpil kesyon osijè de inivèsite
ou. Fòk ou reponn kesyon yo kòm sa dwa.
Example: Ki kou ou ap pran semès sa a?

Possible answer : M ap pran kou matematik, fizik ak trigonometri.
Kisa ou ap etidye nan inivèsite ou a?

Ki kou ki pi difisil nan pwogram ou a?
Èske ou gen bous pou etidye nan inivèsite a?
Kijan nòt ou yo ye ane sa a?
Ki kote sou kanpis la ou pi renmen etidye?
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Il. — Imperative sentences and reflexive verbs
« Most European languages, in addition to verb tenses (which express time), have verb
moods (which indicate reality or possibility. For instance, the most common moods in
English are the indicative, the conditional, and the imperative. For instance, the
sentence “You eat your food.” is in the indicate mood because it indicates something.
However, the sentence “Eat your food.” does not indicate anything. This sentence is in
the imperative mood. Thus, it expresses an order.
s Imperative sentences - The imperative is used to express instructions, commands or

requests. It is also used for warnings or to signal a prohibition. Like in English, an
imperative sentence does not require a subject. To form the imperative, just use the
verb without a subject like in the following examples,
1. Chita! Sit down!

2. Kanpe! Stand up!
3. Vinisit! Come here!
4. Ban m òdinatè a, souple. Give me the computer, please.
5. Fè atansyon! Watch out!
6. Rete! Stop!
7. Reponn kesyon an souple. Answer the question please.
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sik To make a negative command, put "pa" before the verb.
1. Pachita! Don't sit down!

2. Pakanpe! Don't stand up!
3. Pavini! Don't come here!
4. Paban m òdinatè a. Don't give me the computer.
5. Pabwè tafya. Don't drink alcohol.
6. Pafimen la souple. Please don't smoke here.
sa` Reflexive verbs - In a sentence with a reflexive verb, the action expressed by the verb
is reflected back upon the subject. Reflexive actions are indicated in English by the use
of reflexive pronouns such as "myself, yourself him/herself" etc. An example of a
simple sentence using a reflexive verb is “Wozlò is lying to herself.” translated into
Kreyòl by "Wozlò ap bay tèt li manti." In that sentence Wozlò is both the subject (the
one lying) and the object (the person being lied to).
“tèt” and “kò” expressing reflexivity —- In contrast with English, Kreyòl does not have
a reflexive word of the type of -self/-selves. To express reflexivity, Kreyòl generally
uses the nouns “tèt” and “kò”.
1. Lap lave kò]. - She washing herself.

2. Lifou; lap pale ak tèt
]j. - Heis crazy; he is talking to himself.
3. Ranje kòw avan ou soti. - Fix yourself before going out.
4. Sispann bay tèt nou manti. - Stop lying to ourselves.
sé Note that, although they practically have the same meaning, “tèt” and “kò” cannot be
used interchangeably in all contexts.
«+ Expressing reflexivity with pronouns - In some specific contexts, the words

(mwen, ou, li, nou, yo) can be used as bare reflexive pronouns without “tèt” and “kò”.
Consider the following examples.
1. Mwen wèm nan foto a. - 1 see myselfin the photo.

2. Jakrazelchakjou. - Jack shave every day.
3. Pa enkyete w machè! - Don't worry my dear!
4. Etidyan yo pa fè respè yo. - The students don't respect themselves.
a Asindicated in the following examples, a bare reflexive pronoun cannot be used

without “tèt” and “kò” in all contexts and vice versa. For instance, it's possible to use
“ou” without “tèt” in sentence number 2 below. However, it's gramatically impossible
to do the same in sentence number 4. Similarly, it's gramatically not possible to use
“tèt” in sentence number 6.
1. Fèrespè tèt ou! - Respect yourself!

2. Fèrespè ou! - Respect yourself!
3. Respekte tèt ou. - Respect yourself!
4. Respekte-eu. - Respect yourself!
5. Jinètap enkyete] pou anyen. - Jinètis worrying herself for no reason.
6. fmètap-enkyetetètlipouanyen. - Jinètisworrying herself for no reason.
7. Jinèt ap trakase tèt li pou anyen. - Jinètisworrying herself for no reason.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. CD 2-21 - Koute byen. Mòd enperatif oswa mòd endikatif? Ou pral tande 10 fraz.
Pay Kèk ladan yo nan mòd enperatif; kèk lòt nan mòd endikatif. Idantifye fraz sa yo lè w
; tande yo.
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B. Annou bay lòd! Imajine ou se yon pwofesè lekòl epi ou ap bay etidyan nan klas ou lòd
ak konsèy. Itilize vèb an angle ki nan parantèz yo pou bay etidyan yo lòd ak konsèy. Fòk
ou tradwi vèb angle a an kreyòl menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Example : avan egzamen an. (To study) — Answer: Etidye avan egzamen an.
1. chapit 3 ak 4 pou semenn pwochenn. (to review)
alè nan klas la. (to arrive)
liv kreyòl la avan nou vin nan kou. (to buy)
liv nou nan paj 12 ( to open)
tout bagay nan valiz nou pou n kab koumanse egzamen an. (to put)
kaye nou souple. (to close)
pale nan klas la. (to stop)
men nou avan nou poze kesyon. (to raise)
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sa m ap di a. (to listen)
10. nan klas la jouk klòch la sonnen. (to stay)
C. Bon jan konsèy - Itilize mo ki anba yo pou fòme yon fraz enperativ korèk. Fòk ou
toujou bay bon konsèy positiv menm jan ak egzanp yo ki anba a.
Example 1: leson /etidye/ ou — Answer: Wi, etidye leson ou.

Example 2: nan klas/an reta /rive — Answer: Non, pa rive an reta nan klas.
pou/ leve bonè/ al lekòl

leve bonè /dòmi ta /pou
pwoblèm/travay/ matematik yo
pwofesè/pandan/li jounal/ ap bay nòt
nan klas/a lè/rive/ pou
anpil /etidye/avan/ egzamen an
ap pale/lè/pran nòt /pwofesè
EI byen/nan klas/ koute
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Annou fòme fraz refleksif! - Itilize yon pwonon refleksif kòrek pou kont li oswa “tèt”,
“kò” ansanm ak pwonon refleksif kòrek la pou fòme yon fraz ki fè sans ak mo anba yo.
Swiv ezanp yo ki anba.
Example 1: Andre - raze chak maten — Answer: Andre raze l chak maten.
Example 2: Fi a - touye yè swa — Answer: Fi a touye tèt liyè swa.
. Mari- toujou fè respè

. Direktè a- pa respekte
Yo - enkyete pou anyen.
. Mari ak Anri - ap trakase
Mwen — wè nan glas la
. Li-batanpil
. Nou-ap gade nan televizyon
. Timoun yo - pa rete nan wòl
The consonants /s/ and /z/

“You already learned to never use the consonant (s) for (Z) as in English words like
music and museum. You also learned that (s) is never paired like in essential and
bless.
«ik: The consonant (s) is a very important sound for Kreyòl learners because it is found in a
great number of Kreyòl words and in all positions within these words. Note that the
sound (s) is never spelled with the letter (c) like in English words peace, piece, or cell.
“# Although the consonant (z) does not occur in Kreyòl as frequently as (s), it is important
to practice it because it differs from the English sound (z). While the Kreyòl sound (Z) is
always pronounced and spelled the same way in all contexts, the English (Z) is
pronounced three different ways and spelled in a large variety of ways. Note that the
Kreyòl consonant (z) is never written with (s) as in English words like nose and knows.
It's never paired like in pizza or mozzarella.
ANNOU PRATIKE
me A. CD 2-22 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound S.
S, s: anons, atlas, bas, brase, chase, danse, efase, espò, fasil, glise, grimas,
isit, karese, lamès, oprese, pase, ranse, sak, siveye, sonje, twouse, vis, voras
« B. CD 2-23 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound Z.
Z,z: alèz, Azaka, azizwèl, baz, baze, chèz, douz, fizi, gaz, izin, kwizin, lozanj,
nyèz, onz, pwazon, razwa, sizo, trèz, vaz, zam, zanj, zanmi, zonbi, zòrey
«gi: C. CD 2-24- Listen and repeat the following pairs of words.
bas baz masou mazou

bòs bòz pòs pòz
kase kaze ras raz
kòs kòz san zan
kousen kouzen swa zwa
kras kraz sisi zizi
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D. CD 2-25 -Soswa Z? One letter is missing in the following words. Choose (s) or (Z)
to complete these words in the following sentences.
Mi — isyenayi — yenyo di King Posse se yon ba nòmal.

. Wòzlò achte yon kou ` enpoukou — enllan.
Ra moun sa yo ra anpil!
Avanyè wa, nou manje wa nan restoran an.
Kouzin mwen bay an Lakwa wouj chak de an.
. Azizwèl saa yo rele olanj lan se kouzin mwen.
. Vinim ipe zip kanson ou ti ga — on!
Bò sa yo toujou ap fimen bò nan izin nan leswa.
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GEMekanisyen an be wen apranti pou iveye outi yo.
10. Pwofe èa be wen chifon pou efa e tablo a.
E. CD 2-26 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words in the
1. Mwen m te konn chase lè m te jenn ti gason.
2. Tout m yo te soti al nan samdi

3. Pèsonn moun pa ta konsome bwason ak
4. yo te rete tè a jiska nan aswè.

b. Mariz la soti nan paske l kansè disen.
6. Jozafa zipe Zip llè lap
“A yè swa a sote tranzistò nan an.
8. swa, ak fè kenken sou Channmas.
9. te sezi fizi ak lòt gwo lou nan Site Solèy.
10. Kouzen m yo ap a aswè a.
IV. — Annou ekri

# Ekri yon lèt aplikasyon pou yon bous etid
In this activity, you will use what you have learned to write a. cover letter that you are
sending with an application for a scholarship.
+ Writing tips
You learned that there are different types of letters for different situations. You already
learned some tips on how to write informal letters in Kreyòl. Now you will learn about
formal letters.
» Formal letter openings

In formal letters, the words “Madam” for a female person or “Mesye” for a male person are
used in a similar way to the English expression “Madam” and “Sir”. Note that the last name
of the person you are writing to is generally placed after it: “Madam Petitòm” or “Mesye
Petitòm”.
» Letter closures
There is a variety of ways to close formal letters. Here are some common ones:
Kòdyalman; Ak anpil respè; Ak tout konsiderasyon; Sensèman.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about formal letter you have already read or written in English.
Imagine that you are applying for a scholarship to study at the State University of Haiti
for a year.
B. Ann ekri. Write a (minimum of 20 sentences) well-organized letter to the scholarship

coordinator of an organization offering scholarships to college students who want to
improve their Kreyòl. Your letter must include the following information:
` Your name and address
The name of your college or university
The name of your department and your degree program
Your major and minor
AM] courses you are currently taking
The reasons why you are learning Kreyòl
What you plan to do after graduating
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A What makes you think you deserve this scholarship
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your letter. Is there something else you want to add? Look
closely at your letter to check for possible spelling and grammar mistakes. Make the
necessary corrections according to the grading guide below.
` Total: — DO0pts ` Excellent Very good ` Good ` Acceptable ` Unacceptable Hi

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| .Content: (quality and quantity) 5 4.5 4-3.5 | 3-23 | 2-15
` Mechanics 5 4.5 14-35 1 3:25 | 2-15
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Leson 4 : Pwofesyon, Metye ak Travay
Language aim: Talking about what you would do in life

Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de pwofesyon, metye ak travay
Grammar and structures: Making polite requests and expressing obligation
Pronunciation and spelling: The consonant /t/
Speaking: Pale de etid ak karyè pwofesyonèl ou
-I. Ki pwofesyon yo?
pe
Pwofesyon liberal yo
achitèk architect enjenyè engineer
agwonòm agronomist jounalis journalist
atis artist kontab accountant
avoka lawyer doktè/medsen physician, doctor
bankye banker pastè/ pè pastor/priest
bibliyotekè librarian pwofesè professor/teacher
doktè doctor sikològ psychologist
edikatè educator sikyat psychiatrist
ekriven writer veterinè veterinarian
a Metye teknik yo
agrikiltè — farmer kòdonye shoe maker

bòs mason mason komèsan merchant, store owner
bòs tayè tailor, dress maker koutiryè — female dress maker
chapantye carpenter kwizinyè cook
chofè taksi cab driver machann retailer
ebenis cabinet maker mekanisyen mechanic
elektrisyen electrician ouvriye worker
enfimyè nurse polisye police officer
enstititè primary school teacher sekretè secretary
fotograf photographer teknisyen technician
+ Zouti ak enstriman ouvriye, teknisyen ak pwofesyonèl yo bezwen pou travay
1. Achitèk bezwen papye; kreyon ak Architects need paper; pencil and computer
pwogram enfòmatik pou fè makèt epi programs to create design and make
desinen plan kay. construction drawings.
2. Ekriven bezwen plim ak papye, oswa Writers need pens and paper or computers
òdinatè pou ekri liv. to write books.
3. Kontab bezwen kalkilatris pou konte Accountants need calculators to count
lajan. money.
4. Medsen/doktè bezwen estetoskòp Physicians need stethoscopes for listening
pou koute son nan kò moun. to body sounds.
5. Pastè ak pè bezwen bib la pou preche Pastors and priests need the bible to preach
pawòl Bondye a. the words of God.
6. Bòs mason bezwen pèl, bourèt, ak Masons need shovels, wheelbarrows and
nechèl pou bati kay. ladders to built houses.
7. Bòs tayè sèvi ak sizo, machin akoud, Tailors use scissors, sewing machines,
zegwi ak fil pou fè rad. needle and thread to make clothes.
8. Ebenis itilize rabo, goyin ak mato pou Cabinet maker use planers, saws and
fè mèb an bwa. harmers to make wooden furniture.
9. Yon fotograf pa kab travay san yon A photographer cannot work without a
aparèy foto. camera.
10. Mekanisyen an bezwen kle, pens grip The mechanic needs wrenches, vise grips
ak tounvis pou ranje machin. and screwdrivers to repair cars.
11. Polisye bezwen zam, baton ak gaz Police officers need guns, sticks and tear
lakrimojèn pou konbat kriminèl. gas to counter criminals.
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CD 2-27 -DJALÒG
e Monik ak Filip, de elèv nan lekòl segondè a ap pale de pwofesyon yo ta renmen fè. Annou
koute.
Monik: Filip, ki pwofesyon papa w ak manman w?

Filip: Papa m se avoka; manman m li menm se kontab. E ou menm?
Monik: Monchè! Zafè fanmi w pi bon pase pa m. Papa m se chofè taksi; manman m
se koutiryè.
Filip: E ou menm Monik, kisa ou ta renmen fè nan lavi a?
Monik: M vle vin yon mònken men papa m pa dakò. Li ta prefere gen yon doktè, yon
avoka, yon enjenyè oswa yon agwonòm nan fanmi an.
Filip: Se nan menm bagay la m ye la tou wi. Se yon atis m ta renmen ye. M vle
vin yon gwo mizisyen. Men manman m kanpe ankwa.
Monik: Mwen menm, se vedèt m vle ye. Si m pa ta vin maònken, se aktris sinema m
ap ye kanmenm.
Filip: Machè! Fè sa ou anvi tande. Papa w pa gen dwa fòse w fè sa l vle. Mwen
menm, m p ap okipe manman m. M deja chantè.
sk. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DYALÒG LA
Ki kalite travay manman ak papa Filip ap fè?

. Ki kalite travay manman ak papa Monik ap fè?
Dapre ou menm, ki fanmi k ap fè plis lajan? Poukisa?
. Ki kalite pwofesyon papa Monik vle li aprann?
. Kisa Monik vle fè kòm pwofesyon?
A . EFilip, kisa li vle fè?
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“” Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: The State University of Haiti, the only public and the most
important higher education institution in the country, does not train enough qualified
professionals since it can only offer courses to thirteen thousand students. The worst is
that most of Haiti's university graduates leave the country as quickly as they can. Every
year, Haiti loses thousands of well-educated persons, professionals and its most
talented young people to emigration. The already chaotic situation became worse in
January 2010 since a large number of professors, professionals and students fled Haiti
after the earthquake, increasing brain-drain of skilled and well qualified persons.
ANNOU PRATIKE
“= A. CD 2-28 - Koute byen. Se yon pwofesyon liberal oswa yon metye teknik? Ou
pral tande douz fraz. Gen kèk ladan yo ki pale sou pwofesyon liberal. Gen lòt se
de metye teknik yo pale. Koute byen epi chwazi sa w tande a.
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B. Pwofesyon ak metye - Pou chak definisyon nan premye kolonn nan, jwenn pwofesyon
oswa metye ki matche ak li nan dezyèm kolonn nan.
1. Yon bòs ki fè travay bwa nan kay. a. kontab

2. Yon bòs ki ranje soulye. b. enfimyè
3. Yon moun ki kwit manje byen. c. kwizinyè
4. Yon moun ki travay nan radyo ak televizyon. d. mekanisyen
5. Yon pwofesyonèl ki trete malad lopital. e. kòdonye
6. Yon pwofesyonèl ki fè makèt ak plan kay. f. chofè
7. Yon pwofesyonèl ki fè travay konte lajan. g. achitèk
8. Yon bòs ki itilize pèl, bourèt pou bati kay. h. medsen/doktè
9. Yon pwofesyonèl ki jwe nan fim. i. jounalis
10. Yon moun ki kondwi otobis oswa taksi. jo bòs mason
11. Yon moun ki konn ranje machin. k. aktè/aktris sinema
12. Yon moun ki asiste yon medsen nan lopital. 1. chapantye
€. Ki pwofesyon oswa ki metye? - Di ki pwofesyon oswa ki metye moun sa yo genyen.

Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp : Fi a ki nan biwo a toujou ap tape sou òdinatè. — Answer: Li se sekretè.
Mimoz kon koud rad byen.

Jozi ap kwit manje nan restoran.
Travay Maria se fè bidjè epi konte lajan antrepriz la.
Nèg sa toujou fè bèl foto.
Tonton Wozlò konn fè pantalon ak kostim.
Jak ak Ivon konn ranje sandal ak soulye.
Frenand fè kou kreyòl ak franse byen.
Medam yo achte machandiz angwo pou vann andetay.
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10.Kouzen mwen itlize zam pou arete kriminè.
D. Ki zouti oswa ki enstriman? - Devine ki zouti oswa ki enstriman. Pa bliye ekri atik
defini kòrèk ki mache ak chak non zouti oswa enstriman. Swiv egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Ou itilize sa pou drese bwa. — Answer: Se rabo a.
Se yon zouti bòs mason bezwen pou brase mòtye.

Mekanisyen kab vise e devise ak zouti sa a.
Polisye bezwen sa pou konbat kriminèl.
Ebenis itilize sa pou siye bwa.
Doktè sèvi ak sa pou koute batman kè pasyan lyo.
Bòs tayè bezwen sa pou koupe twal. atè
Bòs mason kab monte sou sa pou travay nenpòt kote ki wo.
Koutiryè sèvi ak sa pou koud rad ala men.
LENBISWNE
Bòs mason itilize sa pou pote blok, sab, mòtye.
10,Pè a bezwen sa pou preche pawòl Bondye a.
E. Ki zouti oswa ki enstriman yo bezwen? - Di ki zouti ouvriye yo bezwen e ki

enstriman pwofesyonèl yo bezwen pou fè travay yo. Si posib, jwenn omwen twa zouti
oswa enstriman menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp : Bòs ebenis la bezwen fè kèk chèz. — Answer: Li bezwen mato, goyin ak rabo.
Ekriven an bezwen ekri kèk paj nan liv li a.

Pastè a bezwen preche pawòl Bondye a.
Polisye yo bezwen arete kriminèl.
Kontab la bezwen fè kalkil epi konte lajan.
Medsen an bezwen koute son nan kò moun.
Bòs mason an bezwen leve mi kay la.
Achitèk la bezwen desinen plan kay.
Bòs tayè bezwen fè yon kostim.
SLoENJPIYHSWNE
Bòs chapant lan bezwen fè fenèt ak pòt anbwa.
10.Mekanisyen an bezwen ranje machin nan.
F. Lavi inivèsitè ak pwofesyonèl - Konplete paragraf sa a ak mo vokabilè yo ki anba a.

Chwazi mo oswa ekpresyon ki fè sans lan.
tribinal - avoka - medsin - elektrisite - kouti - travay, enfimyè - metye - trete malad
Lè yon etidyan enskri nan fakilte dwa, se paske li vle vin yon pou l kab defann
dwa akize nan . Men, si etidyan sa a ta renmen nan lopital pou 1 kab
epi fè operasyon, se nan fakilte pou li enskri. Se pa tout moun ki kab
aprann pwofesyon liberal. Se sa k fè, gen moun se tankou ebenis ak mekanisyen
yo aprann. Si yon moun ta vle konn ranje kouran, se pou li aprann. Men, si moun
sa se rad li ta renmen konn koud, se pou l al aprann.
II. Making polite requests and expressing obligation
+ Making polite requests and Softening commands - You learned how to use the
imperative to express orders, commands, and to make requests. You can also use the
conditional to soften commands and to make a request in a more polite way.
- Outaede m netwaye omwen. - You could help clean me at least.

- Ou ta bezwen etidye plis wi. - You might need to study more.
- Outadwe travay pi souvan. - You should work more often.
- Ou pa ta dwe bwè fimen la non. - You should not be smoking here.
- Yo ta bezwen dòmi pi bonè. - They shoula sleep earlier.
ak Expressing obligation and prohibition - To express strong obligation, you may use
the verbal expressions fòk/fò; se pou which mean (to have to, must). To express
prohibition or to ask someone not to do something and to express warnings, you may
use the verbal expression pinga which means (don't!). In contrast with fòk/fò and se
pou, the verbal expression pinga only has a negative meaning. Note that these verbal
expressions always precede their subject. Consider the following examples.
1. Fòkou chita. - You must/have to sit down.

2. Sepou ou kanpe. - You must stand up.
3. Fòkouvin isit. - You have to come here.
4. Se pou ou ban m òdinatè a. - You have to give me the computer.
5. Fòkou pa pale nan klas. - You must not speak in class.
6. Se pa pou ou dòmi nan legliz la. - You must not sleep in church.
7. Pinga ou fimen. - Don't smoke.
8. Pinga ou kondwi machin mwen. - Don't drive my car.
9. Pinga nou rate egzamen non. - Don't miss the exam.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ann bay lòd nan yon fason janti! - The following statements are too harsh. Soften
them up by using the appropriate format as in the example provided.
Example: Ede m netwaye kay la. — Answer: Ou ta ede m netwaye kay la.
1. Fè travay yo pi souvan.
2. Etidye lesson w!
3. Pa fimen la!
4. Dòmi pi bonè.
5. Vin isit!
6. Pinga ou monte bisiklèt la.
B. PINGA! - Indicate whether “pinga” is used in the following sentences to tell someone to
watch out or tell someone not to do something.
Example 1: Pinga ou vin lakay mwen. + Answer: Telling someone not to do something.
Example 2: Pinga ou tonbe non. — Answer: Telling someone to be careful.
Pinga ou soti aswè a non.

Pinga ou bwè tafya.
Pinga timoun nan tonbe non.
Pinga lapli mouye w non.
Pinga ou pa vini non.
Pinga ou monte chwal mwen.
Pinga ou bliye al pran egzamen an non.
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SEN
pa
ye
pe
fa Pinga nou rate egzamen non.
C. Fòk oswa Pinga? - Depending on the meaning of each statement, use fòk or pinga to
express an obligation or a prohibition. Follow the example.
Example: M ap kouri nan mitan lari a. + Answer: Pinga ou kouri nan mitan lari a.
M ap fimen tabak.
. Lap fè twalèt li pou l al lekòl.
Y ap bwè wonm Babankou.
. N ap travay matematik.
M ap etidye leson m.
Y ap goumen nan klas.
L ap lave machin nan.
EH
PNIASW
Y ap pale anpil nan klas la.
Frenand Léger 233
D. Sa pou nou fè - Children's parents are telling them what they can and cannot do. Use
fòk/fò; se pou or pinga depending on the meaning of each statement.
Example: Leve bonè pou n al lekòl. — Answer: Fòk nou leve bonè pou n al lekòl.
. Monte bisiklèt nan mitan lari a.

. Benyen epi abiye pou nou al legliz.
. Fimen sigarèt ak mariwana.
Lave men nou avan nou manje.
Etidye leson nou avan nou al jwe.
. Fè frekan ak pwofesè lekòl la.
. Travay di pou n kab reyisi.
PA
NOAMÙSKWwWNH
. Banboche chak jou.
HM. “Theconsonant /t/

sé You already learned that, unlike Kreyòl, the pronunciation of the letter (t) varies in
English. For example, in English words like station or solution, the letter (td) is
pronounced as SH; but in words like tape, tired, or testing, it is pronounced asa T.
«k Remember that, in contrast with English, the same letter is always used for the same
sound in all contexts. Similarly, a sound is always represented by the same letter in
all contexts. Therefore, the Kreyòl consonant (td) is always written and pronounced
like the T in the English words tape, tired, or testing. Also remember the letter (t) is
never paired like in battle or little.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«: A. CD 2-29 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound T.
T, t aksepte, atansyon, atire, bat, bonte, chat, chante, dat, ete, etale, fanatik,
fent, gate, itil, janti, kite, lite, monte, natasyon, nuit, otan, pwent, rate, tòti,
tap, travay, tande, tonton, vote, watè
«i B. CD 2-30 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
Example: You hear" — Tontonlte mete tout tiwèl yo nan tiwa a.

You write — Tonton lte mete tout tiwèl yo nan tiwa a.
IV. ` Annou Pale
+ Preparing for speaking - Pale de etid ak karyè pwofesyonèl ou
You will use what you have learned to write a dialogue between you and a partner talking
about your studies and professional life. After writing the dialogue, act it out with your
partner in front of the class.
A. Anvan ou pale. Imagine that you are in your thirties. You come across an old friend
that you had long time ago when you were in high school. Since then, you both got your
college degrees and found a job. You are talking to each other about your studies and
professional achievements. Work with a partner to prepare the dialogue which must
include the following information.
v' Talk about your college studies (degree, program, major, minor)
Y” Describe your job (talk about your boss and colleagues)
v' Talk about advantages and disadvantages of the job.
B. Lè ou fin ekri djalòg la. After writing down the dialogue, you must practice saying it
aloud with your partner. Practice until you feel comfortable saying your part without
hesitation.
€. Lè ou fin pratike. After practicing with your partner, act out the dialogue in front of the
class.
Frenand Léger 235
The education system in Haiti
When Haiti became an independent country in 1804, Haiti's postcolonial leaders created an
education system modeled on the French system. This system followed a classical curriculum,
emphasizing the study of literature and philosophy. No significant change was made in the
national curriculum until the end of the 70s.
Yon lekòl primè nan Pòtoprens
In 1979, the Ministry of Education undertook a major education reform known as the Bernard
reform. One of the main objectives of the Bernard reform was to promote Kreyòl as the
official language of instruction in order to meet the linguistic needs of the majority of Haitian
Students.
Ma ti i Midi sd
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NE e L a
A typical primary school classroom in Haiti
Because of a number of socio-economic reasons, the Bernard reform failed. The reform has
been only partly successful, and much of the old system of education remains in place
throughout the country. In fact, the structure of the school system and the national
curriculum, set by the state, are not the same in all schools. Many privately run schools,
modeled on the French and American school systems, do not operate in accordance with the
system prescribed by the state. The Ministry of education cannot fully complete its tasks of
managing and supervising the education system. As a result the Haitian school system is not
as uniform as itisin other countries.
“ou |
MEN CEnrcovinnenan
sè fin at er yè
Yon lekòl segondè nan Pòtoprens
“# You will read information from a chart that presents the structure of the education
system of Haiti. The following chart presents the organizational structure of the Haitian
educational system as prescribed by the state. It consists of a primary level of 9 years
divided into three parts (4+2+3); a secondary level of 4 years leading to the Haitian
high school diploma called baccalauréat; and a higher education level of variable
duration (3 to 5 years for the licence or bachelor's degree), 2 years for the masters and
6 to 7 years for the doctorate.
sé You will use the information from the chart to write a short description of the Haitian
education system.
A. Anvan ou li. Think about the sociolinguistic situation of Haiti. What language is used in
Haiti for formal and written communication? Which language is used on the school
signs you see on the pictures above?
B. Pandan w ap li. Many words in the chart are cognates. These words look the same,
have similar spelling and meaning in the language used in the chart and English. Make a
list ofall these words and translate them into English.
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Pwofesyonèl
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€. Lèou fin li. Work in group of three or four to answer the following questions about the
chart. Answer in Kreyòl.
1. Nan ki lekòl pou timoun nan ale avan li rantre nan lekòl fondamantal?
2. Konbyen nivo ki genyen nan lekòl nan lekòl fondamantal la?
3. Ki laj yon elèv dwe genyen pou rantre nan lekòl fondamantal?
4. A Ki laj yon elèv ta dwe fini lekòl fondamantal?
5. Konbyen nivo ki genyen nan lekòl segondè yo?
6. Ki opsyon elèv yo genyen lè yo fini lekòl fondamantal?
7. Ki lekòl segondè yon elèv dwe chwazi si l pa vle al nan egzamen Bakaloreya?
8. Èske elèv yo oblije al nan inivèsite lè yo fini lekòl segondè klasik? Poukisa?
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. - When you finish answering the questions, use your
answers to write a (minimum of 20 sentences) well-organized description of the
education system of Haiti in Kreyòl. Write at least four paragraphs: Introduction and
conclusion; one paragraph to describe the fundamental school and another one to
describe the secondary school.
Provide the following information in your description:
D. The number of schools, stages and levels

E. Admission requirements (age to start and age to finish, diplomas)
F. Duration ofcompulsory education
G. Length of program in years
H. Options at the end of each major level.
L Official exams
J. Certificate/diploma awarded etc...
E. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your description. Is there something else you want to add? Look
necessary corrections according to the grading guide below.
.Total: a l
!Organization: (coherence and
unity) Ki LÈ mè é i
..Content: (qualityand quantity) Lo SE W ta ATI ATAN l Z-15-1
. Mechanics (grammar and punctuation) 5 1.85. «TASIFY #wEN tl Z-A5-i
LOriginality sere 5 po ras
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CHAPIT SENK
vacation trips, road traffic, hobbies, cultural events and activities.

prepare your vacation
plan activities to do while on vacation
describe summer time activities
describe road trips, traffic and accidents
identify auto parts
talk about your hobbies
talk about cultural events and activities
express permission and obligation
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on identify and pronounce certain specific sounds
“You will use:

è terms for road trips, traffic and accidents
terms for car descriptions
aspectual verbs: “tonbe”, “pran”, “konn”
aspectual verbs: “fèk/fenk”, “apèn /apenn”, “sot/sòt"”
modal verbs: ka/kab/kapab, mèt, gen dwa, dwe
verbal expresssions “kite” and “annou”
the consonants /ng/ and /9/
the front vowel /u/ and the semivowel /w/ before /i/
the consonants /j/ and /y/ after /d/
the letter /h/
some common verbs.
Leson 1: Nou pral andeyò!
Leson 2: Sou wout Jeremi!

Leson 3: Ann al nan gagè!
Leson 4: Nou pral nan fèt chanpèt!
L Dsye istorik/sosyokiltirèl: Let's go to Haiti for a vacation

Leson 1: Nou pral andeyò!
- Language aim: Talking about vacation

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri vakans ou
- Grammar and Structures: Aspectual verbs
- Pronunciation and Spelling: The consonants /ng/ and /9/
- Listening: Vakans lavil ak andeyò
I. Nou pral an vakans andeyò
Vakans ete rive. Elèv yo pral an vakans andeyò ak nan lòt peyi. Kisa yo pral fè andeyò?
M pral Okap pou m al vizite

Palè Sansousi Milo.
M ap pati al vizite Pari,
kapital Lafrans.
M pral mache nan mòn. M pral benyen sou yon plaj. M pral jwe foutbòl.
EL SE
M pral nan bal. M ava
banchoche nèt. M pral aprann jwe gita. M pral nan teyat ak sinema.
+ Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale sou aktivite ou fè pandan vakans
Frenand Légèr 24]
al danse to go dancing koute mizik to listen to music

al nan kan to go camping li woman to read novels
detann to relax monte chwal to ride a horse
fè espò to exercise naje to swim
fè jaden to farm peche to fish
fè piknik to have picnics peyi etranje — foreign countries
gade bèl peyizaj to look at beautiful scenery pran plezi to have fun
il/zile twopikal tropical islands tan lib — free time
jwe kat to play cards sit istorik historical sites
keyi mango to pick mangoes vizite to visit
CD 2-31 - DJALÒG
£ e Deelèv, Mara ak Sofia, ap pale sou aktivite yo pral fè pandan vakans ete a. koute byen.
Mara: Sofya! Ki pwojè w pou vakans ete a?

Sofya: Papa m ap mennen nou andeyò nan machin li an. E ou menm?
Mara: Mwen pral Ozetazini. Matant mwen ki abite Nouyòk la envite nou vin
pase vakans lakay li.
Sofya: Se pa vre! Fòk ou fè anpil foto wi. Rèv mwen se pou m al vizite tout sa k
Manatann tankou Estati Libète ak Pak Santral.
Mara: Matant mwen di lap mennen nou vizite tout bagay sa yo.
Sofya: A oke! Mwen menm, m pral Jeremi kay granmè m. Se la nou va pase
vakans ete yo.
Mara: Kisa ou prevwa fè pandan w Jeremi an?
Sofya: Menm aktivite yo: al nan lanmè, al peche, monte chwal, jwe kat, fè piknik
elatriye. Men sèl bagay fwa sa a, m ap pote anpil liv pou m li.
Mara: Men apa ou pa pale de mizik menm? Pa gen djaz nan Jeremi? Jan w
renmen mizik! Ou pa gen pwojè al nan bal pou danse?
Sofya: Men wi! M ap fè sa tou. Yo di ap gen Konpa Kreyòl ak plizyè lòt djaz ki
pral jwe nan zòn nan. Depi se vre, m pral ladan yo.
Mara: Se sa m konnen! Ou p ap rate aktivite bal ou!
Sofya: A! Ou konnen pitit. Bon koute! Ki dat ou ap pati? M ap ba w yon
komisyon pou bay yon kouzen m ki lòtbò a pou mwen. Èske ou kapab?
Mara: Pa gen pwoblèm machè. M ap pati nan koumansman mwa Jiyè epi m ap
tounen nan fen mwa sektanm.
Sofya: Oke mèsi anpil Mara. M ale wi! N a wè tande.
`è. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA

1. Ki kote Sofya prale pou vakans ete a? E Mara?

2. Poukisa Sofya ta renmen vizite Manatann?
3. Kisa Sofya gen pwojè fè pandan li Jeremi?
4. Ki gwoup mizikal ki pral jwe jeremi pandan vakans lan?
5 « Kilè Mara ap pati? E konbyen tan l ap pase lòtbò?
6 « Bay ki moun Sofya ap voye komisyon an?
“» Enfòmasyon kiltirèl Since most of the best schools as well as universities are
centralized in Port-au-Prince, students from country areas generally leave their family
to go to school in Port-au-Prince. These students usually go back to their home town for
the long summer vacation. Some wealthy urban students also go to the countryside,
where their parents have a vacation house. Others travel abroad during their summer
vacation.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Aktivite pandan vakans - Chwazi sa ou prefere fè lè ou an vakans. Ekri yon fraz

konplè menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Vizite yon il twopikal. / Vizite yon gran vil.

Repons posib: Mwen prefere vizite yon il twopikal.
1. Al nan bal pou danse. / Fè jaden anba solèy cho.

2. Jwe domino ak kat. / Li woman foto.
3. Benyen nan rivyè. / Benyen nan lanmè.
4. Al nan kan ete. / Al nan peyi etranje.
5 « Kontinye etidye. / Pran plezi.
6 « Travay matematik. / Banboche ak zanmi.
7. Fè espò. / detann.
8 . Gade bèl peyizaj. / Koute mizik.
9 . Fè piknik. / Peche pwason
1 0. Ede moun yo plante. / Pran plezi.
B. Pandan vakans lan - Chwazi youn nan mo oswa ekspresyon ki kòrèk la pou konplete
chak grenn fraz sa yo ki anba a.
Fè espò - sit istorik - bèl peyizaj - tan lib - koute- detann - al danse -
peche - naje -fè jaden - li- detann - fè piknik
Lè vakans mwen renmen nan rivyè ak lanmè.

. Mari pase tout jounen ap woman foto lè l an vakans.
. Adriyen renmen pwason lè l an vakans.
. Yo konn tankou jwe foutbòl lè yo an vakans.
. Sofya toujou nan bal lè l an vakans.
Papa m travay anpil ane sa a, li bezwen li pandan vakans lan.
. Palè Sansousi ak Sitadèl Laferyè se yo ye.
Manman m louvri radyo a pou l kab mizik.
e Granmoun yo monte nan mòn nan pou gade
whN
AOU
G'ON
10. Lè m gen m prefere pran plezi pase travay.
-€. Ann reponn kesyon! Gen yon moun k ap poze ou anpil kesyon osijè de aktivite ou konn
fè lè ou an vakans. Fòk ou reponn kesyon yo menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Ki aktivite ou konn fè pandan vakans ou?

Repons posib: Mwen konn monte chwal, al nan lanmè epi jwe baskètbòl.
Èske ou konn etidye oswa travay matematik pandan vakans?

. Ki kote ou konn ale pandan vakans ete?
Ki aktivite ou konn fè kote sa a?
. Kisa ou prefere nan tout aktivite moun konn fè pandan vakans? Poukisa?
Ki espò prefere w?
Èske ou konn naje?
Èske ou konn al nan bal?
ÈPNBASWENI=
Ki djaz ou pi renmen? Poukisa?
II. Aspectual verbs
+ i 2 - In Kreyòl, an aspectual verb always accompanies

another verb that functions as the main verb in the sentence. An aspectual verb is used
to describe the characteristics of the action expressed by the main verb. Aspectual
verbs indicate whether the action expressed by the main verb is beginning, ongoing,
habitual, repeated or completed.
` - - Aspectual verbs tonbe and pran are used to

indicate that the action expressed by the main verb is in the process of beginning. Note
that tonbe and pran can be also the main verb in the sentence. Check the following
examples in which the aspectual verb is underlined with two lines.
1. Yo tonbe ri nan teyat la. - They started to laugh in the theatre.

2. Lite pran danse nan bal la. - He began to dance at the ball.
3. Lapli pran tonbe apre loray la. - It started to rain after the thunder.
4. Adriyen tonbe kriye lè ltonbe a. ` - Adriyen began to cry when he fell down,
+ Aspectual verbs: fèk/fenk, sot/sòt, and apèn/apenn - Aspectual verbs fèk and its
variant fenk, sot and its variant sòt, and apèn and its variant apenn are used to
indicate that the action expressed by the main verb is recently completed. Note that
fèk/fenk and sot are sometime used together. Check the following examples in which
the aspectual verb is underlined with two lines.
1. M fèk soti lekòl. - Ihave just come back from school,

2. Lisotrepare machin nan. - He has just fixed the car.
3. Yo apèn ale. - They have just gone.
4. Mari sòt bay bebe a manje. - Mari has just fed the baby.
5. Andre fenk sot benyen. - Andre has just taken a shower.
6. Jozèf apenn fin manje. - Joseph has just finished eating.
+ Aspect
verb:
ualkonn- The aspectual verb konn is used to indicate that the action
expressed by the main verb is habitual or repeated in the past. Note that konn also
means to know how to do something. Check the following examples in which the
aspectual verb is underlined with two lines.
1. Jak te konn jwe foutbòl lontan. - Jak used to play soccer a long time ago.
2. Lite konn fè espò chak jou. - He used to exercice everyday.
3. Jak konn leve bonè. - Jak usually gets up early.
4. Jak konn jwe foutbòl. - Jak can play soccer,
ak Aspect Main verbs - Some aspectual verbs like tonbe, pran, sot/sòt
verbs and ual
and konn also function as main verbs. When they function as main verbs, they are not
followed by another verb. Check the following examples in which the aspectual verbs
are underlined with two lines and the main verbs with one.
Yo tonbe ri lè l tonbe a. They started to laugh when she fell down.

Li pran liv la nan bibliyotèk la. He took the book in the library.
Lapli fèk sot tonbe. It was raining just now.
Adriyen konn leson an pa kè. Adriyen knows his lesson by heart.
Jozafa fèk sot nan jaden. Jozafa has just come back from the field.
eoauaswnN
. Mari sot lekòl a twazè. Mari came back from school at three.
ANNOU PRATIKE
E A. CD 2-32- Koute byen. Which variant: fèk or fenk, sot or sòt, apèn or apenn?
Your instructor will read only one sentence in each of the following pairs of
sentences. Listen carefully and indicate whether you hear the first sentence or the
second one.
Li fèk manje. Li fenk manje.

Yo apenn soti. Yo apèn soti.
Jaki sot travay. Jaki sòt travay.
Nou fenk fin etidye. Nou fèk fin etidye.
Mwen sòt lave rad yo. Mwen sat lave rad yo.
Wòzlò apèn fini. Wòzlò apenn fini.
Wozmari sot ekri yon lèt. Wozmiari sòt ekri yon lèt.
M fèk desann bakaloreya. M fenk desann bakaloreya.
VGENBVHARWEONE
. Yo apenn rantre la. ED
GENJBVMAHSWN
Yo apèn rantre la.
10.Nou sot manje yon bon diri ak pwa. 10.Nou sòt manje yon bon diri ak pwa.
B. VÈB ASPEKTYÈL OSWA VÈB PRENSIPAL? The following sentences contain tonbe,
pran, sot/sòt and konn. Indicate whether they are used as aspectual verbs or main
verbs. As in the examples provided below, draw two lines under these verbs when they
are used as aspectual verbs and one line when they are used as main verbs.
Egzanp 1: Tidjo tonbe rele lè I pran nouvèl la.

Egzanp 2: Yo pran rad yo deja.
Egzanp 3: Adriyen tonbe kriye paske manje li tonbe atè.
1. Nou fèk sot lavil. 6. Misye tonbe danse lè l tande djaz la.
2. Marisòtlave rad yo. 7. Nou fenk sot manje yon bon diri ak pwa.
3. Wòzlò te konn dòmi ta. 8. Bòn nan fèk netwaye kay la.
4. Mari konn Pòtoprens byen. 9. Elèv yo konn rantre bonè.
5. Jidèks pa janm tonbe lè l ap jwe. 10. Jaki sot nan travay bonè.
€. Vèb aspektyèl: konn - Use the aspectual verb konn to say what you used to do when
you were younger. You must say something opposite in meaning as in the examples
below.
Egzanp 1: Kounye a, m leve bonè. Men, lontan, m... » Repons: te konn leve ta.
Egzanp 2: Kounye a, m pa kouri vit. Men, lontan, m.... — Repons: te konn kouri vit.
Kounye a, mwen pa manje anpil. Men, lontan, m...

Kounye a, m renmen ak fi lèd. Men, lontan, m...
Kounye a, m pa travay chak jou. Men, lontan, m...
Kounye a, m pa kondwi vit. Men, lontan, m...
Kounye a, m pa dòmi souvan. Men, lontan, m...
pa Kounye
ape
AWA a, m pa al lekòl. Men, lontan, m...
Frenand Léger 247
D. Vèb aspektyèl: tonbe ak pran - Chwazi ekpresyon ki pi lojik la pou konplete fraz sa yo
ki anba a. Swiv egzanp lan.
tonbe ekri — pran kouri - tonbe danse - pran pase - tonbe chante- tonberi -
pran tonbe —- tonbe kriye - pran manje - tonbe dòmi —- pran pale
Egzanp: Lè yo tande mizik la, yo . Repons: Lè yo tande mizik la, yo tonbe danse.
Animatè a bay yon blag ki fè yo :
Elèv la nan pinisyon, li
Lè nèg la wè li an reta, li è
Lè yo pote diri a, moun yo tousuit.
Loray gwonde epi lapli lè siklòn nan.
. Kou Mari monte kabann nan, li i
. Manmanm lè m reponn telefòn nan.
. Lè mayestwo a bay siyal la, koral la
VLoEONBYJSWOEHE
. Li ..—— lèyobalplimnan.
10. Yo kou rad yo fin lave.
E. Vèb aspektyèl: fèk/fenk, sot/sòt, ak apèn/apenn - Someone is asking a lot of

questions. Use one of the aspectual verbs to answer each question in a positive way.
Make sure you answer in a way to indicate that the action expressed by the main verb is
recently completed..
Egzanp 1: Èske Adriyen etidye deja? . Repons: Wi, lifèk sot etidye.
Egzanp 2: Èske elèv yo fin fè devwa a? .Repons: Wi, yo apenn fin fè l.
Èske Wozlò manje deja?

Èske timoun yo dòmi deja?
Èske lapli fin tonbe?
Èske mekanisyen an ranje machin nan?
. Èske elèv la efase tablo a?
Èske Mari ranje kabann nan?
. Èske yo fè devwa yo deja?
. Èske egzamen an koumanse?
GHENAUSWENE
. Èske fialave rad yo?
10. Èske kouzin ou an jwenn yon travay?
II. “The consonant /ng/ and /g/

“+ You already learned that the consonant G /g/ is always pronounced like the G in gear,
single, guitar or tag.
«“ When Gappears right after N in final position in English words like relaxing, testing, or
feeling, the N and the G /ng/ make one single sound /n/. The /ng/ /n/ sound does
occur often in Kreyòl. It appears only in a few Kreyòl words like lang and kong and in a
few words that have been borrowed from English like filing (feeling) and pingpong
(ping-pong).
ANNOU PRATIKE
«ti A. CD 2-33 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound NG.
NG, ng: beng, bing, bingbang, bong, bwenzeng, deng, dingdong, filing, gang,
king, kong, lang, mang, peng, pingpong, zeng, zing, zong, zwing
«Li B. CD 2-34 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
IV. Annou Koute
«- Preparing for listening

You will use what you have learned to understand the following recording in which
Jan describes city and country vacation activities.
CD 2-35 - Vakans lavil ak andeyò
A. Anvan ou koute. You are planning your next summer vacation. You have two options:
you have the choice of spending your summer in a big city like New-York or spending
your summer in a small country town in the Midwest. Make two lists: one in which you
listthe kind of activities you would do in a big city and another one in which you list the
kind of'activities you would do in a small country town.
B. Pandan w ap koute. A man is talking about different activities he and his wife did
during their last summer vacation in New-York as well as activities they are planning to
do during their next summer vacation in Bloomington, a small town in the Midwest.
Listen carefully to what he is saying about each situation.
1. Indicate what the couple did in each place by ticking at the appropriate space. The
first two answers are provided as examples.
| NEW-YORK BLOOMINGTON
vizite sitistorikaktouristik — | V |
al peche pwason nan lak | N |
Pran anpil plezi |
banboche nèt ale | |
gade bèl peyizaj | |
gade yon pyès teyat | |
fè piknik epi detann | |
ale nan bal pou danse | | |
jwe basketbòl | |
manje nan restoran |
2. Listen again to verify that you have ticked all details mentioned.
« Lè ou fin koute. Answer the following questions in Kreyòl in groups of three or four
students. Your answers must be based on what Jan said.
1. Ki sit istorik moun yo te vizite nan vil Nouyòk.
Ki mwayen transpò yo te itilize pou ale sou zile a?
Kisa yo te fè nan apremidi?
Ki kote yo te al danse bal la?
Kilè moun yo prevwa ale an vakans Boumingtonn?
Kisa yo va fè pou yo kab ale peche pwason.
Kisa madanm nèg la va fè kòm ativite nan Bloumington? Poukisa?
PENBPJSWEO
Kisa nèg la va fè nan inivèsite a?
Leson 2: Sou wout Jeremi!
- Language aim: Talking about cars and road traffic

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de machin ak sikilasyon
- Grammar and structures: Modal verbs expressing ability, permission, obligation
- Pronunciation and spelling: The front vowel /u/ and the semivowel /w/ before /i/
- Speaking: Èske ou se yon bon chofè?
L. N ap kondwi sou wout nasyonal la
Se vakans, Sofya ak fanmi l ap kondwi prale Jeremi. Yo jwenn kèk pwoblèm sou wout la.
Yo pran yon kontravansyon. Yo pran pan kawoutchou. Y ap fè gas.
Yo kanpe pou limyè wouj. Yofèaksida yo pran nan blokis

Frenand Léger
ak Kapo machin nan leve. Annou gade ki pyès ki gen anba kapo a.
-# Annou idantifye pati ki gen nan kò manchin nan.
Do machin nan
Limyè dèyè Vit devan

Kapo motè
Retwovizè
=——Ò Limyè
devan
Zèl dèyè Pòt dèyè re

Pòt
Defans
Defans dèyè Kawoutchou
devan
+ Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de machin, sikilasyon ak aksidan
anbilans ambulance lwa sikilasyon traffic laws

anbouteyaj traffic machin otomatik automatic car
bay gaz to speed up machin a levye manual car
biwo sikilasyon Road Traffic Office machin de kous racing car
limyè vèt — green light tache senti to buckle belt
double to overtake otobis bus
eksèdvitès exceed the speed limit otowout — freeway
enfraksyon offense pano siyalizasyon traffic signs
enspeksyon inspection pase limyè wouj run a red light
fè sèvis to service a car pyès machin auto parts
fè tyounòp to tune up a car pyeton pedestrians
fè vitès to speed ri a sansinik one way street
fren amen hand/parking break senti sekirite seat belt
kamyon big truck vitès limit speed limit
kamyonèt small truck vwati car
katpakat SUV wout tè dirt road
klaksonnen to honk wout asfalte paved road
lisans/pèmi kondwi driver's license wout dekoupe shortcut
dw.
CD 2-36 - DJALÒG
e Yon polisye rete Benito, papa Sofya, pou ba lyon kontravansyon paske misye ap kondwi
mal sou wout la. Koute konvèsayon an.
Polisye: - Bonjou mesye. M kwè ou konn poukisa m kanpe machin nan.
Benito: - Mpa konnen non chèf la. Poukisa menm? Kisa m fè?
Polisye: - Kouman ou pa konnen an? Depi kilè w ap kondwi mesye? Ou komèt plizyè
enfraksyon la wi. Poukisa w ap kondwi vit konsa?
Benito: -. Mprese anpil! M bezwen rive Jeremi anvan solèy la kouche.
Polisye: - Men se pa yon rezon pou w ap kondwi tankou yon moun fou. Ou mete lavi
tout moun ki sou wout la an danje la! E si w fè aksidan?
Benito: - Pa gen bagay konsa chèf la. Gwo chofè tankou m yo pa ka fè aksidan.
Polisye: - Abon, ou se yon gwo chofè! Ebyen gwo chofè, ban m lisans ou non.
Benito: - Men lisans lan. Kounye a, ou kab di m poukisa ou mande m lisans lan?
Polisye: - M mande w lisans lan paske ou komèt plizyè enfraksyon. Ou pral peye twa
kontravansyon. Premye a se pou eksèdvitès. Dezyèm nan pou limyè wouj ou
pran an. Twazyèm nan menm se paske w ap double lòt machin mal sou wout
la. Si m kenbe w ap fè dezòd konsa ankò, se nan prizon ou prale.
Frenand Léger ZIZ
ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Pouki rezon polisye a rete Benito?

Ki kote Benito prale ?
Poukisa Benito ap kondwi vit?
Èske Benito fè aksidan?
Ki dokiman polisye a mande Benito? Poukisa?
ye
fe
w
a Konbyen enfraksyon Benito komèt?
Enfòmasyon sosyokiltirèl: “Lari a pa lakou lakay ou!” This

Kreyòl sentence literally means: “The road is not your back
yard.” In Haiti, people often use this sentence to tell bad
drivers that they must respect the traffic laws since they do
not own the roads. While Haitian law requires that everybody
passes both a written and a practical driving test to qualify for
a driver's license, many Haitian drivers do not respect traffic
laws. The traffic system and road conditions in Haiti differ
greatly from those in the United States, Canada and other
developed countries. For example, speed limits are seldom
posted and are generally ignored. As a result, speeding causes
Haitian license plate many deadly traffic accidents in Haiti each year.
- ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Wete sa k depaman an. - Fè yon tras sou mo ki pa matche ak lòt mo nan lis sa yo. Swiv
egzanp la.
Egzanp: mete van, mete luil, mete-vitès, mete gaz, mete dlo
1. Otowout, wout tè, woulibè, wout asfalte, wout dekoupe,

2. Kamyon, kamyonèt, otowout, katpakat, vwati
3. Fè sèvis, fè vitès, fè tyounòp, chanje fren, chanje luil
4. Pran limyè wouj, fè eksèdvitès, tache senti w, komèt enfraksyon, kondwi nan ri a
sansinik
5. Pyès machin, levye, fren, klaksonnen, volan,
6. Machin otomatik, machin a koud, machin a levye, machin de kous, machin de pòt
B. Machin ak sikilasyon - Sèvi ak youn nan mo oswa ekspresyon ki anba yo pou konplete
fraz sa yo. Se pou ou itilize chak mo oswa ekspresyon yon sèl fwa.
pyès machin - machin de kous - fren - ba lgaz - enfraksyon - akseleratè -
limyè wouj -woule dousman — wout tè - pano siyalizasyon - chanje vitès
1. Chofè apran yon kontravansyon paske l komèt yon

2. Papa m bliye kanpe; li pran la.
3. Mwen prese. Fòk mwen double machin sa a k ap an.
4. Gen yon ki entèdi machin pakin nan zòn nan.
5. Machin otomatik yo ka pou kont li.
6. Bouji, radiatè, altènatè, kabiratè, ak piston se yo ye.
7. Yon chemen ki pa asfalte se yon li ye.
8. Si ou vle machin nan rete se pou peze an.
9. Machin nan p ap kouri vit si ou pa l
10. Si ou ta vle fè vitès pou double tout machin, se yon pou ou achte.
C. Respekte lwa sikilasyon yo! - Ou se yon bon chofè ki respekte lwa sikilasyon yo.
Chwazi youn nan de fraz anba yo pou w kab di sa ou ta prefere fè nan chak sitiyasyon sa
yo. Ekri yon fraz konplè menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Fè eksèdvitès. /Woule dapre vitès limit la.

Repons: Mwen ta prefere woule dapre vitès limit la.
« Double machin san gade. / Gade byen avan w double.

. Pran limyè wouj. / Kanpe pou limyè wouj.
Fè vitès nan mitan vil la. /Woule dousman nan vil la.
. Tache senti w lè ou ap kondwi. / Detache senti w lè ou ap kondwi.
Klaksonnen nan zòn lopital la. / Evite fè bri nan zòn lopital la.
. Evite double nan tinèl ak sou pon. / Double nan tinèl ak sou pon.
« Fè sèvis ak tyounòp regilyèman. / Fè sèvis ak tyounòp lè w sonje.
. Woule ak machin san limyè. / limen limyè machin nan awsè ak nan bwouya.
SGOHENOAMIJHSWNH
. Kanpe pou pyeton. / Klaksonnen pyeton yo.
10.Fè enspeksyon chak ane. / Komèt enfraksyon chak semenn.
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D. Machin ak sikilasyon - Marye de eleman ki matche ansanm yo pou ou di kisa pyès

machin ak moun sa yo itil.
Egzanp: 1. Polisye — Repons: i. Li konn bay kontravansyon
Kolòn I Kolòn II
1. polisye a) Li konn ranje machin
2. fren b) Se pou toujou tache yo lè w ap kondwi.
3. mekanisyen c) Se pou ou toujou mete sa nan tank machin ou.
4. senti sekirite d) Ou dwe kanpe pou li; Ou pa gen dwa pran l.
5. lisans e) Ou pa gen dwa sonnen yo nan zòn lopital.
6. gaz f) Sepou ou toujou rale li lè ou pakin machin ou.
7. Limyè wouj g) Se moun k ap mache a pye nan lari a.
8. klaksòn h) Itilize yo si ou vle ralanti oswa kanpe machin ou.
9. frenamen i) Likonn bay kontravansyon
10. pyeton j) Se dokiman ofisyèl ki fè ou gen dwa kondwi.
k) Se pou ou toujou gade lè w ap double.
E. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
lòt la ap reponn. Se pou nou chanje wòl apre chak kesyon ak repons.
1. Èske ou gen lisans pou kondwi?

2. Ki kalite machin ou genyen oswa ou ta renmen genyen?
3. Konbyen machin ki gen lakay ou ? Ki mak yo ?
4. Èske ou renmen kondwi? Poukisa?
5. Dapre ou menm, ki mak machin ki pi bèl?
6. Èske ou fè aksidan deja?
7. Èske machin pran pan avèk ou deja? Ki pan?
8. Konbyen kontravansyon ou pran deja? Poukisa?
II. Modal verbs expressing ability, permission, obligation or necessity
+ What
modal is a verb? - Similar to an aspectual verb, a modal verb is a type of
auxiliary verb. It modifies the action expressed by a main verb. Like in English, modal
verbs are generally used to express necessity and ability. They are also used to make
requests and give permission.
+ : - You have already learned that the modal verb

ka/kab/kapab is used to express uncertain future actions or events. You also learned
that this modal verb indicates ability as well. It can indeed be used to show that
someone is able to do something. The model verb ka/kab/kapab is also used to
express possibility, to make requests, to ask for and give permission. Consider the
following examples.
1. Jan bliye liv li; li ka tounen. (possibility) John forgot his book; he might come back.
2. Lapli ka tonbe demen. (uncertain future) It might rain tomorrow.
3. Li kab kondwi machin nan. (ability) He can drive the car.
4. Èske m ka sèvi ak plim ou an? (request) — Can I use your pen?
5. Wi ou ka sèvi avèl. (giving permission) Yes, you can use it,
+ Modal verb: mèt and gen dwa - Like ka/kab/kapab, the modal verbs mèt and gen
dwa are used to make requests, ask for and give permission. Note that in contrast with
ka/kab/kapab, the model verbs mèt and gen dwa do not express ability.
1. Èske m gen dwa vire agoch la a? - Dol have the right to turn left here?
2. Ou pa gen dwa fè sa a. - You don't have the right to do that.
| 3. Èske elèv yo mèt chita? - May the students sit down?
| 4. Wi, yo mèt chita. - Yes, they may sit doun.
| + Modalverdwe
b: - You have already learned how to express strong obligation by using
the verbal expressions fòk/fò and se pou which mean (to have to, or must). The modal
verb dwe is also used to express probability, obligation or necessity. Note that in
contrast with fòk/fò and se pou, the model verb dwe always follows its subject.
1. Valiz Adriyen la, li dwe la tou. - Adriyen's bag is here ;he must be here too.
2. Tout chofè dwe tache senti yo. - All drivers must buckle their seat belt.
3. Ou dwe kanpe pou limyè wouj. - You must stop at red lights.
4. Polisye pa dwe fè abi pouvwa. - Police officers must not abuse their power.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Vèb modal: ka/kab/kapab —- The modal verb ka/kab/kapab is used in the following
five ways: to express uncertain future; to show ability; to ask for and to give permission;
to make requests; and to express possibility. Look at the way ka/kab/kapab is used in
the following sentences and decide in which of the above ways (1- 5) it is being used.
Follow the example below.
Example: Nèg sa a gen lontan l ap jwe loto; li ka genyen yon jou. (Uncertain future)
1. Mekanisyen an kapab repare machin nan.
2. Èske m ka al nan sinema avè w?
3. Nou ka ale nan bal pita si Dye vle.
4. Èske ou kab bese volim radyo a souple?
5. Men wi monchè, ou ka al nan sinema avè m.
6. Jak soti lontan; li ka tounen talè konsa.
. Di sa ou gen dwa fè ak sa ou pa gen dwa fè. - Sèvi ak youn nan de vèb modal sa yo
(ka/kab/kapab, gen dwa) pou di sa ou gen dwa fè ak sa ou pa gen dwa fè dapre lwa
sikilasyon yo. Ekri yon fraz konplè menm jan ak egzanp sa yo.
Egzanp 1: Ale sou limyè vèt. » Repons: Mwen gen dwa /ka ale sou limyè vèt.
Egzanp 2: Fè eksèdvitès. — Repons: Mwen pa gen dwa /ka fè eksèdvitès.
1. Woule dapre vitès limit la. 6. Fèvitès nan mitan vil la.
2. Double nan tinèl ak soupon. — 7. Detache senti w lè ou p ap kondwi.
3. Pakin nan lakou lakay ou. 8. Pakin nan mitan lari a.
4. Boule limyè wouj. 9. Mande eksplikasyon lè ou pran kontravansyon.
5. Klaksonnen yon lòt machin. 10. Double machin san gade.
- Say what you may do and what you must do. - Imagine that you are teaching
someone how to drive. Use (mèt or dwe) to tell her/him what she/he may do and what
she/he must do according to the traffic laws. Write a complete sentence as in the
following examples.
Example 1: Rete pou limyè wouj. — Repons: Ou dwe rete pou limyè wouj.
Example 2: Detache senti w lè w rive. — Repons: Ou mèt detache senti w lè w rive,
. Lave machin ou regilyèman. Kanpe pou pyeton.

. Limen limyè machin nan aswè. Fè enspeksyon machin ou chak ane.
Gare machin nan devan lakay ou. Tache senti w lè ou ap kondwi.
Woule dousman nan vil la. vGeENA
. Ale sou limyè vèt.
maws
wo
n Detache senti w lè ou p ap kondwi. 10. Fè atansyon lè ou ap double.
D. Vèb modal yo - Chwazi youn nan de vèb modal sa yo pou konplete fraz sa yo. Se pou
ou chwazi vèb modal ki pi lojik la menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Mwen pa mèt/gen dwa fè eksèdvitès.

Repons: Mwen pa gen dwa fè eksèdvitès.
. Menm lè li te timoun, li te mèt / kapab jwe baskètbòl byen.

. Machin Wozlòa la, donk li ta ka/dwe la tou.
. Adriyen twò piti; li pa mèt/gen dwa kondwi machin.
. Tout chofè dwe/ mèt gen pèmi kondwi.
. Mari pa gen dwa / ka kondwi san lisans.
. Èske ou kab / gen dwa prete m liv ou a?
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II. The front vowel /u/ and the semivowel /w/ before /i/
+ You have already learned that the front vowel /u/ can be combined with the vowel /i/
in words like zegui and luil. In these words, the /ui/ is considered as one semivowel
sound. Note that the semivowel /w/ often substitutes for /u/ before /i/ in words like
zegui/zegwi; luil/lwil; and kui/kwi. In this context, Haitian speakers use the
semivowel /w/ and the front vowel /u/ interchangeably.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«ti A. CD 2-37 Listen and repeat the following pairs of word.
kui calabash bowl kwi calabash bowl

kuit to cook kwit to cook
kuizin kitchen kwizin kitchen
lannuit night lannwit night
luil oil lwil oil
uit eight wit eight
zegui needle zegwi needle
zuit oyster zwit oyster
« B. CD 2-38 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
IV. Annou Pale
ak Preparing for speaking - Èske ou se yon bon chofè?
In this activity, you will use what you have learned to interview a classmate about
about his/her driving. You will try to find out whether your partner isa good or a bad
driver. To do so, you'll ask him/her five questions.
A. Anvan ou pale. Think about the kind of questions you will ask your partner. Write
down at least five pertinent questions along with expected answers that can help you
determine his/her driving style. Do not just ask him/her: “Èske ou se yon bon chofè?"
This is not a good question because everybody tends to believe they are good drivers.
Act like a detective. Ask questions and predict the answers. Below are examples of good
questions to ask your partner. Use the first three questions and responses as models to
create your own questions and answers.
EXAMPLES OF GOOD QUESTIONS EXPECTED CORRECT ANSWERS

1. Gen bwouya sou wout la. 1 . Se pou ou limen limyè yo epi ralanti.
2. Ou deside vire adwat. 2 . Ou dwe met siyal ou avan ou vire.
3. Genyon pyeton k ap janbe lari a. 3 . Ou dwe kanpe machin nan tann li janbe.
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“B. Pandan w ap pale. Now that you have all your questions ready, you may interview
your partner. Remember to take note like a real detective because you will need to
analyze the responses to determine whether your partner isa good ora bad driver.
€. Lè ou fin pale. After interviewing your partner, take some time to review his/her
responses so you can decide whether he/she is a good ora bad driver. Then, be ready to
tell the class what you think about your partner's driving abilities.
Leson 3 : Ann amize nou!
- Language aim: Talking about hobbies

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de jwèt
- Grammar and structures: Verbal expressions kite and annou
- Pronunciation and spelling: The consonants /j/ and /y/ after /d/
- Writing: Ki pastan ki pi bon?
I. Kijan Ayisyen amize yo?
Lap gade yon fim.
Moun lavil gade televizyon. Moun lavil koute radyo.
Yo al danse,nan bal. Yo bay lodyans ak blag.

a Use these expressions when talking about hobbies
Jwèt granmoun Jwèt timoun

al lachas to go hunting al keyi mango to pick mangoes
al nan bal to go to a ball al naje nan rivyè to swim in the river
al nan gagè to go cock fighthing fè lago kache to play hide-and-seek
bay lodyans to tell fun stories jwe mab to play marbles
bay blag to tell jokes jwe marèl to play hopscotch
fè nouvèl to listen to the news monte kap/sèvolan to fly kites
gade foutbòl to watch soccer games sote kòd to jump rope
jwe kat to play cards tire kont to tell folktales
CD 2-39 - DJALÒG
Ca
e Wozlò ak Filip ap pale de sa yo pral fè pou amize yo pandan de semenn vakans yo
genyen nan mwa desanm nan. Koute konvèsasyon an byen.
Wozlò: - Filip, gen lontan nou pa janm fè anyen pou amize nou. M raz nan kay
la. Kisa n ap fè pandan vakans Nwèl la?
Filip: - Gen plizyè bagay nou kab fè. Ou gendwa al kay zanmi fi w yo pou al
bay lodyans. Mwen menmm, m pral lachas ak zanmi m yo.
Wozlò: - Filip, pa enève m non! Genlè se pa de moun marye nou ye ankò!
Kouman pou ou ta fè konprann pou chak moun al pran plezi bò pa
yo a. Se pou nou chwazi pwogram pou n fè an koup.
Filip: - Ou pa bezwen fache cheri. Nou gen dwa al one yon semenn Ilavach.
M tande yo bati yon bèl otèl sou zile a.
Wozlò: - Kounye a, m tande w ap pale! Ki aktivite enteresan nou kab fè lòtbò
a. Èske gen bèl anbyans nan otèl la?
Filip: - Men wi machè! Leswa, toujou gen didje k ap pase mizik pou fè moun
danse. Lajounen menm, gen twoubadou k ap jwe sou plaj la. Epi tou,
nou gen dwa al mache sou zile a pou gade peyizaj yo.
Wozlò: - Èske gen anpil fwi Ilavach? Gen lontan m pa bwè yon bon kokoye ole
epi tou m anvi manje kèk bèl mango fransik.
Filip: - Kisa w ap mande m la Wòzlò? Ou genlè bliye Ilavach se yon il twopikal
liye. Chaje fwi machè. Kokoye menm se pa pale!
Wozlò: -. Bon! M pral pran plezi m nèt. Filip sa w ap tann? Al fè rezèvasyon yo
non! M te dwe wè m Ilavach lontan la.
«» ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
. Èske Wozlò ak Filip amize yo souvan?

. Kisa yo pral fè pou amize yo pandan vakans Nwèl la?
. Kijan yo rele kote yo prale a?
. Kisa k genyen pou fè kote yo prale a?
. Kisa y ap fè nan aswè?
a . Kisa y ap fè pandan jounen?
ON
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OQN
+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Like in most countries, hobbies and recreational activities vary
according to many factors such as age, gender, family income and of course personal
taste. Generally, Haitian children play hide-and-seek (lago kache), hopscotch, round
dances (fè wonn), marbles, soccer and basket-ball. For adults, they often say that a
hobby is a luxury they cannot afford when asked about their favorite hobby. While the
average Haitian woman rarely enjoys recreational activities, Haitian men have fun.
Soccer is the national sport in Haiti. Most Haitian men play and watch soccer games on a
regular basis. Haitians are basically addicted to the Soccer World Cup Competition. In
addition to soccer, Haitian men often play social games like dominoes and cards. In
rural areas cock-fighting is also very popular.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ki ativite ou konn fè pi souvan pou amize w? Chwazi aktivite ou konn fè pi souvan an

pou amize w. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Mwen konn jwe baskètbòl pi souvan.
Mwen konn jwe foutbòl /jwe baskètbòl /jwe tenis.

Mwen konn gade televizyon/koute radyo / gade foutbòl.
Mwen konn koute mizik / jwe enstriman mizik/chante nan koral.
Mwen konn al nan bal/al sou plaj/ al nan sinema.
Mwen konn al lachas / al peche/ li yon liv.
Mwen konn Jwe kat/jwe domino / al nan gagè.
Mwen konn bay lodyans/ bay blag/tire kont.
pennMwen
Aye
SAN
GAZ konn fè espò/ gade foutbòl /fè nouvèl.
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B. Poukisa ou fè aktivite sa yo. Marye kolòn l ak II pou fòme yon fraz lojik ak de pati ou
chwazi yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: 1. louvri televizyon —+ Repons: h. pou gade nouvèl

Fraz lojik: Mwen louvri televizyon pou gade fim.
1. louvri televizyon a) pou gade fim

2. louvri radyo b) pou gade foutbòl
3. alnan gagè c) pou peche pwason
4. tann gen van d) pou naje
5. alnan bal e) pou bat kòk
6. al nan sinema a f) pou danse
7. bay lodyans ak blag g) pou gade nouvèl
8. al nan larivyè h) pou kabri
9. alnan match i) pou tande mizik
10. al nan lanmè j) pou monte kap
€. Jwèt timoun oswa jwèt granmoun? Di ki aktivite granmoun fè ak aktivite timoun fè
pou amize yo. Se pou ou ekri yon fraz konplè menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: al nan gagè/al benyen nan rivyè

Repons: Pou amize yo, granmoun al nan gagè, timoun al benyen nan rivyè.
1. gade foutbòl / fè lago kache 6. monte sèvolan / jwe kat

2. jwe marèl / al nan bal 7. lijounal / al naje nan rivyè
3. alnan sinema / jwe mab 8. al keyi mango /jwe pokè
4. gade televizyon / fè nouvèl 9. liyon liv /monte bekan
5. sote kòd / bay lodyans 10. Fè wonn /jwe mizik nan djaz
D. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
1. Èske ou renmen amize w?

2. Ki kalite aktivite ou konn fè lè w ap pran plezi w?
3. Ki aktivite papa w ak manman w renmen fè pou amize yo?
4. Ki aktivite ou pi renmen: lapèch oswa lachas? Poukisa?
5. Èske aktivite ou fè kounye a menm ak sa ou te konn fè lontan? Poukisa?
6. Dapre ou menm, ki aktivite pi fò Ayisyen renmen fè pou amize yo?
II. — Verbal expresssions kite and annou
« Verbal expressions kite and annou do not behave the same way as modal verbs as
they do not help any modal verb. Thus they are not auxiliary verbs.
« expression
The verbal kite -— The verbal expression kite, equivalent to the English
expression “let” or “leave”, is used to request permission, make suggestions, volunteer
to do something, and occasionally to even threaten someone. Note that kite always
precedes its subject the same way as the verbal expressions fòk, se pou and pinga.
Consider the following examples.
1. Kitem kite fanm nan. - Let me leave the woman.

2. Papa! Kite m al nan bal la non souple! - Father! Let me go to the ball please!
3. Kite m anpè! - Leave me alone!
4. Mprese. Kite m ale! - Ilmina hurry. Let me go!
5. Kite timoun nan al lekòl! - Let the child go to school.
6. Kite m pase chemiz lan pou ou. - Let me iron the shirt for you.
7. Kitem eksplike sa k pase a. - Let me explain what happened.
8. Kitem diw yon bagay. - Let me tell you something.
9. Pakite m kenbe w isit la ankò! - Don't let me catch you here again!
10. Adriyen kite lekòl la. - Adriyen left the school.
11. Yo kite kòb la sou tab la. - They left the money on the table.
WA “ expression
Ihe verbal annou - The expression annou (long form) or ann (short
form) is generally translated into English as “let us/ let's”. It precedes the verb and is
used withouta subject. Consider the following examples.
1. Annou travay pi vit. - Let's work faster.

2. Ann allekòl. - Let's go to school
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ekspresyon vèbal: kite - Look at the way kite is used in the following sentences and
say how it is being used. Follow the example below.
Example: Kite m lave rad yo pou ou. (volunteer to do something)
. Pajanm kite m wè figi w nan kay.

Kite madanm nan an repo!
Kite nou al avèk ou tanpri!
. Mgrangou. Kite m al manje.
. Kite mekanisyen an ranje machin nan pou ou.
OQ`
wNHe
an. Kite m di w kouman bagay la te pase.
B. Kite oswa Annou? - Sèvi ak kite oswa annou pou konplete fraz sa yo.
m pran plezi m.
ale nan sinema pita.
li fè travay yo pou ou.
nou soti aswè a souple!
tache senti nou pou n pa pran kontravansyon.
limen limyè machin nan.
— mralantipoumpafèaksidan.
Pa m tande ou manyen machin sèlman!
kk
ab
aAl
e gare machin nan nan lakou a.
[Meso fè devwa yo pi rapid tande!
W. Theconsonants /j/ and /y/ after /d/
“k You have already learned that the consonant sound /j/ is not pronounced like in the
English words June. You also learned that /y/is a semivowel sound found in words like
radyo, kay, yo, ye, manyen etc.
sé The consonant /j/ often substitutes for the semivowel /y/ after /d/ in words like dyòl/
djòl; dyalòg/djalòg; and dyab/djab. In this context, Haitian speakers use the
semivowel /y/ and the consonant /j/ interchangeably.
ANNOU PRATIKE
« A. CD 2-40 - Listen and repeat the following pairs of words.
andyable — furious andjable — furious

dyab devil djab devil
dyabolik evil djabolik evil
dyagonal diagonal djagonal diagona
dyare diarrhea djare diarrhea
dyondyonn black mushroom djondjon black mushroom
dyòl mouth djòl mouth
dyòlè bragger djòlè bragger
B. CD 2-41-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
IV. . Annou ekri

# Ki pastan ki pi bon?
You will use what you have learned in class to give your opinion about hobbies or
recreational activities.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about all the leisure activities you like and dislike. Make two lists
and include the reasons why you like or dislike the activities mentioned.
B. Ann ekri. Write a (minimum of 20 sentences) well-organized composition to give your

opinion about leisure activities. Imagine that you have teenage children and you are
giving them advice about the best activities. In your composition, you must try to
convince your children with good arguments. Here is a list of questions to help you
write your composition.
What activities you and your family usually do?

For how long you have been doing these activities?
« What are your personal favorite hobbies? Why?
« Doyou think the activities you do are the best? Why or why not?
« Do you think leisure activities should be done just for fun?
POZZTAR
« Do you think sports are the best leisure activities? Why?
Frenand Léger 267
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your composition. Is there something else you want to add or
remove? Look closely at your text to check for possible spelling and grammar mistakes.
Make the necessary corrections according to the grading guide below.
Leson 4 : Nou pral nan fèt chanpèt!
- Language aim: Talking about festivals for various patron saints

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de fèt chanpèt
- Grammar and structures: Aspectual and modal verbs versus main verbs
- Pronunciation and spelling: The letter /h/
- Reading and listening: Nòtredam nan Tigwav
EI. Fèt patwonal nan peyi Dayiti
Katedral Nòtredam nan vil Okap

Nan peyi Dayiti, chak vil genyen yon sen katolik kòm patwon ke yo fete chak ane. Fèt yo
òganize pou sen katolik sa yo rele fèt patwonal. Lè se yon fèt patwonal ki fèt andeyò,
moun yo rele 1 fèt chanpèt. Gen kèk nan fèt patwonal sa yo ki popilè anpil. Ayisyen soti
tout kote nan peyi a pou vin patisipe nan fèt sa yo. Menm Ayisyen k ap viv nan Dyaspora a
toujou vin amize yo nan fèt patwonal yo. Pandan fèt patwonal yo, moun yo banboche
anpil. Yo al nan kèmès ak nan bal pou danse Konpa ak lòt kalite mizik. Yo òganize bèl
aktivite bò rivyè ak sou plaj yo. Yo bwè anpil tafya tankou wonm ak byè. Men gen kèk
moun ki ale nan legliz katolik pou al priye sen patwon yo. Pami sa k pi popilè nan fèt
patwonal yo, gen fèt Nòtredam yo fete kenz out nan vil Okap, Okay, ak Tigwav; gen fèt Sen
lak yo fete premye me nan vil Jakmèl; gen fèt Imakile Konsepsyon yo fete uit desanm nan
vil Ench; epi gen fèt Sentantwan yo fete trèz jen nan vil Jeremi.
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«» Kèk mo nouvo ak ekspresyon pou ede n konprann tèks la ak djalòg la ki anba a
solda ameriken American soldiers moniman monument

dabò first Nòtredam Our Lady
Kat chemen name of'a crossroads pami among
katedral cathedral patisipe to take part in
katolik catholic patriyòt patriots
Konpa popular Haitian music pèdi lavi lose one's life
Imakile Konsepsyon Immaculate Conception plas dam place of arms
kèmès afternoon dance Sakrekè Sacred Heart
fèt chanpèt country festival Sentantwan Saint Antoine
fèt patwonal festival of patron saints tafya alcoholic beverage
gide to guide tabli kò located
lapriyè to pray toupatou everywhere
Laravin name ofa river zam guns, weapons
CD 2-42 - DJALÒG
Wozlò ap vizite Okay, yon vil ki tabli kò !nan depatman sid peyi Dayiti. Wozlò fè konesans
ak Maksorèl, yon nèg k ap viv nan vil Okay. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Maksorèl: Bonjou ti dam! M wè ou ap gade toupatou. Ou genlè pa moun zòn nan

non. Kisa w bezwen? M kab ede w?
Wozlò: Men wi! M se moun Petyonvil. Mwen vin nan fèt Jele men se premye fwa
m ap vizite vil Okay. M ta renmen vizite vil la avan m al sou plaj la.
Maksorèl: Pa gen pwoblèm! M konn vil la byen. Si w vle m kab gide w.
Wozlò: Oke! Mèsi anpil. Mwen rele Wozlò. E ou menm? Kijan ou rele?
Maksorèl: Mwen rele Maksorèl. Kite m di w sa nou pral vizite. Dabò, m ap
mennen w wè de pi gwo legliz katolik ki gen nan vil la.
Wozlò: M byen kontan! Se katolik mwen ye wi. M ap tou fè yon ti lapriyè.
Maksorèl: Oke. Pandan n ap vizite legliz Sakrekè ak katedral la, ou ap tou wè
mache a ak plas dam nan. Apre sa, nou pral sou plaj Jele a.
Wozlò: Èske n ap pase Kat chemen pou n al Jele?
Maksorèl: Men wi! Apre Kat chemen, n ap janbe pon Laravin. Kou nou fin janbe
pon an, w ap wè yon moniman istorik nan Kafou Machatè a.
Wozlò: Kisa k te pase nan Kafou Machatè a?
Maksorèl: Dapre listwa, moun Okay te toujou kont lokipasyon amerikèn jiyè
1915 lan. Nan lane 1929, yon gwoup moun Okay ki te revòlte t ap
manifeste nan Kafou Machatè. Se nan kafou sa a, anpil patriyòt Ayisyen
te pèdi lavi yo anba kout zam solda ameriken.
Wozlò: Q! ou konn anpil bagay wi Maksorèl. Felisitasyon monchè !
a+. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Kisa k fè Maksorèl al pale ak Wozlò?

Kisa Wòzlò vle fè avan l al sou plaj la?
Kisa Maksorèl ap mennen Wozlò vizite an premye?
Èske Wozlò dakò pou l vizite bagay sa yo? Poukisa?
Kisa Wozlò ap pwofite fè pandan l ap vizite bagay sa yo?
Kisa Maksorèl ak Wozlò ap fè pandan yo sou wout Jele a?
« Nan ki lane moun Okay te revòlte kont blan Meriken?
oNBUIKSWHENH
Kisa sòlda ameriken te fè nan Kafou Machatè?
«+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Before 2003, the year of the official recognition of Vodou as the
second official religion in Haiti, Roman Catholicism was the only official religion in Haiti.
For that reason, each locality (parish) has a catholic patron saint. A patronal festival (fèt
patwonal) is organized every year by many Haitian towns to celebrate their patron
saint. The patronal festival is an occasion for praying and feasting. People usually gather
for days ahead to pray and to celebrate in a mixture of Catholic and Vodou practices as
every catholic saint has an equivalent in Vodou. However, many people are not
interested in the religious aspect of patronal festivals. They attend just to have a good
time and to enjoy the parades, concerts and balls with popular musical bands.
ANNOU PRATIKE
Fèt patwonal - Li fraz sa yo ki anba a epi reponn VRÈ oswa FO dapre enfòmasyon ki
nan tèks ak djalòg la. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Relijyon ofisyèl peyi Dayiti se Katolik ak Vodou. — Repons: VRÈ
Fèt patwonal se menm bagay ak fèt chanpèt.

Moun yo pa konn pran anpil plezi nan fèt patwonal yo.
Moun yo konn al legliz pou priye lè fèt patwonal.
Se katolik sèlman ki ale nan fèt patwonal.
Ayisyen k ap viv nan peyi etranje konn patisipe nan fèt patwonal.
Pa gen zafè danse ak mizik nan fèt patwonal.
Yo fete fèt Nòtredam nan vil Okay.
Fòk ou ale nan legliz Sakrekè ak Katedral avan ou ale sou plaj Jele.
GoEoNIJUSRWEOH=
Moun yo pa konn bwè bwason alkolize lè yo nan fèt chanpèt.
10.Imakile Konsepsyon ak Sentantwan se sen patwon yo ye.
. Fèt patwonal nan vil Okay - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi lojik la pou ranpli
espas vid yo nan chak fraz ki anba yo.
Diyaspora - lapriyè - wonm ak byè - uit desanm - kafou machatè - fèt

chanpèt -Nòtredam - festival Jele - popilè - Imakile Konsepsyon - trèz jen
1 . Sen katolik ki se patwon vil Okay la rele

2 . Senandat vil Jeremi fete fèt patwonal Sentantwan.
3. Lègen fèt patwonal, katolik yo toujou al legliz pou
4 se yon fèt ki fè sou yon bèl plaj ki pa lwen vil Okay.
5 se kote sòlda ameriken te touye patriyòt Ayisyen yo.
6. Lèfèt chanpèt, moun yo konn bwè bwason alkolize tankou

Ti se yon fèt patwonal ki fèt nan zòn andeyò.
8. Senan mwa desanm moun Ench fete
9. Menm vwayaje soti nan peyi letranje pou vin nan fèt patwonal.
10. Fèt patwonal ki pi yo se Nòtredam, Sentantwan Sen Jak ak Imakile
Konsepsyon.
C. Aktivite moun yo pito fè lè yo nan fèt chanpèt - Nan chak pè aktivite sa yo ki anba a,
chwazi sa ki pi sanble ak aktivite moun konn fèt pandan fèt chanpèt oswa fèt patwonal.
Reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan pou di sa moun yo pito fè lè yo nan fèt chanpèt.
Egzanp: dòmi tout jounen / al danse nan bal

Repons: Lè fèt chanpèt, moun yo pito al danse nan bal.
. fè anpil travay nan kay / òganize bèl aktivite bò rivyè

. pran anpil plezi / al travay nan jaden
. allegliz pou priye / kwit manje
. banboche tout jounen / gade televizyon
. al lekòl / bwè tafya, wonm ak byè
. detann ou sou plaj /swiv kou nan inivèsite
. liyon liv / al nan kèmès
km. al nan konsè / etidye leson
QONOIANHSBOQN
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Èske ou renmen banboche anpil?

Ki jou nan semenn nan ou konn banboche?
Ki aktivite ou konn fè lè w ap banboche?
Èske ou konn bwè bwason alkolize tankou wonm ak byè lè ou nan fèt? Poukisa?
Èske nan vil oswa nan zòn ou abite a gen fèt patwonal?
e . Èske ou ta renmen patisipe nan yon fèt chanpèt? Poukisa?
TO
AD
II. Aspectual and Modal verbs versus main verbs
sé You learned that aspectual and modal verbs are auxiliary verbs. They generally
accompany other verbs that function as main verbs. In other words, aspectual and
modal verbs are verb helpers. They always help the main verbs in the sentence. Some
verbal expressions like fèk /fenk, apèn/apenn; ka/kab/kapab; mèt; fòk/fò, se pou and
annou are absolute verb helpers because they always accompany main verbs that they
help. These verbal expressions cannot be used without main verbs. That is why they are
considered absolute verb helpers.
se However, other verbal expressions like tonbe; pran; konn; and sot/sòt function as both
main verbs and verb helpers. Thus they are not absolute verb helpers. As a matter of
fact, tonbe; pran; konn ; sot/sòt and kite are originally main verbs that are sometimes
used as verb helpers. In contrast with absolute verb helpers like ka/kab/kapab and
fòk/fò for example, tonbe; pran; konn ; sot/sòt can be used without other verbs. When
they are not helping another verb in the sentence, they function as main verbs. Consider
the following examples in which these verbs are not verb helpers.
1. Lapli ap tonbe. - Itisraining.

2. Telefòn mwen an tonbe atè a. — - My phone fell on the ground.
3. Li tonbe epi kou l kase. - She fell down and broke her neck.
4. Pran liv la pou mwen. - Take the book for me.
5. Yo pran tout manje a. - They took all the food.
6. Mwen konn vil okay byen. - 1 know the city of Okay well.
7. Map kite fanm nan. - lam leaving this woman.
8. Li kite peyi a ane pase. - She left the country last year.
9. Mari sot legliz lontan. - Mari came back from church a long time ago.
10. Li soti ak bèlmè l. - Shewent out with her mother -in-law.
+ Verb Helpers and Main verbs - Checking whether tonbe; pran; konn ; and sot/sòt
have their own object is the best way to determine whether they function as main verbs
or verb helpers in the sentence. When these verbs function as main verbs, generally,
they are not immediately followed by other verbs. Check the following examples in
which verb helpers are underlined with two lines and main verbs with one.
1. Yo tonbe ri lè Jaki tonbe a - They began to laugh when Jacky fell down.
2. Li pran mikwo a epi li pran chante. - He took the mic and started singing.
3. Likonn chante mizik saasouvan. - Hesings this song often.
4. Li konn mizik la pa kè. - He knows the music by heart.
5. Mari sòt kase pye l - Mari had broken her leg.
6. Mari sot nan fèt chanpèt la. - Mari came back from the patronal festival.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. VÈB OKSILYÈ OSWA VÈB PRENSIPAL? Fraz ki anba yo gen tonbe; pran; konn and
sot/sòt ladan yo. Gade chak fraz byen pou ou kapab detèmine si ekspresyon sa yo se
vèb oksilyè oswa si yo se vèb prensipal. Fè yon tras anba vèb prensipal yo epi de tras
anba vèb oksilyè yo menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Tidjo tonbe kriye lè ltonbe a - Egzanp 2: Yo sot nan jaden deja.
1. Nou sot lavil. 6. Yo tonbe bwè wonm nan fèt la.

2. Jak sòtpase chemiz li. 7. Jaki pran pale lè lreponn telefòn nan.
3. Wòzlò te konn danse anpil. 8. Vòlè a pran twa san dola pou mwen.
4. Mari konn leson an byen. 9. Jan sot netwaye kay la.
5. Jidèks poko janm tonbe la. 10. Elèv yo sot lekòl a twazè.
B. FÈ FRAZ AK VÈB OKSILYÈ EPI VÈB PRENSIPAL - Create your own personal sentences
with tonbe; pran; konn and sot/sòt. Use each of these verbal expressions in two
different sentences. Each verbal expression must be used as an auxiliary verb in the
first sentence and as a main verb in the second sentence. You must create eight
sentences in total. Make sure you do not copy the examples in your textbook.
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H. Theletter /h/
sk You already learned that the letter /h/ often occurs in Kreyòl in combination with the
letter /c/ (ch) as in cheri, machè, banboche etc.
sak However, the occurrence of the letter or the sound /h/ by itself is extremely rare in
Kreyòl. Many linguists claim that the /h/ sound does not exist in the phonological
system of Kreyòl. Other linguists disagree. They argue that /h/ exists in the variant of
Kreyòl spoken in Southern Haiti.
“ANNOU PRATIKE
Fi A. CD 2-43 - Listen and repeat the following words with the consonant sound H.
H, h: halfò, hise, hinghang, hont, hotè, hounfò, houngan, houke hounsi |
B. CD 2-44 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
IV. Annou li epi koute
« Preparing for reading and listening

You will use language materials you know and apply techniques you learned to
understand a Kreyòl Konpa song describinga patronal festival in Haiti.
Nòtredam nan Tigwav
You will listen to Nòtredam nan Tigwav, a music by Bossa Combo, a Haitian konpa band.
Before listening to the song, read the lyrics. Try to apply the techniques and use the
strategies you've learned to grasp the overall meaning of the song.
Anvan ou li/koute. Try to answer the following questions before you read the lyrics.
What do you know about Bossa Combo? The title of the song is Nòtredam nan Tigwav.
What does the word “Tigwav” mean?
a: Here are a few words from the song you need to know to understand the lyrics.
WORDS EXPRESSIONS
depi since moun fin debòde people are very excited .

sèmante to swear machann kenkay — food street vendors
lòtbò dlo overseas gason sakodo men with backpacks
bèl nice jèn fi nat nan men women carrying their bedding
tradisyon tradition sere ti kòb mwen to save my money
met lajan nan pòch to put money in one's pocket
Wout Sid la prese the Southern Road is very busy
B. Pou ou kab byen konprann. This song's lyrics are about the famous Notre Dame
patronal festival held in August in the city of Tigwav located to the south of Port-au-
Prince. To go to Tigwav, you must take the Southern Road also called “National Road
number two”. The song describes the ambiance in Tigwav during the festival.
C. Linguistic cues to help you better understand the text.
Nòtredam manman ban m yon ti chans pou m bwè tafya m manman.
Depi le premye out m ap sere ti kòb mwen pou m al fete nan Tigwav.
Se jou tout banbochè met lajan nan pòch yo pou yo ale pran plezi yo.
Wout Sid la chofe machin ap monte, machin ap desann.
JA Se tout Ayisyen k ap viv lòtbò dlo ki prese ranter pou yo vin fete.
etik.
kè
D. Answer the following questions in English.

. Inlines 4-9, the singer is praying Our Lady. What is he asking for?
. From what exact date does the singer start to save money for the festival.
When is the patronal festival of Tigwav celebrated?
Is it easy to find hotel rooms in Tigwav during the festival? Why?
nanwo
What do people do if they can't find a hotel?
AO CD 2-45 - Nòtredam nan Tigwav
NÒTREDAM NAN TIGWAV

Tigwav! men nou ! Men son! Nan vil Tigwav menm menm
Bad trip, bad trip! Moun fin debòde
Alo! Alo! Alo Tigwav... Granmoun timoun ap fete. 30
Se tout machann kenkay
Nòtredam manman Ki sèmante jou sa se lè
Ban m yon ti chans 5 Pou yo vrèman fè l.
Pou m bwè tafya m manman.
Nòtredam manman Otèl yo chaje depi dis, douz, trèz, 35
Ban m yon ti chans Tout moun nan lari.
Pou m bwè tafya m cheri. Gason sakodo, jèn fi nat nan men,
Chache yon kote.
Depi le premye out 10 Petyonvil desann,
M ap sere ti kòb mwen Pòtoprens desan, 40
Pou m al fete nan Tigwav. Tigwav an demon
Se jou tout banbochè Nòtredam manman
Met lajan nan pòch yo Ou pral fè anpil maryaj vre.
Pou yo ale pran plezi yo. 15
Wout Sid la chofe Nòtredam manman
Machin ap monte, machin ap desann. Ban m yon ti chans 45
Se tout Ayisyen k ap viv lòtbò dlo Pou m bwè tafya m manman.
Ki prese rantre Nòtredam manman
Pou yo vin fete 20 Ban myon ti chans
Woy! Se yon bèl tradisyon nan Tigwav. Pou m bwè tafya m cheri.
50
Nòtredam manman Machin ap monte (repeat)
Ban m yon ti chans Machin ap desann
Pou m bwè tafya m manman. Wout Sid la chofe
Nòtredam manman 25 — Bweson m ap koule,
Ban m yon ti chans Nèg ap fè bad trip 55
Pou m bwè tafya m cheri. Tigwav an demon.
Source: Music album « Ambiance d'été»,
Label: AD Music, 1981.
Let's go to Haiti for a vacation!
You are probably thinking why I would choose to go to a country like Haiti for a
vacation. What does such a poor country have to offer to foreign visitors? You will
probably never find the right answer to this question if you continue to get news
information about Haiti only from the mainstream media.
Bad press and abusive stereoptypes have made foreigners reluctant to visit the first
Black Republic. Although it is categorized as an economically poor nation, Haiti remains
one of the richest countries in the region for its fascinating history and culture. Despite
the bad press, an increasing number of tourists are visiting Haiti these days. The Oasis of
the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, made its first trip to Labadee, Haiti in December
2009. Foreign visitors are indeed still attracted to Haiti's original art, its architecture
including impressive fortresses, its untouched beaches, its varied natural beauty and
picturesque landscapes and its vibrant religious culture.
Labadee, Northern Haiti

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«+ ANNOU LI
In the following reading activity, you will read a text about tourism in Haiti. Apply the
techniques and use the strategies you learned to comprehend the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Think about the following questions before you read the text. What do
you know about the tourism industry in Haiti? How do the mainstream media portray
Haiti? Are you interested in visiting Haiti? Why? If you had the choice between visiting
Haiti, The Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Puerto Rico, which country would you
choose? Why?
a Here are some new words and expressions in the text
touris tourism, tourist rapòte to generate

bijou Karayib la the Jewel of the Caribbean fouye zo nan to dig deep into
kiltirèlman culturally kalalou the matter
chomaj unemployment to omisid the homicide rate
lamizè misery/poverty asasinen to murder
grangou hunger briganday robbery
atire to attract makònnen to be linked to
aktyèlman these days, currently manipile to manipulate
pa alamòd out of date gen tandans to tend to
monn nan the world resevwa to welcome
Laprès the media touye to kill
Emisfè Lwès Western Hemisphere varye varied
mete absè sou to make things worst kaskad waterfalls
klou egzakteman exactly satisfè satisfied
Yon ti koze sou zafè touris ann Ayiti
Nan tan lontan yo te rele Ayiti “Bijou Karayib la” paske se te peyi ki pi bèl e pi rich
nan Karayib la. Nan epòk sa a, tout bagay t ap mache byen ann Ayiti. Peyi a te
ekonomikman, ekolojikman, kiltirèlman rich. Pa t genyen chomaj, lamizè ak gangou
tankou jounen jodi a. Pa t gen pwoblèm debwazman, sechrès ak ewozyon paske te
gen anpil pyebwa. Epi, te gen plis atizan, atis, mizisyen ak ekriven k ap fè travay 5
valab nan peyi a. Tout bagay pozitif sa yo te konn atire anpil touris e sa te konn fè
ekonomi an mache pi byen.
Aktyèlman, koze “Bijou Karayib la” pa alamòd ankò. Kounye a, yo klase Ayiti pami
peyi ki pi pòv nan monn nan. Laprès entènasyonal konsidere Ayiti kòm peyi ki pi
pòv nan Emisfè Lwès la. Pou mete absè sou klou, yo ajoute koze ensekirite, vyolans
ak enstabilite politik nan dosye Ayiti a. Lè ou louvri televizyon ak radyo oswa li
jounal nan peyi etranje, se move nouvèl sèlman ou jwenn sou Ayiti kòm si dire pa 10
gen anyen pozitif k ap pase nan peyi a. Sa k pi rèd la, jounalis sa yo pa janm
prezante reyalite a egzakteman jan li ye a. Yo toujou mete pase genyen. Poukisa
jounalis laprès entènasyonal yo se move nouvèl sèlman yo bay sou Ayiti? Èske se
paske move nouvèl rapòte plis lajan pase bon nouvèl? Pou reponn kesyon sa yo, fòk 15
nou ta fouye zo nan kalalou ki vle di fòk nou ta fè bon jan rechèch.
Men, nou pa bezwen fouye twòp pou konprann ke tout enfòmasyon negatif sa yo pa
ankouraje touris vizite peyi Dayiti. Move nouvèl laprès entènasyonal yo ap bay sou
peyi Dayiti fè touris yo prefere ale nan lòt peyi nan Karayib la tankou Sendomeng,
Bayamas, Trinidad ak Pòtoriko. Dapre laprès, ta sanble gen plis sekirite nan peyi sa 20
yo pase ann Ayiti. Si se vre nan lòt peyi nan Karayib la gen mwens enstabilite
politik pase ann Ayiti, sa pa vle di touris plis an sekirite nan peyi sa yo pase ann
Ayiti. Dapre yon atik Alter-Presse, plizyè òganizasyon k ap goumen pou dwa moun
te fè yon etid nan lane de mil senk ki montre ke to omisid Ayiti a pi ba pase to 25
omisid tout lòt peyi nan Karayib la mete ansanm ak Amerik di Sid la. Dapre etid la,
to omisid la 35.7 pou san mil moun nan Trinidad ak Tobago; li 26.7 pou san mil
moun nan Sendomeng; li 19.6 pou san mil moun nan Bayamas; alòs ke li sèlman
11.5 pou san mil moun ann Ayiti. Chif sa yo montre ke kantite moun yo asasinen de 30
fwa pi ba ann Ayiti pase nan tout lòt peyi nan Karayib la.
Dapre etid la, genlè fenomèn vyolans ak zak briganday ann Ayiti makònnen ak
politik. Se nan peryòd eleksyon yo ki toujou gen plis asasinaj ak vyolans nan lari a.
Lè pa gen pwoblèm politik ann Ayiti, pa gen pwoblèm vyolans ak ensekirite.
Kidonk, endividi k ap fè vyolans yo se moun yo peye oswa manipile nan de moman 35
byen presi e pou de rezon byen espesifik. Sa ta vle di ke Ayisyen se pa yon pèp ki
vyolan jan anpil moun gen tandans kwè l la. Moun ann Ayiti toujou byen resevwa
touris. Se pa fasil ou tande yo touye oswa atake touris ann Ayiti pou pran lajan yo
ak lòt bagay yo genyen. 40
An konklizyon, pa gen okenn rezon valab ki pou ta fè touris pè al vizite Ayiti. Lè pa

gen pwoblèm politik ak katastwòf natirèl, Ayiti se pi bon kote pou touris al pran
plezi yo. Ayiti se yon gwo peyi an konparezon ak lòt peyi nan Karayib la. Listwa ak 45
kilti Ayisyèn nan pi rich pase listwa ak kilti anpil lòt peyi nan Karayib la. Kidonk
aktivite touristik yo anpil e varye. Gen anpil bèl plaj, bèl rivyè ak kaskad, anpil bèl
mòn, pak natirèl, anpil sit istorik ak bèl achitekti kolonyal tankou Sitadèl Laferyè ak
Palè Sansousi. Touris ki vizite Ayiti toujou mande pou yo retounen paske yo toujou
byen satisfè.
Frenand Léger, May 2010

B. Pandan w ap li. How would you translate the following sentences from the text into
techniques you learned to translate these sentences as accurately as possible.
Nan tan lontan yo te rele Ayiti “Bijou Karayib la” paske se te peyi ki pi bèl e pi rich nan
Karayib la.
Tout bagay pozitifsayo te konn atire anpil touris e sa te konn fè ekonomi an mache pi
byen.
Kounye a, yo klase Ayiti pami peyi ki pi pòv nan monn nan. Laprès entènasyonal
konsidere Ayiti kòm peyi ki pi pòv nan Emisfè Lwès la.
Poukisa jounalis laprès entènasyonal yo se move nouvèl sèlman yo bay sou Ayiti? Èske
se paske move nouvèl rapòte plis lajan pase bon nouvèl?
Move nouvèl laprès entènasyonal yo ap bay sou peyi Dayiti fè touris yo prefere ale nan
lòt peyi nan Karayib la tankou Sendomeng, Bayamas, Trinidad ak Pòtoriko.
Chif sa yo montre ke kantite moun yo asasinen de fwa pi ba ann Ayiti pase nan tout lòt
peyi nan Karayib la.
An konklizyon, pa gen okenn rezon valab ki pou ta fè touris pè al vizite Ayiti. Lè pa gen
pwoblèm politik, Ayiti se pi bon kote pou touris al pran plezi yo.
Touris ki vizite Ayiti toujou mande pou yo retounen paske yo toujou satisfè.
C. Lè ou fin li. Work in groups of three or four to answer the following questions
according to the text. Answer in English. Depending on the question, you might need to
skim or scan the text again to answer.
Why was Haiti considered as the “Bijou Karayib la”?

How do the mainstream international media portray Haiti these days? Why?
Does the news about Haiti encourage tourists to visit Haiti? Why?
Which country has the lowest murder rate in the Caribbean and South America?
Why Haiti is perceived as a violent country?
According to the text, violence in Haiti is linked to what event or situation?
a What makes Haiti an interesting place to visit in comparison to other Caribbean
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8. According to the text, what kind of activities can tourists do when visiting Haiti?
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Re-read your answers. Is there something else you want
your classmates.
$“+ Annou ekri

“ After reading the text, write in Kreyòl about whether you would go to Haiti for a
vacation or not.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about how you felt about visiting Haiti before you read the text
and after. Did the text change your view and the way you perceive Haiti? If yes, in what
way? If'not, why? Why would you visit Haiti? Why not?
B. Ann ekri. Write a (minimum of 20 sentences) composition in Kreyòl to give your

opinion about tourism in Haiti. Say whether or not you would visit Haiti. Provide
arguments to support your opinion. Your may use information from the text you've just
read to support your views. However, you must present the information from the text in
your own style.
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your composition. Is there something else you want to add or
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CHAPIT SIS
- travelling abroad and different types oftransportation. `
- You will learn how to:

plan your trip
describe foreign countries, people and their culture
buy your ticket
describe the means of transportation
deal with immigration and customs
make arrangements for lodging
identify and pronounce certain consonant blends
You will use:

terms related to travelling
terms related to transportation
terms related to immigration and customs
terms related to lodging
(se) as emphatic marker
(ala; se pa ti; se pa de) as emphatic markers
(menm) as emphatic adverbial marker
bè
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negative adverbs (menm, ditou, ankò, janm, poko)
negative determiner and pronouns (okenn, pyès and anyen, pèsonn)
certain consonant blends
some common verbs.
Leson 1: Nan ki peyi nou prale?
Leson 2: Mwayen transpò
Leson 3: Ajans vwayaj, ayewopò ak ladwann!
Leson 4: Nan otèl Vila Kreyòl
Do sye sosyokiltirèl: Accommodation and Lodging for travelers to Haiti

Leson 1 : Nan ki peyi nou prale?
- Language aim: Talking about travel plans and describing countries and people.
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de pwojè vwayaj, nasyonalite ak peyi.
- Grammar and structures: Emphatic constructions with fronted elements with (se)
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blenas: bl; br
- Speaking: Ki peyi ou vizite deja?
L Nou pral fè letou dimonn
Wozlò ak mari l, Filip, genyen nan loto. Kòm yo gen anpil lajan, y ap planifye al vizite plizyè
peyi nan lemonn. Yo vle vizite twa peyi nan chak kontinan.
Etazini nan kontinan Brezil nan kontinan Amerik

Amerik Dinò Disid
Lachin nan kontinan Lazi

Frenand Léger 285
Kèk peyi nan kontinan Amerik, kapital, nasyonalite ak lang abitan yo pale
PEYI [ KAPITAL NASYONALITE | LANG

Etazini l- Wachintonn |- Ameriken / Amerikèn - Angle
Kanada |- Otawa - Kanadyen/ Kanadyèn - Angke,franse
Meksik - Meksiko - Meksiken/ Meksikèn - Panyòl
Brezil - Riyodejanewo - Brezilyen/ Brezilyèn - Pòtigè
Perou - Lima - Perivyen/ Perivyèn - Panyòl
Kolonbi - Bogota !- Kolonbyen/ Kolonbyèn - Panyòl
Kèk peyi nan Karayib la, kapital, nasyonalite ak lang abitan yo pale
PEYI | KAPITAL 1 NASYONALITE l LANG |

Ayiti - Pòtoprens - Ayisyen/ Ayisyèn - Kreyòl franse
Jamayik - Kingstonn - Jamayiken/ Jamayikèn - Angle, patwa
“Matinik - Fòdefrans - Matiniken/ Matinikèn - Kreyòl, franse
-Bayamas - Naso - Bayameyen/ Bayameyèn |- Angle
Kiba - Laavan - Kiben/kibèn - Panyòl
“Pòtoriko - Sannwann - Pòtoriken/ Pòtorikèn - Panyòl
“Dominikani - Sendomeng - Dominiken/ Dominikèn - Panyòl
Kèk peyi nan kontinan Lewòp, kapital, nasyonalite ak lang abitan yo pale
fr KAPITAL NASYONALITE LANG

Angletè Lond Anglè/Anglèz - Angle
Ttali Wòm Italyen/ Italyèn - Italyen
Lespay Madrid Panyòl /Panyòl - Panyòl
Almay Bèlen Alman / Almand - Alman
Larisi Moskou - Ris/ Ris - Ris |
Kèk peyi nan kontinan Lazi ak Mwayennoryan, kapital, nasyonalite ak lang abitan
Yo pale
KAPITAL NASYONALITE LANG

Japon Tokiyo Japonè/Japonèz - Japonè
Kore Sewoul Koreyen/ Koreyèn - Koreyen
Lend Nyoudeli Endyen/Endyèn - Endi, Ange
Irak Bagdad Irakyen / Irakyèn -.- Arab `
Arabisawoudi Riyad Arab/Arab - Arab
Pakistan - Islamabad - Pakistanè/ Pakistanèz Angle, Oudou
4 Kèk peyi nan kontinan Lafrik, kapital, nasyonalite ak lang abitan yo pale
PEYI | KAPITAL NASYONALITE LANG

- Aljeri - Ajje - Aljeryen / Aljeryèn - Franse, arab
- Lejip - Kè - Ejipsyen/ Ejipsyèn - Arab
- Senegal - Daka - Senegalè/ Senegalèz - Franse, wòlòf
- Afrik Disid - Pretorya - Sidafriken/ Sidafrikèn Afrikaans, angle,
|K Etyopi |- Adisabada - Etyopiyen/ Etyopiyèn Amarik
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e Wozlò ak Filip gen pwojè fè letou dimonn. Yo vle vizite twa peyi nan chak kontinan. Y
ap diskite de vwayaj la. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Wozlò: - Filip! Konbyen tan ou panse nou kab bezwen konsa pou n vizite tout
kontinan ki genyen nan monn nan?
Filip: - Sa depan de kantite peyi ou vle vizite nan chak kontinan ak ki valè tan ou
vle pase ladan yo.
Wozlò: - Mwen ta renmen vizite de oswa twa peyi nan chak kontinan epi m vle
pase omwen yon semenn nan chak peyi.
Filip - Si nou di twa peyi nan chak kontinan, sa deja fè plis pase ven peyi. Ki peyi
ou vle vizite nan kontinan Oseyani ak Lazi?
Wozlò: - Se sèl Ostrali m vle vizite nan kontinan Oseyani. Ann Azi, m vle vizite
Tayland, Vyetnam ak Sengapou.
Filip e E ki peyi nou pral vizite an Ewòp ak an Afrik?
Wozlò: - M ta renmen fè yon vwayaj espesyal pou kontinan ewopeyen an paske!
gen plizyè peyi enteresan tankou Lafrans, Pòtigal, Bèljik, Lotrich,
Lawolann, Lagrès, ak Lasyèd.
Filip - Donk nou pa pral ann Ewòp?
Wozlò: - Wi nou prale. N ap jis vizite twa peyi. Annou ale ann Angletè, ann Almay
akan Frans. N a ale nan lòt peyi yo yon lòt lè.
Filip é Oke. E nan kontinan Afriken ak Ameriken, nan ki peyi nou prale?
Wozlò: - Nou prale Benen, Angola, ak Nijerya. Nan Amerik la nou prale Ozetazini,
Trinidad ak Kostarika.
Filip: - Jan m wè bagay yo ye la, n ap bezwen omwen sis a sèt mwa pou vwayaj sa
a paske fòk nou konte tan n ap pase nan avyon ak tren,
Frenand Léger 287
« ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Reponn kesyon yo an Kreyòl dapre djalòg la.

1. Konbyen peyi Wòzlò vle vizite nan chak kontinan?
Konbyen tan Wòzlò vle pase nan chak peyi?
Nan ki kontinan Wòzlò p ap vizite twa peyi?
Ki peyi nan kontinan ewopeyen an Wòzlò vle vizite imedyatman?
Kilè Wòzlò vle vizite lòt peyi ewopeyen tankou Lasyèd, lawolann ak Lagrès?
Ki peyi Wòzlò vle vizite nan kontinan afriken an?
Ki peyi Wòzlò vle vizite nan kontinan Ameriken an?
an Dapre Filip, Konbyen tan konsa tout vwayaj la ka dire?
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Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: The Kreyòl language has many expressions referring to foreign
countries: Peyi blan (foreign/white countries); peyi lòtbò dlo (overseas countries); peyi
pèdi (remote countries), nan ziltik (far away); aletranje (abroad). The population of
Haiti is 95 96 black. Foreigners who visit Haiti are mostly white, thus Haitians tend to
believe that all foreigners are from Peyi blan. All foreign countries are believed to be far
away. When you travel to foreign countries you do not just go aletranje; you go to peyi
pèdi, nan ziltik. Since Haiti is an island, all countries, except for the Dominican Republic,
are considered peyi lòtbò dlo. The Dominican Republic is an exception because you can
— use land transportations to get there.
ANNOU PRATIKE
. Ki kontinan? - Di nan ki kontinan peyi sa yo ye. Se pou ou reponn ak yon fraz konplè
menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Etazini — Repons: Se nan kontinan Amerik Dinò Etazini ye.
1. Senegal 6. Almay
2. Etyopi 7. Jamayik
3. Japon 8. Matinik
4. Perou 9. Bayamas
5. Pakistan 10. Kanada
B. Wete sa k depaman an. Travay ak yon lòt etidyan pou ou eseye jwenn mo ki pa matche
ak lòt mo yo. Lè ou jwenn mo depaman an, se pou ou di poukisa se li chwazi. Swiv
egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Japon, Lachin, Meksik, Kore
Repons.: Meksik: Tout lòt peyi yo nan kontinan Azi.
Senegal, Itali, Etyopi, Afrik Disid 5. Pakistan, Ayiti, Afganistan, Irak

Lafrans, Lespay, Bulgari, taylannn 6. Almay, Bayamas, Pòtigal, Angletè
Lend, Matinik, Gwadloup, Sent Lisi 7. Jamayik, Pòtoriko, Dominikani, larisi
m Perou, Brezil, Nikaragwa, Kanada
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pa 8. Panama, Kanada, Meksik, Etazini
C. Ki peyi ou ta renmen vizite? — Di ki peyi ou ta renmen vizite nan kontinan oswa
rejiyon sa yo. Se pou ou jwenn omwen twa peyi menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Ann Amerik Disid
Repons.: Ann Amerik Disid, m ta renmen vizite Brezil, Kolonbi ak Ajantin.
1. Amerik Dinò 5. Ewòp

2. Afrik 6. Karayib
3. Oseyani 7. Amerik Disid
4. Azi 8. Mwayenoryan
D. Ki nasyonalite yo epi ki lang yo pale? Di ki nasyonalite yo epi ki lang moun sa yo pale

depandan de kote yo te fèt oswa ap viv la. Reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Wòzlò te fèt Pòtoprens. Se la l ap viv.

Repons : Li se Ayisyèn epi li pale kreyòl ak franse.
Mannyèl ap viv Dominikani. 6. Peri Kristi fèt Bayamas.

Manno Sanon fèt ann Ayiti. 7. Mikayèl Jan fèt ann Ayiti. Men se Kanada l ap viv.
Jak ak Andre fèt Fòdefrans. 8. Mannyèl ap viv Dominikani.
Madan Klintonn fèt Ozetazini. 9. Larèn Elizabèt fèt ann Angletè.
ale Nikola Sakozi fèt an Frans.
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DO 10. Bòb Male fèt Jamaik.
E. Ann reponn kesyon yo! Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon; lòt la
ap reponn. Se pou nou chanje wòl apre chak kesyon ak repons.
Èske ou renmen vwayaje nan peyi etranje?

Ki peyi ou ta renmen vizite? Poukisa?
Ki peyi ou vizite deja?
Nan ki kontinan peyi sa yo ye?
Ki peyi ou poko vizite nan Amerik Disid la?
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pa Ki peyi ou poko vizite nan kontinan Afrik la?
1. `—Emphatic constructions with fronted elements with (se)
ak Kreyòl has a unique way of using the syntax to stress various parts of the sentence
while other languages use intonation. You already learned that se is sometimes used
along with ye in emphatic constructions with a noun phrase and adjective of nationality
and profession. Consider the following examples.
Neutral sentences Emphatic forms English translation of the

neutral Kreyòl sentences
1. Lise ayisyèn. Se ayisyèn li ye. She is Haitian.
2. Andre ak Jan se avoka. Se avoka Andre ak Jan ye. Andre and Jan are lawyers.
3. Nou prale Kanada. Se Kanada nou prale. We are going to Canada.
Se used with verbs - Se is also used to emphasize verbal phrases by repetition. To

stress a verbal phrase in a Kreyòl sentence, you may use the introducer se at the
beginning and add a copy of the verb, leaving the original verb and its markers in their
normal position in the sentence. Consider the following examples.

neutral Kreyòl sentences
1. Lapli ap tonbe. tonbe lapli ap tonbe.
Se It's raining.
2. Lap dòmi toujou. Se dòmi l ap dòmi toujou. — She is still sleeping.
3. Nouprale Kanada. Se ale nou prale Kanada. — We are going to Canada.
4. Simpran avyon, m ap vwayaje m ap vwayaje — III travel fasterifI get on a
Se
vwayaje pi vit. pi vit si m pran avyon. plane.
Note that these emphatic constructions, that are very common in Kreyòl, cannot be
translated into English. In English, you can stress a word only with vocal emphasis, such
as the use of intonation. As illustrated in the examples above, the neutral declarative
Kreyòl sentences can be easily translated into English. However, it is impossible to
translate their emphatic counterparts into English.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. NASYONALITE AK PWOFESYON? itilize fraz anfatik ak adjektif pou di ki nasyonalite

oswa pwofesyon moun sa yo. Reponn wi si w dakò, non, si w pa dakò. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Emlin Michèl te fèt Ayiti; li se Ayisyèn. — Repons: Wi, se Ayisyèn liye.
Egzanp 2: Filip kondi machin chak jou; li se kontab. — Repons: Non, se chofè liye.
Anri ap fè kou nan inivèsite a; li se elèv.

Michou konn koud rad byen; li se koutiryè.
Bill Klintonn abite Ozetani; li se Afriken.
Malou toujou ap konte lajan; li se kontab.
Nèlson Mandela te prezidan Afrik Disid; li se Bayameyen.
Franketyèn toujou ap ekri; li se ekriven.
Nikola Sakozi ap viv an frans, li se Ayisyen.
Michèl Mateli toujou ap chante; li se chantè.
SO Larèn Elizabèt te fèt ann Angletè; li se Koreyèn.
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10.Wonaldo konn jwe foutbòl byen; li se foutbolè.
B. Ki nasyonalite yo epi ki lang yo pale? Itilize fraz anfatik ak adjektif epi non pou di ki
nasyonalite moun sa yo ak ki lang yo pale depandan de kote yo te fèt la. Reponn menm
jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Emlin Michèl te fèt ann Ayiti.

Repons : Se Ayisyèn liye epi se kreyòl ak franse li pale.
Maryo te fèt nan peyi Lespay. 6. Larèn Elizabèt te fèt ann Angletè.
Aristid te fèt ann Ayiti. 7. Kristòf Kolon te fèt an Itali.
Rita Male te fèt Jamaik. 8. Pyète fèt Bayamas.
Michlin ak Felisk te fèt an Frans. a; Twouwilyo te fèt Dominikani.
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annBeyonse te fèt Ozetazini. | 10. Jèt Li te fèt an Chin.
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C. KISA Y AP FÈ KOUNYE A? Gade desen yo epi di sa moun sa yo ap fè nan moman an.

Itilize fraz anfatik ak vèb menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Se jwe l ap jwe foutbòl.
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). KISA YO T AP FÈ? - Kreye fraz anfatik ki logik pou di sa moun sa yo t ap fè avanyè

depandan de chak sityasyon. Itilize fraz anfatik menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Adriyen te gen yon plim ak yon kaye nan men l. + Repons: Se ekri li t ap ekri.
+ Filip te chita dèyè volan machin nan. 6. Koutiryè ate gen yon sizo nan men l.
Adriyen te chita devan televizyon an. 7 . Bòs tayè ate gen zegwi ak fil nan men l.
Je Mimoz te fèmen sou kabann nan. 8. Ebenis lan te gen yon goyin nan men l.
Mari te gen yon liv nan men l. 9 Mwen te chita sou òdinatè a nan biwo a.
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0 Mekanisyen an te gen zouti nan menl. 10. Jozèf te gen yon gita nan men l.
E. Ann reponn kesyon yo! Itilize fraz anfatik sèlman pou reponn kesyon yo. Travay ak
yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon; lòt la ap reponn. Se pou nou chanje wòl
apre chak kesyon ak repons.
. Kijan ou rele?
. Kilaj ou genyen?
. Ki pwofesyon w ?
. Ki kote ou rete?
. Nan ki peyi ou te fèt?
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IM. —Consonant blends: /bl/ and /br/
+ Nou deja aprann ke de oswa twa konsòn doub kab melanje ak yon seri de vwayèl pou
vin bay kèk son patikilye. /bl/ ak /br/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Ou
jwenn konsòn doub sa yo nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
Ki: A. CD 2-47 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /bl/ak /br/ ladan yo.
BL, bi: blakawout, blan, blayi, ble, blese, blennde, biblik, bibliyografi,
bibliyotèk, biblo, bliye, blòf, blokay, blokis, blouz, debloke, deblozay, ranblè
BR, br: bra, bragèt, brak, branch, brandi, brase, brav, bren, breson, brezo,
brigan, briganday, brik, briyan, briye, debraye, debri, demanbre, manbròn,
QI B. CD 2-48 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /bl/ ak /br/ ladan yo.
. Annou Pale
Preparing for speaking - Ki peyi ou vizite deja? Ki peyi ou ta renmen vizite?
You will use what you have learned to talk about countries you already visited and those
you would like to visit.
Anvan ou pale. Make a list of all the countries you have already visited including the
continent where these countries are located as well as the name of the cities you visited.
Then, make a list of all countries you would like to visit and the reasons why you want
to visit them. After that, practice presenting orally this information with a partner.
Practice until you are ready to present in front ofthe class.
. Pandan w ap pale. Now, you are ready to do your oral presentation. When your
teacher asks you, present your information in a simple manner using simple sentences
that you already learned in class.
Lè ou fin pale. After your presentation, your teacher may ask you a few questions
about your presentation. Be ready to answer them in Kreyòl.
NM Leson 2 : Mwayen transpò
- Language aim: Describing means of transportation

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo ki gen rapò ak mwayen transpò (bis, avyon, tren...)
- Grammar and structures: Emphatic construction with fronted elements introduced
by (se pa ti; se pa de; ala) and the emphatic adverbial menm
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: dl; dr
- Reading: Transpò piblik ann Ayiti
I. Ki mwayen transpò n ap itilize?

m
N Yonavyon
Yon bisiklèt
a
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ti mato
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MANI II
l m| : Yon gwo mata
SIW. SEN. Yon gwo bato kwazyè

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resan ansann
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|| Yon`ti bato a motè RA
|lll | Yon elikottè
Frenand Léger 295
ak Kèk mo nouvo ak ekspresyon pou pale de transpò
kondwi to drive pran kamyonèt to take a mini bus

to walk pran bis/ otobis to take the bus
mache a pye
to ride a donkey pran metwo to take the subway
monte bourik
to ride a mule pran tren to take the train
monte milèt
to ride a motorbike pran taksi to take a cab
monte motosiklèt
to get on plane pran taptap to take a mini bus
pran avyon
CD 2-49 - DJALÒG
e Wozlò ak Filip ap diskite de vwayaj yo genyen pou fè a. Y ap chache konnen ki mwayen

transpò yo pral itilize. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Wozlò: Filip! M pa anvi monte avyon anpil non pandan vwayaj la. Poukisa nou
pa pran bato pito?
Filip: N ap oblije pran avyon kanmèm pou ale Miyami. Lè nou rive Miyami, nou
kab pran yon bato kwazyè ki prale an Ewòp. Sa w panse?
Wozlò: Mwen dakò wi. Pou vizite peyi ki an Ewòp yo, nou kab pran tren ak
otobis. N ap vwayaje mwen vit men n ap kab wè peyizaj yo pi byen.
Filip Se vre wi. Nou gen dwa lwe yon machin tou. Ki mwayen transpò n ap itilize
pou soti nan yon kontinan ale nan yon lòt? |
Wozlò: Lè nou fin vizite tout peyi ewopeyen yo, nou prale ann Afrik. Lè n ap soti
ann Ewòp pou ale ann Afrik, nou p ap oblije pran avyon.
Wi se vre. Men èske se yon bòn ide pou kondwi soti ann Ewòp pou ale jouk
ann Afrik? M pa kwè n ap kapab non. L ap twò fatigan.
Pa gen bato kwazyè ki soti ann Ewòp pou ale ann Afrik?
M pa konnen. Se mande pou nou mande. Nou genlè ap oblije pran avyon wi
Wozlò. Si se pa sa, vwayaj sa a ap dire yon etènite.
Oke! Pa gen pwoblèm. N ap pran avyon lè n ap chanje kontinan. Men
pwomèt mwen ke n ap eseye pa itilize avyon anpil.
Dakò cheri. Se jan w vle. Men ki pwoblèm ou gen ak avyon menm?
Lè m monte avyon, m toujou ap tranble tèlman m pè. Poutan, m pa gen
okenn pwoblèm ak lòt mwayen transpò yo non. M pa janm gen mal bato.
M kondi machin san pwoblèm. M konn monte moto ak bisiklèt trè byen.
M konn monte atò chwal ak bourik.
M konprann. Kòm se ak avyon sèlman ou gen pwoblèm, n ap evite L
ki Poukisa Wòzlò vle pran bato?

Li Ki mwayen transpò Wòzlò ak Filip ap itlize pou ale Miyami?
a Ki mwayen transpò Wòzlò ak Filip ap itlize pou ale ann Ewòp?
4. Ki mwayen transpò Wòzlò ak Filip ap itlize pou vizite peyi ewòpeyen yo?
ai Ki enkonvenyan ak avantaj ki genyen lè ou pa vwayaje ann avyon?
6. Poukisa Filip vle pran avyon soti ann Ewòp pou ale ann Afrik?
da Kijan Wòzlò santi l lè li monte avyon?
8. Apre avyon, ki lòt mwayen transpò Wozlò pa renmen?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: “Pye kout pran devan”.

This Kreyòl proverb literally means “People
who have short legs should go ahead.” But it
can be understood as “Leave early if you
cannot walk fast.” This proverb conveys a
very important message especially if you
plan on using public transportation in Haiti.
Haiti does not have the infrastructure for a
modern working public" transportation
system. Generally, it takes a very long time to
get on a bus or to find a cab. As there is no
organized schedule and bus stops, to catch a
bus or a taptap, you have to stand along the
side of the road until one comes along. When
Yon taptap nan Pòtoprens you arrive at destination, you must say |
“mèsi” (thank you) or ring a bell for the |
driver to stop for you.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Wete sa k depaman an. Jwenn mo ki pa matche ak lòt mo yo. Lè ou jwenn mo depaman

an, se pou ou di poukisa se li ou chwazi. Swiv egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Avyon, bekan, elikoptè, djèt

Repons: Bekòn:; paske se sèl li ki pa kouri anlè. OSWA paske tout lòt yo vole anlè.
1. Bisiklèt, motosiklèt, tren, bekan

2. Vwalye, bato kwazyè, kannòt, chwal
3. Bwa fouye, vwati, kamyon, bis
4. Bourik, cheval, ti moto, milèt
5. Taksi, gwo moto, taptap, bis
Mwayen transpò - Annou klase mwayen transpò yo nan bon kategori a. Gen yon
egzanp pou chak kategori. Se pou ou konplete chak kategori ak lòt mo.
1. Transpò aeryen: elikoptè, ...

2. Transpò atè: kamyon, ...
3. Transpò maritim: bato, ...
4. Transpò piblik: tren, ...
5. Transpò pèsonèl: bisiklèt, ...
Ki mwayen transpò? Chwazi mo ki korèk la pami mo ki anba yo pou reponn chak

kesyon.
avyon - bis - ti bato a motè - bato kwazyè - elikoptè - vwalye - kamyon - bisiklèt -
bwa fouye - chwal - motosiklèt
Li gen de kawotchou men li pa gen motè.

Li kouri sou dlo men li pa gen motè.
Li gen kat kawotchou epi li kab pote anpil pasaje.
Li kouri sou dlo epi li gen yon ti motè tou piti.
Li kouri sou dlo men li gwo anpil. Li kab pote anpil pasaje.
Li gen de kawotchou epi li gen yon motè.
Li gen kat pye; li kab monte mòn byen.
Li kouri anlè epi li gen de gwo elis k ap vire sou tèt li.
NE
vVLoONBYSWE
Li kouri anlè; li gen de gwo zèl epi li bezwen anpil espas pou ateri.
10.Li kouri sou dlo men si pa gen van li pa kapab kouri.
D. Ki mwayen transpò sa a? Travay ak yon lòt etidyan pou fè egzèsis sa a. Se pou nou
ekri yon deskripsyon byen detaye sou chak imaj. Apre sa a, li deskripsyon yo bay yon lòt
gwoup. Lòt gwoup dwe eseye devine (guess) ki imaj nou dekri. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Image # 1- Se yon bagay ki kab vole anlè; se pou ou ale nan aewopò pou
monte ladan l. — — Respons : Se yon avyon.
pi maman To
DOLTA YANN
F. Annfèyon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
1. Nan ki mwayen transpò ou pi renmen vwayaje? Poukisa?

2. Ki mwayen transpò ki pi chè nan peyi ou ?
3. Ki mwayen transpò ki mwen chè nan peyi ou?
4. Ki mwayen transpò ou itilize pou ou ale lekòl?
5. Ki mwayen transpò ou itilize lè ou prale nan peyi etranje.
Frenand Léger 299
V. Emphatic construction with fronted elements introduced by (se pa

ti; se pa de, ala) and the emphatic adverbial menm
«= constructions
Emphatic with adjectives - You have already learned that Kreyòl uses
the introducer (se) and repetition to stress verbal phrases. Since adjectives behave very
much like verbs in Kreyòl, the process of stressing adjectives is quite similar.
+ Se with adjectives in emphatic constructions - Se is also used to emphasize

adjectives by repetition. To stress an adjective in a Kreyòl sentence, use the introducer
se at the beginning followed by the negative marker (pa) and the quantifier (ti) or (de)
and add a copy of the adjective, leaving the original adjective in its normal position in
the sentence (Se + negative + quantifier). Consider the following examples.

emphatic sentences
1. Wozlò bèl. Se pa ti bèl Wozlò bèl. Wozlò is very attractive.
2. Wozlò bèl. Se pa de bèl Wozlò bèl. Wozlò is very attractive.
3. Machin nan sal. Se pa ti sal machin nan sal. The car is very dirty.
4. Bato a gwo. Se pa de gwo bato a gwo. The boat is very big.
5. Moto akouri. Se pa ti kouri moto a kouri. The motorcycle is very fast.
6. Yo travay jodia. Se pa de travay yo travay jodi a. They work hard today.
“ Note that the emphatic construction (Se + negative + quantifier) can also be used with
verbs as illustrated in examples # 5 and 6 above.
« Ala with adjectives in emphatic constructjons - Adjectives may also be emphasized

with ala and repetition. To stress an adjective with ala, move a copy of the adjective
that you introduced with ala and leave the original adjective in its normal position in
the sentence (Ala + a copy ofthe adjective). Consider the following examples.

emphatic sentences
1. Lisilèd. Ala lèd Lisi lèd. Lisi is very ugly.
2. Moun sayo janti. Ala janti moun sa yo janti. These people are really kind.
3. Lisòt. Ala sòt li sòt. He is really stupid.
““ Note that the use of ala with verbs is rare.

+ The emphatic adverbial “menm” - You learned that Kreyòl uses the adverb menm
directly after a pronoun or a noun to emphasize them. You also learned that additional
emphasis can be placed on a pronoun or a noun by repeating the adverb menm. The
adverb menm is also used with verbal expressions to emphasize something that is
unexpected or surprising. Consider the following examples.
1. Se mwen menm ki fè sa. I sure did that.

2. Seakou menm m ap pale. It's you I'm talking to.
3. Se mwen menm menn ki fè sa. lam the one who did that.
4. Seakou menm menm m ap pale. You are the one I'm talking to.
5. Menm prezidan an t ap danse. Even the president was dancing.
6. Li pa travay menm. She doesn't work at all.
7. Lipamenm travay. She doesn't even work.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Fraz anfatik ak se pa ti/se pa de - Marye kolòn l ak Il. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: 1. Chofè a prese anpil. — Repons: c. Se pa ti kouri li kouri machin nan.
Kolòn I Kolòn II
1. Chofè aprese anpil. a) Sepa de bèlli bèl.
2. Mara fèk sot makiye. b) Sepa ti sèk tè a sèk.
3. Bato kwazyè a kab pote anpil moun. —c) Sepati kouri li kouri machin nan.
4. Lapli pajanm tonbe. d) Sepa ti danse yo danse.
5. Wozlò ak Filip te al nan bal. e) Sepa ti kontan l kontan.
6. Mari travay tout jounen. f) Sepa de frèt mwen frèt.
7. Papa m genyen nan loto. g) Sepaticho li cho.
8. Andre sot mache anba solèy la. h) Sepa ti bouke li bouke.
9. Adriyen te reyisi egzamen an. i) Sepa de etidye li etidye.
10. Lanèj ap tonbe. j) Se pa ti gwo li gwo.
B. Fraz anfatik ak ala - Itilize ala pou met anfaz sou adjektif yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Ti dam nan bèl. — Repons: Ala bèl li bèl.
Chwal la mèg. 6. Limyè a klere.

Kamyon an gwo. 7. Solèy la cho.
Tren an long. 8. Adriyen piti.
Machin nan bèl. 9 . Timoun nan frèt.
ankè
ri
Wa
ea Milèt la move. 1 0. Elèv sa entelijan.
Frenand Léger 301
C. Fraz anfatik ak menm - Ajoute menm apre non oswa pwonon ki nan fraz sa yo
pou mete anfaz sou yo. Swiv egzanp yo.
Egzanp 1: Se yo ki te fè aksidan an. — Repons: Se yo menm ki te fè aksidan an.

Egzanp 2: Se Filip ki te malad la. `— Repons: Se Filip menm ki te malad la.
1. Senanjaden an yo ye. 6. Se nan peyi Bayamas l ap viv.

2. SeJak kap kondwi jodi a. 7. Se Ayisyen m ye.
3. Se òdinatè sa am vle. 8. Se Ayiti m prale.
4. Sepapamk ap pale a. 9. Selendi lekòl ap louvri.
5. Selikitap navige bato a. 10. Se a uitè kou Kreyòl la fini.
D. Fraz anfatik ak menm - Itilize menm pou reponn kesyon sa yo nan yon fason ki
negatif. Se pou ou toujou di non menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Èske gen anpil taptap sou wout la? — Repons: Non, pa gen taptap menm.
Èske egzamen an te fasil?

Èske lapli tonbe souvan nan zòn nan?
Èske ou konn jwe baskètbòl byen?
Èske ou renmen manje diri ak pwa?
Èske Filip konn chante?
ai
ak?
inik
ji Èske bòs tayè sa a konn fè bon travay?
Consonant blends: /dl/ and /dr/
/dl/ se yon konsòn doub ki trè ra nan lang Kreyòl la. Ou jwenn nan de mo sèlman ki se
“dlo” ak “madlèn”. Sepandan, /dr/ pi kouran. Ou jwenn konsòn doub /dr/ la nan yon
sèl silab. Li prezan nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
OU PRATIKE
“ A. CD 2-50 -Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /dr/ ladan yo.
DR, dr: aladriv, ankadre, dra, drage, draje, dragon, drapo, dray, dren, drenaj,
drese, drèt, dri, drib, drible, drivayè, drive, kadre, madre, malandren, vandredi
B. CD 2-51 -Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /dr/ ladan yo.
III. Annou li
++ Preparing for reading
You will use language materials you know and apply techniques you learned to
understand a short Kreyòl text about public transportation in Haiti.
A. Anvan ou li/koute. Think about how transportation systems of developed countries

are organized. Are they similar to those of third world countries? What is different if
you compare them?
+ Here are a few words from the text you need to know to understand it
kastèt chinwa puzzle, a difficult problem to solve

pi fò most
regle biznis to take care of one's business
kòmsadwa as it should be ,properly
aktyèlman currently
monopòl monopoly
chofè tèt mato bad or reckless driver
trajè routes
sityasyon kawotik chaotic situation
Transpò piblik ann Ayiti
Transpò piblik ann Ayiti se yon kastèt chinwa. Kòm peyi Dayiti pòv, anpil moun pa gen
mwayen pou achte machin prive. Kidonk, pi fò Ayisyen se transpò piblik yo itlize chak
jou pou regle biznis yo. Kouman pou moun yo fè regle biznis yo kòmsadwa si sektè
transpò piblik la p ap fonksyone byen?
Aktyèlman, se sektè prive a ki gen monopòl transpò piblik la. Leta ayisyen prèske pa 5
gen kontwòl sou sa k ap pase nan biznis sa a. Dapre Enstiti Ayisyèn Estatistik ak
Enfòmatik (IHST), transpò piblik la se yon biznis ki bay anpil lajan. Poutan se youn nan
biznis ki pi enfòmèl ki genyen nan peyi a. Depi ou gen yon machin ak yon lisans, ou gen
dwa rantre nan biznis transpò piblik la. Chofè yo pa menm bezwen yon otorizasyon
espesyal ki soti nan men leta. Kòm rezilta, ou jwenn yon pakèt chofè tèt mato nan lari 10
a. Chofè sa yo fè sa yo vle. Anpil ladan yo pa respekte trajè yo ak prensip sikilasyon yo.
Sa koze anpil aksidan ak anpil lòt pwoblèm.
Nan yon peyi ki genyen plis pase 10 milyon moun, li enpòtan pou leta ta pran sektè
transpò piblik la an chaj. Nan sityasyon kawotik sa, leta gen tout enterè pou pran
bizinis sa an men. Li tap bon e pou gouvènman an e pou popilasyon an.
Frenand Léger, June 2010
Frenand Léger 303
B. Linguistic cues to help you better understand the text.
Transpò piblik ann Ayiti se yon kastèt chinwa.

payeKouman pou moun yo fè regle biznis yo kòmsadwa si sektè transpò piblik la p ap
fonksyone byen?
Aktyèlman, se sektè prive a ki gen monopòl transpò piblik la.
Chofè yo pa menm bezwen yon otorizasyon espesyal ki soti nan men leta.
Kòm rezilta, ou jwenn yon pakèt chofè tèt mato nan lari a.
n Nan yon peyi ki genyen plis pase 10 milyon moun, li enpòtan pou leta ta pran sektè
ak
ai
transpò piblik la an chaj.
Lè ou fin li. Reponn kesyon sa yo an Kreyòl dapre enfòmasyon ki nan tèks la.
1. Poukisa anpil moun pa gen machin prive ann Ayiti?
2. Èske se leta oswa sektè prive a ki gen kontwòl transpò piblik la?
3. Kisa ou bezwen pou ou kab rantre nan biznis transpò piblik la?
4. Poukisa gen yon pakèt chofè tèt mato nan lari a?
5. Poukisa gen anpil aksidan nan lari a?
). Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Reli repons ou yo pou fè tout koreksyon nesesè avan ou
pataje yo ak lòt etidyan nan klas la.
Leson 3 : Bon vwayaj!
- Language aim: Buying tickets and dealing with immigration and customs
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo ki gen rapò ak vwayaj, imigrasyon ak ladwan
- Grammar and structures: Negative adverbs (menm, ditou, ankò, janm, poko)
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: fl; fr
- Writing and Speaking: Nan yon ajans de vwayaj
IL. Vwayaj nan peyi etranje!
Wozlò ak Filip ap vwayaje nan peyi etranje. Yo pral pran avyon pou ale nan plizyè peyi. Pou
yo kab monte nan avyon an pou pati, gen anpil fòmalite pou yo ranpli.
L ap chache tikè sou Yapachtetikè nanyon ajans

Entènèt. vwayaj. |
Ayewopò entènasyonal |
Fòk yo pase ladwan Y ap fouye valiz li nan sekirite a. Yon chèk de vwayaj
ka NY n a a
|
kod
Hi
| enn TODAY TICKET Mak

epat Fri pas Ma a sy: COUNTERS
— Yonpaspòayisyen | Yon kat anbakeman

l
| SAN ORAFIEN Anyen
ak Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de vwayaj nan peyi etranje
ajan dwanye customs officer yon kat de kredi a credit card

ale an vakans to go on vacation imigrasyo n Immigration
anrejistre bagaj yo to check in pase ladwan to pass customs
fè yon sejou to spend time pòt anbakeman the boarding gates
pran konje to take days off pòt darive the arrival gates
fè yon rezèvasyo n to make a reservation premyè klas — first class
pran yon tren (bato, to take a train (boat, yon itinerè an itinerary
bis, taksi...) bus, taxi...) yon vòl a flight
yon biyè elektwonik an e-ticket klas touris tourist class
yon biyè aleretou a round-trip ticket gid touristik a guidebook
yon biyè alesenp a one-way ticket yon plan a city map
yon valiz a suitcase estasyon tren train station
yon kat bank a debit card otèsdelè — flight attendant
CD 2-52 - DJALÒG
e Wozlò ak Filip rive an Frans. Yo nan ayewopò devan yon ofisye imigrasyon k ap poze
yo kesyon. Koute konvèsasyon an. :
Ofisye: - Bonjou madam. Paspò silvouplè.

Wozlò: - Bonjou mesye. Fòk m ba w toulede paspò yo oswa pa m nan sèlman?
Ofisye: - Èske ou menm ak mesye a se de moun marye?
Wozlò: - Wi nou marye.
Ofisye: - Ebyen, ou mèt ban m toulede paspò yo an menm tan.
Wozlò: - Men yo wi.
Ofisye: - Kisa nou vin fè an frans?
Wozlò: - Se touris nou vin fè. Nou vini pou n kab vizite Latou Efèl, Mize Lelouv,
Notredam, Vèsay, Chan Elize elatriye.
Ofisye: - Konbyen tan nou gen lentansyon pase an frans?
Wozlò: - Nap pase de semenn sèlman.
Ofisye: - Kikoten ap rete pandan de semenn sa yo?
Wozlò: - Nap pase yon semenn Pari epi yon semenn Nis.
Ofisye: - Èske ou kab ban m adrès kote n ap rete a Pari a?
Wozlò: - Wi mesye. Se nan Otèl Bèl Ami ki nan Ri Sen Benwa n ap rete.
Ofisye: - Men paspò yo. M swete nou byenveni an Frans. Amize nou bvyen.
Wozlò - Mèsi anpil. Orevwa!

1. Poukisa ofisye imigrasyon an mande Wòzlò si lmarye ak Filip?
Kisa Wòzlò ak Filip pral fè an Frans?
Ki sit touristik yo pral vizite a Pari?
Konbyen jou Wòzlò ak Filip ap pase a Pari?
Kibò yo pral abite a Pari?
FR
NA
ke
M Èske ajan imigrasyon an te janti ak Wozlò? Jistifye repons ou a.
ZEFE
+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: To visit Haiti, a tourist visa is not required for stays up to three
months except for citizens from a few countries like the Dominican Republic, Colombia,
Panama and China. However, Haitian citizens need a visa to go almost everywhere in
the world. This is probably due to the poor situation of the Haitian economy.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Vwayaj nan peyi etranje - Kisa ou fè avan ou pati, pandan w ap pati ak lè ou rive?
Travay an gwoup pou mete aksyon sa yo annòd. Ekri nimewo soti nan 1 rive nan 6. Ou
gen premye repons lan kòm egzanp.
Avan ou pati
Gade si ou pa bliye tikè a.
Ranje valiz yo.
Fè rezèvasyon an nan yon ajan de vwayaj.
Chache tikè sou Entènèt.
— 1 — Ekonomize lajan pou vwayaj la.
Gade si paspò ou pa ekspire.
| Nan ayewopò a lè w ap pati

Pase sekirite.
Al anrejistre bagaj yo.
— 1 — Gadesiou gen tout pyès ou bezwen.
Monte nan avyon an.
Gade si w pa gen anyen ki entèdi nan bagaj amen yo.
Chache sal datant lan ki tou pre pòt anbakeman an. .
Nan ayewopò lè ou rive

Pase ladwan
Al chache bagaj ou.
Pase imigrasyon.
Mete bagaj ou sou yon charyo
Soti nan ayewopò pou pran yon taksi.
1 — Desann avyon an.
B. Wete sa k depaman an. Travay ak yon lòt etidyan pou ou eseye jwenn mo ki pa matche
ak lòt mo yo. Lè ou jwenn mo depaman an, se pou ou di poukisa se li chwazi. Swiv
egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Fè yon sejou, ale an vakans, rete-nan-kay, pran konje

Repons: rete nan kay: Se sèl li ki pa enplike vwayaj.
Fè rezèvasyon, achte biyè sou Entènèt, fè yon sejou, ale nan ajan de vwayaj
Pase ladwan, pase vakans, pase imigrasyon, pase sekirite
Pran tren, pran vakans, pran avyon, pran bato
Yon biyè lotri, yon biyè elektwonik, yon biyè aleretou, yon biyè ale senp
Sejou, bagaj, valiz, malèt
Chèk de vwayaj, paspò, kat de kredi, kat bank
Ayewopò, estasyon tren, estasyon bis, estasyon radyo
a Itinerè, kat anbakeman, tikè, plan
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€. Lè w ap vwayaje nan avyon. - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi lojik la pou ranpli

espas vid yo nan chak fraz ki anba yo.
paspò - pase vakans - ayewopò - valiz - itinerè - pase sekirite - ajans de vwayaj -
pase ladwòn - chèk de vwayaj- biyè ale senp - premyè klas
1. Moun yo ale nan yon pou fè rezèvasyon epi achte biyè avyon yo.
2. Lè pasajeyo rive, fòkyo pou deklare bagay yo pote nan valiz yo.
3. Moun yo pran konjeyonmwapouyal ——— anFrans.
4 se kote ou ale pou pran avyon lè w ap pati lòtbò dlo.
5. se dokiman ki gen lè, dat ak destinasyon kote w ap vwayaje yo.
6. Lè w ap vwayaje nan avyon, pwa chak pa dwe depase 50 liv.
7. Lèw ap pran avyon, fòk ou pou yo kab fouye w.
8. Lè w ap vwayaje, fòk ou itilize ak kat de kredi olye de lajan kach.
9. Map vwayaje nan klas touris paske li mwen chè pase
— 10. Lè w ap pase imigrasyon, fòk ou montre ak viza ki ladan l lan.
D. Ki dokiman ou bezwen? Di ki dokiman ou bezwen pou fè bagay sa yo lè w ap

vwayaje.
Reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Se dokiman ou achte sou Entènèt avan ou vwayaje.

Repons : Se biyè elektwonik
« Se dokiman ofisyèl ofisye imigrasyon mete so ak viza sou li.

Se dokiman ou achte nan ajans de vwayaj avan ou pran avyon.
Se dokiman yo ba ou lè ou fin tcheke valiz ou. San li ou pa ka monte nan avyon
an.
Se dokiman ki gen lè, dat ak non tout kote ou prale yo.
Se dokiman ou bezwen pou w kab fè depans nan peyi etranje.
« Se dokiman ki gen plan peyi oswa vil kote ou prale ak lòt enfòmasyon ankò.
nNAJSWN
« Se dokiman ki endike nò ak sid epi li gen non tout ri nan vil kote ou prale a.
E. Ki kote yo fè bagay sa yo? Di kibò yo fè bagay sa yo lè w ap vwayaje. Reponn

menm jan
ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Se kote ou al pran viza ki pèmèt ou al nan lòt peyi legalman.

Repons : Se biwo konsila oswa anbasad.
« Sekote ou ale pou achte tikè avyon ou avan ou pati.

« Sekote ou ale pou al pran tren lè aw ap pati.
Se kote ou ale pou yo kab fouye w ak tout valiz ou.
Ni!
Mi | Se kote ou ale pou pran avyon lè w ap pati nan lòt peyi.
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MANI Se kote ou ale pou pran bis lè w ap vwayaje pa lawout.
lil | « Sekote ou ale pou chita tann jiskaske ou kab anbake nan avyon an.
« Sekote ou pase lè avyon an rive pou w kab deklare sa k nan valiz ou.
pPNBASWO
Se kote nan ayewopò a yo ba ou otorizasyon pou rantre nan peyi kote ou
ale a.
F. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap
poze kesyon;
Ki nasyonalite ou?
Konbyen fwa ou vwayaje al nan peyi etranje deja?
Èske ou bezwen yon viza pou w ale vizite lòt peyi?
. Èske ayewopò a lwen kote ou abite a?
Ki mwayen transpò ou konn itilize pou ale nan ayewopò a?
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woLè ou tounen soti nan peyi etranje, èske ajan dwanye yo bay anpil pwoblèm?
II. — Negative adverbs (menm, ditou, ankò, nonplis, janm, poko)
« You learned that Kreyòl uses the negative adverb (pa) to create negative sentences.
While (pa) is the most common Kreyòl negative adverb, there are a number of others
which follow practically the same grammatical rules.
«. Negative adverbs: menm. ditou. ankò. nonplis - Menm and ditou (not at all), ankò as
(anymore) and nonplus (neither/ not either) behave the same way as their English
equivalents. They usually follow the verb in the sentence. Consider the following
examples.
1. Wozlò pa renmen avyon menm. - Wozlò does not like plane at

all.
2. Lipa pale ditou. - She does not speak at
all.
3. Filip pa vle pale nonplis. - Filip does not want speak either.
4. Yo pap vwayaje ankò. - They are not travelling anymore.
« Negative word menm as adverb and adjective - unlike the three other negative
adverbs (ditou, ankò, nonplis), menm also functions as an adjective sometimes. In such
a case, it means (same). As a negative adverb, menm can also be translated as (even)
and (even if). Consider the following examples.
1. Wap fòse fi a vwayaje tandiske w - You are forcing the lady to travel when
konnen li pa menm renmen avyon. you know she does not even like plane.
2. Menm gwo valiz yo, yo pa fouye. - They did not search even the big bags.
3. Filip ak Wozlò pran menm vòl. - Filip and Wozlò took the same flight.
4. Kite valiz yo menm si m pa la. - Leave the bags even if1am not there.
« Negative adverbs; janm and poko -In contrast to the other negative adverbs
janm/janmen/jamè translated as (ever, never) and poko/pako as (not yet, still not)
always occur before the verb in the sentence. Consider the following examples.
1. Wozlò pa p janm renmen avyon. - Wozlò will never like plane.

2. Èske ou janm al ann Afrik? - Have you ever traveled to Africa?
3. Filip pa janm monte bisiklèt. - Filip neverrides a bicycle.
4. Yo poko pase ladwan. - They have not been to immigration yet.
5. M poko dòmi. - lamstill not sleeping.
“é Note that (pa) cannot be used with janm in interrogative sentences as illustrated in
sentence number 2. Also note that (pa) is never used with poko /pako.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Monegatifyo- Marye kolòn l ak Il. Swiv egzanp lan.

Egzanp: 1. Plim elèv la pèdi. — — Repons: h) Li pa ka ekri ditou.
Kolòn I Kolòn II
1. Plim elèv la pèdi. a) Li poko kab kondwi machin.
2. Wozlò rayi vwayaje anlè. b) Menm gwo valiz yo, yo pa fouye.
3. Filip pa gen lisans. c) Yo pran menm vòl.
4. Adriyen te pran pinisyon nan lekòl la. d) Se paske li pa fè espò ditou.
5. Ofisye ladwan yo pa fè travay yo byen. — e) Li se etidyan; li poko doktè.
5. Filip ak Wozlò monte avyon an ansanm. f) Se paske li pa tjanm etidye.
6. Mari pa reyisi egzamen bakaloreya a. g) Chanm li pa janm fèt nonplis.
7. Kabann Mari pajanm ranje. h) Li pa ka ekri ditou.
8. Wobè ap etidye medsin toujou. i) Yo pap janm lage l.
9. Yo arete Jak mete lnan prizon pou lavi. j) Li di li p ap fè dezòd ankò.
10. Fi a vin gra anpil. k) Lipap monte avyon menm.
B. Ann itilize mo negative yo! - Chwazi sa ki pi apwopriye a nan sis mo negatif sa yo pou
w konplete chak fraz ki anba yo. Ou kab sèvi ak menm mo a plizyè fwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
menm - ditou - ankò - nonplis - janm - poko

Egzanp: Wozlò te renmen avyon lontan men kounye a li pa renmen avyon
Repons: Wozlò te renmen avyon lontan; men kounye a li pa renmen avyon ankò.
. Ofisye ladwan yo parese anpil; gwo valiz yo, yo pa fouye.

« Wozlò pa pale ditou nan avyon an; Filip pa janm pale ;
. Filip fòse Wozlò vwayaje anlè tandiske l konnen fi a pa renmen avyon.
. Manman m ak papa m vwayaje ansanm; yo pran avyon.
. Wozlò pa p renmen avyon jouk li mouri.
Filip te rich paske l te genyen nan loto; men aktyèlman li pa gen lajan
Ou mèt kite liv yo pou mwen si m pa lakay la.
Bis Okay yo pa janm anreta; sa k fè trajè Okap yo pa janm anreta
who.
GeO!ONOMIUVM+s
Apre aksidan an, Adriyen deside pou l pa monte bisiklèt nan lari ankò.
10. Avyon an fèk ateri; yo pase imigrasyon ak ladwan.
11.Èske ou vizite
` peyi azyatik yo?
12.M kouche sou kabann m ap li;j m...— dòmi.
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C. Ann reponn kesyon! - Reponn chak kesyon sa yo ak youn nan mo negatif sa yo : menm
- ditou - ankò - nonplis - janm - poko. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Papa m pa jenn; èske papa w jenn? — Repons: Non, papa m pa jenn nonplis.
Èske ou pase imigrasyon deja?

Èske ou kondwi chak jou?
Èske ou renmen monte avyon?
Ak tout pwoblèm politik sa yo, èske ou prale ann Ayiti?
. Èske manman w prale Kanada?
. Èske ou monte tren deja?
. Msonje ou te konn jwe foutbòl ; èske ou toujou jwe?
PENBYMKSYWNE
. Mari pa al lekòl; èske Adriyen ale?
I. Consonant blends: /fI/ and /fr/
/A/ ak /fr/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa yo
nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
OU PRATIKE
A. CD 2-53 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen fl/ak /fr/ ladan yo.
FL, fi: flach, flache, flagran, flaman, flamengo, flan, flanbe, flanbo, flanm, flann,
— flannen, flate, flay, flè, flèch, flechi, fleri, fleris, flit, flite, flòch, flote, flou
j FR, fr: frajil, fragmante, frakase, franch, franchiz, frape, frè, frèch, frèz, frekan,
frèt, fredi, fren, frennen, fredone, fri, frikase, friksyonnen, fritay, frite, friz
B. CD 2-54 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /fI/ ak /fr/ ladan yo.
IV. ` Annou ekri epi pale

“+ Preparingarole play in a travel agency
In this activity, you and a partner will use what you have learned to prepare and do
arole play which takes place in a travel agency.
Nan yon ajans de vwayaj
A. Anvan ou ekri. You and your partner must think about a typical conversation between
a customer interested in buying tickets and a travel agent. One student will play the role
of the customer and the other, the travel agent. Think about what would each person
say in this specific situation.
B. Ann ekri. After deciding which part each person is going to play, write down a list of at
least six questions you would ask your partner as well as six possible answers to your
questions. Besides your own ideas, the conversation must include information about:
Advice on destinations and travel packages
Travel arrangements: hotel accommodations, car rentals, and tours
Type oftrip: personal or business trip?
Ticket price: whether expensive or cheap?
Ticket type: one-way or round trip?
MANFRO
`WA Destination: countries and cities
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your questions and answers carefully to make sure they are
correctly formulated. Is there something else you want to add or remove? Look closely
at your text to check for possible spelling and grammar mistakes. Make the necessary
corrections before you practice it with your classmate. Then, be ready to act out your
dialogue in front of the class.
Leson 4 : Nan otèl Vila Kreyòl
- Language aim: Making arrangements for lodging

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de chanm otèl
- Grammar and structures: Negative determiner and pronouns
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: gl; gr; gz, gb and gd
- Writing: Piblisite pou yon otèl w ap louvri
I. Nan ki otèl n ap desann?
= Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de otèl ak lòt kalite lojman
anile rezèvasyon to cancel a reservation kabann yon plas single bed

ba bar, café nòt bill
boungalo bungalow otèl senk etwal five star hotel
chanm otèl hotel room, unit pakin parking
chanm endividyèl single room pisin swimming pool
chanm disponib room available poubwa tip
chanm doub double room restoran restaurant
diskotèk discotheque sal konvansyon convention hall
fè yon depo to pay a deposit resepsyon hotel lobby
fè yon rezèvasyon to make a reservation resepsyonis clerk, concierge
konplè full sal espò gQgymnasium
kle chanm room key sal datant waiting room
kòfrefò safe suit suite
kabann de plas double bed vi sou lanmè sea or ocean view
CD 2-55 - DJALÒG
de e Wozlò ak Filip rive nan otèl kote yo desann nan a Pari a. Wozlò nan resepsyon an ap
pale ak resepsyonis lan. Koute konvèsasyon an.
clerk: Mesye dam, byenveni nan otèl Bèl ami! M kab ede nou souple?
Wozlò: Wi mesye. M te rezève yon chanm nan otèl la pou jodi a.
clerk: Sou ki non ou te fè rezèvasyon an madam?
Wozlò: Wozlò Petitòm. Non an se Wozlò epi siyati a se Petitòm.
clerk: Ban m wè. Oke! M jwenn li. Rezèvasyon pou Wozlò Petitòm; yon chanm
ak yon kabann de plas pou sis nuit.
Wozlò: Wi se sa. Men èske nou kab rantre nan chanm nan kounye a? Vwayaj la te
fatigan anpil. Nou bezwen al repoze.
clerk: Wi madam. M pral voye n ale byen vit. M bezwen yon kat de kredi ak yon
pyès didantite silvouplè.
Wozlò: Kite m ba ou paspò mwen. Men chanm nan peye deja. Poukisa ou mande m
kat de kredi a?
clerk: Kat de kredi se pou garanti. Gen otèl ki mande kliyan yo pou yo fè yon
depo lajan. Isit la nou pa pran kach. Se sa k fè nou mande pou kliyan yo
bay yon kat de kredi.
Wozlò: Donk, si m byen konprann, nou pa p pran lajan sou kat la?
clerk: Non madam, nou p ap pran lajan sou li. N ap pran lajan sou kat la sèlman
si ou fè long distans nan telefòn nan oswa si yon bagay pèdi oswa kraze
nan chanm nan.
Wozlò: Oke ! M konprann. Men ! Sa se yon kat de kredi viza.
clerk: Mèsi madam. M prèske voye w ale. Ban m yon minit..... Se nan chanm
nimewo venn twa ou ye. Li nan dezyèm etaj la.
Wozlò: A kilè yo sèvi dejene a nan maten?
clerk: Dejene a sèvi soti uitè pou rive dizè nan maten. W ap jwenn yon
dokiman sou biwo ki nan chanm nan. Li gen tout enfòmasyon enpòtan
sou otèl la. M swete nou yon bon sejou a Pari.
Wozlò: Mèsi anpil mesye. Orevwa.
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e Kijan yo rele otèl kote Wòzlò ak Filip desann a Pari a?
Ki non Wòzlò te bay lè li t ap fè rezèvasyon otèl la?
Ki kalite chanm Wòzlò te rezève?
Pou konbyen jou Wòzlò te fè rezèvasyon otèl la?
Èske Wòzlò te tou peye pou chanm nan lè li te fè rezèvasyon otèl la?
Poukisa resepsyonis la mande kat de kredi a?
Dapre resepsyonis la, ki kote Wòzlò ak Filip ap jwenn enfòmasyon sou otèl la?
me Èske ou kwè resepsyonis la fè travay li byen? Poukisa?
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Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: "Dèyè mòn gen mòn" is a Haitian

proverb which translates as "behind mountains there
` are mountains". The proverb can be understood two
ways. If you consider the-word mountain in its literal
| meaning, the proverb means that there are a lot of
` mountains in Haiti. Haiti is in fact a very mountainous
| country. It has the third and the fourth highest
| mountains in the Caribbean following its neighbor, the
| Dominican Republic, which has the first two. However,
| the word mountain also has a figurative meaning in this
proverb. Haitians generally use the proverb "Dèyè mòn
gen mòn" to refer to a never-ending mountain hike
which is in reality a series of problems and difficulties
The National Highway # 2 and a big | they encounter in everyday life. In this sense, the
mountain in background proverb can be translated as “As soon as you solve one
problem, another one appears.”
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ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Rezèvasyon otèl - Wozlò telefòne Otèl Vila Kreyòl pou l fè yon rezèvasyon. Mete fraz
yo nan lòd kwonolojik. Ou gen premye ak katriyèm repons lan kòm egzanp.
a) — — Lèyoreponn, mwen mande yon chanm doub nan premye etaj.

b) Fi a di m pa gen chanm disponib nan premye etaj la. Men genyen nan
senkyèm etaj.
c) — — Yoremandem nimewo kat de kredi pou yo kab finalize rezèvasyon an.
d) — 1 Dabò, mwen rele Otèl Vila Kreyòl pou m fè yon rezèvasyon.
€) Donk li ban m yon chanm nan dezyèm etaj.
f) Apre sa a, otèl la rele m pou di m fi a te fè yon erè, gen chanm disponib nan
premye etaj la.
g) — 4 Mdilm pa vle monte nan senkyèm etaj.
h) Yo anile premye rezèvasyon m nan pou yo kab mete nan premeye etaj la.
B. Kisa yo ye? - Marye kolòn I ak kolòn II. Se pou ou jwenn definisyon oswa deskripsyon
nan kòlon II ki matche ak sa ki nan kolòn l. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp : 1. Kòfrefò — — Answer:j. Se kote ou sere lajan ak bijou.
Kolòn I Kolòn II
1. Kòfrefò a) Se kote moun al bwè tafya (have a drink).
2. Diskotèk b) Seyon ti lajan ou bay moun ki sèvi w.
3. Ba c) Se kote nan otèl la pou al peye pou chanm nan.
4. Sal espò d) Se dokiman ki di konbyen lajan pou w peye.
5. Kabann yon plas e) Se kote pou ou ale naje.
6. Poubwa f) Se pou ou fè sa avan ou rive nan otèl la.
7. Resepsyon g) Seyon sèl moun ki konn dòmi sou sa.
8. Sal datant h) Se kote moun al fè egzèsis.
9. Nòt i) Se kote pou moun al danse.
10. Rezèvasyon j) Sekote ou sere lajan ak bijou.
k) Se kote nan otèl la ou chita tann.
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C. Nan otèl Vila Kreyòl - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi lojik la pou ranpli espas vid
yo nan chak fraz ki anba yo.
nòt - otèl - kòfrefò - chanm doub - kle chanm - anile rezèvasyon —-

diskotèk — kabann yon plas - otèl senk etwal - poubwa
1. Wozlò ak Filip te rezève yon pou yo kab gen ase espas.

2. Yote desann nan yon bèl nan vil Pari.
3. Moun yo pa deside al nan otèl la ankò ; kidonk yo an.
4. Wozlò gen anpil lajan pou l peye konfò; se nan yon li vle desann.
5. Nègla mande yon paske se sèl li menm k ap dòmi sou li.
6. Wozlò bezwen lajan pou l kab bay nèg ki pote valiz yo yon ti
7. Moun yo bezwen yon pou mete lajan ak bijou yo an sekirite.
8. Filip pa kapab louvri pòt la paske li pèdi nan.
9. Lè moun yo fin manje nan restoran an, yo mande la pou yo kab peye.
10. Filip di li prale nan pou li al fè yon ti danse.
. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! Imajine ou pase vakans ann Ayiti. Ou te desann nan yon
bèl otèl. Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon; lòt la ap reponn.
Ki dènye fwa ou te pran vakans?

Ki kote ou te ale? Nan ki peyi/vil?
Nan ki otèl ou te desann?
Konbyen jou ou te pase nan otèl la?
Kouman otèl la te ye ? Pale de chanm nan ak sèvis la.
An Èske ou te oblije bay kat de kredi kòm depo? Èske yo te pran lajan sou li?
Ye
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II. Negative determiners and pronouns
+ determiners:
Negative okenn and pyès - Negative determiners okenn and pyès
translated in English as (no or any) are also called indefinite negative adjectives. In the
sentence, they usually precede a noun that they negate. Consider the following
examples.
1. Wozlò pap pran okenn avyon. - Wozlò will not take any plane.
2. Okenn avyon patvole jou sa a. - No plane flew that day.
3. Filip pa tjwenn pyès valiz. - Filip did not find any suitcase.
4. Pyèsotèl pa tlouvri avanyè. - No hotel was open the day before yesterday.
+ Negative
pronouns: anyen and pèsonn - Negative pronouns anyen (nothing or
anything) and pèsonn (no one, anyone, nobody or anybody) are used to replace a noun
or a noun phrase and make it negative. These two words behave the same way as
nouns. They function as subject or object in the sentence. Consider the following
examples.
1. Anyen pat pase nan otèl la yè. - Nothing happened in the hotel yesterday.
2. Resepsyonis la pa twè anyen. - The clerck did not see anything.
3. Pèsonnpatvininan chanm nan. - Nobody showed up to the room.
4. Filip pa twè pèsonn nan otèl la. - Filip did not see anybody in the hotel.
«## Note that (pa) is always used with anyen and pèsonn whether they function as subject
or object in the sentence.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Mo negatifyo- Marye kolòn l ak Il. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: 1. Ekriven an pa wè plim ak papye l. — Repons: h) Li pa ka ekri anyen.
Kolòn I Kolòn II
1. Ekriven an pa wè plim ak papye l. a) Li pa kab kondwi pyès machin.

2. Wozlò pa renmen vwayaje anlè. b) Yo pa fouye okenn valiz.
3. Filip pa gen lisans. c) Filip pa wè pèsonn nan ayewopò a.
4. Avyon yo vwayaje vid. d) Se paske pèsonn pa manje.
5. Ofisye ladwan yo pap fè travay yo. e) Li pa gen pyès lajan sou kont li.
6. Pagen moun k ap vwayaje. f) Sesak fè pèsonn pa renmen l.
7. Manmi Lisi pa janti ditou. g) Kounye a, pa gen anyen ladan l.
8. Yo vòlè tout bagay nan kofrefò a. h) Li pa ekri anyen
9. Kanè bank Wobè vid. i) Anyen pa p fonksyone ladan l
10. Tout bagay anpan nan chanm nan. j) Pèsonn pa t monte ladan yo.
k) Lipap monte okenn avyon.
B. Ann itilize mo negative yo! - Chwazi sa ki pi apwopriye a nan sis mo negatif sa yo pou
okenn —- pyès - anyen —- pèsonn
Egzanp: Avyon an te vid paske pa t monte ladan l.

Repons: Avyon an te vid paske pèsonn pa t monte ladan l.
1. Ofisye ladwan yo parese paske yo pa fouye. — — valiz.

2. Ekriven an pa ekri liv paske li pa gen plim ak papye
3. Filip grangou anpil paske li pa manje A
4. Wozlò fèmen televizyon an paske pa gen. bon pwogram ladan l.
5. Fiafèmen bouch li; li pa janm pale paske li pa gen pou l di.
6. Lontan Wozlò te rich, men kounye a, li pa gen lajan.
7. Adriyen pa reyisi egzamen an paske li pa t etidye leson.
8. pa renmen Lisi paske li pa janti.
C. Ann reponn kesyon! - Reponn chak kesyon sa yo ak youn nan mo negatif sa yo : okenn
- pyès - anyen - pèsonn. Ou kab itilize menm mo a plizyè fwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Èske gen anpil moun nan biwo ladwan nan? — Repons: Non, pa gen pèsonn.
Èske ou te wè anpil moun nan ayewopò a?

Konbyen machin ou genyen.
Ak ki moun ou te pale nan avyon an?
Ki manje yo te bay pandan vòl la?
Nan ki peyi ou prale lane pwochenn?
EN
ye
je
pa
ae.Ki sa k genyen?
II. Consonant blends: /91/ ; /gr/; /9z/; /gb/ and /gd/
# /gl/ ak gr/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Men, se nan de silab youn kole
ak lòt ou jwenn konsòn doub /gb/; /gz/ ak /gd/. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa yo nan
anpil mo Kreyòl. Men, se nan kèk non pwòp tankou non lespri vodou Atibon Legba ak
Bagdad ou jwenn /gb/ak /gd/.
ANNOU PRATIKE
ai yo
= A. CD-56-Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /gl/, /gr/ ak /gz/ ladan yo.
GL, gi: glann, glas, glase, glasi, glasiye, glasyè, glikoz, glisad, glise, gliserin, glob, |
global, globalman, globalize, glwa. |
GR, gr: agraf, agrandi, agrave, agrese, agreyab, agrikòl, gra, gradye, graje, .
gram, gramè, grandi, granmoun, grann, grenn, grès, grif, griye |
GZ, gz: egzagòn, egzajere, egzamen, egzanp, egzante, egzakteman, egzema, |
egzèsis, egzibisyon, egzije, egzijans, egzile, egziztans
«E B. CD 2-57 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /gl/, /gr/ , /9z/ /gb/ak
/gd/ ladan yo.
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IV. Annou ekri
a+ Piblisite pou yon otèl w ap louvri
You will use what you have learned in class to create an advertisement poster for a hotel
you are going to open.
A. Anvan ou ekri. You and two other classmates are going to open a new hotel. You must
create an advertisement with information to promote your hotel. Think about hotel
advertisements you've seen before. What kind of information you usually see in them.
How are they formatted?
Ann ekri. Design your advertisements. Include the following information.

Non otèl la
Kote li ye
Konbyen etwal li genyen
Konbyen chanm ak suit ki genyen
Pri chanm ak suit yo pa nuit
sSednpou
Enfòmasyon sou tout sèvis yo ofri nan otèl la
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your advertisement. Is there something else you want to add
or remove? Look closely at your text to check for possible spelling and grammar
mistakes. Make the necessary corrections according to the grading guide below.
Total: 20 pts ` Excellent ` Very good ! Good ` Acceptable Unacceptable

Organization: (coherence and uni | 5 p Tas | ARE ES-1 l
“Content: (quality and quanti | 5 L ras 2-15:-1
echanics (grammar and punctuation) 5 | 4.5 2-15-1
.Originali | 5 4.5 2-15-1
Accommodation and Lodging for travelers to Haiti
There are several accommodation options in Haiti. If

you are visiting Haiti for business, you will definitely
want to stay in a hotel close to Port-au-Prince, the
nation's largest financial center. Port-au-Prince is
also one of the main tourist destinations in Haiti.
Port-au-Prince hotels are suitable for both leisure
and business travelers. Some of the popular Port-au-
Prince hotels are Visa Lodge, Hotel Oloffson, Le
Plaza Hotel, Park Hotel and Auberge du Quebec.
However, If you want to avoid the heat of Port-au-
Prince, you should stay in one of the hotels in
Petion-Ville, the wealthiest residential areas in Haiti.
Petion-Ville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince is located in
the hills east of the capital and the famous hotel El
Rancho is situated there. Other hotels in Petion-Ville
are Villa Creole, Karibe, Hotel Kinam and Ibo Lele.
Otèl Oloffson, Pòtoprens
Otèl Kinam, Petyonvil

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Visitors interested in seeing the beauty of Haiti must explore the country side. Haiti is a
spectacularly beautiful country of immense mountains, fantastic coral reefs and
pristine beaches. The region of Cote-des-Arcadins, located 60 miles north ofthe capital,
is a 15-mile stretch of coast with sandy beaches excellent for scuba diving and
snorkeling. Hotels in the region include Club Indigo, Kaliko and Moulin Sur Mer.
Beautiful scenery of Haiti's countryside is also found in the South. In order to reach Les
Cayes, the main city in the southern region and Haiti's third largest city, take the
National Road number 2. The best time to visit Les Cayes is in August, during the
patronal festival (fèt patwonal) Notre Dame. One of the hotels in the town of Les Cayes
is La Cayenne Hotel. While enjoying the patronal festival Notre Dame in the South, you
are encouraged to visit ile-è-Vaches, a beautiful small island close to Les Cayes. There
are two beautiful seaside luxury hotel resorts called Port-Morgan and Abaka Bay on the
island. Take a look at their web sites.
Ilavach, Southern Haiti

ANNOU LI
You will read a text about accommodation and lodging in Haiti. Apply the techniques and
use the strategies you have learned to understand the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Think about the following questions before you read the text. What do you
already know about the tourism industry in Haiti? What do you already know about
Haiti's hotels? In your opinion, what is the best way to promote tourism in a country
like Haiti?
+ Here are some new words and expressions you need to know to better understand
endistri industry piblisite advertisement

eleman element reklam advertisement
esansyèl essential enfrastrikti infrastructure
swadizan so-called otrefwa in the past
amelyore to improve koresponn to correspond
twoub upheaveal estanda standard
anfavè in favor toutotan as long as
tipa tipa step by step, little by little jiskaske until
reprann to start again modèn modern
diminye to reduce, decrease rekanpe sou de pye to stand up again
fè mikalaw to abound pwopriyetè owner
prekosyon precaution pèsonèl personal
ekspoze to be exposed domèn `— field
koronpi corrupt annatandan meanwhile
natirèlman of course, naturally relanse to revive
chèn channel dijans emergency
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Sektè touristik la ann Ayiti apre tranblemanntè douz janvye a
Nan tan lontan, Ayiti se te youn nan pi bon destinasyon touristik nan Karayib la.
Menm jan ak lòt zile nan Karayib la, endistri touristik la se te yon eleman esansyèl
nan ekonomi peyi Dayiti. Se sa k fè te gen anpil gwo otèl ann Ayiti nan epòk sa a. Te
genyen otèl Castel Haiti, Club Med, Holliday Inn elatriye. Men tout otèl sa yo te oblije
fèmen pòt yo paske pa t gen ase touris k ap rantre nan peyi a. Enstabilite politik ak
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kanpay enfòmasyon negatif sou Ayiti fè touris pa rantre na peyi a ankò. Pifò touris
ki te konn vini Ayiti pito ale nan lòt peyi nan Karayib la kote ki swadizan gen plis
sekirite. Pami peyi sa yo ou jwenn Sendomeng, Bayamas ak Pòtoriko.
Depi depa fòse ansyen Prezidan Jan Bètran Aristid la nan lane 2004, sityasyon
politik la te amelyore anpil. Menm lè te toujou gen ti pwoblèm pandan peryòd
10
tranzisyon Aristid-Preval la, gen mwens pwoblèm politik ak vyolans nan peyi a
depi lè Preval te pran pouvwa a nan lane 2006. Sa fè prèske kat lane depi pa gen
gwo twoub politik ak vyolans ann Ayiti. Absans pwoblèm politik ak vyolans ta
sipoze jwe anfavè sektè touris la ann Ayiti. Menm si se tipa tipa, sektè touristik la ta
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dwe koumanse ap reprann deja. Kòm ensekirite a diminye, lojikman, ta dwe gen
plis touris k ap rantre nan peyi a. Poukisa se pa sa k ap fèt?
Ta sanble gen de rezon prensipal ki anpeche touris rantre an kantite ann Ayiti
malgre amelyorasyon sityasyon politik la depi kat dènye lane ki sot pase la yo.
Premyèman, koze move nouvèl nan laprès entènasyonal la toujou la. Nan
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televizyon ak laprès ekri lòtbò dlo, move nouvèl sou Ayiti mikalaw.
fè Ou pa janm
tande oswa li bon nouvèl pozitif sou Ayiti. Pa mezi de prekosyon, touris etranje yo,
ki ekspoze a move nouvèl sa yo e ki pa konn sityasyon an byen, pa vle pran chans
rantre ann Ayiti. Pou rezoud pwoblèm sa a, fòk gouvènman ayisyen an ta jwenn
yon fason pou ankouraje radyo, televizyon ak laprès ekri nasyonal kou
entènasyonal yo pou propaje yon imaj positiv de peyi a. Imaj Ayiti kòm peyi pòv,
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koronpi, vyolan e natirèlman devaste a dwe fini. Gen mwayen pou sa fini. Lè w ap
gade gwo chèn televizyon nasyonal ozetazni ak Kanada, ou toujou wè y ap fè bon
jan piblisite pou Bayamas ak Jamayik pa egzanp. Ministè touris nan peyi Bayamas
ak Jamayik peye televizyon sa yo pou fè reklam pou yo. Poukisa gouvènman
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Ayisyen pa kab fè menm bagay la? Endistri touristik la se yon biznis tankou tout lòt
biznis. Li mande envestisman ak maketing pou l kab mache kòmsadwa.
Dezyèmman, gen yon gwo pwoblèm absans enfrastikti touristik modèn nan peyi a.
Pwoblèm sa a egziste depi lontan e li vin pi grav apre tranblemanntè douz janvye a.
Otrefwa, lè touris te konn rantre nan peyi a, te gen kèk bon otèl serye ki koresponn
a estanda entènasyonal yo pou resevwa yo. Menm lè anpil ladan yo te vin oblije
fèmen pòt yo, anpil lòt tankou Hotel El Rancho, Montana, Villa Kreyòl ak Ibolele te
toujou kontinye ap bay bon sèvis jiskaske tranblemanntè a vin mete yon fen nan sa.
Destriksyon otèl sa yo ki te klase pami sa k pi bon yo nan kapital la ansanm ak nan
tout peyi a reprezante yon gwo pwoblèm pou sektè touristik la.
Toutotan otèl sa yo pa rekonstwi ansanm ak lòt chenn otèl ki pi modèn, nou pa kab 40
espere touris rantre nan peyi a. Nan sans sa a leta Ayisyen ta sipoze gen yon wòl
total kapital pou li jwe. Poukisa leta Ayisyen pa ede yon fason oubyen yon lòt mete
otèl sa yo rekanpe sou de pye yo? Kòm pwopriyetè ak pèsonèl otèl sa yo deja gen
fòmasyon ak eksperyans nan domèn lojman touristik la, li ta bon, nan yon premye 45
tan, pou otorite yo ede moun sa yo rekonstwi otèl yo imedyateman. Konsa, n ap
kab kenbe annatandan ke leta mete sou pye yon pwojè nasyonal pou relanse
endistri touristik la nan peyi a. Relanse touris ann Ayiti enplike yon pakèt lòt
devlopman tankou amelyorasyon sistèm transpò ak kominikasyon nan peyi a. Se
de pwojè ki pral pran anpil tan pou reyalize. Se poutèt sa li ta enpòtan pou leta gen 50
yon plan dijans.
B. Pandan w ap li. How would you translate the following sentences from the text into
techniques you learned to translate these sentences as accurately as possible.
1. Toutotèl sa yo te oblije fèmen pòt yo paske pa t gen ase touris k ap rantre nan peyi a.
Enstabilite politik ak kanpay enfòmasyon negatif sou Ayiti fè touris pa rantre nan peyi
a ankò.
2. Absans pwoblèm politik ak vyolans ta sipoze jwe anfavè sektè touristik la ann Ayiti.
3. Fòk gouvènman ayisyen an ta jwenn yon fason pou ankouraje radyo, televizyon ak
laprès ekri nasyonal kou entènasyonal yo pou propaje yon imaj positiv de peyi a.
4. Destriksyon otèl sa yo ki te klase pami sa k pi bon yo nan kapital la ansanm ak nan
tout peyi a reprezante yon gwo pwoblèm pou sektè touristik la.
5. Toutotan otèl sa yo pa rekonstwi ansanm ak lòt chenn otèl ki pi modèn, nou pa kab
espere touris rantre nan peyi a.
6. Relanse touris ann Ayiti enplike yon pakèt lòt devlopman tankou amelyorasyon sistèm
transpò ak kominikasyon nan peyi a.
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C. Lè ou fin li. Work in groups of three or four to answer the following questions
according to the text. Answer in Kreyòl. Depending on the question, you might need to
skim or scan the text again to answer.
Poukisa otèl tankou Club Med ak Castel Haiti pa ap fonksyone jounen Jodi a?
Kisa k dekouraje touris yo fè yo pa vin ann Ayiti ankò?
Nan ki moman sityasyon politik peyi a vin pi favorab pou sektè touris la?
Depi konbyen tan pa gen anpil pwoblèm politik ak vyolans ann Ayiti ankò?
Poukisa malgre gen sekirite ann Ayiti, touris pa rantre an kantite?
a
MOV
No Kisa gouvènman an bezwen fè pou relanse endistri touristik la ann Ayiti?
Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Re-read your answers. Is there something else you want
your classmates.
CHAPIT SÈT
Manje ak bwason
food, drink, cooking, restaurants and food markets.

shop for food in open-air markets
discuss food item prices
shop for food in supermarkets
identify and describe Haitian meals and dishes
order food and drink at a restaurant
read menus at a restaurant
read and write receipes
make comparisons
specify quantities
You will use:

terms related to food and drinks
terms related to shopping
terms related to restaurants
terms related to cooking
some expressions of quantity
expressions used to make comparison (pi pase, mwen pase, plis, mwens)
consonant blends
some common verbs.
Leson 1: Ann al nan mache!
Leson 2: Nan makèt la!
Leson 3: Ann pase atab!
Leson 4: Nan restoran an
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Manje aysiyen se koupe dwèt!

Leson 1 : Ann al nan mache!
Language aim: Shopping for food in open-air market and expressing quantity
Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou machande nan mache
Grammar and structures: Expressions of quantity
Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: kl; kr; ks; kt
Reading: Yon lis pwovizyon alimantè
Il. Noupral fè pwovizyon alimantè!
Lè yo bezwen fè pwovizyon alimantè, kèk nan Ayisyen ki abite lavil yo konn al nan makèt.
Men pifò moun ann Ayiti se nan mache yo ale achte tout kalite manje yo bezwen. Se nan
“mache yo kab achte bèt vivan tankou poul, kodenn, kabrit elatriye.
BÈT LANMÈ
+ Fwi ak legim
bannann plantain malanga malanga
bètrav eets mandanrin tangerine
bwokoli broccoli mango mango
djondjon black mushroom manyòk manioc
chadèk grapefruit mayi corn
fig bannann banana melon melon
fwi fruit militon squash
grenadya passion fruit pèch pear
kachiman custard apple tree pwa sèch beans
kalalou okra pwatann fish
kayimit star apple pwa vèt green beans
kokoye coconut sitwon lemon
kowosòl soursoup tamaren tamarind
legim vegetables zaboka avocado
+ Lòt kalite manje

bèt lanmè sea food piman pepper
diri rice ponmdetè potato
kanèl cinnamon pwason fish
lanbi conch pwav black pepper
lapen rabbit ten thym
lay garlic vinèg vinegar
malanga malanga viv starchy vegetables
manyòk manioc vyann meat
miskad nutmeg yanm yam
patat sweet potato ze €g9
pèsi parsley zonyon oignon
pentad guinea hen zuit oyster
a+ Lòt mo ak ekspresyon enpòtan pou pale de pwovizyon alimantè

aliman food manba peanut butter
bay bon pri give good price monnen change
chè expensive pratik regular costumer
fè pri to bargain pratik regular vendor
goud the Haitian currency pwodui alimantè foodstuffs
machande to bargain pwovizyon foodstuffs
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D 2-58 -DJALÒG
Wozmari, bòn k ap travay kay Wozlò ak Filip la, al nan mache Kwabosal. L ap pale ak
yon machann ki vann anpil bagay. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Machann: Pssst ! Vini m pale w ti dam. Kisa ou vin achte la?

Wozmari: M bezwen anpil bagay. M pa kwè ou gen tout sa m ap chache yo non.
Machann: O! O! W ap jwenn tout sa w bezwen epi m ap fè bon pri pou ou.
Wozmiari: Konbyen w mande pou pil mango sa yo?
Machann: M mande kenz goud pou mango yo. Men, m ap ba ou yo pou katòz.
Wozmari: Katòz goud! Ala mango yo chè papa! Si w ap bay pil la pou onz goud,
m ap pran de nan men w.
Machann: Pa gen pwoblèm. Kisa ou bezwen ankò? M gen bèl zaboka wi.
Wozmari: M pa bezwen zaboka. Konbyen mamit pwa nwa a?
Machann: Gwo mamit pwa nwa a koute katreven goud. Ti mamit la ven goud.
Wozmari: Ou pa bay gwo mamit la pou swasannn di goud?
Machann: Non pratik. Se bon pri a m ba ou la a wi. Se pri sa a tout lòt
machann yo vann li. Ou pa bezwen diri blan? Se san goud mamit la
Wozmari: ye.
Machann: Wi m bezwen diri blan. Men se yon gwo sak m bezwen. Ki pri sak la?
Gwo sak diri a vann mil goud. Men kòm w ap achte anpil bagay nan
Wozmari: men m, m ap ba ou li pou nèf san goud. Sa w wè pratik?
Mèsi pratik. Kite m di tout lòt bagay m bezwen achte jodi a. M
bezwen sis ka luil, de pake pèsi, twa gwo grenn zonyon, yon tèt chou,
Machann: yon panye sitwon, yon douzenn ze ak yon sachè fab.
Oke! M ap mete tout bagay nan sachè pou ou. Se sezon melon wi!
Wozmari: Ou pa wè jan yo bèl. Yo pa chè non pratik. W ap pran youn?
Machann: Non mèsi. Yo pa t di m achte melon. Konbyen kòb tout bagay yo fè?
Kite m fè kalkil la. Mango yo pou vennde goud; pwa a katreven; diri
a nèf san; luil swasant; pèsi dis; zonyon nèf; chou sèt; sitwon trèz;
Wozmari: ze dizuit epi fab pou onz goud. Sa fè mil san trant goud.
Machann: Men lajan an pratik. Sa se mil san senkant goud. W a ban m monnen.
Mil san senkant mwens mil san trant sa fè ven goud. Èske ou vle m
Wozmari : rele yon moun pou ede w pote pwovizyon yo?
Men wi. L ap bon wi paske sa fè anpil bagay pou pote. Mèsi pratik.
“«k. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Ki moun ki voye Wozmari nan mache?

Kisa yo voye Wozmari al achte?
Ki kote Wozmari al nan mache?
Èske machann k ap pale ak Wozmari a gen tout sa l bezwen ?
Èske machann nan dakò pou vann Wozmari pil mango yo pou onz goud?
Konbyen zaboka Wozmari achte?
Èske machann nan vann Wozmari pwa nwa a pou swasann di goud la? Poukisa?
Ki kantite diri Wozmari achte? Konbyen kòb diri a koute?
H=
WO
vVENIJIVIS
Poukisa machann nan bay Wozmari diri a pou nèf san goud?
10. Konbyen lajan monnen machan nan remèt Wozmari ?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Shopping in open air and

farmer's markets in Haiti can be very difficult if you
are not familiar with their system. Most farmer's
markets lack standard weights and measures for most
of the items on sale. Since there are no fixed prices for
most of the items, haggling over prices is very
common. In fact, all prices are negotiable. Vendors
usually start with a high price and you must be
prepared to bargain by offering about half of the
asking price. Make sure you know what currency you
Pòtay mache Kwabosal
ak lajan ayisyen i are bargaining with because Haitian vendors often
bargain in US dollars with tourists.
The official currency of Haiti is the Gourde (French);

goud (Kreyol), which is abbreviated as HTG. Coins |
currently in circulation are: 50 centimes, 1 gourde,
and 5 gourdes. 5 gourdes are often called 1 Haitian |
! dollar. Banknotes include: 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, |
1000 gourdes. US Dollars is also accepted in Haiti.
One US Dollar is currently equal to 40 HTG Haitian
| | Gourdes. However, the exchange rate often fluctuates.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Wete sa k depaman an. Jwenn mo ki pa matche ak lòt mo yo. Lè ou jwenn mo depaman

an, se pou ou di poukisa se li ou chwazi. Swiv egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Yanm, malanga, sitwon, patat, pòmdetè

Repons: Sitwon: paske se sèl li ki se yon fwi. OSWA paske tout lòt yo se rasin (iroot).
Pòm, diri, mango, rezen seriz

Chou, joumou, kawòt, berejenn, anana
« Frèz, krab, woma, krevèt, lanbi
Smwen
Chadèk, kowosòl, kalalou, kachiman, mandarin
« Kochon, bèf, mouton, pwason, kabrit,
Poul, zoranj, pentad, kodenn, kanna
Leti, pwa vèt, chou, manyòk, bwokoli
Pèch, grenandya, pwatann, kayimit, melon
vGoENau
+ Kokoye, lay, pèsi, pwav, piman
10. Mamit, sak, panye, pake, zaboka
Kategori aliman - Annou klase aliman yo nan bon kategori a. Gen yon egzanp pou chak
kategori. Se pou ou konplete chak kategori ak omwen senk lòt mo.
Fwi: fig bannann ...

Legim: kawòt ...
« Vyann: kochon, ...
« Volay: poul...
asw.
« Bètlanmè: pwason, ...
C. Ki fwi oswa legim? Chwazi mo ki korèk la pami mo ki anba yo pou reponn chak kesyon.
Itilize atik defini kòrèk la pou reponn kesyon yo menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Se yon legim won ki gen koulè wouj; yo konn fè salad ak li.
Repons: Se tomat la.
sitwon - pòm - rezen - seriz - pwa - leti - fig bannan - kawòt - tomat
. Se yon legim ki gen koulè oranj; lapen tankou Bugs Bunny renmen l anpil.
. Se yon fwi long ki gen koulè jòn; makak renmen manje l anpil.
. Se yon legim vèt yo itilize souvan pou fè salad.
Se yon seri ti fwi won ki gen koulè wouj; yo konn fè tat (pie) ak yo.
. Se yon seri ti legim won ki gen koulè vèt; yo konn mete yo nan diri.
. Yo sèvi ak fwi sa a pou fè diven (wine).
. Se yon fwi ki gen koulè vèt; yo konn fè limonad ak li.
ÈE« Se yon fwi ki konn wouj, jòn oswa vèt; yo konn fè tat avèk li.
NAMO'UèKoWNHr
D. Devine ki bèt yo ye - Jwenn non bèt ki matche ak chak deskripsyon sa yo. Itlize atik
defini kòrèk la pou reponn kesyon yo menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Se yon bèt lanmè ki sanble ak woma; men li pi piti pase woma.
Repons: Se krevèt la.
Se bèt lanmè ki nan kokiy (shell); fòk ou plonje fon pou jwenn li.
Se bèt volay moun Ozetazini konn manje lè Tenksgivin.
Se gwo bèt ki ba ou lèt pou w ka manke ak sereyal.
Se bèt volay ki mawon; li viv nan bwa; ou pa kab aprivwaze l.
Se yon bèt ki gen kat pye; li renmen benyen nan labou.
Se bèt volay ki leve ou lèmaten lè l chante kokorikooo!
Se yon bèt lanmè ki gen de gwo pens; li kab mòde (bit) ou.
Se yon bèt volay ki renmen naje anpil; yo konn kwit li ak zoranj.
LGENBJIS
WE
Se yon bèt ayise yon ai api gwo pase pe jin lirenmen manje kawòt.
as`xinti
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E. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
. Ki fwi ou pi renmen? Poukisa?

. Ki legim ou pa renmen ditou? Poukisa?
. Ki zepis ou konn mete nan manje w?
. Kisa ou pi renmen bèt lanmè oswa vyann? Poukisa?
. Ki bèt lanmè ou pi renmen manje?
ON
pp. Ki volay ou pa renmen? Poukisa?
oQN
ap
HI. —Expressions of quantity
sé To talk about quantities in Kreyòl so that you can go shopping and follow recipes, you
need to learn how to use the expressions of quantity which are divided into adverbs of
quantity and nouns of measures. Both adverbs of quantity and nouns of measures are
placed before nouns and express 'how much' or 'how many'.
«é Adverbs ofquantity- The basic Kreyòl adverbs of quantity are anpil (lots, a lot, many,
plenty); ase (enough); enpe (a little, some) kèk (a few, some) and twòp (too much, too
many). Except kèk which can only be used with countable nouns, all Kreyòl adverbs of
quantity are used with both uncountable and countable nouns.
1. Wozmari gen anpil lajan. - Wozmari has a lot of money.

2. Lite achte anpil pwovizyon. - She bought lots offoodstuffs.
3. Lite bwè anpil dlo. - She dranka lot ofwater.
4. Wozlò pa mete ase sèl nan ze a. - Wozlò does not put enough salt in the eggs.
5. Pagen ase chèz nan klas la. - There are not enough chairs in the classroom.
6. Ban m enpe dlo souple. - Give me some water please.
7. Li bay ti fia enpe manje. - Hegave a little food to the girl.
8. Li pote kèk sitwon pou mwen. — - Hebrought me a some lemons.
9. Gen twòp liv sou tab la. - There are too many books on the table.
10. Li mete twòp sik nan ji a. - She put too much sugar in the juice.
Nouns
of measure - Nouns of measure are divided into expressions used for a vague
quantity of something and expressions used for a more precise quantity such as a unit
of measure. Expressions used for a vague quantity of something are often metaphorical
expressions of quantity. However some non-metaphorical expressions of quantity are
also used.
+ Expressions used for vague quantities
Yon bann A bunch Yon pakèt A lot

Yon chay A load Yon ti tak A little liquid
Yon dividal Alot Yon ti moso A little piece
Yon ti kras A little crumb Yon ti zing A tiny bit, a very small piece
Yon ti gout A little drop Yon zong A tiny bit, a very small piece
= The most common units ofmeasure for more precise quantities
baton stick lit liter

boutèy bottle, liv pound
bwat box lonn yard
demi lit half'a liter po jar
douzenn dozen pil pil
galon gallon tas cup
gram gram gwo mamit a big thin cup of (5 pounds)
grenn one piece ti mamit a small thin cup of (1 pound)
glòs deciliter tèt head
kès case, box, pack tranch slice
kilo kilo vè glass
«+ Measures and foodstuffs

1. Ou kab achte bè (butter) pa baton, pa gram ak pa liv.
Ou kab achte dlo ak lòt bwason pa boutèy, pa lit ak pa gallon.
Ou kab achte chokola pa bwat oswa pa ba.
Ou kab achte ze pa douzenn oswa demi douzenn.
Ou kab achte melon ak anana pa grenn.
Ou kab achte luil pa glòs, pa lit ak pa galon.
. Ou kab achte fwomaj ak janbon pa tranch.
Ou kab achte twal pa lonn.
LENAUBWIE
Ou kab achte bwason alkolize tankou byè pa kès.
10. Ou kab bwè yon vè lèt oswa ji (juice).
11. Ou kab bwè yon tas kafe oswa te (tea).
12. Gen yon po dlo ak yon demi po ji sou tab la.
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ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Èske gen twòp, ase oswa twò piti? - Ki kantite ki genyen? Pou ckak sityasyon, se pou
ou di si kantite a twòp, ase oswa twò piti (not enough). Swiv egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Ou bezwen lèt pou mete nan kafe ou. Ou jwenn yon galon lèt.
Repons: Gen twòp lèt.
. De moun ap manje; gen yon po dlo sou tab la.

Ou pral kwit manje pou dis moun; Ou jwenn yon ti mamit diri.
. Ou pral fè salad pou yon sèl moun; gen yon kilo tomat.
Douz moun swaf (thirsty); gen de ti boutèy dlo.
. Ou pral fè yon omlèt pou kat moun; gen yon sèl grenn ze.
Ou bezwen sèl pou kwit manje; gen yon bwat sèl.
. Ou pral fè ji zoranj pou kat moun; gen sis zoranj.
. Ou pral fè yon gato (cake); gen yon kilo farin (flour).
SWNHr
ONA
3. Ann chanje abitid nou! - Sèvi ak ekspresyon kantite ki nan parantèz yo pou refè fraz
yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Filip pa janm bwè byè. (yon bann) — Repons: Jodi a li bwè yon bann byè.
1. Pa konn gen anpil vyann sou tab la. (yon pakèt)

2. Wozmari pa konn achte anpil diri. (yon chay)
3. Li konn mete yon pakèt luil nan manje a. (yon ti gout)
4. Fi a konn ban m anpil manje. (yon ti kras)
5. Mari konn manje anpil legim. (yon zong)
6. Machann nan konn vann yon dividal mango. (kèk ti grenn)
7. Adriyen konn bwè anpil lèt. (yon ti tak)
8. Jaki konn ban m yon pen. (yon moso)
9. Jozèf konn bay pòv la anpil manje. (yon ti zing)
10. Machann nan pa konn pote anpil mango. (yon dividal)
C. Annitilize ekspresyon kantite yo! - Chwazi ekpresyon kantite ki pi apwopriye a nan

lis ki anba a pou w konplete chak fraz ki anba yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
moso - lit- twòp - ka - kès - lonn -bwat - sak - tèt - douzenn - ase
Egzanp: Wozlò koupe yon gwo gato pou l manje.

Repons: Wozlò koupe yon gwo moso gato pou l manje.
. Wozmari sale manje a paske li mete sèl ladan l.

. Li pa mete sik nan kafe a; se sa k fè li pa sikre.
« Sefèt Sen Valanten, Filip fenk achte yon chokola pou Wozlò.
. Kwizinyè a bezwen yon lèt ak yon liv Farin pou gato a.
wonm Babankou a koute de san goud sèlman.
Wozmari achte diri a pou de san katreven goud.
Machann fritay la bezwen yon chou pou l fè pikliz la.
Li achte yon ze pou l fè gato a.
OGOHONOMOOUOSOUWN.=
Gen venn kat boutèy byè nan la.
10. Bòs tayè a bezwen sèt twal pou l fè kostim nan.
D. Kijan ou kab achte bagay sa yo! -Se pou ou reponn kesyon yo pou di ki mezi ou itlize
pou achte chak bagay ki anba yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Kijan yo kab achte dlo? — Repons: Yo kab achte dlo pa boutèy ak galon.
« Kijan yo kab achte diven (wine)? 6. Kijan yo kab achte pèsi ak ten.
« Kijan yo kab achte twal? 7. Kijan yo kab achte diri ak pwa?
Kijan yo kab achte fwomaj oswa janbon? 8. Kijan yo kab achte luil?
Kijan yo kab achte fwi tankou melon? 9. Kijan yo kab achte ze?
n
Do
So Kijan yo kab achte byè oswa koka? 10. Kijan yo kab achte chokola?
E. Ki bagay yo ka vann pa lit? - Di ki bagay yo vann pa inite mezi sa yo. Si posib, se pou w
jwenn omwen twa bagay pou chak mezi. Reponn ak yon fraz konplè tankou egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Lit `— Repons: Yo kab vann bagay likid tankou dlo, lèt ak luil pa lit.
1. Demilit 7. Sak
2. Pil 8. Pake
3. Ka 9. Ti mamit
4. Kès 10. Tèt
5. Gallon 11. Glòs
6. Lonn 12. douzenn
HI. Consonant blends: /kl/; /kr/; /ks/ and /kt/
/ki/; /kr/; ak /ks/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Men, /kt/ li menm se
nan de silab ki youn apre lòt ou jwenn li. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa yo nan anpil mo
Kreyòl.
OU PRATIKE
A A. CD 2-59 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /kl/; /kr/; /ks/ ak /kt/ ladan yo.
KL, ki: klan, klarifye, klas, klase, klasik, klasifye, kle, klè, klere, kleren, klima,
klinik, klipsè, kliyan, klòch, klou, zèklè, zoklo
KR, kr: akra, akrèk, akrilik, krab, krabinen, krache, kran, kranpon, krapo, |
kraponnen, kras, krasik, kravat, kraze, kredi, krèm, kreten, kriye |
KS, ks: ekselan, eksepte, eksepsyon, eksepsyonèl, eksetera, eksite, eksitasyon,

ekskize, fiks, fikse, fiksasyon, sèks, seksyèl, vekse, veksasyon
KT, kt: laktaz, laktoz, lakte, laviktwa, lekti, lektora, lektè, sektanm, sektaris, sektè, |
sektoryèl, vektè, vitktwa, viktim
+ B. CD 2-60 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /kl/; /kr/; /ks/ ak /kt/
ladan yo.
IV. — Annou li
+ Preparing for reading

You will use language materials you know and apply techniques you have learned to
understand a shopping list written in Kreyòl.
Yon lis pwovizyon alimantè
A. Anvan ou li. - Panse a lis pwovizyon alimantè ou konn abitye wè déja. Kouman kalite
dokiman sa yo òganize? Ki jan de tèks yo ye? Ki kalite enfòmasyon ou konn jwenn ladan
yo? Fè yon lis kote ou ekri tout kalite enfòmasyon ou konn abitye wè nan lis pwovizyon
alimantè ou li deja.
B. Pandan ou ap li —- Li lis pwovizyon alimantè ki anba a epi pare kò w pou w reponn

"l 1 kesyon ki anba yo.
Lis pwovizyon
:...Kat baton bè Maryann: 60 goud

- Yon douzennze: 35 goud
- Twa liv farin frans: 24 goud
- Katlivsik blan: 40 goud
- Yon tibwat kannèl: 10 goud
- De boutèy Babankou: 400 goud
: Yon kès byè Prestij: 600 goud
—— Yon demi lit vinèg : 12 goud
- Yon boutèy luil doliv: 120 goud
= Yongalonjizoranj: 70 goud
= De bèl grenn zonyon: 12 goud
- Yon demi kilo tomat: 80goud
- Yon tèt leti: 30 goud
: Yon gwomamitdiri: 110 goud
Total:
C. Lèou fin li.- Reponn kesyon sa yo an Kreyòl dapre enfòmasyon ki nan tèks la.
Konbyen kòb chak baton bè koute?

Èske ou kwè moun ki ekri lis la pral fè gato? Poukisa?
Èske moun ki ekri lis la renmen bwason alkolize? Poukisa?
Èske ou kwè moun ki ekri lis la pral fè yon salad? Poukisa?
ad Konbyen lajan moun nan bezwen pou l kab achte tout bagay ki nan lis la?
ao
pi
a
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. - Reli repons ou yo pou fè tout koreksyon nesesè avan ou
pataje yo ak lòt etidyan nan klas la.
Frenand Léger 34]
Leson 2 : Nan makèt la!
`- Language aim: Shopping for food in super market and making comparison
- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou achte nan makèt
- Grammar and structures: Comparison of adjectives
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: lb; If; Ik
- Wiriting: Engredyan pou yon dine uit moun
I. Senan makèt la li prale!
Moun lavil yo, sitou sa ki gen lajan yo se nan makèt yo ale fè pwovizyon alimantè. Yo vann
anpil lòt bagay tou nan makèt.
Gwo makèt modèn yo toujou gen anpil seksyon kote ou kab achte tout sa ou bezwen.
Gen seksyon famasi kote ou achte medikaman; gen seksyon pwodwidbote kote yo vann
krèm savon ak losyon; gen pwasonnri kote yo vann bèt lanmè; gen bouchri kote yo
vann vyann ak volay; gen boulanje kote ou kab achte pen ak patisri tankou gato; gen
seksyon pwodwi letye kote k genyen lèt fwomaj ak yogout ; gen chakitri kote yo vann
Sosis, janbon elatriye. Epi gen lòt seksyon oswa depatman kote yo vann plizyè lòt bagay.
+ Sèvi ak mo epi ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de makèt
balans scale (for weighing) kòdba barcode

charyo shopping cart koupon coupon
etajè shelves likadasyon clearance sale
etikèt pri price tag panye shopping basket
frizè till rabè discount
kès freezer ranje/ reyon aisle
kesye cashier sachè plastik plastic bag
+ Sèvi ak mo epi ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de bagay ou achte nan makèt
Bouchri Meat department Pwasonnri Sea food section

biftèk steak ekrevis/krevèt shrimp
fwa bèf beef liver kribich crawfish
janbon fime smoked ham langous spiny lobster
janbon kodenn smoked turkey moul mussel
pye bèf beef feet paloud clam
pye kochon pig feet pwason woz/ sad snapper
vyann moulen ground meat somon salmon
vyann fime smoked meat zuit/zwit oyster
Pwodwi letye Dairy products Famasi Pharmacy

bè butter aspirin aspirin
fwomaj ankrèm cream cheese bendbouch mouthwash
fwomaj kabrit goat cheese bwòsdan toothbrush
krèm ice cream deyodoran deodorant
krèm frèch sour cream medikaman medicine
lèt pasterize pasteurized milk pat dantifris toothpaste
magarin margarine savon twalèt soap
yogout yogurt vitamin vitamin(5)
CD 2-61 -DJALÒG
e Wozlò ak Filip envite uit moun vin manje lakay yo. Yo nan makèt Piyay Nasyonal la
kote y ap achte pwovizyon pou prepare manje yo. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Wozlò: - O! Filip apa yo agrandi makèt la ankò.

Filip: - Gade vre! Nan sèt mwa nou fè aletranje a, moun yo gentan chanje figi
makèt la wi. Kounye a, Piyay Nasyonal tounen yon makèt modèn nèt wi.
Wozlò: - Gade Filip, yo louvri yon seksyon famasi kote ou kab achte medikaman.
Filip: - Sesa mm wè la wi. Gen seksyon pwodwidbote tou wi Wozlò.
Wozlò: - E! M kontan nèt. Kounye a, m pa bezwen al twò lwen pou achte losyon,
krèm, savon ak poud.
Filip: - Ou nan bòl grès ou manman!
Wozlò: - Ou menm tou Filip. Jan w renmen achte radyo ak opalè pou fè mizik
byen fò nan kay la! Yo louvri yon seksyon aparèy eletwonik tou wi.
` Filip: - Q!Q! Se pa pwovizyon alimantè nou te vin fè? Wozlò! Mete lis la deyò pou
nou kab koumanse achte sa n bezwen yo tande.
Wozlò: - Men lis la. Fòk nou ale dabò nan bouchri a pou n kab achte vyann
kochon an pou griyo a. Apre sa, nou prale nan pwasonnri a pou lanbi a.
Filip: - Pa bliye pase nan seksyon pwodwi letye yo non. Nou bezwen lèt, bè ak
yogout.
Wozlò: - Ou bliye fwomaj la m bezwen pou fè m makawoni gratine a. Epi n ap
bezwen fè yon salad fwi tou.
Filip: - Mta pito achte fwi yo nan mache a wi. Sa w panse Wozlò?
Wozlò: -- M dakò paske anana ak melon Wozmari konn achte nan mache
kwabosal la pi dous pase sa yo vann nan makèt la.
Filip: - Kisa k genyen nan lis la nou poko pran?
Wozlò: - Gen anpil bagay nou poko pran wi. Nou bezwen yon douzenn ze, de liv
farin, yon pake pèsi, yon galon luil doliv ak yon kès byè Prestige.
Filip: - Apresa nou fini pa vre?
Wozlò: - Wi! Apre sa, nou pral sou kès la pou n al peye epi n ap rantre lakay.

Kouman yo rele makèt kote Wozlò ak Filip ale a?

Nan konbyen tan moun yo gentan agrandi makèt la?
Kisa k fè Wozlò plis plezi nan agradisman makèt la? Poukisa?
Poukisa seksyon aparèy eletwonik la ta sipoze fè Filip kontan?
Kisa Wozlò ak Filip te al achte nan makèt la?
Ki premye bagay yo achte nan makèt la?
Poukisa Wozlò bezwen fwomaj la?
A Èske Wozlò ak Filip gen bwason alkolize nan lis bagay yo genyen pou achte yo?
SO.
SA
ke
pate
“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: “Mezi lajan w, mezi wanga a.” This Kreyòl proverb can be
interpreted as “You get your money's worth.” Remember that this is often not the case
when you shop in open air and peasant markets in Haiti. However, unlike open air and
farmer's markets, where you must haggle over prices, Haitian supermarkets have fixed
prices for all items on sale. Even though by law, merchants are required to quote prices
in gourdes, rarely they do so. Instead, practically everything on sale in the supermarkets
is priced in Haitian dollars which is equivalent to 5 gourdes. This practice originated
during the US occupation of Haiti in the early 20th century, during which the gourde
was pegged at 5 gourdes to the US dollar.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Nan ki seksyon oswa depatman ? Di nan ki depatman oswa seksyon nan makèt la yo
vann bagay sa yo? Swiv egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: janbon '

Repons: Se nan chakitri oswa bouchri yo vann janbon.
1. biftèk 5. krevèt 9. pen

2. woma 6. sosis 10. aspirin
3. fwomaj 7. yogout 11. kodenn
4. vyann kabrit 8. gato 12. losyon
Kisa yo vann nan seksyon oswa depatman sa yo? - Se pou ou di omwen senk bagay
yo vann nan seksyon oswa depatman sa yo ki nan makèt modèn yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: chakitri
Repons: Yo vann sosis, sosison, pate, janbon fime, vyann fime.
1. Seksyon pwodwidbote
2. Bouchri
3. Pwasonnri
4. Boulanje
5. Famasi
6. Seksyon pwodwi letye
. Nan makèt la! Chwazi sa ki korèk la pami mo ki anba yo pou reponn. Itilize atik defini
kòrèk la pou reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Se yon bagay ou jwenn nan makèt; ou itlize sa pou pote pwovizyon ou achte yo.
Repons: Se panye a.
kesye - kòdba - etajè - sachè plastik - likidasyon - balans- frizè- charyo - kès
. Seyon bagay ki gen kat wou; ou mete bagay ou achte yo ladan l epi ou pouse l.
. Seyon aparèy ou itlize pou peze bagay ou achte nan makèt la.
Se kote sa a pou ale pou peye bagay ou achte yo.
Se moun ki touche lajan pou bagay ou achte yo.
Se sou bagay sa yo machandiz yo etale nan makèt la.
Se yon seri gwo frijidè ki kenbe pwovizyon glase.
Lè gen bagay sa a, ou peye mwens lajan pou machandiz yo.
ÈPNAvSWENHE
Lè ou fin peye, yo ba ou bagay sa yo pou pote pwovizyon yo lakay ou.
). Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
Kijan yo rele makèt ki pi pre lakay ou?

Èske makèt bò lakay ou modèn?
Èske gen anpil seksyon nan makèt bò lakay ou?
Èske kesye nan makèt bò lakay ou yo janti?
Ki kote ou pi renmen ale fè pwovizyon: nan makèt oswa mache? Poukisa?
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a Ki kalite bagay ou pi renmen achte nan makèt?
II. ` Comparison with adjectives
# Adjectives can be used to compare two or more nouns in Kreyòl. When you are talking
about two or more persons, animals, places and things you can compare them. You can
talk about the differences or the absence of difference between them.
+ Equal comparison - To compare people, animals, places, events or things, when there
is no difference, use noun 1 + adjective + menm jan ak or tankou/kou/kouwè (as - as)
+ noun 2,
1. Rezen piti tankou seriz. - Grapes are as smaller as cherry.
2. Wozlò bèl kou lakansyèl. - Wozlò is as pretty as the rainbow.
3. Dan li blan kouwè lèt. - Herteeth are as white as milk.
4. Anayiz pa wo menmjan ak Mari. - aAnayizisnotas tall as Mari,
5. Èske bè a chè tankou fwomaj la? —- Isthe butter as expensive as the cheese?
+ Comparison ofsuperiority -To express the difference in term of superiority between
two people, things or events, use noun 1 +pi + adjective + pase (more - than) + noun 2.
1. Yon chadèk pi gwo pase yon sitwon. - Agrapefruit is bigger than a lemon.
2. Yon kabrit pi piti pase yon bèf. - Agoat is smaller than a cow.
3. Filip pi wo pase Wozlò. - Filip is taller than Wozlò.
4. Èske pwason pi bon pase vyann? - Isfish better than meat?
+ Comparison ofinferiority -To compare the difference in term of inferiority between

two people, things or events, use noun 1 + mwen + adjective + pase + noun 2.
1. Yon zoranj mwen gwo pase yon melon. - An orange is not as big as a melon.
2. Krevèt mwen gwo pase lanbi. - Shrimps are smaller than conch.
3. Wozlò mwen wo pase Filip. - Wozlò is not as tall as Filip.
4. Èske pentad mwen sovaj pase kodenn? - ls guinea hen less wild than turkey?
5. Wozlò pa wo tankou Filip. - Wozlò is not as tall as Filip.
+ Note that menm jan ak and tankou/kou/kouwè may also be used in the negative to
express comparison ofinferiority as illustrated in example 5.
Frenand Léger
ANNOU PRATIKE
Ann fè konparezon egal ego - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w di pa gen diferans.
Sèvi ak tankou/kou/kouwè pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Wozlò bèl. Lakansyèl bèl tou. —$ Repons: Wozlò bèl tankou lakansyèl.
1. Melon gwo. Joumou gwo tou. 4. Lisi lèd. Dyab lèd tou.
2. Seriz piti. Rezen piti tou. 5. Fi gra. Kochon gra tou.
3. Jetimoun nan ble. Syèl la ble tou. 6. Manje sale. Lanmè a sale tou.
. Ann fè konparezon pozitif - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w di ki diferans ki

genyen. Sèvi ak pi ... pase pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Wozlò wo. Men Filip piwo — Repons: Filip pi wo pase Wozlò.
1. Zoranj gwo. Men chadèk pi gwo. 4. Dyab lèd. Men Lisi pi lèd.
2. Mayi piti. Men diri pi piti. 5. Kochon gra. Men fi a pi gra.
3. Chen an move. Men toro api move. 6. Siro dous. Men mango api dous.
Ann fè konparezon negatif - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w di ki diferans ki

genyen. Sèvi ak mwen ... pase pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Woma gwo. Krevèt mwen gwo. — Repons: Krevèt mwen gwo pase woma.
1. Jirafwo. Chwal mwen wo. 4. Ratpiti.Chat mwen piti.

2. Tamaren dous. Kayimit mwen dous. 5. Kochon an gra. Kabrit la mwen gra.
3. Luil doliv bon. Bè mwen bon pou lasante. 6. Medikaman anmè. Fyèl mwen anmè.
D. Ann itilize mo konparezon yo! - Chwazi sa ki pi apwopriye a nan mo konparezon pou

tankou/kou/kouwè - mwen...pase - pi...pase
Egzanp: Yon chou gwo pase yon tomat.

Repons: Yon chou pi gwo pase yon tomat.
« Yonzoranj gwo pase yon melon.

. Danfiablan lèt.
« Yon kabrit piti pase yon kochon.
Yon kamyon gwo pase yon kamyonèt.
Ekrevis piti pase langous.
Kafe nwa chokola.
Bè bon pou lasante pase luil doliv.
PNBAaAKWIH.
Fwi yo dous Siro.
E. Ann reponn kesyon! - Reponn chak kesyon sa yo kòmsadwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Ki bèt ki pi piti : rat oswa chat? — Repons: Yon rat pi piti.
« Kibètki pi piti: chen oswa chat?

Ki fwi ki pi dous : sitwon oswa zoranj?
Ki legim ki pi wouj tomat oswa kawòt?
Ki legim ki pi vèt: epina oswa kreson?
Ki bèt ki pi gwo : cheval oswa bourik?
Ki peyi ki pi rich: Etazini oswa Ayiti?
Ki vil ki pi gwo: Nouyòk oswa Okap?
PNaBJUFSWwENHK
Ki peyi ki pi cho: Bayamas oswa Kanada?
II. Consonant blends: /Ib/; /If/ and /Ik/
+ /lb/; /f/ ak /Ik/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa
yo nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
]” A. CD 2-62 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /Ib4; /lf/ ak /Ik/ ladan yo.
LB, lb: albinos, albòm, kalbas, kalbasik,kalbennday, kalbende, kolboso
LF, lf: alfa, alfò, kalfou, malfèktè, malfezan, malfini, malfouti, malfwendeng
LK, lk: kalke, kalkil, kalkilasyon, kalkilatè, kalkilatris, kalkile,
B. CD 2-63 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /Ib/; /If/ ak /Ik/ ladan yo.
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IV. Annou ekri

a+ Engredyan pou yon dine uit moun
“You will write about shopping for foodstuffs. Imagine that you are preparing dinner for
eight persons. You will write a list of food and drink items you need.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Ou envite uit moun vin manje lakay ou. Ou pral prepare anpil manje
pou yo. Ou prale nan mache pou achte pwovizyon pou prepare manje pou yo. Avan ou
ale nan mache, fòk ou fè lis tout sa ou bezwen. Reflechi pou w jwenn sa ou pral bay
moun yo manje ak bwè. Apre, panse a sa ou pral ekri nan lis la.
B. Ann ekri. Prepare lis manje ak bwason ou bezwen pou bay uit moun manje. Se pou ou
ekri non ak kantite engredyan ou bezwen yo. Ekri omwen dis engredyan ak bwason pou
fè manje ak bwason sa yo.
“W. Griyo (fried pork)

X. Bannann peze (fried plantain)
Y. Pikliz (spicy coleslaw)
Z. Diri ak pwa
AA. Salad leti ak tomat
Tat opòm pou desè (apple pie for dessert)
Limonad ak ji zoranj
C. Lèou fin ekri. Reli lis ou an. Èske gen yon bagay ou vle wete oswa ajoute? Byen reli
lis ou an pou w wè si pa gen fot gramè ak òtograf ki bezwen koreksyon.
Leson 3 : Ann pase atab!
- Language aim: Identifying and describing Haitian meals and dishes

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de manje
- Grammar and structures: Comparison of verbal expressions
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: Im; ls, It
- Speaking: Yon lis pwovizyon alimantè
I. Kisa nou pral manje?
Ayisyen pran twa repa an jeneral. Premye repa a rele dejene oswa manje maten. Dezyèm
repa a rele dine oswa manje midi. Twazyèm repa a rele soupe oswa manje aswè. Gen kèk
moun ki manje sa yo rele goute nan apremidi. Men se pa yon pratik ki kouran nan kilti
ayisyèn nan. Ki kalite manje Ayisyen manje pou chak repa?
“+ Lè moun yo fèk leve nan maten, pou dejene yo pran:
Mayi moulen Kònflèks ak lèt
+ Pou dine a midi, moun yo konn manje:
Vyann bè,
vvann kochon
Salad leti ak tomat

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Pen ak manba
= Itlize mo ak ekpresyon sa yo pou pale de repa ak manje ayisyen
akasan corn meal porridge labouyi porridge

bouyon stew labouyi bannann plantain porridge
dejene breakfast lanbi ansòs steamed conch
dine lunch mayi kreve ak pwa corn meal and beans
diri ak pwa kole rice and beans poulè fri fried chicken
diri ak sòs pwa rice with bean puree ` pwason boukannen grilled fish
fritay fried foods soupe supper
goute afternoon snack sòs pwa bean puree
griyo fried pork taso bèf fried beef
kabrit griye grilled goat taso kabrit fried goat
konsonmen broth tchaka a kind of thick stew
« Itlize mo ak ekpresyon sa yo pou pale de ajantri ak vesèl
ajantri silverware kouto knife

asyèt plate manch pilon pestle
bòl bowl nap tablecloth
bonm cooking pot paswa mortar
chodyè big cooking pot pilon strainer
fouchèt fork soukoup saucer
graj grater soupla placemat
kabare tray, serving platter tas cup
kaswòl frying pan vè glass
kiyè spoon vesèl dishes
"n CD 3-1 - DJALÒG

e Filip ap pale ak yon Amerikèn yo rele Djeni k ap fè rechèch sou kwizin ayisyèn. L ap
poze Filip kèk kesyon sou fason moun ann Ayiti manje. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Djeni: - Kouman w ye Filip? Èske ou gen tan jodi a pou pale sou koze manje
ayisyen an?
Filip: - Men wi Djeni. Ou mèt poze m tout kesyon w vle.
Djeni: - Eskeou kab di m kisa Ayisyen konn manje nan maten an jeneral?
Filip: - Si yo gen lajan, nan maten, Ayisyen manje bannann ak ze fri, omlèt ak pen,
mayi moulen ak zaboka, kònflèks ak lèt epi akasan ak pen.
Djeni: -- Ki bwason yo konn bwè? Yo konn bwè kafe oswa te?
Filip: - Pi fò Ayisyen renmen bwè kafe lèmanten. Yo konn melanje kafe a ak lèt.
Gen moun ki bwè te, ji zoranj, limonad elatriye.
Djeni: - Eamidisa moun yo manje? Yo di m Ayisyen renmen diri. Èske se vre?
Filip: - Se vre wi! Ayisyen manje diri anpil wi. Gen moun ki kwit diri kole ak pwa;
gen lòt ki fè diri blan ak sòs pwa. Epi gen lòt ki manje diri a ak legim.
Djeni: - Sediri sèlman yo manje kòm dine?
Filip: - Non Djeni ! Dine se repa ki pi enpòtan nan jounen an. Se lè sa a moun yo
manje vant deboutonnen. Dabò, moun yo manje salad ak bannann.
Answit, yo manje diri oswa mayi ak vyan oubyen pwason. Apre, yo manje
desè tankou pen patat oswa salad fwi.
Djeni: - Eki bwason ki konn gen sou tab la lè moun yo ap dine?
Filip: - Gen moun ki konn bwè kola oswa koka. Men pi fò moun renmen bwè jifwi
tankou ji zoranj, chadèk, kowosòl, kachiman, sitwon elatriye.
Djeni: - Kilòtrepa moun yo pran apre dine a?
Filip: - Vè senkè konsa, moun kò bon yo konn pran sa yo rele goute. Men pifò
Ayisyen se twa repa yo pran pa jou. Apre dine, se soupe moun yo konn
pran.
Djeni: - Kisa w vle di pa moun kò bon? M pa konprann ekspresyon sa a?
Filip: - Moun kò bon se yon ekpresyon nou itilize pou pale de boujwa oubyen
moun ki gen lajan. Moun sa yo gen tandans manje tankou blan franse.
Djeni: - A! M konprann. Men kisa moun yo manje kòm soupe?
Filip: - Kòm soupe, moun yo pa manje anpil. Gen sa k pran chokola ak pen; gen
lòt ki pran labouyi. Granmoun yo renmen bwè te kannèl oubyen te fèy
kowosòl avan y al kouche pou yo kab byen dòmi.
Djeni: - Mèsi anpil Filip. M kontan paske w ban m bon jan enfòmasyon. Orevwa!
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Kisa moun yo konn mete nan kafe a lè y ap bwè l nan maten?

Kijan Ayisyen renmen prepare diri?
Apre diri, ki lòt bagay Ayisyen konn manje a midi kòm dine?
An jeneral, kisa moun yo pi renmen bwè lè y ap dine?
Èske se tout Ayisyen ki konn pran goute nan apremidi?
Kijan ou kab defini ekpresyon « moun kò bon »?
Ki lòt nasyon, moun kò bon yo ap eseye imite?
Eske moun yo manje anpil lè y ap soupe nan aswè?
ri- Poukisa granmoun yo bwè te fèy kowosòl avan y al kouche?
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10.Èske ou panse enfòmasyon Filip bay Djeni yo itil? Poukisa?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: “Manje vant

deboutonnen.” “Manje vant plen.”
zapita “Manje kòlèt debraye.” These three
Kreyòl expressions are synonym. They
all mean “to eat one's fill” or “to eat a
lot”. When tourists visit Haiti, they
usually eat “vant deboutonnen” because
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the exotic and flavorful Haitian cuisine
is delicious. Haiti's national dish is diri
kole ak pwa which is similar to the
Jamaican “rice and peas”.
Common examples of dishes native to

Haiti are mayi moulen (cornmeal
mush), bannann peze (fried plantains),
pikliz (spicy" pickled carrots and
cabbage), diri djondjon (rice with black
azad mushroom), soup joumou (pumpkin
uuvuuvg
soup), pen patat (sweet potato bread),
tchaka (a thick rich stew with corn).
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kilè yo bwè oswa manje aliman sa yo? Di si yo pran aliman sa yo pandan dejene, dine
oswa soupe. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: kabrit griye

Repons: Se pandan dine yo manje kabrit griye.
1. pen ak manba 5. diri kole ak pwa 9. penakzefri

2. griyo ak pikliz 6. labouyi 10. bannann peze
3. akasan 7. kafe olè 11. poulè fri
4. mayi kreve ak pwa 8. te fèy kowosòl 12. chokola
B. Ann fè yon ti tès sou aliman yo - Fè tès (test) la pou wè si ou byen enfòme sou zafè
alimantasyon. Se pou ou chwazi bon repons lan. Swiv egzanp lan.
Ki aliman oswa bwason...
1. kigen mwens sèl? 2. kigenmwens grès (fat)? — 3. ki pa gen anpil sik?

a) diri ak pwa a) poulè fri a) akasan
b) labouyi b) taso bèf b) labouyi
c) mayi moulen c) salad leti ak tomat c) jizoranj
d) griyo ak pikliz d) ze fri d) lanbi ansòs
4. kigen mwens kalori? 5. kigen mwens pwoteyin? — 6. ki gen plis vitamin C?

a) gato chokola a) vyann kochon a) te fèy kowosòl
b) krèm kokoye b) biftèk b) labouyi bannann
c) salad fwi c) ze bouyi c) ji seriz ki fèk fèt
d) tat opòm d) soup legim d) diri ak sòs pwa
C. Etap nan preparasyon yon repa - Pou prepare epi manje yon repa konplè, gen plizyè
etap pou ou swiv. Annou klase etap sa yo dapre lòd kwonolojik. Swiv egzanp lan.
a. — — sèvimanjea. f. .—— alachte pwovizyon yo.

b. — kwitmanje a. g. — 1 chache resèt epi òganize meni an.
c. .— ditoutmoun atab! h. ranje tab la ak ajantri yo.
d. —— fèvesèlla. i. .. mandeenviteyo si manje ate bon.
e. — — fèlispwovizyonalimantèyo. j. — — sèvidesèa.
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D. Ajantri ak vesèl yo! - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi apwopriye a nan lis ki anba a
pou w konplete chak fraz ki anba yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
bòl - graj - kiyè - kouto - paswa - bonm — vè - tas- pilon - vesèl - kaswòl
Egzanp: Se nan yo bwè kafe.

Repons: Se nan tas yo bwè kafe.
Pou manje soup joumou, ou dwe itilize yon

Se nan yon ou dwe sèvi envite yo soup joumou an.
Se yon ou bezwen pouw kwit soup joumou an.
Kwizinyè a bezwen yon pou l fri pwason an.
Ou kab itilize yon pou bwè wonm Babankou oswa diven.
Wozmari bezwen yon pou l koule ji a.
Se yon ou bezwen pou w pile zepis yo.
Li itilize yon gwo pou l kab koupe vyann nan.
GENBJVHSWEONH
. Seyon kwizinyè a bezwen pou graje kokoye a.
10. Fòk nou fè yo lè nou fin manje.
. VRÈ OU FO? -Disi fraz ki anba yo vrè oswa fo. Apre sa, korije fraz ki fo yo epi kite fraz
ki vrè yo jan yo ye a. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Ayisyen konn bwè kafe olè epi manje akasan ak pen nan maten.
Repons 1: VRE
Egzanp 2: Ayisyen pran senk repa an jeneral.

Repons 2: FO Ayisyen pran twa repa an jeneral.
Premye repa Ayisyen manje rele dejene oswa manje maten.

Dezyèm repa a rele soupe oswa manje midi.
Twazyèm repa a rele dine oswa manje aswè.
Tout Ayisyen pran yon ti goute nan apremidi.
Se pen ak ze Ayisyen manje kòm soupe leswa.
Lèmaten, Ayisyen konn manje mayi moulen epi yo konn bwè kafe.
Lè yo leve nan dòmi, granmoun yo konn bwè te fèy kowosòl.
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F. Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
1. Èske ou konn kwit manje?
Ki manje ou konn kwit? Kouman ou kwit manje sa a?
Ki manje ou pi renmen?
Kisa ou bwè ak manje lè ou leve nan maten?
Ki bwason ou pi renmen?
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auKi manje ou pa renmen? Poukisa
Il. — Comparison with verbal expressions
«+ Verbs can be used to compare two or more nouns in Kreyòl. When you are talking about
two or more people, animals, places, events and things you can compare them. You can
talk about the differences or the absence of difference in how they do things.
+ Equalcomparison - To compare people, animals, places, events or things, when there

is no difference, use noun 1 + verb + menm jan ak (the same way as) or
tankou/kou/kouwè (like, as) + noun 2.
1. Filip travay anpil menmjan ak Wozlò. — - Filip works as much as Wozlò.

2. Yon chwal kouri vit kou yon bekan. - Ahorse runs as fast as a bicycle.
3. Pòtoprens kraze menm jan ak Leyogan. - Pòtoprens is as badly damaged as Leyogan.
“ Comparison ofsuperiority -To compare the difference in term of superiority between

two people, animals, things or events, use noun 1 + plis + adjective + pase + noun 2.
1. Yon chadèk gen plis ji pase yon - Agrapefruit gives more juice than a
sitwon. lemon.
2. Sèm nantravay plispasefrèmnan. —- mMysister works more than my brother.
3. Filip dòmi plis pase Wozlò. - Filip sleeps more than Wozlò.
4. Yon chwal kouri plis pase yon rat. - Ahorseruns more than a rat.
“' Comparison ofinferiority -To compare the difference in term of inferiority between
two people, things or events, use noun 1 + mwens + adjective + pase + noun 2.
1. Yon chattravay mwens pase yon bourik. - Acatworks less than a donkey.
2. Wozlò dòmi mwens pase Filip. - Wozlò sleeps less than Filip.
3. Mimoz gen mwens lajan pase Lisi. - Mimoz has less money than Lisi.
4. Wozlòrenmen avyon mwens pase tren. - Woztò likes plane less than train.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ann fè konparezon egal ego - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w di pa gen diferans.
Sèvi ak menm jan ak, tankou/kou/kouwè pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Mari jwe baskètbòl /Cheril Milè jwe baskètbòl

Repons: Mari jwe baskètbòl menm jan ak Cheril Milè.
1. Emlin chante/wosiyòl chante 4. Filip dòmi/ Wozlò dòmi

2. Jaki manje/kochon manje 5. Fiabwè tafya. Dyab bwè tafya.
. Ann fè konparezon pozitif - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w di ki diferans ki

genyen. Sèvi ak plis ... pase pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Wozlò travay. Men Filip travay plis. — Repons: Filip travay plis pase Wozlò.
1. Zoranj gen ji. Men chadèk gen plis ji. 4. Adriyen etidye. Men Anayiz etidye plis.
2. Chen travay. Men bourik travay plis. 5. Milèt kouri. Men Chwal kouri plis.
3. Kabrit manje. Men bèf manje plis. 6. Lwi gen lajan. Men Lisi gen plis lajan.
€. Ann fè konparezon negatif - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w di ki diferans ki

genyen. Sèvi ak mwens ... pase pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Woma koute lajan. Krevèt koute mwens lajan.

Repons: Krevèt koute mwens lajan pase woma.
1. Jiraf kouri. Chwal kouri mwens. 4. “Timoun jwe. Granmoun jwe mwens.
2. Anpoul klere. Lanp klere mwens. 5. Etidyan etidye. Elèv etidye mwens.
3. Ou gen lajan. Li gen mwens lajan 6. Pwofesè pale. Kontab pale mwens.
D. Ann itilize mo konparezon yo! - Chwazi sa ki pi apwopriye a nan mo konparezon pou

menm jan ak, tankou/kou/kouwè —-— mwens ... pase - plis ... pase
Egzanp: Yon Ayisyen pale Kreyòl yon Bayameyen.

Repons: Yon Ayisyen pale Kreyòl plis pase yon Bayameyen.
1. Yon pwofesè lekòl pale yon bòs ebenis.

2. Yon kòdonye ekri yon ekriven.
3. Yon chat manje yon kochon.
4. Yon motosiklèt kouri yon bisiklèt.
5. Yon kay koute lajan yon machin.
6. Pastè a preche pè a.
7. Mari jwe baskètbòl Cheril Milè.
8. Yon bòs tayè chita yon pwofesè lekòl.
E. Ann reponn kesyon! - Reponn chak kesyon sa yo kòmsadwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Ki bèt ki travay plis: yon chat oswa yon bourik?

Repons: Yon bourik travay plis.
Ki moun ki manje mwens: yon granmoun oswa yon timoun?

Ki bèt ki manje plis: yon chwal oswa yon poul?
Ki moun ki ekri plis: yon pwofesè oswa yon koutiryè?
Ki moun ki kwit manje mwens: yon kwizinyè oswa yon kontab?
Ki pwofesyon ki bay plis lajan: pwofesè oswa doktè?
. Ki moun ki etidye plis: yon elèv lekòl oswa yon bòs mason?
. Ki moun ki travay ak plis lajan: Yon bankye oswa yon ouvriye?
EPNABUSWENHE
. Ki moun ki jwe mwens: yon granmoun oswa yon timoun?
HI. Consonant blends: /Im/; /ls/ and /It/
= /lm/; /ls/ ak /It/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa
yo nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«ti. A. CD 3-2 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /Im/4; /ls/ ak /It/ ladan yo.
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LM, Im: almanak, kalm, kalma, kalman, kalmason, kalme, kalmi, malmachwa,
malmakak, malman, malmanje, malmennen, malmouton
LS, ls: alsiyis, malsen, malsite, malswen, vals, valse
LT, lt: altè, altèkasyon, altènatè, altènatif, altitid, alto, bèlte, palto, salte,
saltenbank
B. CD 3-3 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /Im/4; /ls/ ak /It/ ladan yo.
Annou koute
« Preparing for listening
You will use what you have learned to understand a recording describing a recipe.
«di. CD 3-4 — Resèt labouyi bannann
Anvan ou koute. Ou pral koute yon resèt labouyi bannann. Reflechi pou w sonje kalite
enfòmasyon ou konn abitye wè nan jan de dokiman sa yo. Kijan yon resèt òganize? Ki
jan de dokiman yo ye? Eske se tèks enfòmatif, deskriptif, naratif oswa eksplikati?
+ Kèk mo ak ekspresyon ou bezwen pou ede w konprann sa ou pral tande a
kèp cup zès sitwon lime zest

lèt kokoye coconut milk blennde to process in a blender
yon pense a pinch graje to grate
kannèl cinnamon rès lèt la the rest of the milk
miskad nutmeg dife mwayen medium heat
esans vaniy vanilla extract epè thick
B. Pandan w ap koute. Pandan w ap koute a, premyèman, ekri engredyan ou bezwen pou

labouyi bannann nan. Dezyèmman, ekri tout etap ou dwe swiv yo. Twazyèmman, eseye
reponn kesyon sa yo ki anba a.
D. Lè ou fin koute. Reponn kesyon ki anba yo dapre anrejistreman an. Ou kab fè travay sa
aan goup.
Ki kantite bannann ou bezwen si w ap kwe labouyi bannann pou kat moun?

Poukisa ou dwe mete zès sitwon nan labouyi bannann nan ?
Kisa ou fè an premye lè w ap fè labouyi bannann?
Ak kisa pou ou mete bannann nan bouyi lè ou fin graje l oswa blennde l?
Konbyen tan labouyi bannann nan bezwen pou l kwit?
Kisa k pèmèt ou wè labouyi bannann nan kwit?
Poukisa ou dwe brase labouyi bannann nan souvan?
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Leson 4 : Nan restoran an !
- Language aim: Ordering food and drink in a restaurant

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou kòmande manje ak bwason nan restoran
- Grammar and structures: The superlative
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: sk; sl; sm;
- Writing: Abitid alimantè ou
Gen diferant kalite restoran ann Ayiti. Ou chwazi kote pou w manje an fonksyon de kantite
lajan ou gen nan pòch ou. Si w se malere, ou kab ale kay yon machann manje kwit pou w
manje yon chen janbe oswa yon aleken. Si ou pa vle manje nan lari, ou gen dwa ale nan yon
restoran nòmal kote ou kab rantre chita sou tab. Se manje lokal yo sèvi nan restoran sa yo.
Gen lòt restoran chik kote grannèg ale manje leswa. Se sitou manje franse yo sèvi nan
restoran chik sa yo. Lè w al manje nan yon restoran chik, ou kòmanse repa a ak yon aperitif
oubyen yon òdèv tankou patedfwa, soup zonyon, zuit, moul, salad oubyen yon vè diven.
Apre sa a, yo sèvi prensipal
pla la. Answit, yo sèvi desè a. Apre desè a, gen moun ki konn
bwè te oubyen kafe pou fini. Lè ou fin manje nèt, sèvè a ap pote nòt la ba ou pou w kab
peye. Manje nan Restoran sa yo bon anpil men yo chè anpil tou.
a Sèvi ak mo epi ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de restoran
adisyon/nòt bill, check kòmann order

aleken/ chen janbe cheap cooked food sold on streets kòmande to order
chèf/kwizinye chef malere poor
restoran chik fine restaurant meni menu
restoran nòmal regular restaurant poubwa tips
dine ochandèl candle light dinner sèvè waiter
++ Sèvi ak mo epi ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de repa nan restoran
Òdèv Appetizer Pla prensipal Main course
akra malanga fritters kana a loranj duck cooked with orange

aperitif a drink before a meal kòk oven rooster in wine
eskago snail somon griye grilled salmon
patedfwa, goose liver pòté poulè a lay garlic chicken
soup zonyon oignon soup pwason gwo sèl coarse salt fish
Desè Dessert Bweson/Aperitif Alchoolic Beverage

gato ochokola chocolate cake byè beer
ji papay papaya juice diven wine
krèm vaniy vanilla ice cream kremas a sweet creamy liquor
pen patat sweet potato bread wiski whiskey
tat zanmann almond tart wonm punch rum punch
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CD 3-5 - DJALÒG
ki Djeni, yon amerikèn ak mari li, Djonn, al manje nan restoran Che Jera nan Petyonvil.
Y ap kòmande manje ak bwason. Koute konvèsasyon an.
Sèvè a: Bonswa mesye. Bonswa madam. Èske n ap pran yon aperitif avan nou
kòmande?
Djonn: Men wi! N ap pran yon boutèy diven blan. Ki òdèv ou genyen aswè a.
Sèvè a: Ou ap jwenn tout òdèv ou wè nan meni an. Men m ta konseye nou pran
eskago a lay la. Li bon anpil.
Djonn: Sa w panse Djeni? Ou vle eseye eskago a lay la?
Djeni: Ou mèt kòmande eskago a pou tèt pa w. Mwen menm, m ap pran
patedfwa a pito.
Sèvè a: Kidonk eskago pou mesye a epi patedfwa pou madanm nan.
Djonn: Se sa! Pa bliye pote diven an non.
Sèvè a: Diven an ap vin jwenn ou touswit.
Djonn: M ap pran kana ak loranj lan. E ou Djeni, kisa w ap pran kòm pla
prensipal?
Djeni: M anvi eseye somon griye a. Men, pwason gwo sèl la sanble bon tou!
Sèvè a: Mesyedam, èske nou pare pou kòmande? Espesialite chèf la aswè a, se
kòk oven. Men nou gen tout lòt pla yo nou wè nan meni an tou.
Djonn: Madanm mwen ap pran somon griye a. Mwen menm, m ap pran kana a
loranj lan.
Sèvè a: Oke. M wè diven nou gentan fini. N ap pran yon lòt boutèy?
Djonn: Wi n ap pran yon lòt boutèy nan menm diven an. Pote yon po dlo pou nou
tou silvouplè.
Djeni: Se pati bon somon m nan bon ! M pa regrèt m te chwazi l. E ou menm
Djonn, kouman kana w la ye?
Djonn: Li trè bon. Ou mèt goute wi si ou vle. Ou kwè m ap kab manje desè apre
tout manje sa yo?
Sèvè a: Mesyedam, kòm desè, nou genyen bon gato fwi ranvèse, pen patat,
krèm alaglas epi tat zanmann. Kisa n ap pran?
Djonn: Vant mwen plen. M pa nan desè aswè a. E ou menm Djeni?
Djeni: M pa nan desè nonpli. M ap pran yon te ositwon sèlman pou fini.
Djonn: Tou pote adisyon an pou nou lè w ap pote te ositwon an pou madanm
nan.
Sèvè a: - Men tea epi sa ase nòt la jan w te mande a. Mèsi anpil paske nou te
chwazi Che Jera aswè a. M swete manje a ak sèvis la te nan gou nou.
Djonn: - Mèsi anpil ! Manje a te ekselan. Ou mèt kenbe monnen an kòm poubwa
pou bon sèvis sa a ou ban nou aswè a.
Ki aperitif Djonn ak Djeni te kòmande?

Ki òdèv sèvè a te pwopoze moun yo?
Ki òdèv moun yo te chwazi?
Ki pla prensipal moun yo te pran?
Konbyen boutèy diven moun yo bwè pou sware a?
Ki koulè diven moun yo te bwè?
Èske moun yo te renmen pla prensipal yo te chwazi yo? Poukisa?
Èske moun yo te kòmande desè? Poukisa?
pp
GeoENJBASWOU
Kisa Djeni te pran apre pla prensipal la? E Djonn?
10.Èske moun yo te satisfè ak manje a epi sèvis la? Poukisa?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Because of the economic situation of Haiti, only a small fraction
of the population has formal family meals or dines in fine restaurants. However, there
are some table manners and rules in Haiti that are similar to the ones observed in
France. In fact, the Haitian middle class and the elite tend to follow the French
traditions. Here are some basic rules you should observe if you are invited for dinner in
Haiti. It's not necessary to bring a gift for the host when invited for dinner, but a good
bottle of wine is always appropriate. When the aperitif is served, you must wait for the
host to give the toast before drinking. In Haiti, it is considered rude to put one's elbows
on the table. It is also considered impolite to keep one's hands below the table. It is
very impolite to take a bite from the whole piece of bread; you should tear a bite-sized
piece before eating it. And it is not acceptable to eat foods with your hands when you
are at the dinner table, with the exception of bread.
Frenand Léger 365
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Nan restoran ayisyen! - Di kilè yo fè bagay sa yo nan restoran ayisyen. Se pou ou

chwazi repons A oswa B menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Yo manje salad... Repons : a. avan pla prensipal la.
a. avan pla prensipal la. b. apre pla prensipal la.
1. Yo kòmande manje...
a. apre yo fin gade meni an. b. avan yo gade meni an.
2. Yo manje òdèv...
a. apre desè a b. avan ou manje pla prensipal la.
3. Yo bwè kafe oswa te...

a. avan ou manje desè b. lè ou fin manje desè a
4. Yo pran aperitif...
a. avan ou manje òdèv b. lè ou fin manje òdèv
5. Yo manje pla prensipal la...

a. avan ou manje òdèv b. lè ou fin manje òdèv
6. Yo manje desè...
a. apre pla prensipal la b. avan ou manje pla prensipal la.
7. Yo mande adisyon an...

a. Lèyofin manje nèt b. avan yo kòmande manje
8. Yo bay poubwa...
a. avan ou peye. b. lèou fin peye
B. Èske se aperitif, òdèv, pla prensipal oswa desè? - Di si aliman sa yo se aperitif, òdèv,
pla prensipal oswa desè. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: somon griye —+ Repons : Somon griye se yon pla prensipal liye.
1. eskago oswa patedfwa 7. akra oswa marinad

2. diri ak sòs pwa ak vyann 8. krèm vaniy ak pen patat
3. salad leti ak tomat 9. salad fwi oswa tat opòm
4. gato chokola ak krèm kokoye 10. pwason gwo sèl
5. soup zonyon 11. kòk oven ak diri blan
6. byè oswa diven 12. griyo, pikliz ak bannann
C. Nan restoran an! - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi apwopriye a nan lis ki anba a pou
w konplete chak fraz ki anba yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
adisyon - ochandèl - kwizinye - pla prensipal - poubwa - kòmande - òdèv - sèvè -

aperitif - meni- desè — resèt
Egzanp: Se yon ki kwit manje nan restoran an.

Repons: Se yon kwizinye ki kwit manje nan restoran an.
. Lè ourive nan restoran an, fòk ou gade an avan ou kòmande.

. Si sèvèaba ou bon sèvis, fòk ou ba l
Se aki vin pran kòmann manje a epi ki pote l pou ou.
Lè mesye yo bezwen fè madanm yo kontan, yo mennen yo nan dine
. Selèou fin li meni an, ou kab manje.
. Sèvèatoujou pote an pou ou lè w fin manje nèt.
. Wonm Babankou, byè prestij oswa diven, se pou yo konn sèvi yo.
. Anjeneral, yo pran avan pla prensipal epi apre aperitif.
HE Kana aloranj, somon griye se
YoONAMIJèSUWN yo ye.
10.Tat opòm ak pen patat se yo ye.
D. VRÈ OU FO ? - Di si fraz ki anba yo vrè oswa fo. Apre sa, korije fraz ki fo yo epi kite fraz
ki vrè yo jan yo ye ya. Swiv egzanp yo.
Egzanp 1: Nan restoran ayisyen, yo toujou pote nòt la lè ou fin manje nèt.
Repons 1: VRÈ
Egzanp 2: Nan restoran ayisyen, yo toujou sèvi desè avan pla prensipal la.
Repons 2: FO - Nan restoran ayisyen, yo toujou sèvi desè a apre pla prensipal la.
. Yon aperitif se yon bwason ou pran an premye lè w ap manje.

. Dezyèm bagay ou pran lè w ap manje yon repa fòmèl nan restoran se desè a.
. Twazyèm bagay ou pran lè w ap manje yon repa nan restoran se pla prensipal la.
. Sèvèapajanm pote adisyon an nan koumansman repa a.
Akra, marinad ak eskago a lay se desè yo ye.
. Anjeneral se apre desè a, moun bwè te oswa kafe.
. Salad fwi, krèm kokoye se aperitif yo ye.
QONAMBUKSKWNH
. Lè ou al manje nan restoran, fòk ou bay poubwa a avan ou manje.
« Ann fè yon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
Èske ou renmen ale nan restoran? Poukisa?

Kisa ou konn kòmande lè w al nan restoran?
Èske ou toujou pran desè? Ki desè ou konn kòmande?
. Èske ou konn bay anpil poubwa? Poukisa?
. Kirezon ki kab fè ou pa bay anpil poubwa?
aRuaswnNn=
. Èske ou renmen al nan restoran pou kont ou oswa ak lòt moun ? Poukisa?
The superlative
The superlative is the degree of comparison that indicates an extreme level which can
be the highest or the lowest. There are two types of superlative in Kreyòl: superlative of
superiority and inferiority. They can be created many ways.
Superlative
of superiority —- To express the superlative of superiority use pi +
adjective + pase + an expression oftotality. You may also use pi preceded by ki +
adjective + nan. Or simply use pi + adjective.
1. Yon balèn pi gwo pase tout bèt. - Awhale is the largest of all animals.
2. Jòdann pi fò pase lòt jwè yo. - Jordan is the best of the players.
3. Sekiba ki pi gwo zile nan Karayib la. - Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.
4. Nou kòmande pla ki pi chè a. - We ordered the most expensive dish.
` Superlative ofinferiority - To express the superlative in term ofinferiority use mwen
+ adjective + pase; mwen + adjective + nan; or simply mwen + adjective.
1. Toyota mwen chè pase tout machin. - Toyota is the least expensive of all cars.
2. Jaki mwen frekan pase yo. - Jaki is the least arrogant among them.
3. Japon mwen vyolan nan monn nan. - Japan is the least violent place in the world.
4. SeJapon ki mwen vyolan. - Japan is the least violent,
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Sipèlatif ak « nan » - Konpare de eleman ki anba yo pou w eksprime sipèlatif. Sèvi ak

nan pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Mango bon. (tout fwi) —» Repons: Se mango ki pi bon nan tout fwi.
1. Melon gwo. (tout fwi) 4. Lisi rich. (nan fanmiy lan)

2. Bilding saa wo (nan vil la) 5. Fiagra. (nan kay la)
3. Elèv saa fò. (nan lekòl) 6. Adriyen jenn (nan klas la)
B. Sipèlatif ak « pi/plis » oswa «mwen/mwens » sèlman - Reponn kesyon yo ki anba a.

Konpare bèt ki anba yo pou w eksprime sipèlatif. Sèvi ak pi/plis oswa mwen/mwens
pou fè fraz yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
balèn - towo - bourik - kabrit - kochon —- poul - kodenn - kòk - chen - chat - rat
Egzanp: Ki bèt ki pi gwo nan tout bèt sa yo? — Repons: Se balèn ki pi gwo.
1. Ki bèt ki pi bèl? 4. Kibètki pi dosil?
2. Kibètki pi parese? 5. Ki bèt ki pi piti?
3. Ki bèt ki travay plis? 6. Ki bèt ki manje mwens?
C. Mwayen transpò - Reponn kesyon yo ak sipèlatif. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Dapre ou menm ki mwayen transpò ki pi rapid?

Repons: Dapre mwen menm, avyon se mwayen transpò ki pi rapid.
1. Ki mwayen transpò ki pi mwen chè? 4. Kimachin ki pi lèd?
2. Kimachin ki pi rapid? 5. Ki machin ki pi solid?
3. Ki machin ki pi bèl? 6. Ki machin ki koute plis lajan?
D. Ann reponn kesyon yo! - Reponn chak kesyon sa yo kòmsadwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Dapre ou menm, ki peyi ki pi bèl nan karayib la?

Repons: Dapre mwen menm, se Ayiti ki pi bèl nan karayib la.
Dapre ou menm, ki bèt lanmè ki pi bon?

Ki bèt ou pi renmen nan tout bèt?
Ki fwi ou pi renmen?
Dapre ou menm, ki peyi ki pi endepandan nan Karayib la?
Dapre ou menm ki aktè oswa aktris ki pi bon nan Woliwoud?
e Dapre
An
Yi
pa
te
pw ou menm, ki dansè ki pi fò nan Amerik la?
HI. —Consonant blends: /sk/; /sl/ and /sm/
a /sk/; /sl/ ak /sm/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab. Men, /kt/ li menm se nan
de silab ki youn apre lòt ou jwenn li. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa yo nan kèk mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
= A. CD3-6-Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /sk/; /sl/ ak /sm/ ladan yo
SK, sk: eskadwon, eskal, eskalad, eskalade, eskalòp, eskalye, eskandal,

eskankandalè, eskanp, eskimo, eskiz, eskize, pliske
SL, si: braslè, aslè, oslè
SM, sm: batisman, kosmetik kòsmòs, kosmonot, osmoz, talisman
KÉ B. CD3-7-Yontidikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /sk/; /sl/ ak /sm/ ladan yo.
IV. Annou ekri

+ Abitid alimantè ou
You will use what you have learned in class to write about your eating habits.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Think about your eating habits during a typical day. How many times
you eat. At what time? What do you eat?
1. Fill the following table in Kreyòl to help you organize your ideas.
[ LÈ ALIMAN
[Ezanp: Vè uitè dimaten Kafe olè; pen ak bè
pi a
2. Then, give your opinion on your eating habits by saying whether you eat:
Trèbyen - Byen - waAsebyn - Mal - Trèmal
B. Ann ekri. Now, write about what you eat.

DD. Say what you eat and at what time
EE. Give your honest opinion on your eating habits
FF. Explain why you have adopted these eating habits
GG. — Conclude by saying whether or not you'll change your eating habits
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Re-read your composition Is there something else you want to add or
Total: ; on AD DtS Unacceptable

` Organization: (coherence and uni
Content: (quality and quantity)
` Mechanics (grammar and punctuation)
' Originality
Manje ayisyen se koupe dwèt!
Haitian cuisine isa mixture of

various cooking styles influenced by
the Arawak/Tainos Indian, Spanish,
French, and African cuisines. During
its history, several foreign countries
have taken control of Haiti. They all
introduced their food, eating habits
and cooking techniques which
NOT g ii significantly influenced Haitian
Deze : Fried flattened plantains cuisine.
Banana and plantain were probably

introduced in Hispaniola (Haiti) by
the Portuguese or the Spaniards in
the 16th century. Haitians cook
green plantains many ways. The
most popular plantain dish in Haiti
is bannann peze ak pikliz which is
fried flattened green plantains with
a spicy pickled cabbage and carrots.
Before the arrival of Christopher

Columbus 1492, the island of
Hispaniola was inhabited by the
Arawak/Tainos Indians who used to
grow corn, squash, beans, peppers,
sweet potatoes, yams and maniocs.
Modern Haitians still cook some of
these foods the same way the
Indians used to cook them.
Akra : Fried grated malanga

In the 16! Century, the Spaniards

started to bring African slaves to
work in sugarcane plantations.
The Africans introduced okra,
ackee, malanga, pigeon peas and
various spices to the Haitian diet.
At the beginning of the 18è

century the French took control of
Haiti from Spain. From this time,
France has contributed a great
deal to Haiti's cuisine. French
cheeses, desserts, and breads are
commonly found at local markets
and stores like Epi d'or and
Boulangerie Marie Belliard in
Petion-ville, Haiti.
«+ ANNOU LI
You will read a text about Haitian cuisine. Apply the techniques and use the strategies you
learned to understand the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Èske ou konn kwit manje? Lè w ap kwit manje, èske ou swiv resèt? Avan
ou li resèt ki anba a, panse a resèt ou abitye li an angle. Reflechi pou w sonje fason
dokiman sa yo òganize. Ki kalite tèks yo ye? Eske se tèks naratif, deskriptif, agimantatif,
ekplikatif oswa enfòmatif?
+ Men kèk mo ak ekspresyon pou ede n konprann resèt la

annatandan while, meanwhile omwen at least
bese dife a to turn down the heat ten thyme
brase to stir toufe to cover tightly
dezèdtan two hours tranpe to soak
jiwòf clove uitèdtan eight hours
Frenand Léger 343.
Resèt diri kole ak pwa sèch

Engredyan yo
Pou fè diri kole ak pwa sèch pou uit moun ou bezwen de ti mamit diri blan oswa
jòn; yon mamit pwa sèch wouj oswa nwa; yon glòs luil doliv; twa tèt lay; yon bèl
grenn zonyon; yon grenn magi; de gwo kiyè sèl; kat grenn iiwòf; yon ti pake pèsi;
yon ti pake ten.
Resèt la
Lè w ap kwit diri kole ak pwa sèch, premye sa ou fè se lave pwa a epi mete l bouyi.
Pinga ou mete sèl nan pwa a lè w ap bouyi l. Ou kab mete yon tèt lay bouyi nan pwa
a si ou vle. An jeneral, pwa sèch pran omwen dezèdtan pou l!kwit si ou pa t mete l
tranpe nan dlo pandan omwen uitèdtan anvan ou bouyi l.
Dezyèm bagay ou fè lè pwa a fin bouyi, se mete lwil doliv cho pou fri zepis yo. Mete
10
chodyè ou cho ak luil la ladan l. Ansuit, mete lay la ak zonyon an fri. Apre sa, ajoute
pwa a; brase l pou kèk minit epi ajoute dlo a. Ou bezwen kat tas dlo pou de ti mamit
diri. Mete magi a, sèl la, giwòf la, pèsi ak ten an nan dlo a. Kouvri chodyè epi kite dlo
a bouyi.
Twazyèm bagay ou fè annatandan dlo a bouyi se netwaye epi lave diri a. Lè dlo a
15
bouyi ajoute diri a. Brase chodyè a youn oubyen de fwa pou byen melanje diri a ak
pwa a. Kite diri a bouyi jouk dlo a sèch san ou pa kouvri chodyè a. Lè dlo a fin sèch
nèt, fòk ou brase diri yon dènye fwa.
Dènye bagay ou fè se toufe diri a pou l kab byen kwit. Gen moun ki kouvri chodyè a
ak yon papye aliminyòm avan yo mete kouvèti a. Konsa tout chalè a rete anndan
chodyè a. se sèl fason pou diri a kwit. Lè ou fin toufe diri a, fòk ou bese dife a anba l 20
pou l pa boule. Kite chodyè a sou yon ti dife byen piti pandan dis a kenz minit
konsa. Apre sa, ou mèt sèvi diri a paske l pare.
B. Pandan w ap li. Tradwi fraz sa yo ki anba a an angle. Itilize glosè a ki nan fen liv la oswa
yon diksyonè pou w kab tradwi fraz yo kòmsadwa.
Pou fè diri kole ak pwa sèch pou uit moun ou bezwen de ti mamit diri blan oswa jòn.
N Lè w ap kwit diri kole ak pwa sèch, premye sa ou fè se lave pwa a epi mete l bouyi.
ma
Pinga ou mete sèl nan pwa a lè w ap bouyi l.
3. Dezyèm bagay ou fè lè pwa a fin bouyi, se mete lwil doliv cho pou fri zepis yo. Mete
chodyè ou cho ak luil la ladan l. Ansuit, mete lay la ak zonyon an fri.
4. Kite diri a bouyi jouk dlo a sèch san ou pa kouvri chodyè a. Lè dlo a fin sèch nèt, fòk ou
brase diri a yon dènye fwa.
5. Dènye bagay ou fè se toufe diri a pou Ilkab byen kwit. Gen moun ki kouvri chodyè a ak
yon papye aliminyòm avan yo mete kouvèti a.
6. Kite chodyè a sou yon ti dife byen piti pandan dis a kenz minit konsa. Apre sa, ou mèt
sèvi diri a paske l pare.
C. Lè ou fin li. Reyini nou an gwoup pou reponn kesyon yo dapre tèks la. Reponn kesyon
yo an kreyòl.
Ki kalite diri ou bezwen pou kwit diri ak pwa sèch?

Ki kantite pwa ou bezwen pou w kwit diri ak pwa sèch pou kat moun?
Kisa ou fè dabò lè w ap kwit diri ak pwa sèch?
Lè w ap kwit diri ak pwa sèch, ki kantite sèl pou ou mete bouyi nan pwa a?
Konbyen tan pwa sèch pran pou l kwit si ou pa t tranpe l?
. Èske pwa sèch kwit pi vit oswa mwen vit lè ou fin tranpe 1?
Kilè pou ou mete diri a nan chodyè a?
Poukisa ou bezwen brase diri a?
de
mn
m
fa
MN Poukisa ou bezwen toufe diri a?
10. Poukisa ou dwe bese dife a anba diri a?
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Li repons ou yo ankò. Èske gen bagay ou bezwen ajoute
oswa wete? Fè bon jan koreksyon nan travay ou avan ou pataje l ak lòt etidyan yo.
CHAPIT UIT
health, well-being, illness, death and funerals.

identify and describe human body parts
discuss personal hygiene
describe illnesses
discuss healthcare issues
identify and describe certain medications
describe funerals
indicate places and directions
express emotion with interjections
You will use:

terms for parts of the body
terms related to illness
terms related to healthcare
terms related to death and mourning
terms related to funerals
the possessive construction pa
prepositions and nouns with agglutinated articles
the verb ale and the preposition nan
interjections such as anmwe, pòdyab, mezanmi etc...
certain consonant blends
some common verbs.
Leson 1: Lasante ak lijyèn se Kòkòt ak Figawo!
Leson 2: Pwoblèm sante !
Leson 3: Lasante se richès!
Leson 4: Veye lanmò!
Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Folk and religious beliefs in Haiti

Leson 1 : Lasante ak lijyèn se Kòkòt ak Figawo
- Language aim: Describing your body and discussing personal hygiene

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou dekri kò nou ak pou pale de lijyèn
- Grammar and structures: The possessive construction pa
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: sp; Spr; st
- Writing: Fason w fè twalèt ou lèmaten
I. Ann fè yon ti anatomi!
Mari ap swiv yon kou anatomi nan Falkilte medsin nan. L ap etidye pati ki nan kò moun.
PATI NAN KÒ MOUN
«+ Men kèk mo ak ekspresyon pou n itlize lè n ap pale de lijyèn kòporèl

benyen to take a shower savon ak champou soap and shampoo

bwose dan to brush one's teeth bwòsdan ak pat toothbrush and toothpaste
bwose cheve to brush one's hair bwòstèt hairbrush
fè twalèt to wash up dlo cho hot water
fè bab to shave one's beard krèm razaj shaving cream
lave figi to wash one's face j razwa razor
mete rad to get dressed savon ak dlo soap and water
penyen tèt to comb peny comb
siye/seche kò to dry oneself sèvyèt towels
raze to shave lam razwa razor blades
CD 3- 8 - DJALÒG
— «e Filip fenk leve nan maten. Li an reta pou travay li. Wozlò nan saldeben an. Filip
mande Wozlò pou lfè vit paske l prese.
Filip : - Cheri, fè vit pou w ban m saldeben an. M prese. M bezwen ale.
Wozlò : -. Mfèkantre nan saldeben an wi fillip. M poko menm bwose dan m.
Filip : - Ebyen kòm m anreta, kite m fè twalèt mwen avan w Wozlò.
Wozlò : -. .M kòmanse lave figi m, kite m fini. Men, ou pa tka leve pi bonè?
Filip : - Dòmi twompe m epi revèy la pa sonnen maten an.
Wozlò : - Kouman revèy la pa sonnen an. Se pou w di ou te bliye mete alam
nan yè swa. Se pa premye fwa sa rive. w
Filip : - Oke ou gen rezon. Èske ou kab sòti nan saldeben an kounye a?
Wozlò : -.M ap ba w saldeben an men fòk ou fè vit paske m prese tou. M poko
menm benyen. Apre sa, fò m abiye, penyen tèt mwen epi makiye.
Filip : - Map fè vit. Pa enkyete w. Kote w mete pat la ak lam razwa yo?
Wozlò : - Patlla sou lavabo a bò kote bwòsdan yo. Lam razwa yo fini depi yè.
Filip : - O!O! Bon kijan m pral fè bab mwen la? Kote razwa elektrik la?
Wozlò : -..M pa konnen non Filip. Chache l. Se pa w liye. Se ou k konn sèvi avè l.
Filip : -. Oke manman! Ou kab pote yon sèvyet pou mwen? M ap bezwen l pou
m siye kòm lè m fin benyen. Savon an genlè fini tou?
Wozlò : - Kite m anrepo Filip ! Èske w ou bwose dan w deja? Fè vit pou w soti.
Filip : - Ou pa bezwen fache Wozlò. M prèske fini. M fin savonnen. Se kòm m
ap rense la. Apre sa, m ap annik penyen tèt mwen epi m fini.
Wozlò : - Filip! Kote w mete savon likid la ak ti sèvyèt m konn lave figi m nan?
Filip : - Mteretire yo nan douch la. M mete yo menm kote ak chanpou a.
Wozlò : - Poukisa Filip? Ou kwè m di w pa deplase zafè m.
Poukisa Filip bezwen Wozlò soti nan saldeben an?

Èske Wozlò anvi ba Filip saldeben an? Poukisa?
Kisa Wozlò te koumanse fè lè Filip mande saldeben an?
Kisa k fè Filip leve ta konsa maten an?
Èske Wozlò bay Filip saldeben an?
Kibò pat la ye?
Ak kisa Filip konn abitye fè bab li lèmaten?
Ak kisa Filip fè bab li maten an? Poukisa?
nO Ak kisa Filip ap abiye maten an?
We
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10.Kibò Filip mete savon likid la ak ti sèvyèt Wozlò a?
“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Santi bon koute chè. This Kreyòl proverb literally means “It costs
a lot of money to smell good.” The love of perfume is something that the Haitians
probably inherited from the French. However, because of the economic situation, the
majority of Haitians cannot afford perfume. In fact, most families live in small one or
two bedroom homes that generally do not have electricity or running water. The lack of
access to running water or a water heater naturally reduces personal hygiene
standards and the ability of householders to clean their belongings and wash their
clothes. Despite their poor sanitary conditions, proper grooming is surprisingly part of
the daily routines of most people in Haiti. Even poor farmers usually take good care of
themselves. Personal hygiene habits such as shower and brushing one's teeth are part
ofaregular routine even in countryside where the lack of amenities is greater. In fact,
among country people, it is a must to brush your teeth and to wash your face in the
morning before greeting someone. If you do not do that, it is believed that you are
calling a curse down upon that person.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Asosiyasyon - Marye kolòn l ak Il. Swiv egzanp lan.
1. -d pise a) je
2. —— koute b) bouch
3. —— manje c) nen
4. —— lang d) peni
5. — mache e) goute
6. —— montre f) tèt
7. reflechi
— g) pye
8. — pran odè h) dwèt
9. gade
— i) men
10. —— touche j) zòrèy
B. Pati nan kò moun! - Chwazi sa ki korèk la pami mo ki anba yo pou reponn. Itilize atik
defini kòrèk la pou reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Yo itilize yon bwòsdan pou netwaye yo.

Repons: Se dan yo.
. poumon - dwèt -cheve-lang - kè- nen - dan -zòrèy- je-bab-vant
. Seògan sa aki pèmèt ou pran gou manje.

. Yo sèvi ak yon bwòstèt pou bwose l.
. Seògan sa aki pèmèt ou gade televizyon oubyen li yon yon liv. .
. Se ògan sa yo ki pèmèt ou moulen manje avan ou vale l.
. Seògan sa ki fè ou kab pran odè oswa respire.
. Yo itilize yon razwa ak krèm razaj pou koupe yo.
. Se ògan sa ki pèmèt koute ou radyo oswa tande bri.
. Seògan sa k ap ponpe san nan kò moun san rete.
kn Se ògan entèn sa yo ki pèmèt kò n pwofite de oksijèn ki nan lè a.
OONOU?PGRON
10.Nou itilize yo pou kenbe plim lè n ap ekri. Ou kab mete bag ladan yo tou.
€. Aktivite nan maten - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi apwopriye a nan lis ki anba a
pye - bwose — bouch - ponyèt - nen - kò - je - tèt - dwèt - sèvyèt - senti

Egzanp: Maten an, Filip pa son revèy la.

Repons: Maten an, Filip pa tande son revèy la.
1. Lè Filip louvri l maten an, li wèl gentan fè nevè dimaten.

2. Lè Filip leve, li mete sandal nan l pou l al nan saldeben an.
3. Lè misye rive nan saldeben an li dan l epi li lave je l.
4. Apresa, li benyen. Lè l fini, li siye kò l ak yon .
5. Pandan Filip ap abiye, li mete yon sentiwon nan l
6. Lè Filip fin abiye, li mete yon mont annò nan li.
7. Answitli pran dejene. Filip pa pran odè kafe a paske l bouche.
8. Avan Filip ale, li mete chapo sou li.
9. Apre saa, li anbrase Wozlò sou epi l ale.
10. Lè Filip rive nan travay, Wozlò rele l pou di l li bliye mete bag la nan li.
D. Pwodwi pou lijyèn kòporèl - Reponn kesyon yo menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a pou
ou di sa w bezwen pou fè lijyèn kòporèl.
Egzanp: Kisa ou bezwen pou w fè bab ou?

Repons: M bezwen razwa, krèm razaj ak dlo.
Kisa w bezwen pou ou savonnen kò w?

Kisa w bezwen pou ou rense kò w?
Kisa w bezwen pou ou siye kò w?
Kisa w bezwen pou w fè twalèt ou?
Kisa w bezwen pou ou raze w?
Kisa w bezwen pou w bwose cheve w?
Kisa w bezwen pou w lave cheve w?
Kisa w bezwen pou w penyen tèt ou?
Og
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ki
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dl
ea Kisa w bezwen pou w lave je w?
10.Kisa w bezwen pou w bwose dan w?
Frenand Léger 381
E. Lijyèn kòporèl — Reponn kesyon yo menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a pou ou di sa w
kab fè ak pwodwi sa yo.
Egzanp: Kisa ou kab fè ak yon razwa elektrik?

Repons: M kab raze m. / M kab fè bab mwen.
Kisa
w kab fè ak...?
1. razwa elektrik 5. chanpou 9. peny
2. bwòsadan 6. bwòstèt 10. rad
3. dlo 7. krèm razaj 11.tisèvyèt
4. sèvyèt 8. savon 12.losyon
F. Definisyon pati nan kò moun - Travay ak yon lòt etidyan pou w kreye pwòp
definisyon pa w pou mo sa yo ki anba a. Apre sa a, li definisyon yo pou patnè w la. Li
dwe devine mo ki koresponn a chak definisyon. Se pou n chanje wòl apre chak kesyon.
Egzanp: Li pèmèt ou pran odè epi respire. Se ki ògan li ye?

Repons: Se nen an
1. bab 5. tèt 9. je
2. dan 6. ponyèt 10. cheve
3. lang 7. pye 11. zòrèy
4. bouch 8. dwèt 12. poumon
II. The possessive construction pa
“# You have already learned that possession is indicated by placing the possessor after the
item possessed (Se kay Wozlò: It is Wozlò's house.). Another way to express possession
in Kreyòl is to use the possessive pa + the appropriate long or short form of the
personal pronoun. This construction is the equivalent of the English possessive
pronoun.
1. Saasepam. - Thisis mine.

2. Liv saasepa mwen. - This book iis mine.
3. Èske se pa w li ye? - Isityours?
4. Òdinatè ase pa w li ye kounye a. - The computer is yours now.
5. Machin sa ase pal? - This car is hers/his.
6. Nou achte kay la; se pa nou li ye? - We bought the house; it's ours.
7. Wi, kay la se pa yo. - Yes, the house is theirs.
ak Note that the possessive construction may be followed by the definite article singular or
plural to add more definiteness to the noun or the pronoun that accompanies the
possessive. Remember that the singular form of the definite article varies according to
the last segment of the word it follows.
1. Plim sa ase pa mwen an. - Thispen is mine.

2. Plim sa se pa m nan. - This pen is mine.
3. Sepalia. - Itishis/hers.
4. Sepalla. - Itishis/hers.
5. Sepapalla, - Itisnot his/hers.
6. Kreyon yo se pa w yo. - The pencils are yours.
7. Sepa myo. - These are mine.
4 The possessive construction kin + a - In the northern part of Haiti, a slightly different
Kreyòl is spoken. One of the differences between standard Kreyòl and the Northern
dialect is the use of the possessive. In the North, the possessive construction is kin + a +
the appropriate personal pronouns.
1. Saasekinam. - Thisis mine.

2. Saasekinaw. - This is yours.
3. Saasekinai. - Thisis his/hers
4. Saasekina nou. - Thisisours
5. Saasekinayo. - Thisistheirs
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Fòm kout posesif yo - Itilize fòm kout posesif yo pou ranplase fòm long yo. Swiv
egzanp lan.
Egzanp: - Semachinpalia.` — — Repons: Se machin pa l la.

1. Se chadèk pa mwen an. 4. Sefwomaj pa ou a.
2. Sezoranjpalia. 5. Saserezen pa mwen an.
3. Se mango pa nou an. 6. Saselegim pa nou an.
B. Fòm pliryèl la - Itilize fòm pliryèl posesif yo pou ranplase fòm sengilye yo.
1. Sekay pa mwen an. 6. Sekaye pa m nan.

2. Sechifon pa ou a. 7. Se poul pa mwen an.
3. Setablopalia. 8. Sechèzpalia.
4. Seòdinatè pa nou an. 9. Serègpayo a.
5. Seradyo pa yo a. 10. Se liv pan nan
Frenand Léger 383
C. Sezafè pal. Se pa ki moun? Itilize pwonon kòrèk la pou ranplase non ki gen tras anba
yo a. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: —- Sediri pa Adriyen. — Repons: Se diri pa l.
1. Seseriz pa Mimoz. 4. Sejanbon pa madmwazèl

la.
2. Se manje pa ti
gasonan. 5. Se vyann pa Lisi
ak Pòl.
3. Serezen pa andre
ak Chal. 6. Se kodenn pa glèv yo.
D. Ann pale Kreyòl kapwa! - Itilize de mo ki ansanm yo anba a pou ekprime posesyon
menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a. Itilize pwonon kòrèk la pou ranplase si nesesè.
Egzanp: —- Razwa/ Filip — Repons: Razwa a se kin ai.
1. Makiyaj/Wozlò 4. rad/mwen
2. Savon /ou 5. bwòsdan/Mari
3. chanpou/yo. 6. Règ/ Jak ak Aleksi
HI. —Consonant blends: /sp/; /spr/ and /st/
# /sp/ ak /st/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab epi /spr/ li menm se nan de
silab ki kole youn ak lòt ou jwenn li. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa yo nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
ei: A. CD 3-9 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /sp/; /spr/ ak /st/ ladan yo.
SP, sp: — espageti, espante, espante, esperans, espasyal, espekilatè, espere,

espesyal, espesyalis, espesyalite, espò, espòtif, espwa
SPR, spr: espre, esprè, esprès, espresyon, espri, esprime
ST, st: estab, estabilite, estabilize, estad, estaj, estajè, estaf, estera, estereyo,
estòk, festen, festivite
«i: B. CD 3- 10- Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /sp/; /spr/ ak /st/ ladan
yo.
IV. — Annou ekri

+ Fason w fè twalèt ou lèmaten
You will use what you have learned in class to write about how you usually get ready in the
morning.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Eseye sonje sa ou konn fè lèmaten lè ou leve nan kabann. Ki kote ou ale
an premye : nan kwizin nan oswa nan saldeben an?
B. Ann ekri. Kounye a, se pou ou pale de fason ou fè twalèt ou lè ou leve nan maten.
Redaksyon w lan dwe gen enfòmasyon ak detay ki anba yo:
HH. Diepi saou fè etap pa etap e kilè ou fè yo

II. Eksplike sa ou fè yo an detay epi di konbyen tan ou pase ap fè bagay sa yo
JJ. Di poukisa se konsa ou chwazi fè bagay sa yo
KK. Nan konklizyon redaksyon w lan, fòk ou bay opinyon w sou abitid ou
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Reli redaksyon w lan. Èske gen yon bagay ou vle wete oswa ajoute?
Byen reli tèks ou a pou w wè si pa gen fot gramè ak òtograf. Korije tèks ou a dapre griy
koreksyon ki anba a.
OO nn no nn [ Exeeitent |verygood | Good | Acceptable Unacceptable |

: Organization: (coherence andunity) kò 4-35 3-25 | 2-15-1
Content: (quality and quantity) | : 4.5 |4-35] 3-25 | 2-15-1 a
gan ki 2w Tan DA on a a a oi Da To Oo n nn e 15 TE a
..Mechanics (grammar and tpunctuation) 5 4.5 [4-35]! 3-25 | 2-15-1 4
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Frenand Léger 385
Leson 2: Pwoblèm sante!
- Language aim: Discussing healthcare issues

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de pwoblèm sante
- Grammar and structures: prepositions and nouns with agglutinated articles
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: pl; pr; pt
- Speaking: Ann fè yon ti anatomi!
I. Kijan w santi kò w?
Filip al kay doktè paske l malad. Doktè a mande Filip kijan l santi kò l. Filip di doktè a li pa
Li gen lafyèv.
Li gen mal tèt. L ap touse.
; Li k
Livianrimen.
ki
Li fè aksidan. - gripe. Li asmatik.
Li kase 1 Vant li ap fè lmal.
ki Li gen dyare. Larim ak koule nan nen L
+ Men kèk mo ak ekspresyon pou n itlize lè n ap pale de maladi ak renmèd

dantis dentist maltèt — headache
pasyan patient Lap soufri. — She is suffering.
maladi sickness Li kase bra l. He broke his arm.
dispansè heath center Li fè yon antòs. I sprained my ankle.
lopital hospital Li gen mal dan. She has a tooth ache
medikaman medicine Li gen vant fè mal. He has a stomach ache
aspirin aspirin Li anrimen. Shehasa cold.
grenn pill, tablet Li gen dyare. — She has diarrhea.
siwo liquid medicine, syrup Li gen grip He has the flu.
kakarèl diarrhea Li gen kansè. She has cancer
mal do backache Li gen lafyèv. — She has fever.
mal gòj sore throat Li kase tèt li. She hurt her head.
CD 3- 11 -DJALÒG
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« e Filip malad byen grav. Misye oblije al kay doktè.
Doktè a: Bonjou Filip. Kijan w santi kò w?

Filip: A! dòk, kò m pa bon menm. M pa kab ni manje ni bwè.
Doktè a: Kisa w santi menm?Sa kfè ou pa kab manje a?
Filip: Gòj mwen tèlman ap fè m mal, m pa kab vale anyen. Lè m fòse manje
oswa bwè yon bagay, mwen vomi! menm kote a.
Doktè a: Èske ou gen dyare ak vant fè mal tou?
Filip: Wi dòk ! anplis de dyare a, m gen lafyèv epi m ap touse san rete.
Doktè a: Èske ou konn krache san lè w ap touse?
Filip: Se kòm si w te konnen doktè! Tous la fè lestomak mwen fè m mal anpil.
Doktè a: Filip ! èske ou gen moun nan fanmi ou ki fè tibèkiloz?
Filip: M pa kwè non! Sèl moun ki te fè maladi sa a, se te Alèks, yon amplwaye
nan biwo a. Men misye mouri lontan sa a.
Doktè a: Lè w di lontan an, konbyen tan ou vle di?
Filip: Dòk Alèks gen plis pase de zan depi l mouri. Sa w panse a se pa sa.
Doktè a: Èske Alèks te konn travay nan menm biwo avè w?
Filip: Wi! Men jan m di w la, misye mouri lontan sa. M te an bòn sante tout
apre lanmò Alèks la. Kidonk, se pa ka tibèkiloz mwen fè.
Doktè a: M pa janm di ou fè tibèloz Filip. Dayè, m poko kab di w sa w genyen
egzakteman toutotan m poko gen rezilta analiz m pral voye w fè yo.
Filip: M konprann. Men ki lòt maladi ou panse ki kab fè m ap soufri konsa?
Doktè a: Gen plizyè maladi ki kab lakoz yon moun gen lafyèv, dyare, tous, ak
vomisman. M pa vle fè yon move dyagnostik. Ann tann rezilta yo.
Filip: Men doktè, èske ou panse m pral mouri? Ou kwè se sida m genyen?
Doktè a: Non Filip. M plis kwè se tibèkiloz ou fè. Si se sa, ou pa gen pwoblèm.
Pou kounye a, m ap preskri w twa medikaman. Fòk ou pran yo twa fwa
pa jou. Lè analiz yo pare, ou a tounen vin wè m.
Filip: Dakò! Kite m kouri al nan famasi a pou achte medikaman yo.
Doktè a: Oke babay Filip. N a wè lòt semenn si Dye vle.
Frenand Léger 387
Poukisa Filip al kay doktè?

Kisa k fè Filip pa kab manje ak bwè?
Kisa k rive Filip lè l fòse manje oswa bwè?
Èske Filip konn krache san lè l ap touse?
Èske gen moun lakay Filip ki fè tibèkiloz?
Kimoun Filip konnen ki te fè maladi sa a?
Depi kilè moun nan mouri ?
Ki maladi ki te touye Alèks?
n. Dapre doktè a, ki maladi Filip fè: tibèkiloz oswa sida?
pe
ann
se
10.Konbyen medikaman doktè a preskri Filip?
Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Some Kreyòl proverbs about healthcare are: Ret trankil se renmèd
kò. - “Staying calm is medicine for the body.” Nanpwen maladi ki pa gen renmèd. — “There
is no sickness that doesn't have a remedy.” In Haiti, healthcare beliefs vary depending on
many socio-economic factors. People from the cities are more likely to go to a physician or
other professional for healthcare services. However, people living in rural areas usually do
not seek help from a physician but rely instead on folk healers (doktè fèy). Country people
would go to the doctor only when they are suffering from severe pain or when they can no
longer function normally. Before going to the doctor, most Haitians would try to cure
themselves with home medication which consists of herbal remedies (renmèd fèy). Herbal
remedies include herbal powder and mixtures as well as leaf, bark and root infusions.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Asosiyasyon - Marye kolòn

l ak ll. Swiv egzanp lan.
1. ..c dantis b) stomach ache
2. . maltèt c) back ache
3. —maldan d) dentist
4. — — malvant e) sore throat
5. —maldo f) illness
6... malgòj g) headache
7. — — kakarèl h) diarrhea
8. ..... grip i) cold
a) anrimen
— j) flu
9. maladi k) toothache
B. Wete mo ki depaman an! - Fè yon tras anba mo ki depaman an. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: medikaman, renmèd, maladi, tretman
doktè, dantis, enfimyè, pasyan 5. grip, aspirin, grenn, siwo

anrimen, renmèd, gripe, touse 6. dispansè, lopital, klinik, doktè fèy
mal tèt, mal vini, mal gòj, mal vant 7. doktè fèy, renmèd fèy, enfimyè, bòkò
ad
a mal dan, kakarèl, mal do, malfwendeng — 8. kansè, lasante, tibèkiloz, sida,
C. Koze lasante ak maladi - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi apwopriye a nan lis ki

anba a pou w konplete chak fraz ki anba yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
malad - preskripsyon - anrimen - aspirin - antòs - sante - lopital - piki - dyare -

enfimyè - mal dan
Egzanp: Ou al lopital lè w tonbe
Repons: Ou al lopital lè w tonbe malad
. .
. Oualkay dantis lè ou gen

« Travay yon se ede doktè.
. Ou kab pran yon lè ou gen mal tèt oswa lafyèv.
Yon se yon lis medikaman doktè preskri.
Selè li larim konn koule nan nen l.
Mari vire pye li pandan l ap jwe baskètbòl; li fè yon
Filip pa pran odè kafe a paske l bouche.
Lè yon moun pa malad, li an bòn
GoEONIFJUAFSWE
p Lè yon moun tonbe malad byen grav, se yo mennen l.
10.Filip al nan twalèt souvan; kaka misye dlo; li gen
D. Devinèt sou koze maladi ak lasante! — Devine sou kisa fraz anba yo ap pale. Itilize atik
defini kòrèk la pou reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
Egzanp: Se moun ki itilize renmèd fèy pou geri malad.

Repons: Se doktè fèy la
Se yon medikaman ou pran lè ou gen lafyèv ak tèt fè mal.

Lè moun gen maladi sa a, yo al nan twalèt souvan.
Se yon maladi ki fè kò moun vin cho anpil.
Se yon maladi ki fè larim koule nan nen moun.
Lè moun gen maladi sa a, yo touse anpil.
Se yon bagay ou pran lè w malad; se nan famasi ou achte sa a.
Se kote sa a yo mennen moun ki malad byen grav.
Ou fè maladi sa a lè w vire pye ou oswa lè w frape cheviy ou.
JA Se moun ki la pou ede doktè a fè travay li.
fe
fe.
ye,
EVA
oI
Se
10.Se yon lis renmèd doktè preskri w lè ou malad.
E. Ann fèyon ti konvèsasyon! - Travay ak yon lòt elèv nan klas la: Youn ap poze kesyon;
Kouman ou santi kò w jodi a?

Eske ou konn malad souvan?
Ki dènyè fwa ou te malad?
Ki kote ou te ale lè w te malad la: kay doktè oswa lopital?
Ki maladi ou te genyen?
Ki medikaman ou te pran lè ou te malad la?
Ki renmèd ou konn pran lè ou gen lafyèv?
A Kisa ou konn fè pou trete tèt ou lè ou gripe?
YO
yè
TEN
de
pi
II. ` Prepositions and nouns with agglutinated articles
= Prepositions are used to indicate someone or something's location and direction. For
example, in the sentence "Liv la sou tab la. : The book is on the table", the word "sou :
on" is apreposition used to indicate the location of the book.
+ Prepositions oflocation - In Kreyòl, the most common prepositions of location are:
agoch to the left of deyò ouside

adwat to the right of (bò) kote near/on the side of
anba above lòtbò across
anfas across/opposite nan in/inside of
anndan inside nan kwen at the corner of
arebò along nan mitan in the middle of/between
anwo under/below pami among
devan in front of pre next to/by/close to
dèyè at the back of sou on
+ Prepositions
of direction - Prepositions of direction are use to express movement
toward something or someone. They usually appear with verbs of motion. For example,
in the sentence "Filip pral nan dispansè a. : Filip is going to the clinic.", the word "nan :
to" is a preposition used to indicate the movement of Filip in the direction of the clinic.
In Kreyòl, the most common prepositions of direction are:
1. an M pral an Frans lane pwochenn. I'm going to France next year.

2. ann Yo pral ann Ayiti demen. They are going to Haiti tomorrow.
3. arebò Lap mache arebò plaj la. She is walking along the beach.
4. dèyè Chat la ap kouri dèyè rat la. The cat runs after the mouse
5. nan Filip pral nan dispansè a. Filip is going to the clinic.
6. nan Filip pral lopital. Filip is going to the hospital.
7. nan Li pase nan jaden an. He went through the field.
«“ Note that both prepositions an and ann are translated into English as “to”. In Kreyòl,
“an” occurs before words that begin with a consonant as indicated in example 1 above.
“ann” appears before words that begin with a vowel as in example 2. Also note that the
preposition “nan” can be used to express both direction and location.
Frenand Légèr 39]
e ' ge ate es - In Kreyòl, an

aa kstiandè article is a French article that bòks an #itègrat part of a French noun
and the two elements turned into one single Kreyòl noun after the process of word
formation in the Kreyòl language. For example, the two French words “la santé” became
“lasante” in Kreyòl; “l'église” became “legliz”; “la rue” became “lari”; and “hopital”
became “lopital”. Note that, when used as locatives, Kreyòl nouns that begin with
agglutinated articles “le”, “la” or “I” such as lekòl, lavil or lopital do not require the
preposition “nan”.
1. Adriyen pral lekòl. - Adriyen is going to school.
2. Adriyen pral nan klas la. - Adriyen is going to the classroom.
3. Filip te ale lopital la. - Filip went to the hospital.
4. Filip te ale nan dispansè a. - Filipwent to the clinic.
+ Preposition or Adverb? - In Kreyòl like in English, most prepositions can also be used
as adverbs. A preposition never appears alone. It is always followed by an object which
will be a noun or pronoun. If the word has a noun or pronoun following it, it is probably
a preposition. If it does not have a noun or pronoun following it, it is probably an
adverb. In the following examples, the prepositions are underlined with two lines and
the adverbs with one.
1. Chal pral lòtbò semenn pwochenn. - Chal is going overseas next week.
2. Chalchita lòtbò rivyè a. - Chal sits across the river.
3. Li vire agoch. - Hetumned left.
4. Li vire agoch estasyon gaz la. - Heturned at the left of the gas station.
5. Kilès ki kite chen an deyò? - Who let the dog out?
6. Yo kanpe deyò kay la pou yo fimen. - They stand outside of the house to smoke.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Prepozisyon
oswa Advèb? - Di si mo ki gen tras anba li a nan chak fraz se yon
prepozisyon oswa yon advèb. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Yo pralpan sinemapita. — Repons: Prepozisyon

Egzanp 2 Mimoz di Adriyen pou lmache devan. — Repons: Advèb
1. Li pral apn Ewòp apre demen. 6. Nou prèske rive; kay la tou pre.
2. Magazen an adwat restoran an. 7. Filip te al pan dispansè a.
3. Lap mache arebò lari a. 8. Pwofesè a mande tout elèv sot deyò.
4. Anita kanpe lòtbò a. 9. Chofè a fèk vire adwat.
5. Chen an ap kouri dèyè chat la. 10. Direktè a mete Adriyen ajenou pan kwen an.
B. Nan klas Kreyòl la - Chwazi mo ann italik ki pi apwopriye a pou ou pale de pozisyon
moun ak bagay ki nan klas kreyòl la. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Anjeneral, pwofesè a kanpe devan/dèyè etidyan yo.

Repons: An jeneral, pwofesè a kanpe devan etidyan yo
Etidyan yo chita anndan/anba klas la.

Pwofesè a toujou chita sou/arebò chèz la.
Mwen chita lwen/kote lòt etidyan yo.
Pwofesè a toujou ap ekri sou/agoch tablo a.
Anjeneral etidyan yo rantre nan/anfas klas la a dizè nan maten.
. Anjeneral, pwofesè a toujou chita adwat/anfas klas la.
. Pwofesè a konn chita dèyè/anwo biwo a.
HE
PNKVISWE
. Pita, etidyan yo pral ann/an Ayiti.
C. Ki kote Adriyen prale? - Itilize mo ki nan parantèz la ak yon prepozisyon kòrèk pou
reponn chak kesyon sa yo ki anba a. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Ki kote Filip prale? (Ayiti)

Repons 1: Filip pral ann Ayiti.
Egzanp 2: Ki kote Filip prale? (klinik la)

Repons 2: Filip pral nan klinik la.
Ki kote F ilip prale? (dispansè a) 6. Ki kote Filip prale? (lavil)

Ki kote Filip prale? (lopital la) 7. Ki kote Filip prale? (lekòl)
Ki kote Filip prale? (Frans) 8. Ki kote Filip prale? (legliz la)
Ki kote Filip prale? (lamès) 9. Kikote Filip prale? (Itali)
epoKi kote
ST Filip prale? (mache) 10. Ki kote Filip prale? (magazen an)
D. Ki kote yo ye? - Gade desen klas byen epi konplete fraz ki anba yo dapre sa ou wè nan
klas la. Ou pa gen dwa itilize menm prepozisyon an de fwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp : Pwojektè a kwoke plafon an.

Repons : Pwojektè a kwoke nan plafon an.
1. Òdinatèa ——
— bifètla.
2. Devedepleyè a bifèt la.
3. Valiz la biwo a.
4. Revèylakwoke ——
` mian.
5. Madmwazèl la kanpe tablo a.
6. Tabloa pòt la.
7. Elèv la kanpe madmwazèl la.
8. Kalkilatris la biwo a.
9. Chèz yo biwo a.
10. Bifèt la postè yo.
E. Deskripsyon - Gade desen tab la epi fòme kèk fraz ak de mo ki anba yo dapre sa ou wè
nan desen an. Ou pa gen dwa itilize menm prepozisyon an de fwa. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp : Valiz/tab ` — — Repons: Valiz la sou tab la.
1. valiz/òdinatè
2. kreyon/tab
3. kaye/plim
4. gwo kaye/ ti kaye
5. kalkilatris/tab
6. règ/kaye yo
7. liv/kreyon yo
8 . òdinatè/kalkilatris
Il. ` Consonant blends: /pl/; /pr/ and /pt/
“ /pl/ ak /pr/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab epi /pt/ li menm se nan de silab
ki kole youn ak lòt ou jwenn li. Ou jwenn konsòn doub sa yo nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
Ki A. CD3-12-Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /pl/; /pr/ ak /pt/ ladan yo.
PL, pl: aplikab, aplikatè, aplike, aplodi, aplodisman, lapli, eple, konplis, konplo,
konplote, pla, plan, planifye, plati, plato, plen, sipliye, souple
PR, pr: aprann, apranti, aprantisay, apre, apresye, aprivwaze, ekspre, eksprè,
eksprès, ekspresyon, espri, eksprime, pran, pratik, pre, prete, prestasyon, pri
PT, pt: aptitid, laptitbouch, laptòp, lapwòptay, lapwòpte, malpwòpte, pwòpte
É. B. CD 3-13 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /pl/; /pr/ ak /pt/ ladan yo.
HI. Annou Pale
+ Preparing for speaking - Ann fè yon ti anatomi!
You will use what you have learned to talk about the location and movements of
certain human internal organs.
Frenand Léger 395
A. Anvan ou pale. Imajine ou se yon doktè k ap anseye anatomi. Jodi a, ou pral pale de
pozisyon ògan entèn yo ak mouvman yo ap fè ki pou pèmèt kò a fonksyone.
Prepare lis non tout ògan ou pral itlize yo ak pozisyon yo epi mouvman y ap fè si posib.
B. Kounye a se pou ekri prezantasyon ou an nan fason ou pral di l la. Se pou idantifye epi
dekri omwen uit ògan menm jan ak egzanp lan ki nan tablo a. Prezantasyon ou an dwe
gen tout pati sa yo.
Y Kòmanse ak yon entwodiksyon kote ou di de kisa ou pral pale.

Y Idantifye omwen uit ògan.
v Di ki kote ògan sa yo pozisyone kò yo nan kò a.
v Di ki lòt ògan ki bò kote, oswa adwat, agoch elatriye.
v Di si ògan sa yo ap fè yon mouvman.
v Itilize bon jan prepozisyon pou w di nan ki direksyon.
v Fini ak yon ti konklizyon youn oswa de fraz.
C. Lèou fin ekri prezantasyon w lan. Lè ou fin ekri prezantasyon w lan, ou dwe pran yon
ti tan pou w byen repete l. Pandan ou ap fè repetisyon, siveye pwononsiyasyon ak
entonasyon. Pratike jouk ou santi w vin alèz pou w fè prezantasyon an.
D. Lèou fin pratike. Lè w fin repete prezantasyon w lan, fòk ou prezante devan klas la.
Leson 3: Lasante se richès!
- Language aim: Discussing well-being and fitness

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de fason pou rete an bòn sante
- Grammar and structures: Serial verbs
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: tr; tl
- Listening: Yon reklam pou yon medikaman kont lagrip
I. Kisa pou nfè pou rete an bòn sante?
Wòzlò pa gen okenn maladi grav men li pa santi l anfòm. Li toujou fatige epi l ap pran pwa
anpil depi l fin akouche premye pitit li a. Wòzlò bezwen bon jan konsèy pou l kab amelyore
sante fizik ak moral li. Doktè di Wozlò pou l fè espò, manje kòmsadwa epi evite rate dòmi l.
Z. Dòmi chak jou pandan omwen uitèdtan.
Aji
Fè egzèsis fizik oswa espò
+ Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de sante fizik ak moral
SA POU N FÈ POU RETE ANFÒM SA POU N EVITE POU RETE ANFÒM
ale kay doktè visit the doctor anpil alkòl too much alcohol
al kouri souvan go jogging often anpil sik ak sèl lot of sugar and salt
detann ou souvan relax often anpil epis ak grès lot of spice and fat
dòmi byen sleep well bat nay skip night sleep
fè egzèsis fizik exercise manje twòp eat too much
fè espò play a sport rate manje maten skip breakfast
fè relaksasyon do relaxation sèks san kapòt unprotected sex
fè yoga do yoga sote repa skip meals
kontwole estrès manage your stress tabak ak lòt dwòg tobacco and other drugs
manje kòrèkteman eat correctly travay twòp work too much
Frenand Léger: 397
CD 3- 14 - DJALÒG
«
e Wozlò ap pale ak zanmil,Malèn, k ap ba li bon jan konsèy sou fason pou l rete anfòm.
Wozlò: Malèn pitit! M pa santi m anfòm menm non. Depi lè m fin fè pitit la, kò
mwen chanje nèt. M toujou fatige epi m wè m ap gwosi seryezman.
Malèn: Se vre wi ! Ou pran anpil pwa. Fòk ou manyen rele sou kò wi machè.
Wozlò: Kisa pou m fè? Sa k fè w anfòm konsa? Ban m sekrè a non machè.
Malèn: M ap di w sa pou w fè. Men si w pa gen disiplin, sa p ap mache.
Wozlò: M ap fè tout posib mwen pou m mete sa w pral di m yo an pratik.
Malèn: Eske w dòmi pandan omwen uitèdtan chak jou?
Wozlò: Malèn machè, m pa bezwen ba w manti. M pa dòmi tout tan sa a.
Malèn: Enbyen fòk ou korije sa. Epi fòk ou sispann fimen. Tabak pa bon pou lasante.
Èske w toujou manje lèmaten? Kisa w manje?
Wozlò: M pa toujou pran dejene. Men lè m pran l, se pen ak ze m manje?
Malèn: Ou pa dwe janm rate dejene. Se repa ki pi enpòtan nan jounen an. Toujou
manje anpil fwi lèmaten. Èske w bwè anpil likid?
Wozlò: Men wi. M bwè anpil kafe ak diven. M konn bwè byè tou wi pafwa.
Malèn: Ou ta dwe bwè mwens kafe ak alkòl. Se kafe a ki fè w pa ka dòmi leswa. Epi
twòp diven pa bon pou lasante. Se dlo pou w plis bwè.
Wozlò: Um! Dakò. E pou koze egzèsis la menm, sa w panse m ta fè la? M byen
renmen jwe volebòl. Men, m pa gen tan. Se yon lè konsa m jwe.
Malèn: Non Woztlò, si w vle pèdi pwa, fòk ou fè espò regilyèman. Si w pa kab jwe
volebòl, ou ta dwe fè egzèsis omwen senk fwa nan semenn nan.
Wozlò: Senk fwa? Ou genlè fou Malèn. Kote m gen tan?
Malèn: Ou pa bezwen anpil tan. Trant minit chak jou ta sipoze ase pou pèmèt ou
pèdi pwa. Se pa valè tan ou pase ap fè espò a ki konte. Se kantite “ae; ou fè
lan nan semenn nan ki enpòtan.
Wozlò: A! M konprann. Men èske ou vrèman kwè sa ap mache pou mwen?
Malèn: Wi Wozlò. Depi ou fè sa m di w yo, non sèlman, ou ap pèdi pwa, ou ap vin
santi w pi anfòm. Tout fatig ap vole gagè.
Wozlò: Oke! Depi w di m, m kwè w paske ou vin bèl e ou sanble an bòn sante.
sk. ANNOU TCHEKE SI NOU KONPRANN DJALÒG LA
Ki pwoblèm Wozlò genyen?

Kisa Wozlò ta renmen Malèn fè pou li?
« Ki kondisyon Wozlò dwe ranpli pou sa Malèn di l yo kab reyalize?
Èske Wozlò dòmi pandan uitèdtan chak jou?
Èske Wozlò toujou pran dejene?
Kisa Wozlò konn manje nan meten an jeneral?
Kijan Wozlò ta dwe manje lèmaten pou l kab rete anfòm?
Ki kalite bwason Wozlò ta dwe bwè lèmaten?
GoeNJBIHKSWNE
. Konbyen fwa nan semenn nan Wozlò ta dwe fè egzèsis?
10.Pandan konbyen tan Wozlò ta dwe fè egzèsis?
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Kèk konsèy pou rete anfòm - Di si fraz ki anba yo se bon oswa move konsèy pou yon
moun k ap chache rete an bòn sante. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Fòk ou bwè anpil wonm ak byè. — Repons: Se yon move konsèy.
. Fòk ou fè egzèsis fizik plizyè fwa nan semenn nan.

Fòk ou bwè anpil bwason alkolize.
Fòk ou evite manje anpil grès ak zepis.
« Fòk ou toujou mete anpil sik ak sèl nan manje w.
Ou ta dwe manje plis legim pase vyann wouj.
Se pou w bwè anpil likid tankou dlo ak te.
Se pou w bwè kafe maten, midi e swa.
Ou dwe fè espò omwen senk fwa pa semenn.
LENIBAS
WEAFòk ou fimen tabak ak mariwana, pran dwòg epi bwè tafya w nèt ale.
10.Se pou w dòmi omwen uitèdtan chak jou.
B. Pou rete an bòn sante - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi apwopriye a nan lis ki anba
a pou w konplete chak fraz ki anba yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
legim - relaksasyon - tabak - lasante - renmèd -mikwòb -grès - kafe - kay doktè
Egzanp: Mwen megri paske m manje plis pase vyann.

Repons: Mwen megri paske m manje plis — legim pase vyann.
Si ou vle pèdi pwa, fòk ou evite manje anpil

Ou kab fè yoga oswa pou kontwole estrès ou.
Fòk ou evite bwè leswa si w vle byen dòmi.
Ou pa dwe pran dwòg tankou mariwana ak si w vle rete anfòm.
Se pou w al regilyèman si w vle rete an bòn sante.
Dapre Ayisyen, se pi gwo richès ki genyen.
Gen yon pwovèb ki di, ret trankil se kò.
PENavèwnNkè
. Gen yon lòt pwovèb ki di, pa touye Ayisyen.
C. Pou w kab rete anfòm, fòk ou...! - Itilize youn nan vèb ki anba yo ak lòt mo pou w
konplete fraz sa yo. Fòk ou di omwen de bagay pou chak fraz. Swiv egzanp lan.
fè - evite - manje - bwè - dòmi - pran - kontwole - ale kay
Egzanp: Pou w kab santi w mwen fatige, fòk ou...

Repons : Pou m kab santi m mwen fatige, fòk mwen fè egzèsis fizik epi byen dòmi.
1. Pou w kab rete an bòn sante, fòk ou... 4. Pou w kab santi w anfòm, fòk ou...
2. Pou w kontwole estrès ou, fòk ou... 5. Pou w kab megri, fòk ou...
3. Pou w kab gen plis enèji, fòk ou... 6. Pou w kab santi w byen, fòk ou...
lòt la ap reponn. Se pou n chanje wòl apre chak kesyon ak repons.
Èske ou fè atansyon a sante w? 5. Konbyen vè dlo ou konn bwè pou jounen an?
Konbyen tan ou dòmi chakjou? 6. Èske ou konn santi w fatige souvan?
Èske ou konn bwè tafya? 7. Eske ou manje anpil fwi ak legim?
pe
Ta
penÈske ou konn fimen? 8. Konbyen fwa pa semenn ou fè egzèsis fizik?
II. Serial verb constructions
“ A serial verb construction is a succession of verbs that are not connected by any
conjunctions and which express a single action within a clause. A serial verb
construction has only one grammatical subject for all the verbs which usually have one
single idiomatic meaning. Serial verb constructions do not exist in English. In Kreyòl,
there are different types of serial verb constructions.
+ Directional serial verb constructions- Serial verb constructions can be formed with
main verb + verb of direction like “kouri vini: run/come running”; and with verb of
direction + main verb like “vini wè: come and see”. Some other directional serial verb
constructions are: ale wè, kouri ale, kouri vini, kouri tounen, pote ale, pote vini, pote
tounen, tounen wè, and vini wè. Consider the following examples.
Timoun nan kouri vin sou manman l. The child run to her mother.
Yo kouri al lakay yo. They ran over to their house.
Se pou w pote zaboka yo tounen. You must return the avocadoes.
Pote gita a vini isit. Bring the guitar here.
Ou mèt vin wè m demen. You can and see me tomorrow.
a
ME
wo Li ale wè tonton l ki malad. He went to see his uncle who is sick.
`= - Serial verb constructions can

also be formed with two main verbs that have an idiomatic meaning all together. It is
usually not possible to translate each verb separately because both verbs have a
single idiomatic meaning. Some serial verb constructions with two mains verbs are:
chita gade to look around/watch pete kriye to start crying

kouri desann to run down/to go in pete ri to start laughing
kouri antre to run into/to go in pouse desann to push down
kouri soti to run out voye ale to send
kouri tounen to run back/return voye chache to go and get
pete goumen to start a fight voye jete to throw away
pete kouri to start running rale monte to pull up
Yo chita gade nèg la k ap mouri. They watched the guy dying.

Dlo ap kouri desann nan lari a. Water is running down the street.
Li kouri antre nan chanm li. He ran into her bedroom.
Timoun nan voye tout manje a jete. The children throw away all the food.
Mimoz yoye Asefi ale lakay li. Mimoz sent Asefi home.
Yo pete goumen nan klas la. They started a fight in the classroom.
Papa m yoye m chache w. My father sent me to get you,
A Yo kouri tounen lakay yo.
pe
fè
e
In They run back home.
+ Serial
constructions
verb with (bav/ba/ban) - The verb bay/ba/ban which means
“to give” functions as a preposition and can be translated as “to” or “for” when it is
used in serial verb constructions.
1. Filip te achte yon kado bay Wozlò. - Filip bought a gift for Wozlò.
2. Poteliv yo ban mwen. - Bring me the books.
3. Mari pran kaye yo ba li. - Mari gave the notebooks to him.
a i i i - A serial verb construction
may contain more than two verbs. Some serial verb constructions have up to five verbs.
Note that serial verbs may have direct objects that are usually placed after the main
verb.
1. Chal yoye Adriyen al jwe deyò. - Chal sent Adriyen ouside to play.
2. Mennen kouzen m yo yinwè mdemen. - Bring my cousins to see me tomorrow.
3. Al chache rad yo pote vini ban mwen. - Goand get me the clothes.
4. jaki al pran liv la pote vini ban n wè. - Jaki went to get the book to show us.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Disi vèb an seri oswa lòt kalite vèb? - Analize fraz ki anba yo pou w kab di si vèb ki
ladan yo se vèb an seri oswa lòt kalite vèb. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp 1: Mimoz voye Filip al lave machin nan — — Repons: Vèb an seri
Egzanp 2: Andrea konn aprann timoun li ak ekri. — — Repons: Lòt kalite vèb
Direktè a voye Adriyen al pase yon semenn lakay li.

Yo manje, bwè vant deboutonnen.
Elèv yo kouri antre nan klas lè yo wè direktè a.
Adriyen konn monte bekan byen.
Fi a al chache mango yo pote vini ba li.
Filip konn kwit manje pi byen pase Wozlò.
Mari fèk sot jwe baskètbòl.
Se pou w mennen Sabin vin wè m.
An Timoun nan kab aprann li ak ekri si l vle.
Te
Fi
SO.
too
ay
10. Lwi al pran machin nan pote vini ba yo.
B. Jwenn vèb ki manke a nan seri a! - Chwazi pami vèb ki nan lis anba a pou w ranpli
espas vid yo. Swiv egzanp lan.
ban - antre — voye - pete - jete - tounen - gade - kouri - al - pote - mennen
Egzanp: Pote sak diri a mwen. “— — Repons: Pote sak diri a ban mwen.
. Lè papa m vini, m ap chita w k ap pran baton.

Lè yo bay siyal la, de karateka yo goumen.
Li kouri anndan kay la lè lapli koumanse tonbe.
Adriyen voye tout jwèt li yo nan poubèl.
Yo m chache doktè ; doktè rive avan m.
Krab la desann nan twou a lè lwè moun yo.
Se pou w timoun yo vin wè m nan lopital la.
Filip anvi wè yon fim nan sinema.
SO.
Di
Moun
kk
Amaw Li kase tèt kouri lè lkontre ak chen move a.
10. Ou mèt òdinatè a tounen paske l pa bon.
C. Ann fè yon ti tradiksyon! - Tout fraz ki anba yo genyen vèb an seri ladan yo lè yo
tradwi an Kreyòl. Tradwi yo an Kreyòl menm jan ak egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Bring me the bag ofrice please.

Repons: Pote sak diri a ban mwen silvouplè.
1. The boy threw all his toys away. 6. She ran back when she saw the dogs.
2. Hewants to go and watch a movie 7. “The lazy boy is watching them
tonight. working.
3. Theratwentinto the hole. 8. My father sent me to go and get some
4. You have to return the book you water.
bought. 9. Heran into the house.
5. They were angry so they started a fight. 10. lwant you to bring my son to visit me.
H. Consonant blenas: /tr/ and /tl/
= /tr/se yon konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab alòske /tl/ li menm se nan de silab
ki kole youn ak lòt ou jwenn li. Konsòn doub sa yo prezan nan anpil mo Kreyòl.
Frenand Léger 403
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. CD 3-15 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen/tr/ ak /tl/ ladan yo.
TR, tr: atraksyon, atrap, atribi, atribisyon, batri, chatre, etranje, fatra, katreven,
matris, pòtre, ratresi, sentre, trankil, tranpe, travay, tren, tribilasyon,
TL, tl: atlas, atlèt, atletik, matla, matlo, matlòt, matlotay,
«: B. CD 3- 16 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /tr/ ak /tl/ ladan yo.
IV. Annou koute
«+ Listening strategies and techniques
» Listening for specific information

Identifying the subject of a conversation or a monologue is the key to listening for
specific information effectively. Also remember that you can use your background
knowledge to predict what kinds ofinformation you might hear.
= CD3-18- Yon reklam pou yon medikaman kont lagrip

e To practice this strategy, you will listen to a commercial for a flu relief
medication.
A. Anvan ou koute. Avan ou koute reklam nan, itilize sa ou konnen deja sou malady sa a
ak reklam pou medikaman grip ou konn abitye tande nan radyo oswa gade nan
televizyon. Sa va ede w fè bon jan prediksyon.
B. Pandan w ap koute. Ou pral koute reklam nan de fwa. Premye fwa a, koute pou w kab
gen yon konpreyansyon global de tèks la. Dezyèm fwa a, koute detay yo pou w kab
reponn kèk kesyon konpreyansyon.
sak Kèk mo ak ekpresyon ou bezwen pou w konprann sa w pral tande a
fèb weak larivyè k ap desann river running down

etènye to sneeze pèdi tan to waste one's time
sentòm symptom kanpe sou de pye militè to be up
tou nèf brand new an de tan twa mouvman in no time/ quickly
C. Lè ou fin koute. Fòme gwoup twa etidyan pou reponn kesyon konpreyansyon yo.
Ki kalite enfòmasyon ou jwenn nan kòmansman reklam nan.

De ki maladi y ap pale nan reklam nan?
Dapre reklam nan, èske ou bezwen al kay doktè pou maladi sa a?
Kisa pou w fè lè w gen maladi sa a?
Kouman yo rele medikaman ki bon pou maladi sa a?
Kisa medikaman sa a fè pou ou lè w pran l?
Èske ou bezwen poreskripsyon pou w achte l?
Ki kote ou kab jwenn li achte?
An Èske medikaman sa a koute anpil lajan?
ate
jw
NO
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10. Konbyen tan medikaman sa a pran pou l ba ou soulajman?
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Lè ou fini, byen reli repons ou yo pou w verifye tout
bagay. Èske gen yon bagay ou vle wete oswa ajoute? Eske pa gen fot gramè ak òtograf?
Apre sa a, konprare repons ou yo ak prediksyon ou te fè yo nan kòmansman aktivite a.
Frenand Léger 405
Leson 4: Veye lanmò!
- Language aim: Discussing funeral rituals

- Vocabulary: Ekpresyon ak mo pou pale de lanmò, veye ak antèman
- Grammar and structures: Interjections
- Pronunciation and spelling: Consonant blends: vl; vr; vn
- Writing: Aksidan, maladi, lanmò ak lantèman
I. Wè pa wè lantèman pou katrè!

Apre kat mwa malad, Filip mouri. Wozlò nan gwo tèt chaje. Fòk li fè veye ak lentèman Filip.
Sèvis finerè a fèt nan yon legliz.
Tonm nan Lantèman an fèt nan simityè a.
= Itilize mo ak ekspresyon sa yo pou pale de lanmò ak lantèman
andèy in mourning ponp finèb funeral parlor

chapèl finerè funeral home sèkèy casket/coffin
kòbiya hearse sèvis finerè funeral service
kondoleyans condolences simityè cemetery
kòtèj finerè funeral procession tèt kavo headstone
lanmò death tonm grave
lantèman burial/funeral trepase to pass away
mouri to die vèf/vèv widower/widow
pè/pastè priest/pastor veye wake
CD 3-18- DJALÒG
L e Wozlò ap pale ak papa l Chal k ap ede lfè lantèman Filip.
Chal: Wozlò pitit mwen, pran kouraj tande! A kilè Filip mouri egzakteman?
Wozlò: Lè li koumanse trepase a, li te fè dezè edmi konsa. Men se a twazè li mouri.
Chal: Kisa doktè a di ki lakòz lanmò a?
Wozlò: Sanble se enfeksyon li te fè nan poumon an ki te vin pi grav.
Chal: Fò n pale de koze lantèman an wi Wozlò. Kouman n ap fè sa la menm?
Wozlò: Filip te toujou di lè lmouri se Okay pou yo antere l paske se la l te fèt. M kwè
fò n ta fè pote kadav la Okay demen si Dye vle.
Chal: Oke, n ap fè sa. Men èske n ap fè veye a Okay tou?
Wozlò: M panse l t ap bon pou n fè tout bagay Okay pou evite depanse twòp lajan.
Chal: M pral telefòne pè Maksim pou m mande l si !vle chante lantèman an pou
nou. Èske ou konn ki ponp finèb ou ap bay okipe zafè lantèman an?
Wozlò: M te kontakte ponp finèb Jerizalèm. Sanble yo bay bon sèvis. M te wè kòbiya
yo nan lakou ponp finèb la. Yo byen bèl. Epi yo di y ap fè m jwenn sèkèy tou.
Chal: Kimoun ki pral nan simityè a pou regle koze tonm nan pou ou?
Wozlò: Tout sa a nan lis bagay ponp finèb la ap regle. Se yo menm k ap fè netwaye
kote tonm nan ye a nan simityè a. Y ap pentire tonm nan epi y ap fè grave
non Filip ak lòt enfòmasyon yo nan mab ki pral kole nan tèt kavo a.
Chal: Se byen machè ! m wè malgre w andèy, ou gen tout bagay sou kontwòl.
Wozlò: Ebyen papa, m oblije. Se mwen k te madan Filip, se mwen k pou fè lantèman
l. Nan ki legliz ou panse nou ta dwe chante lantèman an?
Chal: Pito ou chante l nan legliz Sakrekè paske se la pè Maksim ap travay. Epi
legliz sa a pre simityè a ap ponp finèb la.
Wozlò: M dakò ! Konsa moun nan kòtèj la p ap mache twòp pou y al nan simityè a.
Chal: Se sa pitit mwen.

Akilè Filip mouri?

Ki maladi ki touye Filip?
Ki kote Filip te mande pou yo antere l lè lmouri? Poukisa?
Nan ki vil veye a ap fèt ?
Poukisa Wozlò vle fè tout bagay Okay?
Ki ponp finèb Wozlò vle bay fè lantèman an?
Kimoun ki pral okipe koze tonm nan?
pp
En Poukisa legliz Sakrekè se yon bon chwa pou antèman an?
gonna
“+ Enfòmasyon kiltirèl: Infectious diseases, led by HIV and tuberculosis, are the major
causes of adult mortality in Haiti. Remember that Filip died of an infection caused by TB.
There are a number of Kreyòl proverbs about death and funeral. Two of them are: Wè pa
wè, lantèman pou katrè. - “Whether we see it or not, the funeral is at four o'clock. This
proverb is about the inevitability of death and burial. Moreover, funeral processions
usually take place at 4 p.m. in Port-au-Prince. This is probably why this specific time is
pointed out in the proverb. The other proverb is: Bèl lantèman pa paradi. - “A beautiful
funeral does not necessarily lead to paradise.” Despite the message conveyed in this
proverb, Haitians normally spend a lot of money on funerals. Although expensive
funerals do not necessarily guarantee you a place in heaven, most Haitians believe that
one cannot go to heaven without a proper funeral and burial. In fact, in country areas,
tombs often cost more than houses. Country people believe that proper care for the dead
is essential. Otherwise, the dead may be angry and return to harm people in the family.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. VRÈ oswa FO? - Di si fraz ki anba yo vrè oswa fo. Swiv egzanp lan.
Egzanp: Chapèl finerè se kote yo ekspoze kadavla. — ` Repons: vrè
. Yon sèkèy se yon bwat anbwa yo mete mò a avan yo antere l.

. Kòtèj finerèa se legliz kote yo chante lantèman an.
. Simityè se kote ki gen anpil tonm ak kavo pou antere mò.
. Kondoleyans se yon ekspresyon yo itlize lè moun ap marye.
Yon tonm se yon kote ki nan simityè a pou antere mò a.
. Ponp finèb se kote yo antere moun mouri.
. Tètkavoa sela yo ekri non moun ki mouri a ak lòt enfòmasyon.
. Yon vèv se yon moun ki pèdi papa l.
GONAMJèSKwNH.
Yon kòbiya se yon machin ki fèt pou pote mò lè antèman.
10.Yon veye se yon seremoni yo fè apre antèman an.
B. Lanmò ak lantèman - Chwazi mo oswa ekspresyon ki pi apwopriye a nan lis ki anba a

Lantèman - lanmò- kòtèj finerè - tèt kavo - simityè - sèkèy - sèvis finerè - kòbiya
- andèy - mouri - kondoleyans
Egzanp: Wozlò gen lanmò donk li oblije fè ji

Repons: Wozlò gen lanmò kidonk li oblije fè lantèman.
1. Akoz de tibèkiloz, Filip a twazè yè apremidi.

2. Senan legliz Sakrekè y ap fè a.
3. Sanble ap gen anpil moun nan a paske Filip te popilè anpil.
4. Fòk yo mete mò a nan yon avan yo mete nan tonm nan.
5. Machin nwa ki pote kadav la se yo rele l.
6. Senan ayo toujou ekri non ak laj moun ki mouri a.
7. Mari Wozlò mouri; li oblije mete rad nwa paske l
8. Gen anpil tonm ak kavo nan ; se la Bawon Samdi rete ap veye mò yo.
9. Tout fanmi ak zanmi Wozlò ap vin di l paske mari l mouri.
10. Gen yon pwovèb ki di dòmi se ti frè
C. Devinèt sou koze lanmò ak lantèman! - Devine de kisa fraz anba yo ap pale. Si
nesesè, itilize atik defini kòrèk la pou reponn menm jan ak egzanp lan ki anba a.
|| Egzanp: Se gwo bwat yo mete mò a ladan an avan yo mete l nan tonm nan.
| Repons: Se sèkèy la.
Se yon veyikil ki fèt pou pote sèkèy lè antèman.

Se yon ekspresyon yo di bay moun ki gen lanmò.
Kote sa a gen anpil tonm ak kavo; se la yo antere mò yo.
Se kote sa a yo ekspoze kadav la avan antèman an.
Se yon seremoni yo konn fè nan kay avan lantèman an.
Se yon seremoni yo fè nan yon legliz avan yo ale nan simityè.
Se kote yo ekri non ak laj moun ki mouri a nan simityè a.
AN Se kote yo benyen epi abiye mò a pou lantèman an.
fè
pa
ponn
1. Èske ou al nan yon antèman deja?

2. Kimoun ki te mouri nan fanmiy ou?
3. Èske ou konn kriye lè ou al nan antèman?
4. Kisa ou fè lè ou al nan veye lanmò?
5. Èske ou pè mouri? Poukisa?
HI. — Interjections
a Interjections are words or expressions used as exclamations to express emotions. They

are usually found at the beginning of a sentence to which they have no particular
grammatical relation. Interjections are sometimes followed by an exclamation mark (!)
and they are used to express different types of emotions such as irritation (ayayay! :
danm it); grief (Woy! : alas!); pity (0 Jezi! : Oh Jesus!); pain (Ay! : Ouch!); surprise (O! :
Oh!); disappointment (A! : Ah!); etc...
=+ Interjectjons used to express grjef - When Kreyòl speakers are in deep sorrow
caused by the death of'a loved one, they express it with the following interjections.
1. Woy! Woy! Filip mouri wi. - Alas! Filip died.

2. Anmwe! Anmwe! Pote m sekou. - Help! Help! Give me assistance.
3. Jezi! Jezi! Sa m pral fè? - Jesus! What am I going to do?
“+ Interjections
used to express pity - When Kreyòl speakers feel pity, they express it
with the following interjections.
1. Pòdjab! Pòdjab Filip! Li mouri byen jèn. — - Poor Filip! He died so young.
2. Adye! Adye! Jenn gason sa a mouri. - Whata pity! This young man died.
3. OBondye! OBondye!kèmfèm mal pouli. - My god! Ifeel pity for him.
“ Interjections
used to express pain - When Kreyòl speakers feel pain, they express it
with the following interjections.
1. Way! Way ! Li fèm mal. - Oh! It hurts.

2. Wouch! Wouch ! kou sa a fè mal. - Ouch! That blow hurt.
3. Ay! Ay ! Chen an mòde m. - Ouch! The dog is biting me.
410 —Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culiure for Beginner and Intermediate Learners
+ Interje used to express surprise - Kreyòl speakers express with the following
ctions
interjections.
1. Q! O!M pa konn si w te la non. - Oh! 1 didn't know you were here.

2. Mezanmi! Mezanmi ! Gen anpil moun la. ` - Wow! There are a lot of people here.
ANNOU PRATIKE
A. Ki entèjeksyon? - Konplete fraz sa yo ki anba a ak entèjeksyon kòrèk la. Pran sans fraz
yo byen pou w kab itilize entèjeksyon ki pi apwopriye a. Swiv egzanp lan.
QO! - pòdjab - O Bondye! - Mezanmi! - Woy! - Anmwe! - Way!
Egzanp:
gzanp p ou kraze òdinatèa.
apa `— — Repons:
p p ou kraze òdinatè a.
Q! apa
gade moun nan lopital la.

gen yon bagay ki pike nan do m.
gade kouman li fè m sezi.
Men timoun nan mouri wi.
gade kijan l mèg.
NO ala mizè pou malere.
ya
e
B. Entèjeksyon yo? - Li kesyon yo epi chwazi bon repons lan.
1. Kientejeksyon nan twa sa kanba yo ki 5. Fèk gen yon moun ki mache soup ye, ki
pa eksprime sipriz? entèjeksyon ap itilize nan kontèks sa?
a. Mezanmi! a. Adye!
b. O! b. O!
c. Ay! c. Ay!
2. Ou nan gwo lapenn paske papa w ou 6. Ou fè dis sou dis pou egzamen an, ki
mouri, kisa entèjeksyon w a itilize? entèjeksyon w ap itlize?
a. Wow! a. Pòdjab!
b. Anmwe! b. Anmwe!
c. Pòdjab! c. Mezanmi!
3. “Pòdjab!” se yon sinonim de... 7. Yon bèt mode w nan pye; Kisa ou di?
a. O! a. Olala!
b. Adye! b. Mmm
c. Way! c. Way!
4. Entèjeksyon 'ay' ak 'way' eksprime 8. Entèjeksyon 'O!" se sinonim...

a. Kontantman ak lajwa a. Mezanmi!
b. Sipriz b. ay!!
c. Doulè c. Adye!
HI. —Consonant blends: /vl/; /vr/ and /vn/
«ak /vl/ak /vr/ se konsòn doub ou jwenn nan yon sèl silab alòske /vn/ li menm se nan de
silab ki kole youn ak lòt ou jwenn li. Konsòn doub sa yo prezan nan kèk mo Kreyòl.
ANNOU PRATIKE
«. A. CD 3-19 - Koute epi repete mo sa yo ki gen /vl/; /vr/ ak /vn/ ladan yo.
VL, vl: anvlimen, anvlòp, devlope, devlopman, vle, vlen, vlope, vlou
VR, vr: anvrak, kouvri, louvri, ouvrab, ouvraj, ouvrebwat, ouvriye, vre,
VN, vn: avni, devni, lavni
B. CD 3-20 -Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /vl/; /vr/ ak /vn/ ladan yo.
“an
IV. ` Annou ekri
a Aksidan, maladi, lanmò ak lantèman
You will use what you have learned in class to write about death and funeral customs in
your country.
A. Anvan ou ekri. Lè ou panse a lanmò ki lide ki vin nan tèt ou?
B. Ann ekri. Kounye a, se pou ou pale de yon lanmò ou te asiste. Ekri yon tèks ven fraz
omwen pou ou dekri sikonstans lanmò a. Redaksyon w lan dwe gen enfòmasyon ak
detay ki anba yo:
LL. Enfòmasyon sou moun ki te mouri a (non, laj, sèks elatriye)

MM. Sak lakoz lanmò l (aksidan oswa maladi)
NN. Kouman fanmi ak zanmi moun nan te reyaji a lanmò a
00. Kijan ou te santi w pèsonèlman
PP.Kouman lantèman an te pase
C. Lè ou fin ekri. Reli redaksyon w lan. Èske gen yon bagay ou vle wete oswa ajoute?
Byen reli tèks ou a pou w wè si pa gen fot gramè ak òtograf. Korije tèks ou a dapre griy
koreksyon ki anba a.
! Total: /20 pts ! Good ` Acceptable ` Unacceptable `
|Organization: (coherence and unity) : kod! Ban dnoè- 1541
` Content: (quality and quantity) — | ; la-35| 3-25 | 2-15-1 4
Mechanics (grammar and punctuation) | | 4.5 4-3.5 3 - 2.5 2-15-1
! Originality` ! ! : i 4-35 3-25 2-15-1
Frenand Léger 413
Folk and religious beliefs in Haiti
Because Haiti was colonized by Roman Catholic European powers, Catholicism has been
the only official state religion untill 2003. In early April 2003, Haiti's Catholic President,
Jean-Bertrand Aristide, officially recognized the vodou religion and elevated it to the same
legal position as the other religions of the country. Now, Vodou has the same legal status as
other religions, such as Roman Catholicism and the protestant churches. Vodou is
considered Haiti's national religion because the majority of Haitians believes in it and
practice at least some aspects ofit. Vodou is not just a religion, it is also a way of life which
is an integral part of Haitian culture and society. In fact, many folk beliefs and practices
shared by the Haitian people are derived from Vodou. For example, practitioners of Vodou
believe that the spirits of deceased family members communicate with the living through
intuition and dreams. They believe that the ancestors intervene in the life of the living to
offer protection, healing, and advice. Interestingly, almost all Haitians, whether Vodou
practitioners or not, share these beliefs and put them into practice to a certain extent. In
fact, the Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 24 of every year, is a national holiday in
Haiti. During that day, great rituals are usually held to honor all the dead.
Vèvè, symbol of Bawon Samdi, the Master of the cemetery
The relation between the living and the dead indeed holds an important place in Haiti's
| social life. The cult of the ancestors is one the most fundamental aspect of Vodou. The
practitioners of Vodou perform all kinds of rituals to honor the dead. They believe that the
spirits of the dead must be honored on a regular basis through caretaking of tombs, spirit's
feeding ceremonies called manje mò in Kreyòl, and offering to the Gédé. The Gédé are a
| large family of spirits that oversees everything having to do with death. The head of the
| Gédé is Bawon Samdi, a powerful spirit who is in charge of the crossroads where the spirits
of the departed ancestors cross over into the life of the living.
/ «+ ANNOU LI
You will read a text about folk and religious beliefs in Haiti. Apply the techniques and use
the strategies you learned to understand the text.
A. Anvan ou li. Ki relijyon ou pratike? Ki relijyon ki ofisyèl nan peyi ou? Eske gen relijyon
tradisyonèl nan kilti ou? Kouman moun nan fanmi ou ak nan peyi kote ou soti a
konsidere koze lanmò? Eske jan yo trete mò yo gen yon rapò ak relijyon yo pratike?
= Men kèk mo ak ekspresyon pou ede n konprann tèks la
afimasyon claim kwayans beleifs

aspè aspect lèmò death, dead
domèn pwofan the secular sphere maji nwa black magic
domèn relijye the sacred sphere Mizilman Muslim
dyab devil Mòmon Mormon
egzajerasyon exaggeration oungan male Vodou priest
entèvni enterven patrimwan nheritage
eritaj kiltirèl cultural heritage peristil Vodou temple
eritaj relijye religious heritage pèsekite persecute
fòklorik — folk pousan percent
fòtin — fortune preferab preferable
gadyen guardian Pwotestan Protestant
katolik catholic sèvi lwa to serve the spirits
| kèlkeswa whatever tradisyon tradition
| koudèy — look, outline vizyon vision
kretyen vivan human being vodouyizan Vodou practicionners
Frenand Léger 415
Yon koudèy sou zafè kwayans, tradisyon ak relijyon ann Ayiti
Gen yon pawòl ki di «70 pousan Ayisyen se katolik, 30 pousan se pwotestan epi 100
pousan se yodouyizan ». Si nou konsidere yon vodouyizan kòm yon moun ki kwè epi
respekte prensip Vodou yo, yon moun ki konn al nan peristil] oswa ki rete lakay li
pou sèvi Jwa yo, nou kab di ke pawòl sa a se yon egzajerasyon. Gen anpil Ayisyen ki
pa pratike relijyion Vodou a. Dayè, gen anpil Ayisyen ki gen yon move imaj de
relijyon vodou a. Gen anpil nan yo ki vrèman kwè ke Vodou se bagay dyabli ye. Ou
mèt peye moun sa yo yon fòtin, yo p ap janm ale kay yon oungan oswa mete pye yo
nan yon peristil.
10
Sependan, menm Ayisyen sa yo, ki panse ke Vodou se bagay dyab la, kwè epi
respekte anpil tradisyon ak kwayans Vodou menm lè yo pa mete yo an pratik. Gen
anpil aspè nan Vodou a ki fè pati lavi tout Ayisyen. Pa egzanp, gen anpil chanson
fòklorik trè popilè ke tout moun an Ayiti konn chante se chanson Vodou yo ye. Pami
yo gen "Fèy", "Simbi andezo", “Papa Loko”, “Latibonit” elatriye. Gen anpil pwovèb tou
tankou “Oungan pa janm geri maleng li” moun yo konn di ki soti nan tradisyon Vodou 15
a. Nan ka sa a, sanble ke Vodou a se pa sèlman yon gritaj relijye li ye, se yon eritaj
kiltirèl tou ke ansyen esklav nwa yo ki soti Lafrik kite pou Ayisyen.
Gen espesyalis ki di ke Vodou se pa sèlman yon relijyon li ye, se yon kilti tou. Dapre
espesyalis sa yo, li ta preferab pou n pale de «kilti Vodou » ann Ayiti olye de
«relijyon Vodou ». Espesyalis sa yo fè afimasyon sa a se paske gen anpil prensip ak 20
kwayans Vodou ki gen enpòtans nan domèn pwofan nan menm jan ak nan domèn
relijye a. Youn nan kwayans Vodou ki trè popilè ann Ayiti e ke pifò Ayisyen respekte
se kwayans nan pouvwa lèmò. Majorite Ayisyen kwè ke manm nan fanmi yo ki mouri 25
depi lontan gen pouvwa pou pèsikite yo oswa pwoteje yo. Yo kwè ke moun mouri
toujou ap entèvni nan lavi kretyen vivan. Dapre yo, mò yo kab kominike ak moun ki
vivan nan rèv oswa nan vizyon.
Se poutèt sa, Ayisyen toujou byen okipe mò yo. Nan Vodou gen plizyè seremoni
espesyal yo konn fè pou bay mò yo respè yo merite, Pa egzanp, gen « seremoni 30
manje mò » yo toujou òganize nan dat de Novanm. Lè seremoni sa a, vodouyizan yo
al nan simityè pou bay lwa Gede yo manje vant deboutonen. Gede yo se fanmi lwa ki
responsab tout sa k gen rapò ak lanmò. Chèf fanmi lwa Gede yo rele Bawon Samdi. Se
li menm yo rele mèt kafou ak gadyen simityè. Lwa sa a gen anpil pouvwa paske se li
menm ki kontwole kominikasyon ant mò ak vivan yo. Madanm Bawon Samdi rele 35
Grann Brijit, yon lwa ki konn geri moun ki malad oswa ki pral mouri paske yo fè maji
nwa dèyè yo.
Kèlkeswa relijyon Aysiyen di l pratike, ke se Katolik, Pwotestan, Mòmon, Mizilman

elatriye, yo tout pataje kilti Vodou a nan yon fason oubyen yon lòt. Malgre tout
diskriminasyon ak prejije ki genyen kont li, Vodou gen yon enpòtans total kapital
nan lavi pèp Ayisyen. Se pou sa, prezidan Aristid te deklare Vodou relijyon ofisyèl
ann avril 2003. Se te yon yon bèl aksyon e nou swete otorite yo kontinye pwoteje epi
valorize tout sa k nan patrimwan kiltirèl pèp Ayisyen an.
Frenand Léger, July 2010
B. Pandan w ap li. Tradwi fraz sa yo ki anba a an angle. Itilize glosè a ki nan fen liv la oswa
yon diksyonè pou w kab tradwi fraz yo kòmsadwa.
1. Gen yon pawòl ki di «70 pousan Ayisyen se katolik, 30 pousan se pwotestan epi 100
pousan se vodouyizan ».
2. Pawòl saa se yon egzajerasyon. Gen anpil Ayisyen ki pa pratike relijyion Vodou a.
3. Sependan, menm Ayisyen sa yo, ki panse ke Vodou se bagay dyab la, kwè epi respekte
anpil tradisyon ak kwayans Vodou menm lè yo pa mete yo an pratik.
4. Sanble ke Vodou a se pa sèman yon eritaj relijye liye, se yon eritaj kiltirèl tou ke
ansyen esklav nwa yo ki soti Lafrik kite pou Ayisyen.
5. Youn nan kwayans Vodou ki trè popilè ann Ayiti e ke pifò Ayisyen respekte se kwayans
nan pouvwa lèmò.
6. Se poutèt sa, Ayisyen toujou byen okipe mò yo. Nan Vodou gen plizyè seremoni espesyal
yo konn fè pou bay mò yo respè yo merite.
7. Malgre tout diskriminasyon ak prejije ki genyen kont li, Vodou gen yon enpòtans total
kapital nan lavi pèp Ayisyen.
8. Nou swete otorite yo kontinye pwoteje epi valorize tout sa k nan patrimwan kiltirèl
pèp Ayisyen an.
« Lè ou fin li. Reyini nou an gwoup pou reponn kesyon yo dapre tèks la. Reponn kesyon
yo an kreyòl.
. Èske se vre 100 pousan Ayisyen se vodouyizan? Poukisa?

Poukisa pawòl la di 100 pousan Ayisyen se vodouyizan?
Ki pèsepsyon anpil Ayisyen genyen de Vodou?
Ki aspè nan Vodou a ki fè pati lavi prèske tout Ayisyen?
Poukisa anpil espesyalis di pito n pale de kilti vodou olye de relijyion vodou?
Poukisa pifò Ayisyen gen anpil respè pou moun ki mouri yo?
Kisa vodouyizan konn fè pou mò yo respè yo merite?
Kouman yo rele lwa ki responsab simityè a ak tout mò yo?
a Kijan yo rele madanm mèt simityè a?
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10. Kisa madanm nan konn fè?
D. Lè ou fin reponn kesyon yo. Li repons ou yo ankò. Èske gen bagay ou bezwen ajoute
oswa wete? Fè bon jan koreksyon nan travay ou avan ou pataje l ak lòt etidyan yo.
APPENDIX
TRANSCRIPTION OF AUDIO MATERIALS

Pawòl Lakay comes with three hours of recorded materials on three CDs. The audio CDs
include recordings of all dialogues, phonetic materials and oral exercises in the textbook.
The activities on the CDs correspond to the listening sections marked in the textbook with
an audio icon as well as the indication of the CD and the track to listen to. When it is
necessary, audio materials from the CDs also appear in the textbook in form of text so
students can listen and read them simultaneously. For instance, all dialogues, poems, songs
! and pronunciation exercises recorded on the CDs also appear in their written form in the
1 textbook. Since these materials are already in the textbook, they are not transcribed here.
Audio materials on the CDs transcribed here are only those that do not appear in the
textbook. Many oral exercises such as the dictations, for example, are transcribed here
because they do not appear in the body of the textbook for pedagogical reasons. To link
exercises from the textbook to their audio transcription counterparts here, use information
provided on the chapter, lesson number and title as well as the CD number and track.
— — CHAPITAVANGOU Oo
Transcripts for Leson 1: Onè, Respè!
| «YE CD 1-7 - ANNOU PRATIKE

Write down the missing letter (s) in the following words.
Example: onjou
— — Answer: Bonjou
1. bonswa 8. Dam
2. kijan 9. rele
3. Madam 10. Manmzèl
4. Tidam 11.Ti gason
5. Manzè 12. Timoun
6. Kouman 13. Ti fi
7. Madmwazèl 14. Mesye
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Transcripts for Leson 2: Li rele Wozlò Petitòm!
CD 1- 10 - Yon ti dikte - Your instructor will slowly dictate five short Kreyòl
sentences. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing segments.
Example: Youhear — Kouman ye Jodi ?

You write — Kouman ou ye Jodi a?
1. Kouman ou ye jodi a?
2. M pa pi mal non.
3. Kijan ou rele ?
4. Mwen rele Wozlò. E ou menm ?
5. Ban m nouvèl ou non.
6. M ap boule wi.
L CD 1- 11- Some Famous Haitians:
A. Wyclef Jean se yon mizisyen ayisyen ki konn jwe mizik rap. Li soti Kwadèboukè.
Kounye a, l ap viv Ozetazini.
B. Toussaint Louverture se te yon revolisyonè nan tan lakoloni. Li te soti Breda.
Toussaint se te yon moun enpòtan ki t ap defann dwa esklav yo.
« Mannon Sanon soti nan vil Pòtoprens. Se te yon gwo foutbolè. Li te rive bay ekip
foutbòl peyi lalmay gòl nan koup dimonn 1974.
« Jacques Stephen Alexis soti nan vil Gonayiv. Li se youn nan pi gwo ekriven womansye
ayisyen. Li ekri anpil woman nan lang franse.
Emeline Michel soti nan vil Gonayiv. Se yon chantèz Ayisyèn. Li chante anpil bèl mizik
an kreyòl ak franse.
Transcripts for Leson 3: Konbyen twa mwens kat fè?

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CD 1- 13 - Annou fè kèk ti kalkil. You will hear a series of additions and subtractions
read by your instructor. Write the correct answer down using figures.
Example: Youhear" — 12+4 fè konbyen?

You write — 16
5+7fèkonbyen 10+3fèkonbyen? 9-5fèkonbyen? 18-9 fè konbyen?

2+3fèkonbyen 11+13fè konbyen 23 -3 fè konbyen? 29 -6 fè konbyen?
«si CD 1- 16 - Write down the vowel sound that is missing in the following words.
Example: B — jou —» Answer: Bonjou
1. bonswa 8. Dam
2. kijan 9. rele
3. Madam 10. Manmzèl
4. Tidam 11. Ti gason
5. Manzè 12. Timoun
6. Kouman 13.
Ti fi
7. Madmwazèl 14, Mesye
Ki CD 1- 17 - Yon ti dikte. Listen to the following Kreyòl sentences and write down
the missing oral vowel segments.
Example: Youhear — Mar —nanl ria.

You write — Mari nan lari a.
Mari nan lari a.

Fifi ap kouri vit
Loulou lèd kou koukou.
Ti gason an wòklò anpil.
Tonton an ap pale kaka.
. Vètè sou fè a ki atè a.
. Poupou fifi dlololo.
. Wòch Lòlò a pèdi nan fò a.
EN
LGoENAJISWIE
Tidjo fè gwo lobo ak toto.
10. Bekan Anmari pran pan.
11. Ti fi a bèl kou lankansyèl.
Transcripts for Leson 4: Nan klas la

a CD 1- 20 - Write down the vowel and semi-vowel sounds that are missing in the
following words.
Example: B — en — Answer: Byen
1. Mwen 6. Bonswa
2. Kijan 7. luil
3. Bonswa 8. Manmzèl
4. Madmwazèl 9. Tigason
5. Kouman 10. Bonjou.
«gi CD 1- 21 - Yon ti dikte. Listen to the following Kreyòl sentences and write down the
missing nasal vowel or semi-vowel segments as in the example.
Example: Youhear" — Mad —rAndreb — en.

You write — Madan Andre byen.
6. Bonjou madmwazèl.
7. “Tonton an ap pale tenten.
8. Ti Djo achte uit boutèy luil
9. Gen anpilmont nan magazen an.
10. Lankansyèl la bèl nan syèl la.
CHAPIT PREMYE
Transcripts for Leson 1: Fanmi Wozlò Petitòm
CD 1-23 - Koute byen. Listen to each statement made by Wozlò Petitòm, and then
indicate whether it is vrè or fo, based on her family tree.
1 Mimoz se papa m.
2. Adriyen se frè m.
3. Lisi se kouzin mwen.
4. Anayiz se pitit fi mwen.
5. Marisesèm.
6. Chal se tonton m.
7 . Andrese gran frè m
8 . Aleksi se pitit fi m.
9 . Andre ak lisi se gran paran m.
1 0. Chal ak mimoz se paran m.
CD 1-24 - Annou kalkile. You will hear a series of multiplications and divisions. Write
the correct answers using figures.
Example: Youhear" — 12x4fèkonbyen? OR 50+2fèkonbyen?

You write — 48 OR 25
a) 5X7 fè b) 9X7 fè c) 40+5 fè d) 18 + 3fè

konbyen? konbyen? konbyen? konbyen?
e) 6X8 fè f) 4X9fè g) 60 +3 fè h) 69 + 3 fè
konbyen? konbyen? konbyen? konbyen?
Li: CD 1-25 - Fill the blanks with the missing consonant sounds as in the example.
Example: Bon ou — Answer: Bonjou
15. Nouvèl 22. Bonswa

16. kijan 23. Rele
17. Madanm 24. Manmzèl
18. ti dam 25. Diiri
19. Manmzèl 26. Rara
20. Kouman 27. vivan
21. Madmwazèl 28. fanm
«2: CD 1- 26 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing consonant
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segments.
Example: Youhear" — Mari an la ia.

You write — Mari pan lari a.
. Fifi ap kouri vit

. joujou lèd kou koukou.
. Ti gason an wòklò anpil
. “Tonton an ap pak kaka.
Machin nan tonbe an pan
Ana soti nan mache.
Ou bezwen twa wòch dife.
Fanm nan renmen manje.
GEONJIUAJASWN.H
. Jak konn jwe tchatcha byen.
10. Mari ap tcheke tout moun.
11. Anmari pral chanje chèk la.
12. Ti fi a pa bèl, li gra kou yon bèf
Transcripts for Leson 2: Lafanmi ak zanmi
«e. CD 1-28- Koute byen. Listen to Wozlò describing her friends and family members.
Indicate whether the statement about each of them is vrè or fo.
Example: - Malou se yon grimèl li ye, — Answer: fo
« Malou se yon bèl negrès. 6. Papi Andre se yon move moun.

« Mara gen cheve long ak po klè. 7. Adriyen se yon jenn ti fi.
. Beniv blan. Li pa nwa. 8. Mari kout anpil.
. Aglaye wo epi grasouyèt. 9. Mari se yon basketèz li ye.
» « Manmi Lisi pa pòv. Li rich.
oQaè=OoQN 10. Choukoun se yon marabou.
= CD1-30-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing nasal consonant
segments.
424 — Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture for Beginner and
Example: Youhear" — Bon— nan eklate nan lari a.

You write — Bonm nan eklate nan lari a.
1. Nonm nan renmen fanm nan. 7. Ivon fin bwè tout wonm nan.
2. Bann moun sa yo danse twòp. 8. Dife a pran jouk li tounen sann.
3. Gen yon gang nan zòn nan. 9. Chonchonn ansanm ak Jan ale.
4. Ti gason an ap vann zanmann. 10. Anmari ap manje chanmchanm.
5. Tonton an ap tann lontan. 11. Ann pa chita nan mang nan tande !
6. Plim ki nan machin nan pa ekri. 12. Manman poul la ponn de ze.
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To e etn[l e[ez
Transcripts for Leson 3: Dat enpòtan!
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(W = CD 1-34 - Se yon kesyon? Listen to your instructor making some stateme
asking some questions about days, months and years. If you hear a statement, don't
write anything on your paper. If you hear a question, answer itwith wi or non.
m . Kou Kreyòl koumanse nan mwa sektanm.

N . Jodi a se Madi?
. Gen sèt jou nan yon semenn.

. Gen kat semenn nan yon mwa?
. Gen douz mwa nan yon ane?
. Nou nan mwa desanm?
. Jodi a se onz oktòb 2010?
vw . Demen se jedi.
oxNMunNn
CD 1-37 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing consonnant
segments.
Example: Youhear" + Ma —ènchita sou èz la

You write —+ Madlèn chita sou chèz la
11. Se nan mwa sektanm Lesii fèt. 16. Se pou lespri sen desann sou nou.
12. Fifi vekse paske m rive an reta. 17. Atlèt la kouche sou matla a.
13. Janin kanpe nan kalfou a. 18. Tidjo ap espò pliske l kapab.
14. Jaki fè tout egèsis yo. 19. Papa Legba pa nan salte.
15. Estati a pa ka estènen. 20. djòlè a se sou blòf li ye.
An noon ADAN!
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Transcripts for Leson 4 : Pi bonè se granm maten!

«Z: CD 1- 41-Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words in the following
` sentences,
Example: Youhear" — Yon volè chita sou an.

You write — Yon bann volè chita sou ban an.
11.M konprann lapenn ou

12. Poul la ponn ze anba pon an.
13. Yo kontinye vann malgre van an.
14. San pa gen koulè sann.
15. Plis pase ven venn pote san nan kè a.
16. Wonm pa bon pou lasante.
17. Chaje ak kann tou pre kan an.
18. Se machin konbèlann sèlman li vann.
19. Machann nan ap vann bannann ak yanm.
20. Bonm nan fann fwa fanm nan.
CHAPIT DE
Lakay la ak katye a
Transcripts for Leson 1 : Lakay mwen!
«: CD 1-45 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear — nan gen fo

You write — Rènnan gen yon fo ren.
9. Toujou plen dlo sou plèn sa a. 13. Vil Leyogan chaje ak gan.
10. Lanmò lapen an fè nou lapèn. 14. Mon Sinayi se yon mòn li ye.
11. Bòn mwen an se yon bon moun. 15. Kòn kabrit long kon kòn towo.
12. Bondye louvri van van an. 16. Ton Sam gen yon tòn bagay pou l fè.
Ca CD 1-46 -De kay ki nan lweyaj (lweyaj = for rent)

and Intermediate Learners
426 — Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture for Beginner
Pa gen kote pou

Premye kay la se lavil li ye. Se yon bèl kay bas men li pa genyen anpil pyès.
renmen sa anpil. Epi
pakin machin nan. Men, kwizin nan vrèman gwo. Madanm mwen t ap
li tou pre lekòl timoun yo. Se de avantaj sa yo li genyen.
bèl pisin ak yon

Dezyèm kay la li menm se andeyò li ye. Se yon gwo kay chanmòt ki gen yon
pa dèyè l.
gwo pakin ki kab pran kat machin. Anplis, li gen yon gwo lakou ak yon bèl ti jaden
Men, kay la yon jan lwen inivèsite a. Se sèl pwoblèm sa ki genyen avèk li.
Transcripts for Leson 2 : Anndan lakay mwen!
si: CD 1- 49 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear — a fè bagay yo vin

You write — kleafè bagay yo vin klè.
Marijan renmen Jan anpil. 5. Lise yon pwofesè ki pa pwofese metye l

Yon mò pa ka di okenn mo. 6. Gen ven vèn ki koupe nan tèt li.
Lamè a te nan lame lè l te jenn. 7. Bòn saaseyon bon moun li ye.
nPw
. Priyè rale laman tankou leman. 8. Ti An gen en an sèlman.
Transcripts for Leson 3 : Zafè pèsonèl mwen!
«: CD 1- 51 - PASE OSWA PREZAN? Listen to the following sentences and indicate

whether they are in the past or in the present tense. Say PASE when you hear a
sentence in the past tense or PREZAN when you hear a sentence in the present tense.
Example 1: Malou pa lèd. ai Answer: PREZAN

Example 2: Malou pa t lèd. — Answer: PASE
1. Chanm Wozlò a gwo anpil. 6. Mari pa t mete devede ak sede yo nan plas yo.
2. Marite etidye leson. 7. Telefòn selilè Mari at ap sonnen anpil.
3. Bijou yo pat nan tiwa a non. 8. Sayo se bèl foto.
4. Kilè li ye? 9. Kimoun yo te ye?
5. Kikote ou mete diksyonè m nan? 10. Se te Chal ak Aleksi wi.
Annou Koute
a Preparing for listening - Dechanm
«Ki. CD 1- 54 - De chanm: Chanm John ak chanm Ti Pyè
Chanm John
John se yon etidyan ameriken. L ap viv ak fanmi ! nan yon gwo bilding dizuit etaj lavil
Nouyòk. Apatman John se nan katriyèm etaj li ye. Chanm John byen ekipe. Gen bèl mèb ak
anpil lòt bagay. Kòm John se etidyan, li gen yon biwo nan chanm li ak yon laptop sou li. Li
gen anpil liv ak diksyonè ki sou etajè yo. Misye gen anpil aparèy eletwonik tankou
Nintendo, Ayipòd ak telefòn selilè elatriye. Men sèl bagay, chanm misye a pa janm pwòp, li
toujou gaye.
Chanm Ti Pyè
Ti Pyè li menm se yon etidyan Ayisyen k ap viv nan yon zòn andeyò yo rele Tòbèk. Papa Ti
Pyè mouri. Se ak manman l sèlman l ap viv nan yon ti kay tòl ki gen twa pyès. Chanm Ti Pyè
tou piti. Pa gen anpil mèb ladan l. Gen sèlman yon kabann, de grenn chèz ak yon ti tab. Pa
gen limyè nan chanm Ti Pyè a. Se ak yon lanp li sèvi pou l kab etidye leswa. Ti Pyè pa gen
aparèy eletwonik tankou Nintendo ak Ayipòd. Men sèl bagay, chanm li toujou byen pwòp
epi byen ranje.
Transcripts for Leson 4. : Katye mwen!
CD 1- 56 - PASE, PREZAN OSWA FITI? Listen and indicate whether the following
sentences are in the past, the present or in the future tense. Say PASE for past tense,
PREZAN for the present tense and FITI when it's future tense.
Example 1: Zanmi m yo renmen m. — Answer: PREZAN

Example 2: Yo al nan mache samdi pase. — Answer: PASE
Example 3: Yo pral nan mache dimanch pwochen. — Answer: FITI
1. Tijak li menm te rete nan yon bidonvil.

2. Wozlò abite nan yon katye rezidansyèl.
3. Alèkile, Wozlò ap ranje kabann li chak jou.
4. Kounyea, map travay chak jou.
5. Apre demen se madi li va ye.
6. Moun sa yo toujou dòmi a dizè.
7. Aleksi te rantre Ayiti lane pase.
8. Jan ak Jan pral marye semen pwochenn.
9. Chal p ap janm kite Mimoz paske l renmen l.
10.M konen yon jou leta va ranje lari nan katye lakay mwen.
Si: CD 1- 58 - Yon ti dikte - Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: Youhear" — Pa w pou bagay sa ankò.

You write — Pa enkyete w pou bagay sa ankò.
9. Yavamete luil la nan kui a. 13. Woulibè a jwen watè li t ap chache a.

10. Li enkyete pou kaye a. 14. Wòch la vin wouj apre loray la.
11. Gen yon chay watè nan kay la. 15. Yo mete uit zegui nan kòsay la.
12. Zuit yo parèt tou zuit lannuit lan. 16. Gen yon nich myèl sou pyebwa a.
CHAPIT
Bon tan! Move tan!
Transcripts for Leson 1 : Ann al achte rad!
CD 1- 60 - Koute byen. Rad fi oswa rad gason? You will hear 10 statements about
clothing. Listen to each statement, and then indicate whether it is vrè or fo.
. Gason mete kilòt oswa pantalèt. 6. Fi mete soulye talon kikit.

. Fi mete soutyen. 7. Gason mete kostim ak kravat.
. Gason mete pantalon ak chemiz. 8. Fi ak gason mete pantalon djin.
. Fi mete slip oswa kalson. 9. Gason mete soulye ak tenis.
. Gason mete jip ak kòsaj. 10. Fi ak gason mete jipon.
CD 1- 61 - Koute byen. You will hear 10 statements about clothing. Listen to each
1 . Fiamete kilòt li anba jip li. 6. Li abiye bwòdè ak yon kostim.

2 . Andre mete soulye a. 7. Fi ak gason mete sentiwon.
3. Ti gason an mete slip la. 8. Chal mete bous la nan pòch li.
4 . Wozlò achte yon wòb blan. 9. Mimoz ap lave jip la.
5 . Sekilòt. 10. Se yon kivèt.
CD 1-63 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words,
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Example: Youhear — Banmyonti non monchè.

You write — Ban myon ti gwòg non monchè.
1. Yo vann dwòg nan Magazen sa a. 6. Lari aglise anpil.

2. Granmoun nan ap gade televizyon. 7. Gwòg la pa kab desann nan gòj mwen.
3. Gid sa yo renmen bay blag. 8. Èske yo ba w garanti sou bag la?
4. Glasla fè dlo a glase. 9. Gade kouman l ap griye vyann nan.
5. Yo te grave non m sou gita sa a. 10. Ti gason an ge paske l gen ven goud.
"a CD 1- 64 - De magazen kote yo vann rad ak soulye
Premye magazen an rele Kadis. Se yon gwo magazen kote boujwa al achte paske bagay yo
chè anpil. Ou jwenn tout kalite rad fi ak gason nan Kadis. Yo gen rad pou mete toulejou, yo
gen rad pou abiye bwòdè, epi ak rad pou fè espò. Yo vann tout kalite bijou ajan, lò ak
dyaman. Yo vann chenn, kolye, bag, zanno ak mont. Sèl bagay, yo pa gen bèl soulye ak
sandal.
Dezyèm magazen an rele Dèlma de mil. Magazen sa pi popilè paske bagay yo pa tèlman chè.
Anpil moun ale nan magazen sa a pou achte rad ak soulye. Yo pa van bijou dyaman nan
Dèlma de mil. Men ou kab jwenn mont ak kèk bijou an ajan. Yo gen bèl kostim ak wòb pou
abiye bwòdè. Yo vann bèl soulye ak sandal bon mache. Gen anpil bagay pou pri piyay nan
magazen sa a.
Transcripts for Leson 2 : Gwo van, ti lapli!
ki. CD 1-66 - Koute byen. Bilten meteyo. Listen to the weather forecast and answer the
` following questions by ticking Vrè or Fo.
Jodi a, vandredi 21 mas, sezon prentan an koumanse. Tanperati a 28 degre santigrad. Pa

gen van men gen kèk nyaj nan syèl la.
Men meteyo pou wikenn nan: Samdi ap gen bèl solèy sou tout peyi a; l ap fè cho anpil.
Tanperati a ap varye ant 29 e 31 degre santigrad. Li kab menm monte jiska 34 degre nan
vil kotyè yo. Dimanch tanperati a ap fè yon ti desann. L ap varye ant 25 e 27 degre. Men,
tan an p ap tèlman agreyab paske lapli pral tonbe tout jounen an. Kidonk pa bliye parapli
ak padesi nou.
ki CD 1-67 - Koute byen. You will hear 10 statements about clothing. Listen to each
1. Lasèt soulye a demare. 6. Gen anpil rad pou lave.

2. Radyosal anpil. 7. Laprensejip la ak dlo a.
3. Li prale chache dlo a ak savon an. 8. M bezwen fè pou m pase yon wòb.
4. Lap tann pantalon yo. 9. Kote fè a ye?
5. Li achte yon bèl chemiz. 10.M chache nan plaka a, m pa wè l.
sé]. CD 1- 70- Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: Youhear — a fè a bon.

You write — Magiafè manje a bon.
1. Fwomaj gouda a gen bon gou. 6. Jiabyen desann nan gòj Jòj.
2. Gi renmen bwè ji kowosòl. 7. Misye gante men l pou l jante kawotchou a.
3. Jòj se yon nèg ki byen janti. 8. Ti nèg pa janm renmen nèj.
4. Lajè nèg sa apa ka al nan lagè. 9. Jou Magi fè jouda, l ap jwenn avè m.
5. Jazon ap taye gazon an. 10. Sajès pa gen jipon anba jip li.
Transcripts for Leson 3 : Katastwòf natirèl
«Si: D. CD 1- 72 - Koute byen. Vrè oswa Fo? You will hear 10 statements about bad
weather and natural disasters. Listen and choose Vrè or Fo.
Lapli tonbe anpil nan sezon sechrès.

Glismanntèren kab koze eboulman wòch ak tè.
Tranblemanntè kab fè latè sekwe jouk kay yo kraze.
Yon sounami se gwo lam lanmè ki kab anvayi latè.
Yon siklòn pi piti pase yon tanpèt.
Yon siklòn se yon gwo van rapid k ap vire tou won.
Debwazman kab lakòz sechrès ak ewozyon.
Toujou gen anpil tanpètnèj ann Ayiti.
. Yon tònad konn krache dife ak lav.
a2 0. Lagrèl se moso glas k ap tonbe sot nan syèl la.
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e CD 1-74.- Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear — kitèks te achte a?

You write — Kote kitèks Karin te achte a?
11. Eske ou konn kouman pou fè ji 16. Katrin ap swiv kou fonetik nan fakilte
kowosòl? lengwistik aplike a.
12. Kawotchou ki nan kòf dèyè machin 17. Konpè bourik ak konpè koulèv toujou nan
nan kreve. kont.
13. Kote kokobe ki konn kanpe nan lakou — 18. Jaklin ka kwit manje nan kwizin nan.
a? 19. Klòch katedral la sonnen chak mèkredi a
14. Karin kwoke kèk kilòt anadan kay la. senkè.
15. Yon Siklòn se yon depresyon 20. Vòlkan an pa krache dife depi senk jou.
atmosferik.
Transcripts for Leson 4 : Ann sispann koupe pyebwa
CD2-2-Koute byen. Rezon oswa Konsekans? You will hear 10 statements about
causes and consequences of deforestation. Listen to each statement, and then indicate
whether itis a Rezon or a Konsekans of deforestation.
1. Chanjman klimatik 6. Inondasyon

2. Bezwen enèjetik 7. Konstwiksyon wout ak kay
3. Pèt biyodivèsite 8. Ewozyon latè
4. Deranjman sik dlo a 9. Lapli pa tonbe souvan.
5. Rechofman planèt la 10. Rivyè, ak sous dlo yo sèch.
« CD 2-4.- Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear" — Madanm nan pa banm timoun yo.

You write — Madanm nan pa janm banm mayo timoun yo.
11. Madan Masèl se fanm ki konn manyen manm gason.

12. Siklòn Alèn te bay moun Okay anpil pwoblèm nan lane 1980.
13. Jaklin di chanjman klimatik la se debwazman ki lakòz li.
14. Malèn ap monte Marigo semenn pwochenn pou l al wè marenn li.
15. Matla ki sou kabann michou an pa bon menm.
16. Machann bannann nan konn vann mayi moulen tou.
17.Machin sa a ap kouri tout boulin nan komin nan.
18. Vèmin ki rele Mimin nan se yon jenn limenna.
19. Grenn pwomennen pa janm dòmi san soupe.
20. Mayi ak pitimi se manje moun achte pou ti monnen.
Annou koute
+ Listening strategies and techniques
«gJE CD 2-5 - Fenomèn debwazman ann Ayiti
Selection 1.
Gwo lapli ki te tonbe nan kapital la yè apremidi dimanch 5 janvye a te fè anpil dega nan zòn
Kafoufèy. Gwo lapli sa a, te pwovoke glismanntèren, lavalas ak inondasyon ki lakòz malè
anpil moun nan rejyon metwopolitèn nan. Dapre otorite yo, sanble ta genyen plis pase 40
kretyen vivan ki blese epi ak 7 lòt ki pèdi lavi yo. Gwo katastwòf natirèl sa a, te fè pèp
Kafoufèy la mobilize pou mande otorite yo fè travay yo. Manifestan yo mande pou otorite
yo entèdi kamyon ki toutlasentjounen pral pran sab nan tèt Mòn Lopital la. Anplis, moun yo
egzije pou leta mete sou pye yon pwogram rebwazman nan zòn nan.
Se Frenand Leger pou radyo “Pawòl Lakay”. Mèsi.
Selection 2.
Mezanmi! Apa lapli a pa janm tonbe! Sechrès ap fin touye nou wi nan peyi Dayiti.
Se debwazman ki lakòz sechrès. Pyebwa se lavi! Nou pa gen dwa koupe yo.
Sispann kwit manje ak chabon bwa. Sèvi ak Bip Ti Cheri, yon recho gaz pwopan total
Kapital. Li pwòp, li ekonomik epi ! ap kwit manje nou byen vit. Bip Ti Cheri se solisyon pou
pwoblèm debwazman ann Ayiti.
CHAPIT KAT
— Lekòl, Travayak Pwofesyon
Transcripts for Leson 1 : Lekòl ann Ayiti
«Q: E. CD 2-7- Koute byen. Posesif ak atik defini oswa san atik defini? Ou pral tande
l 10 fraz. Kèk ladan yo gen atik defini apre adjektif posesif la; kèk lòt fraz pa gen atik
defini apre posesif la. Idantifye fraz sa yo.
1. Siklòn nan kraze kay li a. 6. Direktè a ap travay nan biwo l la.

2. Saaseòdinatèl. 7. Enspektè a te vin nan klas nou semenn
3. Timoun li an al lekòl ane sa a. pase.
4. Mwen mete tout liv mwen yo nan valiz 8. Pwofesè a korije egzamen elèv li yo.
la. 9. Ban m liv mwen.
5. Map pale ak zanmi mwen. 10. M pral fè devwa m yo jodi a.
«£i: CD 2-11 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: Youhear — saa anpil
You write — Chen sa a tchackanpil.
11. Klòtch machin nan pa mache byen. 16. Klòch la sonnen chak dimanch.
12. Tchanpan sa a toujou ap pale tchans. 17. Chèk fè l chaje lajan nan pòch li.
13. Al tcheke pou wè si yo kach chèk la. 18. Mouch yo poze sou chou a.
14. Chen an tchake kou chat la ak dan l. 19. Ala ti chen antchoutchout papa !
15. Michou pral tonbe nan tchouboum. 20. Tchòtchòwè ap pale tchulutchutchu.
Annou koute
CD 2-12 - Elèv ayisyen k ap pale.
Pilou Aleksann (Okay, Ayiti)

M rele Pilou Aleksann. Mwen lekòl Lise Poleyis Sanon ki nan vil Okay. Gen anpil pwoblèm
nan lise a. Youn nan pwoblèm yo se mank espas ak materyèl eskòlè. Gen twòp elèv nan kou
yo. Sal de klas yo fèt pou pran karant elèv. Poutan toujou genyen plis pase san elèv nan klas
yo. Lè pwofesè a ap pale, elèv ki kanpe jis dèyè yo pa kab tande, ni wè tablo a pou ekri nòt
yo.
Anna Petifrè (Naso, Bayamas)

Non pa mwen se Ana Petifrè. Lekòl mwen rele C. R. Walker High School. Se yon lekòl
segondè ki nan vil Naso. Papa m ak manman m se Aysyen yo ye. Men mwen te fèt nan peyi
Bayamas. Mwen pa renmen lekòl mwen ale a paske gen anpil diskriminasyon kont timoun
ki gen paran ayisyen yo. Elèv Bayameyen yo toujou ap joure nou paske nou se Ayisyen.
Pwofesè yo pa fè anyen pou fè yo sispann.
Jòj Senatis (Miyami, Florid)

Mwen se Jòj Senatis. Mwen rete nan vil Miyami ak fanmi mwen. Lekòl mwen rele Mater
Lakes High School. Mwen renmen lekòl la. Gen yon sèl bagay mwen pa renmen: se pwoblèm
disiplin nan. Elèv yo pa respekte pwofesè yo ansanm ak règleman yo. Yo toujou ap goumen
sou lakou lekòl la. Genyen ki vini ak kouto pou blese lòt elèv. Mwen swete pou zafè vyolans
sa a fini anndan lekòl la.
Transcripts for Leson 2 : Nan inivèsite a

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l Wa CD 2-17 - R oswa W? Depending on the vowel that follows the missing letter or
whether or not you know the word, choose R or W to complete these words in the
1. Mwè mekanisyen an k ap ranje machin 5. Gen yon kawotchou ki anpan nan kamyon
nan. an.
2. Liwete tout pòt nan kote li rete a. 6. Vwazen an ap raze bab li.
3. Li ap repase yon wòb wouj. = Pinga ou kite woulibè a pran lajan an non!
4. Jak kwaze nèg ki te kraze bisiklèt li a. 8. Woulèt rad la defèt nèt.
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CD 2-18 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words.
Example: You hear" — Wawa ap yon bann

Example: You hear" — Wawa ap yon bann

11. Marijan ap travay nan yon biwo leta. 16. Radotè sa a toujou ap ranse.
12. Figi Wozandre won kou boul. 17, Mwen wè twa rat k ap kouri nan lari a.
13. Marenn mwen renmen ranje woujalèv linan — 18. Se faktori kote yo fè recho a l ap
tiwa a. travay.
14. Woulibè a gentan ap ranje kò l pou l pran 19. Koutiryè a ap fè woulèt rad la.
woulib. 20. Otorite yo pran woulib sou lajan
15. Rasin wozo a rale tout dlo nan tè a. pwojè anwo a.
Transcripts for Leson 3 : Etid inivèsitè
E CD 2-21 - Koute byen. Mòd enperatif oswa mòd endikatif? Ou pral tande 10 fraz.
Kèk ladan yo nan mòd enperatif; kèk lòt nan mòd endikatif. Idantifye fraz sa yo lè w
tande yo.
1. Leta pa vle moun kanpe la! 6. Fè atansyon!

2. Papisela! 7. Mari al lekòl chak jou.
3. Ou toujou ap fè m bagay say o. 8. Pa bay tèt ou pwoblèm.
4. Vinisitti gason! 9. Kanpe la!
5. Ban m òdinatè a, souple. 10. Reponn kesyon an souple.
i: CD 2-25 - S oswa Z? One letter is missing in the following words. Choose (s) or (Z) to
complete these words in the following sentences.
1. Mizisyen ayisyen yo di King Posse se yon baz nòmal.

2. Wòzlò achte yon kousen pou kouzen l lan.
3. Rasmoun sayo raz anpil!
4. Avanyè swa, nou manje zwa nan restoran an.
5. Kouzin mwen bay san Lakwa wouj chak de zan.
6. Azizwèl sa a yo rele solanj lan se kouzin mwen.
7. Vinimzipe zip kanson ou ti gason!
8. Bòs sa yo toujou ap fimen bòz nan izin nan leswa.
9. Mekanisyen an bezwen apranti pou siveye zouti yo.
10. Pwofesè a bezwen chifon pou efase tablo a.
CD 2-26 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the missing words in the
11. Mwen sonje m te konn chase zwazo lè m te jenn ti gason.

12. Tout zanmi m yo te soti al nan sinema samdi swa.
13. Pèsonn moun pa ta sipoze konsome bwason alkolize ak sigarèt.
14. Peyizan yo te rete siyonnen tè a jiska sizè nan aswè.
15. Kouzin Mariz la soti nan dispansè paske l soufri kansè disen.
16. Jozafa derefize zipe zip kanson l lè l ap soti.
17. Zèklè yè swa a sanble sote tranzistò televizyon nan salon an.
18. Samdi swa, masisi ak sanzave fè kenken sou plas Channmas.
19. Lapolis te sezi plizyè fizi chas ak lòt gwo zam lou nan Site Solèy.
20. Kouzen m yo ap soti a sizè aswè a.
Transcripts for Leson 4 : Pwofesyon, Metye ak Travay
«E CD 2-28 - Koute byen. Se yon pwofesyon liberal oswa yon metye teknik? Ou
pral tande douz fraz. Gen kèk ladan yo ki pale sou pwofesyon liberal. Gen lòt se de
metye teknik yo pale. Koute byen epi chwazi sa w tande a.
. Bòs mason an ap leve mi an.

Agwonòm okipe koze plant.
Se yon chapantye ki fè pòt kay la.
aPwen
Gen de avoka k ap defann akize a.
bòs tayè a ap koud rad yo.
« Seachitèk Bosan ki te fè plan Palè Nasyonal la.
Franketyèn se yon ekriven ayisyen.
« Nou bezwen yon elektrisyen pou ranje kouran an.
YvGoxaan
. Enjenyè yo sou chantye a.
10. Gi Diwozye se youn nan pi gwo mizisyen ayisyen.
11. Mari ap mennen chat li a kay veterinè.
12. Mekanisyen an ap ranje machin yo.
«ti. CD 2-30 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
Example: Youhear"` — Tontonlte mete tout tiwèl yo nan tiwa a.

You write — Tonton lte mete tout tiwèl yo nan tiwa a.
1. Toto te fè sèt pitit. 5. Agrikiltè, chapantye ak bòs tayè se metye

2. Tèt Toma pa dwat ditou. teknik yo ye.
3. Lite a ap travay matematik nan 6. Enstititè sot vizite Ti Twou de Nip ak
inivèsite a. ]
4. Achitèk, atis, doktè, kontab kab travay kapon kn
7. Koutiryè te mete twal jip la sou tab la.
ak tèt yo.
di 8. Sekretè patwon an travay toutan.
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Transcripts for Leson 1: Nou pral andeyò!
CD 2-32 - Koute byen. Which variant: fèk or fenk, sot or sòt, apèn or apenn? Your
instructor will read only one sentence in each of the following pairs of sentences.
Listen carefully and indicate whether you hear the first sentence or the second one. Note
that the sentence you hear in each column is the one in bold.
11. Li fèk manje. 11.Li fenk manje.

12. Yo apenn soti. 12. Yo apèn soti.
13.Jaki sot travay. 13. Jaki sòt travay.
14. Nou fenk fin etidye. 14.Nou fèk fin etidye.
15.Mwen sòt lave rad yo. 15. Mwen sot lave rad yo.
16. Wòzlò apèn fini. 16.Wòzlò apenn fini.
17. Wozmari sot ekri yon lèt. 17.Wozmari sòt ekri yon lèt.
18.M fèk desann bakaloreya. 18. M fenk desann bakaloreya.
19.Yo apenn rantre la. 19. Yo apèn rantre la.
20. Nou sot manje yon bon diri ak pwa. Z20.Nou sòt manje yon bon diri ak pwa.
«£i: CD 2-34 -Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
1. Fann nan kanpe sou bwenzeng li. 6. Prezidan diktatè a te kanpe king nan palè a.
2. Timoun yo ap jwe pingpong nan 7. Koulèv sanble ak kong anpil.
lakou a. 8. Nègla ban m yon zong manje.
3. Kreyòl se lang manman tout Ayisyen. 9. Gen yon gang ki kache nan mang nan.
4. Sonètla fè dingdong anndan kay la. 10. Te gen yon sèl bingbang andann kay la lè m
5. Manzè Lisi se yon madanm ki gen te rive a.
anpil.
Annou Koute
«
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CD 2-35 - Vakans lavil ak andeyò
Script for summer vacation in two places
Ane pase, mwen ak madanm mwen te ale pase vakans ete nou nan vil Nouyòk. Nou te vizite
anpil sit istorik ak touristik epi nou te banboche nèt ale nan gwo kokennchenn vil sa a. Nan
maten, nou te al vizite Estati Libète a. Nou te pran yon bato pou ale sou ti zile kote Estati a
ye a. Nan apremidi, nou te al gade yon pyès teyat nan Bwòdway. Apre nou te al manje nan
yon bèl restoran. Nan aswè nou te al nan yon bal ayisyen ki t ap fèt nan Bwouklin.
Lane pwochenn, se Bloumingtonn nou pral pase vakans ete nou. Bloumingtonn piti anpil
men gen anpil bagay pou fè. Na va lwe yon bato pou n al peche pwason nan lak yo. N ava
pase anpil tan ap gade bèl peyizaj. Kòm kote sa trankil, madanm mwen ap kab li woman, fè
piknik epi detann li toutlasentjounen. Mwen menm, m pral jwe basketbòl nan inivèsite a
chak jou.
Transcripts for Leson 2: Sou wout Jeremi!
«i: CD 2-38 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
1. Fiamete luil la nan kwi a.

2. Jak ap kwit zuit yo nan kwizin nan.
3. Gen uit zegwi nan tiwa a.
4. Limen limyè nan kwizin nan pandan lannuit.
5. Si ou kwit manje nan kui a, l ap boule.
Transcripts for Leson 3 : Ann amize nou!
«: CD 2-41 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
. Lèyo di Djoni li pa jwenn djòb la, mise vinn andjable.

Nèg sa a renmen fè dyòlè anpil.
« Mari ap kwit yon diri ak djondjon.
. Dyaspora etazini voye anpil lajan ann Ayiti.
. Mtakontan si dyòlè a te kab fèmen dyòl li.
aAARWQNH
Transcripts for Leson 4 : Nou pral nan fèt chanpèt!
Si: CD 2-44 - Yon ti dikte. Listen carefully and write down the entire sentences.
1. Woje mete halfò l sou do ! pou l al nan 5. Nèg bèl hotè a keyi mango a pou mwen.
jaden. 6. Houngan an chita nan hounfò a.
2. Gen yon pakèt dasomann k ap hise 7. Se houke Ganga houke lè l ap pale.
monte sou mi an. 8. Hounsi se fi ki ede houngan fè
3. Toujou gen yon hinghang nan kay la. seremoni Vodou.
4. Simteou m ta hont.
CHAPIT SIS
Transcripts for Leson 1: Nan ki peyi nou prale?
«t: CD 2-48 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /bl/ ak /br/ ladan yo.
1. Bresonyè a bliye al nan etid biblik. 5. Limyè machin yo ap briye nan blokis la.
2. Blan an mete biblo a sou bibiyotèk 6. Blakawout blayi nan tout peyi a.
la. 7. Blan yo ap debleye ranblè ak debri
3. Nègak blouz ble a blese nan bra. tranblemanntè a.
4. Bibliyotekè a bliye klase bibliyografi 8. Brigan yo bloke lari pou fè deblozay.
yo.
Transcripts for Leson 2 : Mwayen transpò
SÉ: CD 2-51 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /dr/ ladan yo.
1. Ankadrè a chita ap drage medam yo olye 5. Drivayè ak malandren se menm bagay yo

li ankadre yo. ye.
2. Andre aladriv depi li fin pèdi travay la. 6. Ti foutbolè sa a drible moun pi dri pase
3. Andrelita bezwen anpil dlo pou lave dra Wonaldo.
yo. 7. Sitètou pa drèt, m kab drese l pou ou wi.
4. Enjenyè a di l ap vinn fè drenaj la 8. Fòknoual bay lave drapo yo nan dray.
vandredi.
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Transcripts for Leson 3 : Bon vwayaj!
«i. CD 2-54 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /fI/ ak /fr/ ladan yo.
1. Frèm nan pa manje fritay paske sante 6. Flannè yo ap flannen anba fredi a.
1 frajil. 7. Machann fritay la ap fri bannann yo nan
2. Lè flach la sispann flache, n a fè yon yon flanm dife.
flanbo dife. 8. Fleris la koupe flèch flè yo pou yo kab
3. Frero frekan men poutan l ap flate fleri ankò.
fleris la. 9. Franswa frape machin nan paske l bliye
4. Frediadesann jouk li pa fè fret ankò. frennen.
5. Yo kenbe nèg ki konn jwe flamengo a 10. Fòk ou flite twalèt la ak flit la avan ou
an flagran deli. flòch li.
Transcripts for Leson 4 : Nan otèl Vila Kreyòl
= CD2-57 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /gl/, /gr/, /gz/ /gb/ak /gd/
ladan yo.
Egzile ki soti Bagdad yo te sibi anpil agresyon.

Cheve granmoun nan grenn paske li pa grese.
Mèt la egzije pou elèv yo fè tout egzèsis ki nan egzamen an.
« Ajan agrikòl sa te gradye nan yon lekòl agrikilti.
. Gen yon sèl grenn gramè kay granmoun nan.
« Egzistans tout egzile sa yo nan peyi a egzije otorite yo agrandi vil la.
. Doktèate voye la fè yon egzamen pou egzema.
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CHAPIT SÈT
Manje ak bwason
Transcripts for Leson 1: Ann al nan mache!
yo.
«t; CD 2-60 -Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /kl/; /kr/; /ks/ ak /kt/ ladan
Klan moun ki viktim yo kraponenn devan kliyan yo.

Elèv yo mande klarifikasyon paske seksyon lekti a pa klè pou yo.
Pwofesè a klarifye lekti a pou tout kreten ki t ap kriye yo.
Sektè prive a vekse paske sektè piblik la ranpòte laviktwa.
Gen anpil lapli sektoryèl ak zèklè nan mwa sektanm.
Kliyan akrèk la mete kravat pou l vin mande kredi.
Maksorèl krabinen krapo a ak klipsè a.
Ou a va eskize Klotid si l pa gen tan klase liv avan klòch la sonnen.
vGoNIJASWOÒ'E
Laktaz se yon anzim ki pèmèt moun dijere laktoz.
10.Kliyan yo di klima a pa pwopis pou klinik lan louvri.
Transcripts for Leson 2 : Nan makèt la!
«ti: CD 2-63 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /Ib/; /1f/ ak /Ik/ ladan yo.
. Albinòs la fè aksidan nan kalfou a.

. Silite byen kalkile, li pa ta kolboso machin nan.
Kontab la bezwen yon kalkilatris pou fè kalkil.
. Malfektè toujou ap fè malfezan.
Malfwendeng nan kite malfini an ale.
Mwen mete kalbas ak kalbasik yo nan alfò a.
. Mizisyen yo p ap kalbennde menm, yo soti yon nouvo albòm.
. Si ou kalkile byen, ou a wè kalbennday pa bay.
oNasvurswwNH
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Transcripts for Leson 3 : Ann pase atab!
«i CD 3-3 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /lm/; /ls/ ak /lt/ ladan yo.
« Lirete byen kalm dèyè pòt chanm nan pou l tande fi a k ap fè alsiyis.
Malmouton ak malmachwa se menmman parèyman.
. Veterinè a ba malswen an kalman pou kalme.
Timoun yo an malmakak paske yo ap malmanje.
Moun gwo palto yo monte an altitid pou al valse.
« Andre fè altèkasyon ak Jozèf paske l t ap itilize altè l yo.
. Saltenbank sa yo toujou ap fè bagay maken.
Moun ki nan makite toujou ap malmennen.
GoONODMUSKWNH.
Li chita byen kalm pou l gade almanak la.
10.Se salte yo ki mete altènatè a anpan.
Annou koute
NE CD 3-4 - Resèt labouyi bannann

Engredyan ou bezwen
Pou fè labouyi bannann pou kat moun ou bezwen yon grenn bannann byen vèt, de gwo
bwat lèt evapore, yon kèp lèt kokoye, yon vè sik, yon pense sèl, yon ti kiyè kannèl, yon ti
kiyè miskad, yon ti kiyè esans vaniy, ak yon ti zès sitwon pou bay labouyi a bon gou.
Resèt la
Premye bagay ou fè lè w ap fè labouyi bannann se blennde oswa graje bannann nan. Ou kab
blennde bannann nan ak youn nan bwat lèt yo. Lè ou fin blennde oswa graje bannann nan,
mete l bouyi ak rès lèt la epi ak tout rès engredyan yo eksepte esans vaniy la ak zès sitwon
an. Kite bannann nan bouyi sou yon dife mwayen pandan kenz a ven minit jouk li vinn epè.
Fòk ou brase labouyi a souvan pou bannann nan pa kole epi boule anba bonm nan. Lè ou
wè bannann nan kwit, ajoute esans vaniy la ak zès sitwon an. Fèmen dife a epi kite labouyi
frèt avan ou sèvi l. Labouyi bannann ka sèvi ak pen pou soupe.
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Transcripts for Leson 4 : Nan restoran an !
wi: CD 3-7 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /sk/; /sl/ ak /sm/ ladan yo.
Eskadwon lamò a fè eskal tou pre lise a.

. Lapolis arete aslè a pliske l vòle yon braslè.
. Bòs tayè aap mete eskanp nan pantaloon an.
. Kosmonot yo ap eskalade yon mòn sou lalin.
Timoun nan jete plat eskalòp la nan eskalye a.
. Mèt la mete tout eskandalè deyò nan klas la.
. Timoun yo fè twòp eskandal lè y ap jwe oslè.
. Fòk ou dim eskize pou vye pwodwi kosmetik sa yo ou achte a.
oNAMBaJSKwWwNH
CHAPIT UIT
Transcripts for Leson 1 : Lasante ak lijyèn se Kòkòt ak Figawo
«i CD 3- 10 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /sp/; /spr/ ak /st/ ladan yo.
Espayòl yo espere, espageti a ap bon.

Nèg la espante sou fi a k ap fè espò tou touni.
Espòtif yo pa t espere pèdi match espesyal sa a.
Estaf la òganize yon bèl festen pou estajè yo.
Moun ki nan estaj yo tonbe fè estera nan estad la.
Espekilatè yo gen espwa estòk yo p ap gate.
Espesyalis yo enstale yon radyo estereyo nan navèt espasyal la.
ri
lv Fòk sitiyasyon an estabilize pou festivite yo kab byen pase.
peaie
Y'A
Transcripts for Leson 2: Pwoblèm sante!
«: CD 3- 13 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /pl/; /pr/ ak /pt/ ladan yo.
Nou dwe pwòpte paske plen malpwòpte nan kay la.

Apranti yo genlè t ap konplote kont prezidan pwojè a.
Aprivwaze yon pentad mande anpil aprantisay ak bon jan pratik.
Li fè eksprè chwazi eksprime l an Kreyòl pou etranje ka pa konprann.
Fi a ap fè laptitbouch ; li pa vle manje plat mayi moulen an.
Èske ou kab pwòpte laptòp mwen an pou mwen souple?
Li pa gen lespri pou aprann matematik, men, li gen aptitid pou mizik.
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ge Pèp la rete anba lapli a ap aplodi premye minis la.
Transcripts for Leson 3: Lasante se richès!
«YE CD 3-16- Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /tr/ ak /tl/ ladan yo.
1. Etranje yo pa janm jete fatra nan tren 5. Matloaap travay byen trankil sou bato a.
an. 6. Matris li vin ratresi lè yo te chatre l la.
2. Genkatreven atlèt nan pak atraksyon an. 7. Li fintranpe vyann nana katrè karant.
3. Likouri atrap batri a pou l pa tonbe. 8. Li atrap diri a epi ! ap manje pòtre yon
4. Kounye a se traka ak tribilasyon moun ki sot nan prizon.
toupatou.
Annou koute
«i. CD 3-17 — Yon reklam pou yon medikaman kont lagrip
Ou pa santi w anfò m; Ou gen doulè soti nan pye rive jouk nan tèt ;Ou gen mal tèt, mal do
ak lafyèv; Ou pa kab vale anyen paske gòj ou ap fè w mal; Ou santi w fèb. W ap touse epi
etènye toutlasentjounen ; Larim ap koule nan nen w tankou larivyè k ap desann ; Se gripe w
gripe. Ou pa bezwen pèdi tan w al kay doktè. Lagripam ap mete w kanpe sou de pye militè
w an de tan twa mouvman. Lagripam se yon medikaman ki bon pou tout sentòm lagrip. Ou
pa bezwen peskripsyon pou w achte Lagripam. Li pa koute chè epi w ap jwenn li nan tout
famasi. Pran Lagripam jodi, leve tou nèf demen. Lagripam se medikaman pa n nan !
Transcripts for Leson 4: Veye lanmò!
«gi CD 3-20 - Yon ti dikte. Koute epi ekri fraz sa yo ki gen /vl/; /vr/ ak /vn/ ladan yo.
1. Ouvriye a kouvri kanape ak yon bèl 5 . Lendi ak madi sejou ouvrab yo ye.
moso vlou. 6 . Sa Wap devni demen se bagay ki gade w.
2. M bezwen yon ouvrebwat pou m louvri 7. Tout boutik nan avni an louvri.
bwat lèt la. 8. Yo diy ap fè devlopman ; poutan
3. Li vlope liv la epi li mete l nan yon gwo sitiyasyon an ap anvlimen chak jou.
anvlòp.
4. Yo pa vle kouvri chodyè a.
» Vokabilè Kreyòl-Angle
Guide to the glossary

This list contains words appearing in Pawòl Lakay except for absolute cognates and some
proper nouns. The words are listed in alphabetical order according to the orthography of
the Kreyòl language. The part of speech and the English translation are provided for each
entry. Homonyms are listed separately. For example, “vè” is considered as four different
words because 1) as a noun it means “glass” in English; 2) it also means “worm”; 3) and
“verse”; 4) “vè” is ako a preposition which can be translated as “around”. Fixed phrases,
idiomatic expressions and any expressions containing more than one word appear under
their head words. For example, the expression + “biyè alesenp” meaning “one way ticket”
is listed under the head word “biyè” as the following: (+ alesenp n. one way ticket).
The abbreviations below are used to indicate parts of speech for each single entry. Note
that a particular word may be accompanied by several parts of speech indications.
Abbreviations used in this glossary

adj. adjective part. partitive
adv. adverb pl. plural
art. article poss. possessive
comp. comparative prep. preposition
conj. conjunction pron. pronoun
def. definite rel. relative
dem. demonstrative sing. singular
ind. — indefinite sup. superlative
interj. interjection v. ki b ei b
interr. interrogative vintr. nan yol
; verb marker
neg. negative vmkr .
reflexive verb
n. noun vrefl. kan
É transitive verb
onom. onomatopoela vtr.
A agrave vtr. to aggravate; albinòs n. albino

a interj. ah! vintr. to worsen albòm n. album
aprep. at agrese v. to agress, to ale (al) vtr. to go; vintr. to
a see ava attack go away, to leave
abajou n. lampshade agresyon n. aggression aleken n. cooked food sold
abi n. abuse, injustice agreyab adj. agreable on the street
«pouvwa misuse of power agrikilti n. agriculture alèkile from now on
abitan n. peasant, farmer agrikiltè n. farmer aleretou round trip
abite v. to live, inhabit agrikòl adj. agricultural ale wè v. go and see
abitid n. habit, custom agwonòm n. agronomist alèz adj. confortable
«alimantè food habit ajan n. agent alfa n. alpha
abitye vintr. to be used to; «+ dwanye n. customs agent alfò (halfò, ralfò) n. straw
vtr. to accustom ajans n. agency bag
abiye vintr. to get dressed; «de vwayaj n. travel aliman n. food
vtr. to dress agency alimantasyon n.
absan adj. absent ajantri n. silverware nourishment
absans n. absence ajoute v. to add alimantè adj. alimentary
absè (abse, apse) n. ak see zak alkòl n. alcool
abscess ak n. act, certificate, title alkolik adj. alcoolic
abyento see you soon ak conj. with, and alkolize adj. alcoolic
achitèk n. architect akilè interr. adj. at what alman adj. German
achitekti n. architecture time alo interj. hello!
= neyoklasik neoclassic aktè (aktris) n. alò conj. so, thus, then
architecture male/female actor alòske (alòke) conj.
achte v. to buy akasan n. corn porridge whereas, while
adisyon n. addition akize v. to accuse almanak n. calendar
adje interj. what a pity! akize n. defendant, accused alsiyis n. sighs of pleasure
adjektif n. adjective akouchman n. childbirth, during sex
adjektif posesif possessive delivery altè n. hand weight
adjective akouche vtr. to assist in altèkasyon n. altercation,
administrasyon n. giving birth; vintr. to give dispute
administration birth altènatè n. alternator
advèb n. adverb akoz (akoz de) prep. altènatif adj. alternate
adwat prep. to the right of because of altitid n. altitude
adye see adje akra n. grated fried alto n. alto
afè (zafè) n. affair malanga amelyore v. to improve
afè (zafè) n. concern, akrèk adj. greedy ameriken (amerikèn) adj.
matter fè « v. to act greedily American
afè (zafè) n. big shot akrilik n. acrilic amikalman adv. amiably
afè (zafè) n. genital organs akseleratè n. accelerator amize vtr. to entertain;
afekte v. to affect, to have aktivite n. activity vrefl. to amuse oneself
an effect on aktyèlman adv. currently amò adv. to death, madly
afimasyon n. affirmation akwochay n. trouble,
amoni n. harmony
afriken adj. African dispute
an interj. oh!
agoch prep. to the left of al see ale
alafen adv. Finally an see ane
agraf n. claps an see la
agrandi vtr. to enlarge; alam n. alarm
alamen adv. by hand an (ann) prep. to, from,
vintr. to increase in size made of
aladriv adv. idle, drifting
alamòd adj. Fashionable
anana (zannanna) n. annatandan adv. anvan (avan) prep. before,
pinneaple meanwhile in advance of
analfabèt adj. illiterate anndan prep. in, inside anvan (avan) conj. before,
anatomi n. anatomy anons n. announcement previously
anba n. bottom anonse v. to announce anvayi v. to invade
anba adv. downstairs annò adj. golden anvi n. desire
anba prep. below annòd adj. orderly, in order anvi v. to feel like, to want
anbake v. to embark annou (ann) vmkr. let us, anvlimen vtr. to worsen;
anbake v. to board let's vintr. to get worse
anbasad n. embassy anpan see pan anvlòp n. envelop
anbilans n. ambulance anvlope v. to wrap
anpè adj. quite
anbisyon n. ambition anvrak adj. scattered
anpè adv. quitely, in, at
anbouteyaj n. traffic anwo prep. on, on top of,
peace
anbrase v. to kiss, to hug above
anpeche v. to prevent
anbyans n. ambiance anwo adv. upstairs
anpil adv. much, a lot
anchante adj. delighted, anwo n. top
anpile v. to pile up
happy anplifye v. to amplify
anzim n. enzym
andemon (andenmon) ap vmkr. expressing
anplis adv. besides, more
adv. irritable, wild, reckless ongoing action
anplwa n. employement,
andetay see detay ap vmkr. expressing future
job
andèy see dèy apa interj. isn't it!
anplwaye n. employee
andeyò n. countryside, apa adj. distinct, different
anpoul n. light bulb,
rural area apa adv. separately, aside
ampoule
ane (an, anne, lan, lane, apatman n. apartment
«elektrik light bulb
zan) n. year aparèy n. device,
anraje adj. be raving mad
anfas adv. across instrument, system
anrejistre v. to register
anfas prep. Across from, aparèy foto n. camera
anrepo adv. at rest, in
facing apèn (apenn) adj.
peace
anfatik adj. emphatic recently, just
anrime adj. to have a cold
anfavè see favè aperitif n. drink before
ansanm adj. together
anfòm adv. in good shape, meal
ansòs adv. in sauce
sexy, well-built aplikab adj. applicable
answit (ansuit) adv. then,
anfòm interj. great! fine! aplikatè n. swab, Q-tip
next, afterwards
angle adj. English aplikasyon n. application
ansyen adj. old, ancient
angaje adj. commited aplike v. to apply, to put
antchouchout adj. excited,
angwo see gwo into practice
nosy
anile v. to cancel aplodi v. to applaud
antèman see lantèman
anjeneral adv. in general aplodisman n. cheering,
antere v. to bury
ankadre v. to lead, to applause
antòs n. sprain
support aprann v. to learn
antrav n. trouble
ankèt n. investigation apranti n. apprentice
antrave vtr. to hinder;
ankò adv. more, in addition, aprantisay n. learning
vintr. to be hindered
again experience
antre vtr. to enter, to
an koup adv. as a couple apre prep. after
insert; vintr. to enter, to go
ankwa see kwa apremidi n. afternoon
in
anmize see amize apresye v. to appreciate
antrepriz n. enterprise
anmwe interj. help! aprivwaze v. to tame
antwopoloji n.
ann see annou aptitid n. aptitude
anthropology
ann see an apwopriye adj.
anvan (avan) adv. before
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ay interj. ouch! bannann n. plantain

arebò prep. on the side, on
Ayayay interj. damn it! bare v. to hinder, to
the edge
ayewopò n. airport obstruct
arete v. to arrest
ayibobo interj. amen! ritual bas n. bass, bass
asasinen v. to murder
vodou cry instrument,
ase adv. enough
Ayiti n. Haiti baskètbòl (baskèt) n.
aslè adj. mischievous
Ayipòd n. Ipod basketball
asmatik adj. asthmatic
ayisyen adj. male Haitian basketè n. basketball
asosiyasyon n. association
ayisyèn adj. female Haitian player
aspè n. aspect
aspektyèl adj. aspectual Ayizan n. name ofavodou basketèz n. female
spirit basketball player
aspirin n. Aspirin
avoka n. lawyer bat v. to beat
aswè n. evenings
aswè adv. in the evenings, Azaka n. name ofa vodou « nay v. to skip night sleep
spirit batay n. battle, fight,
at night
asyèt n. plate Azi n. Asia struggle
azizwèl n. low class bati v. to build
atake v. to attack
woman batiman n. boat, ship
atansyon n. attention
azòt n. azote batiman n. building
atè n. ground, floor
azyatik adj. asian batman n. pulse, beat
atè n. artery
bato n. boat, ship
atik n. article
B baton n. stick, cane
« defini n. definite article
«endefini n. indefinite ba see bay batri n. battery
article ba adj. low batri n. percussion drums
ba n. stockings, panty hose bay (ba, ban) v. to give
atire v. to attract
bab n. beard « gaz v. to accelerate
atis n. artist
babay interj. bye-bye! «lodyans v. to tell funny
atlas n. atlas
babin n. lower part of the stories
atlèt n. athlete
chin Bayamas n. Bahamas
atletik adj. athletic
baf n. blow bayameyen n. Bahamian
atmosferik adj.
bag n. ring bayameyèn n. female
atmospheric
atò adv. after all, at last, so bagay n. thing, stuff, matter Bahamian
bak n. backward movement baz n. base, foundation,
atraksyon n. attraction
atrap v. to catch, to grab bak see bakaloreya basis
atribi adj. attributive bakaloreya (bak) n. high baze v. to base
atribisyon n. attribution school diploma be (ret bouch be) to
ava (a, va) vnkr. bakaloreya (bak) n. high remain silent
expressing future school examination bè n. butter
avan see anvan bal n. dance, dancing party bè n. bay
avangou n. forestate, bal n. bullet bebe n. baby
balans n. scales, balance bèbè adj/n. mute
preview
avantaj (avantay) n. bale n. broom bèf n. cow
balkon n. balcony bèk n. beak, bill
advantage
avanyè adv. the day before ban see bay bekan n. bike, bicycle
ban n. bench beke v. to peck
yesterday
banbòch n. bash, partying bèl adj. beautiful, good-
avèk (ak, ake, avè) conj.
banboche v. to have a blast looking, handsome
with
banbochè n. party-animal bèlsè n. sister-in-law
avèti v. to warn
bank n. bank bèlte (labèlte) n. beauty
avni n. avenue
avril n. april bankye n. banker bendbouch n. mouthwash
bann n. group, band, gang beng (bing) onom. bong
avyon n. plane
beni adj. blessed blayi v. to spread out bouchri n. meat store
benyen vtr. to bathe; vintr. blayi v. to kill bouji n. candle
to take a shower ble adj. blue boujwa n. wealthy person
berè n. beret blennde (blende) adj. boukannen v. to roast
berejèn (berejenn) n. loaded, full boukle v. to buckle
eggplant blennde (blende) adj. boul n. ball, globe, sphere
bèt n. animal armored, bullet-proof boulanje n. baker
betize vtr. to deceive; vintr. blese v. to injure boule vtr. to burn
to kid around blese adj. injured, hurt boule vintr. to get along
bèt lanmè n. sea food blije see oblije boulin n. speed
bètrav n. beet bliye v. to forget boulon n. bolt
bèt volay n. poultry, bird blòf n. bluff bounda (bouda) n. ass,
Bib (Labib) n. Bible blòk n. block buttocks, rear
biblik adj. biblical blokay n. blockage boungalo n. bungalow
bibliyografi n. blokis n. traffic jam bourèt n. wheelbarrow
bibliography blouz n. lab coat, bouse bourik n. donkey
bibliyotèk n. library bo n. kiss bous n. wallet, purse
biliyotekè n. librarian bò n. side, part, half bout kanson n. short pants
biblo n. trinket bò prep. near, around, next bout pantalon n. short
bidjè n. budget to pants
bidonvil n. santytown bòfrè n. brother-in-law boutèy n. bottle
bifèt n. buffet bòl n. bowl boutonnen v. to button
biftèk n. beef steak nan «grès li v. to be well- bonswa interj. good night!
bijou n. jewel, jewelry off bouyon n. stew, broth,
bikini n. bikini bathing-suit bon adj. good bouillon
bilya n. billion bon interj. well then! bòz n. pot, marijuana
bing see beng bòn n. maid boza n. fine arts
bingbang n. commotion bonbòn gaz n. propane bra n. arm
bis n. bus tank bragèt n. fly of trousers
bis n. encore Bondye n. God brak adj. slightly sweeten
bisiklèt n. bicycle bone see bonèt branch n. branch
biwo n. desk, office bonè adv. early brandi vintr. to
biyè n. note, short letter bong see beng bras n. breaststroke
saleretou n. round trip bonm n. bomb brase v. to stir, to mix
ticket bonm n. cooking pot braslè n. bracelet
valesenp n. one way ticket bon mache see mache brav adj. brave
r“avyon n. flight ticket bonjou n. greetings bravo interj. hurrah!
biyodivèsite n. biodiversity bonjou interj. good bren adj. light brown
pèt - n. loss of biodiversity morning! breson see bwason
biyografi n. biography boujwazi see laboujwazi bresonyè n. drunkard,
biyoloji n. biology bonte (labonte) n. alcoholic
biznis n. business goodness, kindness brezo n. bow tie
bizou n. kiss bòs n. artisan, caftsman, brezilyen adj. Brazilian
blabla n. drivel, nonsense builder bri (bwi) n. noise
blag n. joke, funny story «ebenis n. cabinet-maker brigan adj. unruly,
blage v. to joke « chapant n. carpenter undisciplined
blakawout n. blackout, « mason n. mason brigan n. bandit, criminal
power outage « tayèn. tailor briganday n. armed
blan n./adj. white bòt n. boot roberry; commotion
blanch adj. white bouch n. mouth brik n. brick
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briyan adj. shinny, brilliant chanmchanm n. groud chenn (chèn) n. chain,

briye vintr. to shine, roasted corn necklace
sparkle chanm n. room, bedroom cheri n. darling, dear
bwa n. tree, wood chanm kay n. room, cheve n. hair
bwa fouye n. dugout canoe cheviy n. ankle
chanm akouche n.
bwason (breson) n.
bedroom chèz n. chair
alcoholic beverage
bwat (bwèt) n. box chanmòt n. second floor chich adv. stingly
bwat (bwate, bwete) v. to chanpwèl n. secret society chiklèt n. chewing-gum
limp chans n. good fortune, kuck chif n. number
bwè v. to drink chanson n. song chifon n. rag, chalkboard
bwenzeng (sou chante v. to sing eraser
bwenzeng) v. to be well-off
chante n. song chik n. chic, elegant
bwòdè adj. dressed-up,
chantè n. singer chimi n. chemistry
elegant
bwokoli n. broccoli chantèz n. female singer chita v. to sit down
bwòs n. brush chapant n. carpenter, chita gade v. to watch
bwose v. to brush carpentry cho adj. hot, warm
bwòsdan n. toothbrush chapantye n. carpenter chodyè n. large cooking pot
bwòstèt n. hairbrush chòk n. shock
chapel n. chapel, small
bwote v. to haul
church chokola n. chocolate
bwouya n. fog
chapèl finerè n. funeral chofè n. driver
byè n. beer
byen adj. fine, well home chofè taksi n. cab driver
byen n. property chapo n. hat chofè tèt mato n. bad
byento adv. soon chapo pay n. straw hat driver
byenveni interj. welcome charye v. to transport, to chomaj n. unemployment
carry away chosèt n. socks
CH
charyo n. cart chòt n. shorts
cha n. tank; carnival float
chabon n. charcoal chas see lachas chòt de beny n. swimsuit
« bwa n. wood charcoal chase v. to hunt chou n. cabbage
chacha n. cha-cha chat n. cat chwa n. choice
chache v. to look for, to chatre v. to castrate chwal n. horse
search for chay n. load chwazi v. to choose
chadèk n. grapefruit chè adj. expensive
chagren n. sorrow chèf n. chief, boss D
chaj see chay chèk n. check dabitid adv. usually
chaje v. to fill, to load « de vwayaj n. traveller's dabò adv. first of all, at first
chak adj. each, every check dakò adj. to agree
chakitri n. delicatessen chemiz n. shirt dakò interj. agreed!
shop chemizèt n. undershirt dam n. lady, woman, ma'am
chalè n. heat, warmth chèn see chenn dan n. tooth
chan n. song chen n. dog danje n. danger
chanday n. sweater chen janbe n. food sold on danre n. foodstuff
chanje v. to change the streets dans n. dance
chanjman n. change danse v. to dance
dantifris n. toothpaste dekouraje vtr. to detache v. to remove stains
dantis n. dentist discourage ; vintr. to be from
dat n. date discouraged
dasomann n. gate-crasher dèlko n. electric generator detann v. to relax
dawou (dawout, out) n. demach n. manner of detay n. detail
August walking; process «andetay adv. in detail
de n. two demanbre v. to beat, to detèminan n. determinant
debake vtr. to unload; vintr. break detèmine (detèminen) v.
to arrive demare v. to start off to determine
debleye v. to clear away demokrasi n. democracy detwi v. to destroy
deblozay n. violent quarrel, demolisyon n. demolition devaste v. to devastate
disorder demon (denmon) n. devede n. DVD
debòde v. to overflow, to demon, evil spirit devedepleyè n. DVD player
run over deng n. ass, buttock devine v. to guess
debòde adj. very excited depaman adj. mismatched, devinèt n. riddle
deboukle v. to unbuckle unpaired devise v. to unscrew
deboutonnen v. to depaman adv. differently devlope v. to develop
unbutton depann (depan) vintr. to devlopman n. developman
debraye adj. wide open, depend on devni vintr. to become
unbuttoned depanse v. to spend devni n. future
debri n. debris, junk depi prep. since dèy n. mourning
debwazman n. an «in spite of «andèy in mourning
deforestation depo n. storehouse dèyè n. rear, behind, back
defann v. to defend depo n. deposit dèyè prep. behind, in back
defann v. to prohibit, to depoze v. to lay down, to of
forbid put down dèyè adv. behind,
defans n. defense, depresyon n. depression backwards
protection deranjman n. disturbance, deyò adv. outside, out
defans n. bumper trouble deyò adj. exterior, outside
definisyon n. definition desanm n. December deyodoran (dezodoran) n.
deforestasyon n. desann v. to lower, to put deodorant
deforestation down; to overflow dèzaye (Jou dèzaye) n.
dega n. damage « bakaloreya v. to take the Ancestors' Day
degaje v. to free; vrefl. to high school exam dezipe v. to unzip
get by dèsann (mèkredi dèsann) dezyèm adj. second
degaje n. small job Ash Wednesday di v. to say
degre n. degree, rank desè n. dessert di adj. hard, firm, stingy
s“santigrad n. centigrade desine (desinen) v. to di adv. firmly
degree draw di prep. in the, of the, from
dejene (dejenen) n. deskripsyon n. description the
breakfast destriksyon n. destruction di see dis
dekòlte adj. open-necked detache v. to detach, to didje (didye) n. Disc Jockey
untie (D))
dife n. fire, flame
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difisil adj. dificult, hard dividal (yon dividal) a lot, donte v. to tame
digo n. indigo many dosye n. file, records,
dijans adj. emergency divize v. to divide dossier
dikte n. dictation divòse v. to divorce double v. to double; to pass
diksyonè n. dictionary dizuit adj. eighteen douch n. shower
dimanch n. Sunday diznèf adj. nineteen doudou n. darline
dimaten adv. in the djab (dyab) n. devil dousman adv. slowly
morning djabolik adj. diabolical douz adj. twelve
dine (dinen) n. main meal djagonal (dyagonal) adj. douzèn (douzenn) n.
of the day diagonal dozen
dine (dinen) v. to eat the djak (dyak) n. jack dra n. sheet
main meal of the day djakèt see jakèt drage v. to flirt
dine ochandèl n. candle djalòg (dyalòg) n. dialogue dragon n. dragon
light dinner djaman (dyaman) n. draje n. candy
dingdong onom. ding-dong diamond drapo n. flag
diplòm n. diploma djare (dyare) n. diarrhea dray n. dry cleaning
dirèk adj. direct, straight djaz (dyaz) n. jazz dren n. draining pipe
djèt (dyèt) n.jet drenaj n. draining,
direktè n. director,
djin n. jeans drainage
manager
dirèkteman adv. directly djip n. jeep drèt see dwat
djòl (dyòl) n. mouth drese v. to straighten
diri n. rice
djòlè (dyòlè) n. talker, dri adv. often, frequently
dirijan n. director,
supervisor, leader braggart drib n. dribble
djòlè (dyòlè) adj. boastful, drible v. to dribble, to fake
dirije v. to lead, to manage
dis (di) adj. ten bragging out
djondjon (dyondyon) n. drivayè n. drifter
disèt adj. seventeen
small black mushroom drive (drivaye) to drift, to
disip n. disciple
disiplin n. discipline dlo n. water wander
diskite v. to discuss
dlololo adj. watery dwat (drèt) adj. straight
diskotèk (disko) n. disco, do n. C in music dwèt n. finger
night club do n. back dwòg n. drug
diskriminasyon n. « kay n. roof dwoge v. to drug
dodin n. rocking chair dyab see djab
discrimination
dispansè n. health center, dokiman n. document dyabolik see djabolik
doktè n. doctor dyafragm n. diaphragm
clinic
disparèt vtr. to make doktora n. doctorate dyagonal see djagonal
dissapear vintr. to dola n. dollar dyakèt see jakèt
domaj (donmaj) n. dyaman see djaman
dissapear
disponib adj. availlable damage, injury dyare see djare
diswa adv. in the evening domèn (domenn) n. dyòl see djòl
domain, field, land dyolè see djòlè
ditou adv. at all
diven n. wine dòmi n. sleep dyondyon see djondjon
dòmi v. to sleep
donatè (donè) n. giver
E ekrevis n. shrimp enben (eben, ebyen)
e conj. and ekriven n. writer interj. so, well then
è(lè, zè) n. hour ekselan adj. excellent enbesil adj. stupid, foolish
eben see enben eksè n. excess, endepandans see
ebenis n. cabinetmaker exaggeration lendepandans
eboulman n. landslide r“dvitès n. over the speed endike v. to indicate
èd n. help, aid, assistance limit endirèk adj. indirect
ede v. to help, to assist eksepsyon (esepsyon) n. endirèteman adv. indirecty
edikasyon n. education exception endistri n. industry, factory
edikatè n. educator eksepsyonèl (esepsyonèl) endividi n. individual,
edmi n. andahalf adj. exceptional person
efase v. to erase eksepsyonèlman adv. endividyèl adj. individual,
egal adj. equal, identical exceptionally separate
egal adv. identically eksepte prep. except for Endonezi n. Indonesia
egalite n. equality eksetera (elatriye) n. etc. enèji n. energy
egzagòn n. hexagone et cetera enève (ennève) v. to upset,
egzajerasyon n. eksitasyon n. excitement to irritate
exaggeration eksite v. to excite, to enfeksyon n. infection
egzajere v. to exaggerate stimulate enfimyè n. nurse
egzakt adj. exact eksite adj. upset, angry enfòmasyon n. information
egzakteman adv. exactly ekskiz (eskiz) n. excuse, enfòmatik n. computer
egzaktitid n. precision, ekskize (eskize) v. to science
accuracy excuse, to forgive enfòme v. to inform
egzamen n. examination ekspè (espè) n. expert enfrastrikti n.
«ofisyèl official eksperyans (esperyans) n. infrastructure
examination experience enfraksyon n. infraction
egzanp n. example eksplikasyon engredyan n. ingredient
egzante v. to avoid; to (esplikasyon) n. enjenyè n. ingeneer
exempt explanation enkyete v. to cause worry
egzema n. eczema eksplike (esplike) v. to enkyetid n. anxiety
egzèsis n. exercise explain, to narrate enpe n. a little, some
egzibisyon n. exhibition eksploze (esploze) v. to enplike v. to be implicated,
egzijan adj. demanding explode to be involved
egzijans n. demand, ekspoze (espoze) v. to enplikasyon n. implication,
requirement explain involvement
egzije v. to demand, to ekspre (eksprè, espre) enpòtan adj. important
require adv. intentionally enpòtans n. importance
egzistans n. existence ekspresyon (espresyon) enpesktè n. inspector,
eklate v. to explode, to n. expression; utterance supervisor
burst eksprime (esprime) v. to enspeksyon n. inspection
ekolojik adj. ecological express enskri v. to register
ekolojikman adv. ekri v. to write enstabilite n. instability
ecologically ekselan adj. excellent enstititè n. primary school
ekonòm n. bursar ekstèn adj. external teacher
ekonomi n. economy elatriye see eksetera enstititris n. female
ekonomik adj. economic, elektrisyen n. electrician primary school teacher
economical eleman n. element enstitisyon n. institution
ekonomikman adv. elèv n. student enstriksyon see
economically elikoptè n. helicopter lenstriksyon
economize v. to save en (enn, youn) adj. one enstriman n. instrument
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entèdi v. to forbid Espayòl (panyòl) n. etabli v. to establish

entèdiksyon n. forbidance Spanish etaj n. floor, story
entèjeksyon n. interjection espere v. to expect etajè n. shelf, rack
entèlijan adj. intelligent, espageti n. spaghetti « pou liv n. bookshelf
smart, clever espante v. to starled été n. summer
entèn adj. internal espasyal adj. spatial etenn v. to turn off
entènasyonal adj. espekilatè n. speculator etènye see estènen
international esperans n. expectation, etidyan n. student
entènèt n. Internet hope etidye v. to study
entansyon see lentansyon espesyal adj. special etikèt n. label, sticker
enterè n. interest espesialis n. specialist etnoloji n. ethnology
entesten n. intestine espesyalite n. speciality etranj n. odd, strange
entèvni v. to intervene espesifik adj. specific etranje n. foreigner, alien
envestisè n. investor espesyalizasyon n. etwal (zetwal) n. star
envite v. to invite specialization evite v. to avoid
epe n. sword espò n. sport, exercices Ewòp n. Europe
epè adj. thick, dense espòtif n. sportsman ewopeyen n. European
epeng see zepeng espòtif adj. sporting
epi (enpi) conj. and, then espre see ekspre F
epina (zepina) n. spinach esprè see eksprè fa n. make-up
epis (zepis) n. spice esprès see eksprès fa n. lighthouse
eple v. to spell out espresyon see fa n. F key in music
epòl see zepòl ekspresyon fab n. detergent
eritaj (eritay) n. heritage espri (lespri) n. spirit fache adj. angry
esans n. extract, essence esprime see eksprime fakilte n. faculty
esansyèl adj. essential espwa (lespwa) n. hope fakilte n. university
esepsyon see eksepsyon estab adj. stable division
esepsyonèl see estabilite n. stability faktori n. factory, plant
eksepsyonèl estabilize v. to stabilize famasi n. pharmacy
eseye v. to try estad n. stadium famasyen n. pharmacist
eskadwon n. squadron, estaj n. internship famasyèn n. female
group estajè n. intern, trainee pharmacist
eskago n. snail estaf n. staff familyarize v. to familiarize
eskal n. layover estanda adj. standard fanatik n. fanatic
eskalad n. escalade estasyon n. station fanm n. woman
eskalade v. to escalade estat v. to start fanmi (fanmiy) n. family
eskalòp n. scallop estatè n. starter, ignition farin n. flour
eskalye n. stairs estera n. staff farinay n. drizzle, sprinkle
eskandal n. scandal estereyo n. stereo farinen v. to drizzle, to
eskankandalè (z) adj. estènen (etènye) v. to sprinkle
noisy person sneeze fasil adj. easy
eskanp n. crease estetoskòp n. stethoscope fatig n. fatigue
èske adv. interr. marker estil djennjèbred n. fatigan adj. tiring
eski n. ski gingerbread style fatige adj. tired, exhausted
eskilti n. sculpture estòk n. stock fatra n. trash, garbage
Eskimo n. Eskimo, Inuit estomak (lestomak) n. favè n. favor
eskiz see ekskiz stomach, chest «anfavè in favor of
eskize see ekskize estrès n. stress fay n. mistake, fault
esklav n. slave eta n. condition, situation faz n. phase, stage
espas n. space eta see leta fè v. to do, to make
fè a repase n. iron file v. to sharpen fon adj. deep
fè bab v. to shave filing n. feelings fon n. bottom
fè espò v. to exercise filozofi n. philosophy fonetik n. phonetic
fè gaz v. to fill up with gas filozofik n. philosophical fonksyon n. function
fè konesans v. to make fin modal verb denoting fonksyonè n. civil servant
introduction completion fòs n. strenght
fè lago v. to play hide-and- fin see fini fòse v. to force
sick finans n. finance fot n. fault, mistake
fè lesiv v. to do laundry fini v. to end, to finish fotèy n. armchair
fè mikalaw v. to be abound, fiti n. future fòtin n. fortune
be plentiful fiyanse n. fiancée fotograf n. photographer
fè nouvèl v. to fiyèl n. godson, fou adj. crazy
listen/watch the news goddaughter fouchèt n. fork
fè pri v. to bargain fizi n. gun, rifle foutbòl n. soccer
fè sèvis v. to service fizik n. physical fouye v. to search
fè twalèt v. to wash flach n. flashlight fragmante v. to divide
fè tyounòp v. to tune up flache v. to shine a light frajil adj. fragile
fè vitès v. to speed flagran adj. flagrant frakase v. to smash
fèb adj. weak flaman n. flamingo bird frankofòn adj.
fèk/fenk vmkr. to have just flamengo n. flamenco Francophone
felisitasyon n. flan n. flan franch adj. frank
congratulations flanbe v. to flame franchiz adj. farnkness
fèm adj. firm flanbo n. torch Fransè (franse) n. French
femèl n. female flanm n. flame fransè (franse) adj. french
fèmen v. to close flann n. walk, stroll frap n. hit
feminen adj. feminine flannen v. to hang out frape v. to hit
fenèt n. window flate v. to fawn fraz n. phrase, sentence
fenomèn n. phenomenon flatè adj. flaterring fre adj. chilly
fent n. ruse, trick flay v. to fly frè n. brother
festen n. feast, banquet flay n. miss fredi n. cold
festival n. festival flè n. flower fredone v. to hum
festivite n. festivities flèch n. arrow frèch adj. fresh
fèt v. to happen, to take flechi v. to bend frèt adj. cold
place fleri v. to flower, to blosom frèz n. strawberry
fèt n. feast, celebration, fleris n. florist frekan adj. insolent
party flit n. flute frekan n. insolence
fèt chanpèt (fèt patwonal) flite v. to fumigate fren n. break
n. patronal festival flòch v. to flush «amenn. hand break
fevriye n. February flote v. to float frennen v. to break, to slow
fèy n. leaf flou adj. blurred down
fi n. woman, girl, daughter fo adj. false fri v. to fry
fi adj. female fò adj. strong frikase v. to sauté
fig bannan (fig mi) n. folkloric adj. folk friksyonnen v. to rub, to
banana fòm adj. shape massage
figi n. face fòmalite n. formality frijidè n. refrigerator
fiks adj. steady, fixed fòmasyon n. formation, fritay n. fry foods
fiksasyon n. fixation training frite v. to hang around
fikse v. to stare at fòme v. to form friz n. deep-freeze chamber
fil n. thread, wire fòme adj. formed, well- frizè n. freezer
file v. to spin educated fwa n. time
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fwa bèf n. beef liver ge adj. gay, happy, merry graje v. to grate
fwi n. fruit gè n. war gram n. gram
fwomaj n. cheese gen see genyen gramè n. grammar
« ankrèm n. cream cheese « dwa v. to have the right gran adj. big, tall, grown
« kabrit n. goat cheese genlè v. to seem, to look gran adj. wide, large
fwote v. to rub, to scrub like grandi v. to grow up
genyen (gen) v. to have grangou adj. hungry
G genyen (gen) v. to win grangou n. hunger
ga n. train station gid n. guide granmè n. grandmother
gabèl n. special advantage gid touristic n. touristic granmoun adj. elder, adult
gad n. guard, watchman guide grann n. grandmother,
gade (gad) v. to look at, to gide v. to guide granny
watch gita n. guitar grannèg n. man ofwealth
gade (gad) v. to keep, to glann n. gland granpanpan n. pretentious
store glas n. ice, frost person
gadjen (gadyen) n. glase adj. iced, icy granpè n. grandfather
caretaker, watchman glasi n. cemented area granri n. main street
gadmanje n. cupboard, glasiye v. to surface with grasouyèt adj. chunky
pantry cement; to glaze grav adj. serious, critical
gadyen see gadjen glasyè n. cooler, icebox aksan - n. grave accent
gagè (gadjè) n. cockfight glikoz n. glucose grave v. to seratch
arena glisad n. slide, sliding grenadya (grenadja) n.
gagòt n. messy, glise v. to slide passion fruit
disorganized gliserin n. gliceryn grenn n. seed, grain
galon n. gallon glismanntèren n. landslide grennen v. to shell, to
galope v. to gallop glob (glob) n. globe, planet scatter
gan n. glove global adj. global grès n. grease, fat
gang n. gang, mob globalman adv. globally nan bòl - see bòl
gante adj. to wear gloves globalize v. to sum up grese v. to oil, to grease
garaj (garay) n. garage glòs n. deciliter oil measure gri adj. gray
garanti n. guarantee glwa (laglwa) n. glory grif n. claw
garanti v. to guarantee gòj n. throat grigri n. pigeon hawk
garay see garaj gòm (gonm) n. pencil grimas n. grimace
gare v. to park eraser grimèl n. black woman
gason n. male, boy gon n. hinge with light complexion
gaspiyaj (gaspiyay) n. gonm see gòm grimo n. black man with
waste gou n. taste, flavor light complexion
gaspiye v. to waste, to gou adj. tasty grip (lagrip) n. flu, cold
squander goud n. gourde gripe v. to have the flu
gate v. to ruin gouda n. gouda cheese griy n. grid, grille
gate v. to rot, to decay goumen n. fight « koreksyon n. grading
gato n. cake goumen v. to fight grid
gaye vtr. to scatter; vintr. to gout n. drop, drip griye v. to grill, to broil, to
go astray goute v. to taste roast
gaye v. to spread goyin n. handsaw griyo n. spicy fried pork
gaz n. gas gra adj. fat, overweight gwo adj. big, large
- lakrimojèn n. grad n. rank, status angwo adv. wholsale
lacrimogenic gas, tear gas gradye v. to graduate gwòg n. alcoholic beverage
« pwopan n. propane gas gradye adj. graduated gwonde v. to roar, to growl,
gazon n. lawn, grass graj n. grater thunder
gwosi v. to grow larger, to izin n. factory, plant jouda n. gossip, slander
gain weight jouda adj. gossipy
gwoup n. group J jouk see jis
jan. jar joumou n. squash
H jaden n. garden jounal n. newspaper,
halfò see alfò jakèt (djakèt, dyakèt) n. journal, diary
hinghang n. quarel coat, jacket jounalis n. journalist
hise v. to hoist, haul up, to Jamayik n. Jamaica jounen (lajounen) n. day,
jan n. kind, type, sort daytime
raise
janbe v. to cross over joure v. to insult
hont see wont janbon n. ham joure n. dispute
hotè see wotè « fime n. smoked ham jwe v. to play
hounfò (ounfò) n. vodou janm n. leg «mab v. to play marbles
temple janmen (janm, jamè) adv. «marèl v. to play
houngan (ougan, oungan) never, ever hopscotch
jansiv n. gum jwè n. player
n. vodou priest
jant n. rim jwenn v. to find
houke see wouke
jante v. to mount a tire jwèt n. toy
hounsi (ousi, ounsi) n. janti adj. kind, nice,
female vodou apprentice pleasant K
janvye n. january ksee ki
I
ibanis n. urbanist
je (zye) n. eye(s) ka n. case, cireumstance
jedi n. thursday ka n. quater, fourth
Ibo n. group of vodou jenjanm n. ginger ka see kapab
deities jen n. june kab see kapab
idantifye v. to identify jeneral n. general kabann n. bed
idantite n. to identity jeneral adj. general kabare n. tray, serving
ide see lide jeneralman adv. generally platter
ideyal (lideyal) n. ideal jenn (jèn) adj. young kabiratè n. carburetor
ideyal adj. ideal jenou (jennou) n. knee kabrit n. goat
igloo n. cooler jewografi (jeyografi) n. kach n. cash
ijan adj. urgent, pressing geography kachiman n. custard apple
ijans n. emergency jewològ (jeyològ) n. kadav n. corpse, cadaver
il see zile geologist kadre v. to square up
iletre adj. illiterate jewoloji (jeyoloji) n. kafe n. coffee
imajine (imajinen) v. to geology «olè n. coffee with milk
imagine, to suppose jin. juice kafou (kalfou) n.
imel v. to e-mail jilèt n. razor blade crossroads, junction
imel n. e-mail jis (jous) conj. until, till kaka v. to defecate
imigrasyon n. immigration jiska (jouska) prep. until, kaka v. to fail, to mess up
inivèsite n. university, till kaka n. excrement
college jiskaske (jouskaske) conj. kakarèl n. diarrhea
inivèsitè n. university up until now kalalou n. okra
faculty and students jistis (lajistis) n. justice kalbas n. calabash
inondasyon n. flood jiwòf n. clove kalbasik n. kind of edible
isit adv. here jiyè n. July calabash
isye see uisye jodi (jodiya) n. today kalbenday (kalbendaj) n.
itil adj. useful, handy jon n. baton of drum major idleness
itinerè n. itinerary jòn (jonn) n. yellow kalbende v. to waste time
ivè n. winter jou n. day kale v. to peel, to skin
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kalfou see kafou kantite n. quantity, amount « bwa n. wooden-house

kalite (kalte) n. quality, kanson n. slacks, trousers « chanmòt n. two or more
kind, sort kap n. dandruff story house
kalke v. to calck, to copy kap n. cape « pay n. thatched-roof
exactly kap see kapab house
kalkil n. arithmetic, kapab ( ka, kab, kap) v. to « tè n. mud-walled house
reflection be able to, can, « tòl n. tin-roofed house
kalkilasyon n. calculation kapital n. capital kaye n. notebook, exercise
kalkilatris (kalkilatè) n. kapòt n. condom, rubber book
calculator Karayib n. Caribbean kayimit n. star apple
kalkile v. to calculate, to karès n. caress kazwèl adj. shy, timid
compute karese v. to caress ke (tche, tye) n. tail
kalm adj. calm, peaceful karyè n. career kè (tchè, tyè) n. heart
kalma see kalme kase v. to break kè n. choir
kalman adj. sedative, kasik n. cacique (Taino kèk (kèlke) adj. some, a
tranquilizer chief) in pre-columbian few, several
kalmason n. snail Haiti kèlkeswa (kèlkelanswa)
kalme (kalma) v. to calm kasika n. one ofthe five adv. whatever may be
down Taino kingdoms kèmès n. afternoon dance
kalmi (akalmi) n. lull, slack kaskad n. cascade, kenbe v. to hold
period waterfall kenkay n. odds and ends
kalson n. underware, brief kaskèt n. cap, hat kenz adj. fifteen
kamyon n. truck « chinwa puzzle, big kèp n. cup
kamyonèt n. pick-up truck, problem kepi n. military cap
any small truck kaswòl (kastwòl) n. kès n. safe. cashbox,
kan n. side, clique, goal area saucepan, cooking pot cashier's office
kan n. edge, narrow side kat n. card, map, playing kès n. bass drum
kanmenm (kanmèm) adv. card kesye n. cashier
in any case, anyway « anbakeman n. boarding kesyon (kestyon) n.
kanpe vtr. to stand; vintr. to pass question, subject, matter
stop kat adj. four keyi v. to pick, to harvest
- ankwa v. to oppose katastwòf n. catastrophe, ki interr. adj. used to form
strongly disaster
questions
kanadyen n. Canadian « natirèl n. natural disaster
katedral n. cathedral Kiba n. Cuba
kanadyèn n. female
katpakat (katkat) n. four- kibò interr. adj. where
Canadian
kidonk conj. thus, therefore
kanape n. sofa, couch wheel drive car
kijan interr. adj. how
kanaval n. carnival katolik n. catholic
ki kote interr. adj. where
kanè n. small notebook, katòz adj. fourteen
katriyèm adj. fourteen kilè interr. adj. when
report card
katye n. neighbourhood
kilès interr. adj. who
kanèl (kannèl) n.
kawòt n. carrot
kilòt n. underpants, panties
cinnamon
kawotchou n. rubber, tire kilti (lakilti) n. culture
kann n. sugar cane
kiltirèl adj. cultural
kanna (kana) n. duck kawotik n. catholic
kiltirèlman adv. culturally
«aloranj n. duck cooked kay see lakay
kiltive v. to cultivate, to
with orange kay n. house, hut
« bas n. one story house grow
kannèl see kanèl kimoun interr. adj. who
kannòt n. canoe, any small - balkon n. two or more
kin (king) adj. persistent,
boat story house
= beton n. cement house steady
kansè n. cancer
kisa interr. adj. what kòf n. chest, safe, coffer komisyon (konmisyon) n.
kite v. to leave, to resign, to kòfrefò n. safe, strong box commission
let, to allow kòk n. cock, rooster kòmkwa conj. as if, as
kitèks (kitès) n. fingernail =oven n. rooster in wine though
polish koken adj. crooked, kòmsadwa adv. correctiy,
kiyè n. spoon, spoonful dishonest properly
kizin see kwizin kokennchenn (kokenn) kòmsi conj. as if, as though
kizinyè see kwizinyè adj. huge, enormous kòmsidire conj. it is like
kizinyèz see kwizinyèz kokobe v. to cripple, to kon see kou
kivèt n. basin oppress kòn (konn) n. animal horn
klaksòn (klaksonn) n. kokobe adj./n. paralyzed, konbèlann n. trick
horn handicapped konbistib n. combustible
klaksonnen v. to honk Kòkot ak Figawo konbyen (konben) adv.
klan n. clan inseparable, Romeo and how much, how many
klarifye v. to clarify, to Juliet kondi (kondui) v. to drive
elucidate kokoye n. coconut kondisyon n. condition
klas n. class, finesse kokoye ole n. young kondisyonèl n.
klas n. class, classroom coconut conditionnal
klas n. social class kolboso adj. dented kondoleyans n.
«mwayèn n. middle class kole v. to glue condolences
= sosyal n. social class kolè n. rage, fury, anger kondòm n. condom
= touris n. tourist class kolèj n. private secondary konesans (konnesans) n.
klase v. to sort, to classify school knowledge
klasik adj. classic, classical koloni (lakoloni) n. colony kònflèks n. cereal
kle n. key, bottle opener kolye n. necklace kong n. conger eel
klè adj. clear, bright kòlgat n. toothpaste kongrè n. convention,
klèje n. clergy kòm conj. since, because meeting
klere n. to flash, to light up kòman see kouman konjonksyon n.
kleren n. raw rum kòmande (koumande) v. conjunction :
klima n. climate to command, to control konkli v. to close, to end
klimatik adj. climatic kòmann n. order konklizyon n. conclusion
klinik n. clinic kòmans see koumanse konn see konnen
klipsè n. stapler kòmansman see konn v. to be in the habit of
kliyan n. client, customer koumansman doing something
klòch n. bell komès (konmès) n. trade, konnen (konn) v. to know
kloròks n. chlorine commerce konpa n. compass
klòtch n. clutch komèsan (konmèsan) n. konpa n. type of dance
kloti n. closing, fence trader, merchant, seller konpare v. to compare
«an bwa wooden-fence komèt n. comet konparezon n. comparison
“an mi cement wall fence komèt (konmèt) v. to konpè (konnpè) n. brother
klou n. metal nail commit konplè (konplèt) adj.
klou n. pimple komin n. comet complete
kò n. body kominikasyon n. konpleman n. complement
kòb n. money communication konpliman n. praise,
kòbiya (kòya) n. hearse kominike v. to congratulations
kochon n. pig, dirty person communicate, to convey konplis n. accomplice
Kodak n. camera kominike n. official konplo n. conspiracy, plot
kodenn n. turkey announcement konplote v. to conspire, to
kòdonye n. shoemaker, kominote n. community plot
shoe repairman konprann v. to understand
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konpreyansyon n. kou n. neck kowoperatif (koperativ)

comprehension kou (kon) adj. as soon as n. cooperative
konsa adv. like this, like kou de baz n. basic course kowosòl n. soursoup
that koud n. elbow kòz (koz, lakoz, lakòz) n.
konsekans n. consequence koudèy n. glimspe cause, reason
konsèy n. advice koukou n. owl koze v. to cause
konseye v. to advise koulè n. color koze v. matter, affair
konsila n. consulate koulèv n. snake koze v. to talk
konsòn n. consonnant kouman (kòman) interr. koze n. conversation, chat,
konsonmen v. to eatin adj. how talk
restaurant koumanse (kòmanse) v. to krab v. crab
konstwi v. to construct, to begin, to start krabinen v. to smash up
build koumansman krache v. to spit
kont n. tale, story (kòmansman) n. krache n. spit
kont n. account beginning kran n. courage, guts
kontab n. accountant kounye a (koulye a) adv. kranpon n. spike, cleat
kontabilite n. accounting now krapo n. toad, frog
kontan adj. happy, content koup n. couple kraponnen v. to take in, to
kontinan n. continent koup n. calice deceive
kouchèt n. diaper koup n. cut kras (ti kras) n. tiny bit,
kontinye v. to continue koupe v. to cut very little
kontakte v. to contact, to koupon n. coupon kras n. stinginess
get in touch kouraj n. courage kras adj. cheap, stingy
kontinan n. continent kouri v. to run, to run away kras n. dirt
kontravansyon n. traffic kouri ale v. to go, to run krasik adj. cheap, stingy
ticket away kravat n. tie
kontribisyon n. tax office kouri antre v. to run into, kraz (kò kraz) n. extreme
kontwòl n. control to go in fatigue
konvansyon n. convention kouri desann v. to run kraze v. to break, to crush
konvèsasyon n. down kredi n. credit
conversation kouri soti v. to run out krèm n. cream, lotion
kòporèl adj. corporal, krèm alaglas n. ice cream
kouri tounen v. to run
bodily krèm frèch n. sour cream
back, to return
koral n. choir krèm razaj n. shaving
kòrèk adj. correct kouri vini v. to come fast cream
kòrèkteman adv. correctly kout adj. short kremas n. kind of cream
koreksyon n. correction koutba n. dirty trick liqueur
koresponn v. to koute v. to listen to kreten n. idiot, moron
correspond koutiryè n. female kretin n. female idiot,
koronpi adj. corrupted dressmaker moron
kòs n. gun butt kouto n. knife kretyen n. christian
kòsaj (kòsay) n. blouse koutye n. broker, real kretyen vivan n. human
kosmetik adj. cosmetic estate agent being
kòsmòsn.cosmos kouvreli n. bed cover sheet kreve v. to puncture
kosmonot n. cosmonaut kouvri v. to cover kreve adj. almost cooked
kosto adj. strong, sturdy kouzen n. cousin krevèt n. shrimp
kòtba n. barcode kouzin n. female cousin kreye v. to create
kote n. side kowòdinasyon n. Kreyòl n. Creole
kòtèj finerè n. funeral coordination kreyon n. pencil
procession kri adj. raw, uncooked
kri n. cry, yell ladan adv. inside, within lantèman (antèman) n.
kribich n. crayfish ladan prep. among funeral
kriminèl n. criminal ladwan (dwan) n. customs lapèch (pèch) n. fishing
kriye n. to cry Lafrans (frans) n. France lapen n. rabbit
kui n. leather Lafrik (Afrik) n. Africa lapèn (lapenn) n. sorrow,
kuis (kwis) n. thigh lafyèv n. fever grief
kwa n. cross lage v. to let go, to release laplèn (laplenn, plèn,
«kanpe ankwa to oppose, lagè (gè) n. war plenn) n. plain, fatland
to pose an osbstacle, lagrèl (grèl) n. hailstone lapli n. Rain
kwayans n. belief, faith lagrip see grip lapolis (polis) n. police
kwaze v. to cross laj (aj) n. age laprès (près) n. press,
kwazyè n. cruise lajan n. money media
kwè v. to beleive lajè n. width lapriyè (priyè) n. prayer
kwen n. corner lajistis see jistis n. justice laptitbouch (fè
kwi (kui) n. calabash bowl lajounen see jounen laptitbouch) v. to eat like a
kwit (kuit) adj. cooked lak n. lake bird
kwit manje v. to cook lakansyèl n. rainbow laptòp n. laptop
kwizin (kizin) n. kitchen lakay n. at home lapwòpte (lapwòptay) n.
kwizinyè (kizinyè) n. cook lakay prep. at home cleanliness
kwizinyèz (kizinyèz) n. lakòz see kòz laraj (laray, raj, ray,) n.
female cook lakou n. death rabies
kwoke v. to hang up lakrè (krè) n. chalk larelijyon(relijyon) n.
kwonoloji n. chronology lalav see lav religion
kwonolojik adj. lalin (lin) n. moon laravin (ravin) n. ravine
chronological lalwa (lwa) n. law larezon (rezon) n. reason
kwonolojikman adj. lam see lanm lareyalite (reyalite) n.
chronologically lam razwa n. razor blade reality
kwòt adj. kinky hair laman (man) n. manna lari (ri) n. reason
lame (ame) n. army larichès (richès) n. wealth
L lamè see lanmè larim (rim) n. snot, mucus
1 see li lamedsin see medsin larivyè (rivyè) n. river
la n. lard, bacon lamen see lanmen lasante (sante) n. health
la (a) n. art Lamerik (Amerik) n. lase n. to lace up
la n. A note in music America lasenmenn see semenn
la (a, an, lan, nan) def. art. lamès (mès) n. mass lav (lalav) n. lava
the lamizè (mizè) n. misery lavalas n. deluge, torrential
la adv. there, here lamòd see mòd rain
laba adv. there, over there lanbi n. conch lavalè see valè
labèlte see bèlte lane (ane, lanne) n. year lave n. to wash
Labib see Bib lang n. tongue, language laverite (verite) n. truth
labou n. mud langous n. spiny lobster lavi (vi) n. life, existence
Laboujwazi (boujwazi) n. lanèj (nèj) n. snow laviktwa (viktwa) n.
upper class lanm (lam) n. wave victory, triumph
labouyi n. porridge, hot lanmè (lamè) n. sea lavil (vil) n. city, town
cereal lanmen (lamen) n. lavni (avni) n. future
labouyi bannann n. handshake lavolonte see volonte
plantain porridge lanmò n. death lavwa see vwa
lachas (chas) n. hunt, lanmou (lamou) n. love lawout (wout) n. road,
hunting lannuit (nuit, lannwit) n. route, way
Lachin (Chin) n. China night lay n. garlic
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lè see è leta (eta) n. state, nation, lòd (lèzòd, òd, zòd) n.

« konsa at that time goverment offcials order
lechwa (chwa) n. choice lete (ete) n. summer lodyans (odyans) n. funny
lèd adj. ugly leti n. lettuce story
ledikasyon (edikasyon) n. letoudimonn n. around- lojik adj. logic, logical
education the-world trip lojik n. logic
legim n. vegetable leve vtr. to raise, lift up; lojikman adj. logically
legliz n. chruch invtr. to wake up, to stand lokal n. local, place
Legba n. male vodou spirit up lòm (lèzòm) n. man,
lejè adj. light leve mi v. to make a wall human, mankind
lekòl n. school, school levye n. lever, gearshift lonbraj (lonbray) n. shade
building lewòp see Ewòp lonbrèl (onbrèl) n.
« fondamantal n. primary lezanj see zanj parasol, umbrella
and secondary school lèzòm see lòm lonbrik (lonbrit) n. navil,
« primè n. primary school li v. to read ombilical cord
« pwofesyonèl n. li (l, ni) pron. he, she, it, ; lonè see onè
professional school (to) him, her, it; his, her, its long adj. long, slow
« segondè n. secondary lib adj. free longè n. lenght
school lib adv. freely lonn (lòn) n. aune
lektè n. reader libreri n. bookstore lonje v. to extend, to
lekti n. reading lide see ide lengthen
lektora n. audience, lijyèn see ijyèn lonje v. to reach out; to
readership likid n. liquid hold out
leman (eman) n. magnet likidasyon n. liquidation, lonje vintr. to lie down
lèmaten (lematen) adv. in clearance sale lontan adv. from long ago,
the morning limen v. to light, to turn on formerly
lèmò (mò) n. dead limenna (limena) n. lopinyon see opinyon
lemonn (monn) n. world woman of easy virtue lopital n. hospital
Lend n. India limyè n. light loray (loraj) n. thunder
lendepandans limonad n. lemonade Loseyani n. Ocenia
(endepandans) n. limyè vèt n. green light losyon n. lotion, cologne,
independence limyè wouj n. red light perfume
lendi n. Monday lindemyèl n. honeymoon lòt adj. other, else
lengwistik n. linguistics linèt n. glasses lòtbò adj. foreign
lentansyon (entansyon) n. « solèy n. sun glasses lòtbò dlo n. abroad,
intention lis adj. smooth overseas
lenstriksyon lis n. list, roll lòtbò adv. over there
(enstriksyon) n. lisans n. licence, permit loto n. loto
instruction listwa see istwa lou adj. heavy
lepèp (pèp) n. people lit n. liter louvri (ouvri, ouvè) v. to
lespri see espri literati n. literature open
leson n. lesson «fransè n. french literature louvri (ouvri, ouvè) adj.
lestomak see estomak « konpare n. comparative open
lèt n. milk literature lozanj n. lozenge
« pasteurize n. pasteurized literè adj. literary luil (Iwil) n. oil
milk liv n. book lwa see lalwa
lèt n. letter live see ivè lwanj (louwanj) n. praise
« aplikasyon n. application liy (laliy) n. line, cord lwaye (lweyaj, lweyay) n.
letter lo n. group, batch, pile monthly rent
lò n. gold lwazi n. recreation
lwen adv. far, far away maji n. magic malsen adj. unhealthy
lwès (wès) n. west maji blan n. white magic malsite n. misery
lweyaj see lwaye maji nwa n. black magic malswen n. bad looking
lwil see luil mak n. mark, scar, spot person
make v. to mark; to leave a mamit n. pot, tin, can
M mark manba n. peanut butter
m see mwen make v. to score manbo n. female vodou
ma n. mast, pole makè n. marking pen priest
ma n. puddle, pond, residue makèt n. market manbran n. membrane
ma n. residue, sediment maketing n. marketing manch n. handle, sleeve
mab n. marble makònnen v. to tie manch pilon n. pestle
machande v. to bargain, to together mandarin n. tangerine
haggle makònnen adj. tied to, mang n. white mangrove
machandiz n. merchandise, attached to tree
goods mal adj. bad mango n. mango
machann n. merchant, mal n. bad, evil, harm manifestan n.
vendor mal n. ache, pain demonstrator, protester
mache n. market «do n. backach manifeste v. to protest, to
mache v. to walk «gòj n. sore throat manifest
mache v. to chew «tèt n. headach, migraine manipile v. to manipulate
bon «+ adj. cheap «vant n. stomack ach manje v. to eat
machè n. my dear malad adj. sick, ill manje n. food
machin n. car maladi n. sickness, illness mank n. shortage, lack,
«a koud n. sewing machine malandren n. man without deficiency !
v«alave n. washing scrupules manken (mannken) n.
machine malanga n. taro, malanga fashion model
«alevye n. manual malè n. misfortune, bad manm n. member
transmission car luck manman n. mother
«aseche n. dyer malere n. poor manmzèl n. woman, lady
«de kous n. race car malfèktè n. lawbreaker, manmi n. mom, mommy
«de pòt n. two-door car evildoer manti (mantò) v. to lie
+ otomatik n. automatic malfezan n. villain, manti (mantò) n. lie
transmission car wrongdoer manto n. coat
machwè (machwa) n. jaw malfini n. hawk manton n. chin
madan n. Mrs. malfouti adj. badly dressed manyen v. to touch, to feel
madanm (madam) n. wife, malfwendeng n. rascal, manyòk n. manioc
woman scoundrel manzè n. miss
madi n. Tuesday malgre n. despite, in spite marabou n. Black Haitian
madigra n. Mardi Gras of woman with white features
madmwazèl n. Ms., young malmachwa (malmouton) mare v. to attach, to secure
lady n. lockjaw maren n. marine, sailor,
madmwazèl n. female malmakak n. hangover seaman
primary school teacher malman adv. not so well marenn n. godmother
madre adj. clever malmanje adj. mari n. husband
magarin n. margarine malnourished mariwana n. marijuana
magazen n. store malmennen v. to mistreat, maryaj n. wedding
magi n. soup cube to abuse marye v. to marry
maj n. margin, border, edge malpwòp adj. messy, dirty, mas n. mass
majè adj. greater, major; of unclean mas pèp n. the masses,
age malpwòpte n. filth, dirt people
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masisi (sisi) n. male men n. hand, handful milyonè n. millionaire

homosexual men conj. but mimi n. cat, thief
maskilen n. masculine meni n. menu minis n. government
mason n. mason menm adj. same, identical minister
matant n. aunt menm adv. even minit n. minute
match n. matach, game menm jan adv. same as minui n. midnight
matche v. to match, to be mennaj n. boyfriend, miskad n. nutmeg
similar girlfriend mizik n. music
matematik n. to mennen n. to take, to lead mizikal n. musical
mathematic mens adj. slim, thin mizilman n. muslim
maten n. morning mesye (msye, misye, mo n. word
materyèl n. material, mouche) n. sir, mister mò see lèmò
mès (lamès) n. mass mòd (lamòd) n. fashion
supply
« eskòlè n. school supplies mèt v. to be allowed, may modèn adj. modern
matiniken n. Martinican can mòd enperatif n.
matinikèn n. female mèt n. master, expert imperative mood
Martinican mèt n. tape measure, meter mòd endikatif n. indicative
matla n. mattress mete (met) v. to put, to mood
matlo n. sailor, seaman insert mòd kondisyonèl n.
matlòt n. co-wife « sou pye v. to establish, to conditional mood
matlotay n. common law organize moman n. moment
marriage metriz n. mastery, master's mòmon n. mormon
mato n. hammer degree mon n. mount
matris n. womb, uterus meteyoloji n. meteorology mòn n. montain
matyè n. matter, discharge metwo n. subway monchè n. my friend
mawon adj. savage, wild metwopoliten mondyal adj. worldwide
mawon adj. brown (metwopolitèn) adj. moniman n. monument
mayestwo n. maestro metropolitan monn see lemonn
mayi n. corn metye n. occupation, monnen n. change
mayi moulen n. cornmeal profession monopòl n. monopole
mayitid n. magnitude « teknik n. technical monte (moute) v. to lift, to
mayo n. t-shrit occupation raise
mazanza adj. devoted to mezanmi interj. wow! monte (moute) v. to erect,
magic man ! to set up
mazou n. fuel oil mezi n. measurement moso n. piece, part
me n. May mezire v. to measure mòtye n. mortar
mèb n. furniture mi n. wall moto (motosiklèt) n.
meble v. to furnish mi adj. ripe motorcycle
mechan adj. bad, mean, mi n. note E in music montre v. to show, to
cruel midi n. noon, middday indicate
medikaman n. medecine mikalaw see fè mou adj. soft, tender
medsen n. doctor, mikwòb n. germ, microbe mouch n. fly
physician mil n. thousand moul n. mussel
medsin (lamedsin) n. milat n. mulatto man moulen v. to mill, to grind,
medecine milatrès n. mulatto woman to chew
mèg adj. skinny milèt n. mule moun n. person, individual
mekanik n. mechanic militon n. chayote squash mouri v. to die
mekanisyen n. mechanic miltipliye v. to multiply mouton n. sheep, mutton
mèkredi n. Wednesday milya n. billion mouvman n. movement
melon n. melon milyon n. million move v. to get angry
move adj. bad, wrong netwaye v. to clean ofri v. to offer
mwa n. month neve n. nephew ògan n. organ
mwayen adj. average, Nijerya n. Nigeria òganizasyon n.
ordinary nimewo n. number organization
mwen (m) pron. l, me, my nivo n. level òganize v. to organize
mwen (mwenn) prep. to nò (lenò) n. north oke interj. okay
until, before the time nòmal n. normal, natural okenn ind. art. not any
mwens (mwen) prep. non interj. used to okenn ind. pron. not one,
minus, less, the least reinforced negation none
myèl n. bee non adv. no, not okipe v. to take care of
non n. name okontrè conj. on/to the
N non n. noun contrary
n see nou nonm n. number oktòb n. October
naje v. to swim nonm n. man, guy olye conj. instead of, rather
nan see la nonpli (nonplis) adv. than
nan (lan) prep. in, into, by, either, neither omisid n. homicide
at, on nòt n. restaurant bill, check omlèt (onmlèt) n. omelette
« bòl grès see bòl nòt n. short written omwen (omwens) adv. at
« kwen prep. in/at the message, school grade least
corner nòt n. note in music onè (lonè) n. honor
nan mitan prep. in the nou (n) pro. we, (to) us onè (lonè) interj. anybody
middle nouvèl n. news home?
nanm n. soul, spirit nouvo adj. new onèt (onèt) adj. honest
nannan n. interior, inner novanm n. November onz n. eleven
part, core nuit (lanwit, lannuit, nuit) opalè n. loud speaker
nanpwen adv. there is/are n. night operasyon n. operation,
none nwa (nwè) adj. black, dark surgery
nap n. tablecloth nwa n. black person opinyon (lopinyon) n.
nasyon n. nation Nwèl n. Christmas opinion
nasyonal n. national nyaj (nwaj) n. cloud opòm adv. with apple
nasyonalite n. nationality nye vtr. to repudiate; vintr. oprese v. to oppress
nat n. sleeping mat to deny opresyon n. oppression
natasyon n. swimming nyè (nyèz) adj. silly, foolish oprime v. to oppress
natirèl adj. natural, normal nyès n. neice oranj n. orange
natirèlman adv. naturally orè n. schedule
nechèl n. ladder Le) orevwa interj. good-bye
nèn. nerve o prep. in (the), at (the), to Oseyani see Loseyani
nèf adj. new (the), with (the) osito (sito) conj. as soon as
nèf adj. nine 0 interj. hey ositou conj. thus
nèg n. black man òsee lò ositwon adv. with lime
negatif'n. negative obeyi vtr. to obey oslè n. knucklebones game
negrès n. black woman obligasyon n. obligation osmoz n. osmosis
nèj n. snow oblije (blije) vtr. to force; osnon (osinon) conj. or,
nen n. nose invtr. to have to otherwise, or else
nennenn n. godmother odè (lodè) n. odor oswa (swa) conj. or,
nenpòt adj. any (one, thing) òdèv n. hors-d'oeuvres, otherwise, or else
nesesè adj. necessary appetizer otan conj. as much as
nesesite n. necessity òdinatè n. computer otan interj. halt!, stop it!
nèt adv. completely, odyans see lodyans otèl n. hotel
absolutely ofisyèl adj. official otèsdelè n. flight attendant
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otobis n. bus pale v. to speak, to talk, to «rad v. to iron cloth

òtògraf n. orthography, chat paske (pase, paseke) conj.
spelling paloud n. clam because
otòn (lotòn) n. autumn, fall palto n. jacket, suitcoat paspò n. passport
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otopsi (lotopsi) n. autopsy pami prep. between, among pastan n. pastime, hobby
|li otorite (lotorite) n. pan n. peacock pastè n. pastor
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| authority, power pan n. breakbown pasterize v. to pasteurize
otorizasyon an- v. to break down paswa n. strainer
(lotorizasyon) n. pandan prep. during, for pasyan n. patient
authorization pandan conj. while, when pasyan adj. patient
otowout (lotowout) n. pankreyas n. pancreas pasyans n. patience
freeway, expressway panmpèz n. peacock pasyante v. to wait
otrefwa adv. in the past, pann v. to hang (up, down) pasyon n. passion
formerly panno n. wall, bulletin pasyone (pasyonnen) v. to
ou (w) pron. you, to you, board be passionate
your pano siyalizasyon n. traffic pat (lapat) n. paw
ou conj. or sign pat n. paste, toothpaste
oubyen conj. or panse v. to think - dantifris see dantifris
oungan (ougan, wougan) panse n. though, idea pataj n. sharing
n. vodou priest panse v. to bandage pataje v. to share, to divide
out (dawou, dawout) n. pant n. slope patat n. sweet potato
August pantalèt n. panties, briefs patedfwa n. paté de foie
ouvè see louvri pantalon n. pants, trousers pati vtr. to leave, to go
ouvèti n. opening, hole panyen (panye) n. basket, away; vintr. to start
ouvrab adj. working nesting box patisipasyon n.
ouvraj n. book, written Panyòl see Espayòl participation
work papa adj. huge, enormous patisipe v. to participate
ouvrebwat n. can opener papa n. father, dad patisri n. pastry
ouvri see louvri papay n. papaya patizan n. supporter,
ouvriye n. workman, papi n. daddy partisan
worker papye n. paper, legal patko see potko
document patnè n. colleague, partner
P paran n. parent, relative patou (toupatou) adv. all
p see ap parantèz n. parenthesis around, everywhere
pa (p) adv. not parapli n. umbrella patrimwan n. patrimony,
pa prep. by, per pare v. to get ready, to heritage
pa n. share, portion, part prepare patri (lapatri) n.
padesi (padsi) n. raincoat, pare (pre, prè) adj. ready homeland, fatherland
overcoat parenn n. godfather patriyòt n./adj. patriot
padon n. pardon, apology parès n. laziness patwon n. boss, employer
padon interj. clear out! parese adj. lazy pay n. straw, dry
pafwa adv. sometimes, parèt v. to appear combustible
from time to time parèy adj. equal, same pe v. to be able to
paj n. page parèy adv. just the same pe v. to be quiet, to shut up
pake v. to park pas n. permit pè (lapè) n. peace
pakèt n. package, bundle, pasaje n. passenger pè adj. afraid, scared
packet pase v. to give, to hand over pè adj. even number
pakèt adv. a lot of pase adj. last, past pè n. pair, couple
pakin n. parking pase n. past tense pè n. priest
pako see poko pase v. to iron pèch see lapèch
pèch n. peach pèsonèl adj. personal, pilye n. pillar
peche vtr. to fish; vintr. to individualistic piman n. hot pepper
sin pèsonèlman adv. pinga (piga) v. to watch out
peche n. sin, fault personally for
pechè n. sinner; fisherman pèt n. loss, deficit pinga (piga) n. warning
pedagòg n. pedagogue = biyodivèsite n. pingpong n. ping-pong
pedagoji n. pedagogy biodiversity loss pini v. to punish
pedan adj. pedantic pèmi n. permit pinisyon n. punishment
pèdan n. looser pèmi kondwi n. driver pipi n. urine, pee
pèdi vtr. to lose, vintr. to be licence pipi v. to urinate, to pee
lost pete v. to burst out, to piston n. piston
«lavi v. to lose one's life, to break pita adv. later
die pete v. to fart piti adj. small, little, thin
pekto (pektowo) n. « goumen v. to start pitimi n. millet
pectoral muscles fighting pitit n. child
pèl n. shovel, spade pete kouri v. to start pitit fi n. son
pèmèt (penmèt) v. to let, running pitit gason n. daughter
to permit pete kriye v. to start crying pitit pitit n. grandchild
pèmèt (penmèt) n. pete ri v. to start laughing pito adj. rather, preferably
insolence, impertinence petèt adv. maybe, perhaps pisin n. pool
pen n. bread peye v. to pay piyay (piyaj) n. very cheap
«patat n. sweet potato peyi n. country, nation, land piyay (piyaj) n. pillage
bread peyi adj. domestic, local piye v. to plunder
pen n. pine tree Peyiba n. Netherlands, pla see plat
pèn see lapèn peyizaj n. scenery, pla n. serving dish, dish,
penetre v. to penetrate, to landscape course
enter peyizan n. peasant « prensipal n. main course
peng adj. cheap, stingy peze v. to weigh plafon n. roof
peni n. penis peze v. to press plaj (laplaj) n. beach
pens n. pliers, pincers pi adj. pure plak n. plaque, license plate
« grip n. locking vise-grip pi (pui, pwi) n. well plaka n. closet
pliers pi (pli) adv. more, most, the plan n. plan, program,
pense v. to pinch most outline
penso n. paintbrush piblik adj. public plan n. pawnshop
pent n. painter piblisite n. publicity, planch n. board, plank
pentad n. guinea hen commercial planchèt n. ironing board
penti n. painting pifò n. most planèt n. planet
pentire v. to paint piga see pinga planifye v. to plan, to
peny n. comb pike v. to sting, to bite organize
penyen v. to comb pike v. to stab, to stick plant n. plant, flora
pèp see lepèp piki n. insect bite, shot, plante v. to plant
peri v. to perish injection plas n. location, place
peristil n. vodou temple pikliz n. spicy pickled plasdam n. town square
peryòd n. period carrots and cabbage plase v. to place
pèsekite v. to persecute piknik n. picnic plat (pla) adj. vile,
pèsi n. parsley pil n. pile, heap, stack despicable
pèsonn (pèsòn) n. person pile v. to crush, to pound plat (pla) adj. flat
pèsonn (pèsòn) indef. pilon n. mortar plat (pla) n. plate, platter
pron. no one, nobody pilòt n. pilot «manje n. plateful, plate of
pilote v. to pilot food
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plati v. to flatten politik (lapolitik) n. poulè n. chicken

plato n. platter politics, social skills poulèt n. pullet, young
plen adj. full of politik adj. political chicken, young girl
plen v. to fill politisyen n. politician poumon n. lung
plèn see laplèn pòm (ponm) n. apple poupou n. excrement, stool,
plèn (plenn) v. to pomdetè (ponmdetè) n. shit
impregnate potato poupou v. to defecate, to
plenn v. to moan, to groan pon n. bridge shit
plenyen v. to complain ponn v. to lay eggs pouri v. to corrupt
plezante v. to kid, to joke ponp n. pump pouri adj. rotted, spoiled
plezi n. pleasure, ponpe v. to pump up/out pous (lepous) n. thumb,
amusement ponp finèb n. funeral home inch
pli n. wrinkle ponp gazolin n. gas station pousan n. percent,
plim n. feather, pen ponyèt (pwayè) n. wrist percentage
plim je n. eyelash popilasyon n. population pousantaj n. percentage
pliryèl n./adj. plural popilè adj. popular pouse v. to push
plis adv. more, plus, beyond popyè (po je) n. eylid poutan adv. however
plis adv. the most posesif adj. possessive poutèt conj. because, since
plis conj. plus postè n. poster pòv adj. poor
pliske conj. since pòt n. door pòv n. poor person
plizyè adj. may, some, pote (pot) v. to carry, to powèm n. poem
several wear powezi (pwezi) n. poetry
plizyè ind. pron. several, «ale v. to carry away/off pòy n. equal, match
some « bay v. to bring to, to take pòz n. pause, break,
plòg n. plug, sucket, electric to attitude
outlet «tounen v. to return, to pozisyon n. position
ploge v. to plug in, to take back poze v. to place, to put, to
connect - vini v. to bring set
plon n. lead metal, bullet Pòtoprens n. Port-au- poze v. to pose
plonbye n. plumber Prince poze (repoze) v. to rest, to
plonje vtr. to dip, to pòtre n. portrait, replica, take a break
immerse, vintr. to dive same poze adj. at ease, calm
po n. leather pòtre conj. like as pozisyon n. place, spot
po n. skin, epidermis, pou adj. louse pozisyone v. to locate, to
leather pou conj. in order to, so indicate position
= bouch n. lip that pozitif adj. positive
po (pòt) n. pitcher, pot, jug pou prep. for, for the prale (pral, pwal, pwale)
pò n. port, harbor, wharf benefit of vmkr. expressing future
pò n. pore poubèl n. garbage pran v. to start to, to begin
pòch n. pocket poubwa n. tip, gratuity to
pòdjab (pòdyab) adv. pouch n. financial aid pran v. to take, to get
unfortunately poud n. powder pratik n. regular customer,
pòdjab (pòdyab) interj. poukisa (pouki) adv. why client
poor guy! pou kont (poukont) n. pratik adj. practical, handy
poflè n. flower pot alone, by one'self, for one's pratike v. to practice
poko (pako) adv. not yet, own benefit pre see pare
still not poul n. chicken, hen, fowl pre (toupre) adv. close,
polis see lapolis poul n. pulse near, nearby
polisye n. police officer poulaye n. chicken coop, prèch v. sermon, preaching
polisyon n. pollution hen house
preche v. to preach prezan n. the present pwofite v. to make the most
predi v. to predict, to moment out
foresee prezans n. presence pwofitè n. opportunist,
predika n. predicate prezante v. to introduce, to exploiter
prefè n. regular present pwogram n. program
prefè disiplin n. chief of prezidan n. president, «enfòmatik n. software,
discipline, assistant chairperson computer program
principal pri n. price pwojè n. project
preferab adj. preferred, prive adj. private pwojektè n. projector
favorite prive v. to deprive pwoletè n. proletarian
preferans n. preference, privilèj n. privilege pwonon n. pronoun
choice priye v. to pray « pèsonèl n. personal
prefere v. to prefer priyè (lapriyè) n. prayer pronoun
prejije n. prejudice, prizon n. prison, jail pwomennen (pwomne) v.
discrimination pwa n. weight to go for a walk
prekosyon n. precaution, pwa n. pea, bean pwononse v. to pronounce
prudence = sèch n. dry beans pwòp adj. clean
premye (premyè) adj. first « vèt n. green peas pwopoze v. to propose, to
prensip n. principle, pwale see prale offer
guidelines pwason (pweson) n. fish pwopozisyon n.
prensipal adj. main pwasonri n. fish store proposition
prentan n. spring pwatann n. green beans pwopriyetè n. landlord,
preparasyon n. pwatrin n. chest owner
preparation pwav n. black pepper pwòptay (pwòptay,
prepare v. to prepare pwazon n. poison pwòpte) n. cleaning
prepozisyon n. preposition pwen n. point, dot pwoteje v. to protect
près see laprès pwen n. fist pwoteksyon v. to
prese v. to hurry, to rush pwent n. point, tip, end protection
prese adj. ina hurry, pwoblèm n. problem, pwotestan n. protestant
rushed trouble pwovèb n. proverb
presi adj. exact, precise pwochen (pwochenn) adj. pwovizyon n. groceries,
presizyon n. precision next, nearest supplies
prèske adv. almost, nearly, pwodwi (pwodui) v. to «alimantè n. groceries,
about produce, to generate pwovens n. province
preskolè adj. preschool pwodwi (pwodui) n. pwovoke v. to provoke, to
preskri v. to prescribe product incite
preskripsyon n. «alimantè n. foodstuffs pye n. foot
prescription «letye n. dairy products pyè n. stone, rock
prestasyon n. performance pwodwidbote n. cosmetics pyebwa n. tree
presyon n. pressure pwofan n. layperson pyès adv. not at all, no,
prete v. to lend, to borrow pwofese n. to profess none
prèv n. proof, evidence pwofesè n. professor, pyès adj. huge, enormous
prevansyon n. prevention teacher pyès n. play, drama
prevni v. to notify in pwofesyon n. profession, pyès n. coin
advance occupation pyès n. part, piece,
prevwa v. to foresee pwofesyon liberal n. component
prezan adj. present, in white-collar profession pyès n. room
attendance pwofesyonèl n. « kay n. room ofa house
professional «machin n. auto parts
pyeton n. pedestrian
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rans n. nonsense, stupid reflechi v. to reflect, to

R gossip think
ra adj. rare, scarce ranse (tyanse) v. to joke, to reflèks n. reflex
ra (raz) adj. close to, near act silly refleksif adj. reflexive
rabè n. discount, reduction rantre see larantre refleksyon n. reflection
rabese v. to denigrate, to ranseye v. to inform refwadisman n. chill,
humiliate ransèyman n. information common cold
rache v. to tear off, to chop, rantre v. to introduce, to règ n. ruler
to cut put into rega n. look, glance
rad n. clothes ranvèse v. to turn over Rege n. Reggae
radi adj. insolent raple v. to remind regilye adj. regular,
radòt n. nonsense rapò n. report consistent
radote v. to talk nonsense rapò n. connections, regilyèman adv. regularly
radotè n. jabberer, , relations reglaj (reglay) n.
babbler rapòte v. to report adjustement
radyatè n. radiator rara n. rural Mardi Gras, règleman n. regulation
radyo (radjo) n. radio, popular street dance regrè n. regrets
radio station ras see laras regrèt v. to regret
radyografi n. x-ray rasin n. root, origin rejyon n. region
raj see laraj rasis n. racist rekanpe v. to stand up
rak n. woods ratn. rat again
rakonte v. to tell, to narrate rate v. to fail, to miss reklam n. publisity,
rakousi n. shortcut ratibwaze v. to devastate advertisement
ralanti v. to slow down ratresi (retresi) v. to reklame v. to claim
ralantisman n. slowing shorten rekòmanse (rekoumanse)
down ravèt n. cockroach v. start over, to begin again
rale v. to pull ravaje v. to ravage rekonstwi (rekonstui) v.
rale v. to inhale ravin see laravin to rebuild
rale v. to crawl ray see laraj rekonstwiksyon
rale monte v. to climb rayi v. to hate, to detest (rekonstriksyon) v. to
ran n. row, line raz adj. boring, reconstruction
« sosyal n. social status uninteresting rekreyasyon n. school
ranblè n. fill, landfill raze v. to shave recess
ranch n. ranch raze adj. broke, penniless relanse v. to renew
randevou n. appointment, razwa n. razor relaksasyon n. relaxation
date rebèl n. rebel relatif adj. relative
ranje v. to arrange, to putin rebwazman n. rele v. to call
order reforestation relijiye adj. religious
rankont n. meeting, rebwaze v. to reforest relijyon see larelijyon
encounter rechèch n. research, search, remèt (renmèt) v. to
rankontre v. to meet investigation return
rann v. to give back recho n. charcoal, ren n. kidney
rapid adj. fast burner/grill rèn see larèn
rapid adv. rapidly «gaz n. gas stove renmen v. to love, to like
rapidman adv. rapidly rechofe v. to reheat repa n. meal
ranplase v. to replace rechofman n. warning repase v. to iron
ranplasman n. rèd adj. stiff, tense, rigid repete v. to repeat
replacement redaksyon n. composition, reprann v. to begin again
ranpli v. to fill writing repoze v. to rest
resepsyon n. reception
resepsyonis n. receptionist rido n. curtain samdi n. Saturday
resevwa v. to receive, to rilaks v. to be relaxed san n. blood, heredity
welcome rim see larim san n. one hundred
reskape n. survivor ring n. boxing ring
respè n. respect san prep. without
rive v. to arrive
respekte v. to respect rive v. to happen, to occur sanble (rasanble) v. to
respire v. to breath rivyè see larivyè gather
responsab (reskonsab) n. sanble v. to be alike
person in charge S sanble v. to seem, to appear
responsabilite sa dem. pron. that, the one sandal n. sandal, slipper
(reskonsabilite) n. sa ind. pron. what, whatever sann n. ashes
responsability sab n. sand
restavèk n. unpaid live-in Sans n. sense, meaning
sabo n. clog sans n. direction
servant
restoran n. restaurant sabò n. slap sansè n. vice principal
reta n. delay, tardiness sabote v. to sabotage sansinik adj. one way
rete (ret) v. to hold, to fix sachè n. bag sant n. center, small
retire to remove = plastik n. plastic bag hospital
rèv n. dream sad n. snapper sant n. odor, smell, aroma
revandikasyon n. demand,
sadik n. sadistic sante see lasante
claim
saf adj. gluttonous santi v. to feel
reve v. to dream
revèy n. alarm clock saj adj. wise santi v. to smell
revòlte adj. rebellious sajès (lasajès) n. wisdom santi adj. stink
reyaji v. to react, to sak n. sack, bag santim n. cent
respond «zòrye n. pillowcase santiman n. feeling,
reyaksyon n. reaction sakle (sekle) v. to weed semtiment
reyalis adj. realistic
sakre adj. sacred, holy santimèt n. centimeter,
reyalite see lareyalite
reyalize v. to realize sakrifye v. to sacrifice tape measure
reyon n. ray, beam saksofòn n. saxophone satisfè adj. satisfied
reyon n. store shelf sal adj. dirty save adj. knowledgeable,
rezen n. grape sal v. to dirty educated
rezèvasyon n. reservation sal n. room save n. educated person
rezève v. to make a « datant n. waiting room
reservation savon n. soap
« espò n. gym «lesiv n. detergent
rezidansyèl adj. residential
rezilta n. result «teyat n. theater « savon body soap
reziyasyon n. resignation salad n. salad savonnen v. to soap up
reziyen v. to resign oneself, sale v. to salt sev. it's
to give up sale adj. too salty Sè n. sister
rezon see larezon salè n. salary sèch (sèk) adj. dry
rezoud v. to solve, to
salòp n. slovenly person seche v. to dry
resolve
salòp adj. slovenly, dirty sechrès n. drought
ri v. to laugh
riseelari Salsa n. Salsa sede v. to lend, to yeild
ri sansinik n. one way salte n. dirt, filth sede n. CD, compact disc
street saltenbank n. jerk segondè n. secondary
rich adj. rich, wealthy salye v. to greet school
richès see larichès
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sejou n. stay senatè n. senator sezi v. to seize, to grab

sèk see sèch senbolik adj. symbolic sezi adj. astonished,
sèk n. circle, milieu, social senbolize v. to synbolize surprised, amazed
club sendika n. labor union sezon n. season
sèk adv. immediately Sendomeng n. Dominican si n. wax, eye matter
sèkèy n. casket, coffin Republic si n. note Bin music
sekirite n. security senfoni n. symphony si adj. sure, certain
sekrè n. secret sengilye adj. singular si conj. if, whether
sekrete v. to secrete, to senk (sen) adj. five si adj. sour
generate senkyèm adj. fifth sibi v. to undergo, to
sekretè n. secretary senmenn see semèn experience
sekrètman adv. secretly senp adj. simple, easy sibstans n. substance
sèks n. sex, gender sent see sen sid n. south
sèksi n. sexy senti n. waist sida n. AIDS
seksyèl adv. sexual sentiwon n. man's belt siga n. cigar
seksyon n. section, part sentòm n. symptom sigarèt n. cigarette
sektanm n. September sentre v. to tighten, to tie sijèn. subject, topic
sektaris n. sectarianism separe v. to share, to sik n. sugar
sektè n. sector, area separate sik n. cycle
sektoryèl n. sexy sere v. to save, to put away sik n. circus
sekwe (souke) v. to shake, seremoni n. ceremony siklòn n. cyclon, hurricane
to wiggle seri n. door lock sikològ n. psychologist
sèl n. salt seri n. series sikoloji n. psychology
selibatè adj. single, seriz n. cherry sikyat n. psychiatrist
unmarried serye adj. serious sila (sila a) dem. pron. this
selilè adj. cellular seryezman adv. seriously one, that one
selilè n. cellular phone sèso n. hanger sila (sila a) dem. det. this,
sèlman adv. only sèt adj. seven that
sèlman conj. but sètifika n. certificate, silab n. syllable
selon prep. depending on, diploma silans n. silence
according to sèvè adj. strict, severe silvouplè see souple
sèlsiyis n. Celsius sèvi v. to serve, to worship siman n. cement, concrete
sèman n. oath, vow sèvi lwa v. to serve the simante v. to cement, to
sèmante v. to swear, to spirit pave, to unite
vow sèvis n. service, duty, simaye v. to spread out
semèn (semenn) n. week religious ceremony simityè n. cemetery,
semès n. semester sèvis finerè n. funeral graveyard
sen adj. sacred, holy service sinema (sine) n. cinema
sen (sent) n. holy person, sèvolan n. kite sinik n. cynic
saint sèvo n. brain sinik adj. cynical
sen adj. healthy sèvyèt n. towel sinis adj. sinister, dark
sen n. breast, bosom seye see eseye sinon adv. otherwise
sèn n. stage, scene sèz adj. sixteen sinonim n. synonym
Sipliye v. to beg, to implore SÒS pwa n. thick bean purée sourit n. mouse
Sipò n. support Sosyal adj. social souriyan adj. smiling
Sipòte v. to support sosyalis n. socialist sous n. source, origin
sipoze v. to suppose, to Sosyete n. society sous (lasous) n. spring
assume sosyolengwistik n. - dlo n. natural water
sitadèl v. to citadel sociolinguistics spring
sitiyasyon n. situation sosyoloji n. sociology souse n. to suck
sitwon n. lime, lemon sot see soti sousi n. eyebrow
Sis (si) adj. six sòt adj. stupid, dumb sousi n. worry, concern
sisi see masisi sote v. to jump over, to skip, soutyen (soutyengòj) n.
sispann v. to stop, to cease to omit bra, brassiere
siveyan n. monitor = kòd v. to jump rope souvan adv. often
siveyans n. surveillance soti (sòti) n. exit sovaj adv. wild, savage
siveye v. to watch soti (sot, sòt, sòti) v. to go Sove v. to save, to rescue
siwo n. sirup out, to come from sove adj. safe
siyal n. signal soti (sot, sòt, sòti) v. to sove v. to escape, to run
siyati n. signature, take out, to pull out away
autograph soti (sot, sòt, sòti) prep. suit see swit
siye v. to wipe from suivi see swivi
sizè n. six o'clock sou adj. drunk, intoxicated swa adj. silky, polished
SIZO n. SCiSSOTS sou prep. on, among, out of, swa n. silk, luster
sizyèm n. sixth from swa (swè) n. evening
ski (eski) n. ski SOU conj. again and again swa see oswa
slip n. man's underware soud adj. death swadizan conj. so called
So n. stamp, seal soufle v. to blow swaf (swèf) n. thirst
so (syo) n. small bucket soufri v. to suffer swaf (swèf) adj. thirsty
SÒ n. fate, destiny souke v. to shake sware (lasware) n. evening
SÒf (sof) prep. except, but soukoup n. saucer swasann (swasant) adj.
sòlda n. soldier soulaje v. to relieve sixty
solèy n. sun soulajman n. relief swe v. to sweat, to perspire
solid adj. solid soule v. to get drunk swè n. sweat
solisyon n. solution soulye n. shoe swen n. care, attention
somon n. salmon «talon kikit n. high heel swete v. to wish
= fime n. smoked salmon shoe swisid (suisid) n. suicide
son n. sound, noise sounami n. tsunami syans (lasyans) n. science
sonje (chonje) v. to soup n. soup = sosyal n. social science
remember, to recall Soupe v. to eat supper « imèn n. human science
sonnen (sone) v. to sound, soupla n. placemat syèl n. sky
to ring souple (silvouplè) interj. syo see so
sosis n. hot dog, sausage Please
SÒs n. secretion, discharge souplès n. flexibility T
SÒS n. sauce, juice souri v. to smile tsee te
+ tomat n. ketchup souri n. computer mouse ta vmkr. would

ta adv. late, overdue
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tab n. table tann v. to spread, to hang tcheke(tyèk) v. to check

tabak n. tobacco out clothes off/out
tablati n. tab tanp n. temporal bone tchòbòl (tyòbòl) n. trouble,
table v. to sit at a table tanp n. temple problem, difficulty
tabli (etabli) v. to settle tanperati n. temperature tchòtchòwè (tyòtyòwè)
tabli kò v. to be located tanpèt n. storm adj. nosy, snooping
tablo n. chalkboard « nèj n. snow storm tchou (tyou) n. anus, ass
tach n. stain, blemish, rash tanpi interj. too bad tchouboum (tyouboum) n.
tach n. task tanpri interj. Please trouble, mess
tach n. palm thatch tantasyon n. temptation tchoul(tyoul) n.
tache v. to stain tante v. to tempt subservient
tache v. to fasten, to tie tap n. slap tchulutchutchu (tulututu)
tafya n. raw rum tapan adv. exatcly n. affectation
tak n. tackle tape v. to hit, to beat, to tchulutchutchu (tulututu)
take v. to lock type adj. pretentious
takle v. to tackle tape v. to type te (t) vmkr. expressing past
taks n. tax tapi n. carpet, rug, mat, te n. tea, infusion
taksi n. taxi, cab tablecloth tè see latè
talè (titalè, toutalè) adv. in taptap n. pick up truck « danre n. productive
a while used for public farmland
talisman n. talisman transportation teknik n. technique, skill
talon n. heel taptap adj. rapid, quick teknik adj. technical
tamaren n. tamarind tas n. cup teknisyen n. technician
tan n. time taso n. fried meat teknoloji n. technology
+ lib n. free time, spare tat n. pie teknolojik n. technologic
time tay n. size, waist tèks n. text
tan n. time, beat in music tay kreyon n. pencil tele see televizyon
tan n. season, weather sharpener telefòn n. telephone, cell.
tan n. verb tense taye v. to cut, to slice phone
tanbou n. drum tayè n. tailor telefòne v. to call on the
tandans n. tendency tchak (tyak) adj. bad- phone
tande v. to hear tempered severe tèlke adv. such as
tandiske (tandike) conj. tchaka (tyaka) n. kind of tèlman adv. so much, so
while, whereas thick stew with meat many, to such an extent
tandrès n. tenderness, tchala(tyala) n. book with televizyon (tele) n.
affection lottery numbers television
tank n. gas tank tchanpan(tyanpan) n. tèm n. theme
tank (tan, tanke) conj. as junk, bad thing tèmomèt n. themometer
long as tchans (tyans) n. nonsense tèmòs n. thermos
tankou prep. like, the same tchatcha (tyatya) n. ten n. thyme
as maracas tenis n. tenis, sneakers
tann v. to wait tche see ke tenten adj. ridiculous,
tchèk (tyèk) n. check absurd
tep n. tip « kapital adj. first-rate traka n. trouble, problem
teren n. field terrain tou see twou trakase v. to bother
tès n. test tou adj. each, every tranble v. to shake, to
testaman n. will, testament tou n. tour tremble, to quake
tèt n. head tou n. tower tranblemanntè
= chaje n. problem tou adv. also, too (tranblemandtè) n.
« fè mal n. headache toufe v. to suffocate earthquake
- kavo n. headstone toufe v. to steam tranch n. slice, section
= kay n. roof toujou adv. always, still tranche v. to cut into parts,
« kwòt n. short kinky hair toulede (toude) adv. both to slice
tete n. breast, nipple toulejou adv. everyday trankil adj. peaceful
teyat n. theather tou nèf adj. brand new trankilite n. tranquility,
ti n. small, little tounen (retounen) v. to calm
tibèkiloz n. tuberculosis come back trankilizan n. tranquilizer
ti fi (tifi) n. young girl tounen v. to turn trann see trant
tig n. tiger tounen v. to change into, to tranpe v. to soak, to
ti gason (tigason) n. boy become marinate
ti gout (tigout) n. very tounvis n. screwdriver transpò n. transportation
small quantity of liquid toupatou see patou tranzaksyon n. transaction
tikè n. ticket, flight ticket toupre (tou pre) adv. very tranzisyon n. transition
timoun n. child close tras n. trace, line
tinèl n. tunnel touris n. tourist trase v. to trace, to draw
tipa tipa (tipatipa) adv. touristik adj. touristic travay v. to work
step by step tous (latous) n. cough travay n. work.
tire v. to shoot at touse v. to cough employment, job
« kont v. to tell stories, tousuit (touswit) adv. right travayè n. worker
folktales away travayèz n. female worker
tiwa n. drawer tout adj. all, every, any travayè (travayèz) adj.
tòde v. to twist, to wring tout adj. whole, entire, total hard-working
out tout ind. pron. everthing tren n. train
tòl n. sheet metal toutan (tou tan) adv. all trennen v. to pull, to drag
tomat n. tomato the time trepase v. to die, to pass
ton n. tuna toutlasentjounen adv. all away
ton n. tone, pitch day long, all the time très n. braid
ton see tonton touye (tiye) v. to kill, to trete v. to treat
tòn n. ton, 2000 pounds extinguish trèz adj. thirteen
tònad n. tornado towo n. bull tribilasyon n. tribulation,
tonbe v. to start doing tradiksyon n. translation trouble
something tradisyon n. tradition tribinal n. tribunal, court
tonbe v. to fall, to collapse tradwi (tradui) n. to trimès n. trimester
tonm n. tomb, grave translate trip adj. triple
tonton (ton) n. uncle trafik n. traffic jam trip n. intestines
total adj. total, complete trajè n. journey, trajectory tris adj. sad
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twa adj. three valè n. amount of, quantity veterinè n. veterinary

twalèt n. toilet, restroom of vèv adj. widowed
valiz n. suitcase, bag vèv n. female widower
twazyèm adj. third
vals n. waltz vèvè n. vodou ritual
twò adv. very
valse v. to waltz symbols
twòp adv. too much, too van n. wind, breeze, air veye (vèy) n. wake
many van n. flood gate, water veye v. to watch over, to
twopikal adj. tropical gate pay attention
twou (tou) n. hole, vandredi n. Friday vi see lavi
opening, perforation, leak vann v. to sell vi n. view
vaniy n. vanilla vid adj. empty
twoubadou n. kind of
vant n. belly, abdomen, vide v. to pour out, to
music
twous n. case, kit
stomach empty
vant (lavant) n. sale viktim n. victim
twouse (touse) v. to roll up varyasyon n. variation viktwa see laviktwa
tyak see tchak varye v. to vary viks n. Vicks vapor rub
tyaka see tchaka vaykevay adj. careless vitamin n. vitamin
tyala see tchala vaykevay adv. carelessly vil see lavil
tyanpan see tchanpan vaz n. bedpan, chamber pot vinèg n. vinegar
tyans see tchans vè n. glass vini (vin) v. to come, to
vèn. worm become
U vèn. verse «wè v. to visit
ui see uit vè prep. around, about vire v. to turn over
uisan (ui san) adj. eight vèb n. verb vis adj. vice
hundred vèb modal n. modal verb vis n. screw
uisye (isye) n. collection vèb aspektyèl n. aspectual vise v. to scerew
agent, bailiff verb vitès n. speed
uit (ui, wit) adj. eight vèb oksilyè n. auxiliary + limit n. speed limit
uitè (uitè, witè) n. eight verb viv vtr. to experience; vintr.
o'clock vèdi n. green to live, to exist
uitèdtan (witèdtan) adv. vedèt n. popular artist, star viv n. starchy vegetables
eight hours vèf adj. widowed viv interj. long live!
uityèm (wityèm) n. eighth vèf n. widower vivan adj. alive, living
vekse v. to insult vivan n. human being
v vekse adj. offended viza n. visa
va see ava veksasyon n. insult vizit n. visit
vach n. cow vektè n. vector vizite v. to visit
vag n. wave vèmin n. vermin, pest, vizyon n. vision
vag adj. vague parasite vle v. to want, to wish
vag v. to ignore ven (venn, vent) adj. vlen n. fibrous part of meat
vag interj. forgetit! twenty vlope v. to fold up, to wrap
vagabon (vakabon) n. vèn (venn) n. vein, artery, up
vagabond, drifter blood vessel vlou n. velvet
vajen n. vagina vennsenk adj. twenty-five vodou n. vodou
vakans n. vacation venteyen adj. twenty one vodouyizan n. vodoist,
vaksen n. vaccine verite (laverite) n. truth vodou practicionner
valab adj. valuable, valid vesèl n. dish vokabilè n. vocabulary
vale n. valley vesi n. bladder vokal n. vocal
valè (lavalè) n. value, rate, vèt adj. green vòl n. theft, robbery
worth vètè n. arthworm vòl n. flight
volan n. weel vyolan adj. violent wotè (hotè, otè) n. height,
volay (volaj) n. poultry vyolans n. violence stature
vole n. beating vyolasyon n. violation woti v. to roast
vole v. to fly vyòl n. rape wou n. hoe
vole gagè v. to flee from vyole v. to violate, to rape wou n. wheel, tire
battle vyolèt n. violet, purple wouch interj. yuck!
vòlè (vòlò) v. to steal vyolon n. violin wouj adj. red
vòlè (vòlò) n. thief woujalèv n. lipstick
vòlèz n. female thief W wouke (houke) v. to call at,
volim v. volume w see ou to howl
vòlkan n. volcano wa n. king woule v. to roll
vòlkanik adj. volcanic wanga n. charm, spell woulèt n. hem
volonte (lavolonte) n. will, wat n. watt
woulèt n. roller, small
desire watè n. toilet, bathroom wheel
volontè n. volunteer, watè v. to have a bowel woulèt n. hem
voluntary movement
woulib n. coasting, ride
vomi (vonmi) v. to vomit way (woy) interj. ouch! woulibè n. rider,
vomisman (vonmisman) wayal adj. royal opportunist
n. vomitting wè v. to see, to realize
woulo n. roll, cylinder
voras adj. voracious wès see lwès wout see lawout
vorasite n. voracity wete v. to remove, to take
«tèn. dirt road
voryen n. good-for-nothing away/off
v asfalte n. paved road
voye v. to send wi adj. yes
« dekoupe n. shortcut
vale v. to send away wi interj. emphatic marker wouze (awoze) v. to water
«voye chache v. to send wiski n. whiskey woy interj. whoa!
for wit see uit
woz (wòz) adj. pink
«voye jete v. to throw witè see uitè
wozèt n. bowtie
away witèdtan see uitèdtan
Wozo n. reed
vre (vrè) adj. real, true, wityèm see uityèm
authentic wo adj. tall Y
vre (vrè) adv. really wo adv. high y see yo
vrèman adv. really, truly wòb n. dress, bathrobe
ya interj. yeah! yes!, okay!
vwa (lavwa) n. voice, vote wobinèt (wobinè) n. yanm n. yam
vwa n. road, way, route faucet, tap
yanvalou n. kind of
vwal (vwèl) n. veil wobo n. robot
traditional dance
vwala interj. exactly! wòch n. stone, rock yawout see yogout
vwalye n. sailboat wòklò adj. recalcitrant, ye v. to be
vwati n. car, automobile rough yè n. yesterday
vwayaj n. trip, travel, wòl n. part, role, place
yè adv. yesterday
voyage, journey woma n. lobster, spiny
yo (y) pron. they, (to) them,
vwayaje v. to travel lobster
their
vwayajè n. traveller, won adj. round, sharp
yoga n. yoga
passenger wonfle v. to snore
yogout n. yogurt
vwayèl n. vowel wonfle v. to beat up
yòl n. minivan
vyann n. meat wonm n. rum
yon (on) indef art. a, an
«moulen n. gound meat wonn adj. round, circle,
yon seri de n. a series of
vye adj. old, aged, ancient ring
youn pron. one
vyèj adj. virgin, blank wont (hont) adj. ashamed
yoyo n. yo-yo toy
vyèj (lavyèj, lavyèy, vyèy) wont (hont, lawont) n.
yoyo n. dick, penis
adj. The Virgin Mary shame, embarrassement
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zèklè (eklè) n. lightning zing (zong) n. very small

Z zèl n. wing quantity of
zaboka n. avocado zèl n. zeal, ardor zip n. zipper
zafè see afè zèl n. wing zipe v. to zip up
zafè interj. whatever! zèlvèt n. loose woman zizi n. pretentious person
zak (ak) n. action, act, bad zen n. fishhook Zizi see zozo
action zen n. gossip, rumor zo adj. thin, skinny
zak (ak) n. bad action, zeng n. crest, comb zo n. bone
crime zenglen n. fragment of zòn n. neighborhood, area
zam n. weapon, arm broken glass zonbi n. zombi
zam n. shooting zepeng (epeng) n. pin, zong see zing
zan see ane staple zongle v. to scratch
zanj (lezanj) n. angel, zepina see epina zonyon n. oignon
vodou spirit zepis see epis zoranj n. orange
zanmann n. almond zèpòl (epòl) n. shoulder zòrèy n. ear
zanmi n. friend zepon n. spur zòrye n. pillow
zannanna see anana zès n. zest zòtèy n. toe
zannimo n. animal, beast zetwal see etwal zotobre n. big shot, VIP
zanno n. earing Zèv (èv) n. works, zouti n. tool
ze n. egg achievements zuit (zwit) n. oyster
zè see lè Zèv n. good deed, good zwa n. goose
zè n. hours action zwazo n. bird
zèb n. grass, herb, zewo n. zero zwing onom. sound of
marijuana zigzag n. zigzag something that strikes
zegui (zegwi) n. neddle zile (il) n. island zye see je
Sources and Credits
Audio Credits
- Song Leyogan by Guy Durosier; Music CD « The tribute » O Antilles Mizik, November
2001.
- Song Notre Dame by Bossa Combo; Music Album « Ambiance d'été » O Label: AD Music,
1981.
Photograph/illustration Credits
- Photographs of the National palace before and after the earthquake O 2010 St
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- Photograph of Hotel Oloffson in Dosye Sosyokiltirèl, chapter 6, retreived from the Hotel
Oloffson official website: http://www.hoteloloffson.com/index.html
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for beginners and intermediate learners at the college level. |t is the most
comprehensive resource for the teaching and learning of Kreyòl available on the
market. This textbook adopts a pragmatic approach to the teaching of language;
emphasizing the value of communicative competence, functional language use,
and conversational effectiveness. Pawòl Lakay takes into consideration the most
recent research findings, new theories and methods in foreign language teaching.
It is designed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages and the ACTFL National Standards for Foreign Language Education.
Pawòl Lakay meets the five “Cs” of the national standards for foreign languages which
are: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities.
Pawòl Lakay provides students with the opportunity to learn more than the Kreyòl
“language. Every chapter of Pawòl Lakay is made up of four lessons and a dossier with
socio-historical and cultural information including Haitian proverbs. The dossiers
provide substantial information on an aspect of Haitian culture and society related
to the theme of the chapter. It allows students to explore in greater depth the
topics taught in the chapter while promoting cultural analysis and cross-cultural
comparisons.
renand Léger, a native speaker of Haitian-Creole, has a Bachelor's Degree in

Foreign Language Education from Université Quisqueya, a Master's Degree
in French Instruction from Indiana University and is currently completing a PhD
in French Literature at the University of Toronto. He has collaborated in major
research projects on Haitian-Creole and has taught this language as well as French
at the college level in Haiti, the United States and the Bahamas for more than seven
years.
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CHAPIT AVANGOU: Premye kontak ak lang kreyòl la 1

CHAPIT PREMYE: Selebrasyon an fanmi 42

CHAPIT DE: Lakay la ak katye a 98

CHAPIT TWA: Bon tan! Move tan! 147

CHAPIT KAT: Lekòl, travay ak profesyon 193

CHAPIT SENK: Vakans lan rive, plezi gaye! 239

CHAPIT SIS: Vwayaj nan peyi etranje! 283

CHAPIT SÈT: Manje ak bwason 328

CHAPIT UIT: Lasante, maladi ak lanmò 375

Leson 2: Pwoblèm sante ! 385

Transcription of Audio Materials 418

Kreyòl: Where does the term come from?

Kreyòl: How is it defined and perceived?

Frenand Léger ` vii

Why learn Kreyòl?

The organization of Pawòl Lakay

The structure of the chapters and lessons

Phonetic/Spelling section - This section presents a thorough description of the Kreyòl

Using the Recording Audio Materials

Frenand Léger ` xiii

Acknowledgements and Thanks

I also express sincere thanks to Pamela Stubbs-Collins, Chair of the School of

Premye kontak ak lang kreyòl la

» Leson 1: Onè, Respè!

» Leson 2: Li rele Wozlò Petitòm

» Leson 3: Konbyen twa mwens kat fè?

» Leson 4: Nan lekòl la

» Leson 1: Fanmi Wozlò Petitòm

» Leson 2: Lafanmi ak zanmi

» Leson 3: Dat enpòtan nan lavi nou!

» Leson 4: Pi bonè se granm maten

“" Dosye kiltirèl: Guy Durosier

» Leson 1: Lakay mwen!

» Leson 2: Anndan lakay mwen!

» Leson 3: Zafè pèsonèl mwen!

» Leson 4: Katye mwen!

Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Architecture and Housing in Haiti

Bon tan! Move tan!

» Leson 1: Ann al achte rad!

» Leson 2: Gwo van ti lapli!

» Leson 3: Tranblemanntè an Ayiti

#» Leson 4:Ann sispann koupe pyebwa

“+ Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Ecological issues in Haiti

Lekòl, travay ak profesyon

» Leson 1: Lekòl ann Ayiti

» Leson 2: Nan inivèsite a

» Leson 3: Etid inivèsitè

» Leson 4: Pwofesyon, metye ak travay!

“" Dosye sosyokiltirèl: The education system in Haiti

xx Pawòl Lakay : Haitian-Creole Language and Culture for Beginn

Vakans lan rive, plezi gaye!

» Leson 2: Sou wout Jeremi!

» Leson 3: Ann amize nou!

» Leson 4: Nou pral nan fèt chanpèt!

“"yè, Dosye sosyokiltirèl: Let's go to Haiti for vacation

Vwayaj nan peyi etranje!

» Leson 1: Nan ki peyi nou prale?

» Leson 2: Mwayen transpò

» Leson 3:Bon vwayaj!