D-Lab: Haiti
Fall 2003

Language Assignment 1

1. Download the assignment-1 sound file from the haiti section webpage. (http://web.mit.edu/d-lab/fall-2003/haiti/files/assign1.mp3) and listen.
	a. Try to catch as many words as possible, and write them down in Creole, in an attempt to practice spelling and syntax and word recognition and meaning.
	b. Answer the following questions:
		i.   What is the name of the female voice?
		ii.  What is the name of the male voice?
		iii. Which person gave an informative response? What question triggered it?
		iv.  Which person gave a subjective response? What question triggered it?
		v.   Was there mention of someone or something else? What? And what about?
2. Practice your Creole.  Make introducing yourself and your neighbors/friends natural and instinctive.  
3. Extra:
   If you know some French, Spanish or other Latin language, construct a slightly extended dialog and try to convert it to Creole.