Class #01 notes:

1. Talked about Haitian Creole history (see Notes on Haitian Creole [ PDF | PS ] )

2. Talked about Haitian Creole alphabet and grammar (see Notes on Creole grammar [ PDF | PS ] )

3. Covered some greetings and introductory questions (hello, how are you, what's your name, etc...)

4. Practiced some greetings and introductory questions (see Vocabulary covered for help)

Homework:

1. Language Assignment 1: [ PDF | PS ] and [ MP3 ]

2. Practice vocabulary covered in preparation for next language class. Pay attention to pronunciation and think about how the words may be spelled.

3. (optional) Learn and practice additional vocabulary for next language class

Vocabulary covered: [ MP3 ]

Pronouns: me, you, he/she/it, we/us, you, they/them
Good morning, good day
Hello, hi
How are you?
I'm doing good
I'm doing o.k., not bad at all
What's up?
What's happening?
I'm burning up, doing great
I'm doing ok, what I can
I'm here, I'm around
I'm hanging in there, I'm holding on
What news of you, what's new with you?
What is your name?
How do you call yourself?
My name is...
I am called...
Who's this (that)?
This (that) is...
Thank you
and
yes
no

Additional vocabulary: [ MP3 ]

Good evening (night)
Good bye
See you
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
I'm well (I feel strong)
I'm not good
I'm sick
I'm going with the flow (I'm following along)
Thanks to God
Again
Please
Also
Self (such as yourself, him/herself, myself, etc...)
Nothing
Not
I don't know
Little by little
This (that) is...

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