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English Basic Intro

This document is a guide for Haitian students learning English, providing basic phrases, numbers, everyday words, simple sentences, pronunciation tips, and activities to practice. It emphasizes the use of Kreyòl to aid understanding and pronunciation of English. The guide encourages consistent practice and offers motivational phrases in Kreyòl.

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English Basic Intro

This document is a guide for Haitian students learning English, providing basic phrases, numbers, everyday words, simple sentences, pronunciation tips, and activities to practice. It emphasizes the use of Kreyòl to aid understanding and pronunciation of English. The guide encourages consistent practice and offers motivational phrases in Kreyòl.

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Bonzoli! Welcome to Your English Adventure!

Guide pou Elèv Ayisyen k ap Aprann Angle​


(A Guide for Haitian Students Learning English)

Hello, zanmi (friends)!​


Learning English is like opening a new door to the world. With this guide, we’ll take it step by
step—pa prese, jis avanse (no rush, just move forward). We’ll use Kreyòl to help you
understand and pronounce English words. Let’s start!

1. Basic Greetings – Bonjou ak Bonzoli

Say “hi” and make friends in English!

English Kreyòl How to Say It


(Pronunciation)

Hello Bonjou “Hel-oh” (like “hel” in “help” +


“oh”)

Good morning Bon maten “Good mor-ning” (say “good”


+ “mor” like “more” + “ning”)

How are you? Kijan ou ye? “How ar yoo?” (soft “h” + “ar”
like “are” + “yoo”)

I’m good Mwen byen “I’m good” (“I’m” like “aim” +


“good”)

Goodbye Orevwa “Good-bye” (“good” + “bye”


like “bai”)

Try it!​
Pretend you’re meeting someone new. Say:

●​ “Bonjou! Hello! Kijan ou ye? How are you?”​

●​ Answer: “Mwen byen! I’m good!”​

2. Numbers – Nimewo yo
Count in English and Kreyòl!

English Kreyòl How to Say It


(Pronunciation)

One Youn “Wun” (like “won”)

Two De “Too” (like “to”)

Three Twa “Three” (say “tree” with a soft


“th”)

Four Kat “For” (like “fore”)

Five Senk “Five” (like “faiv”)

Fun Game!​
Count your fingers out loud: “Youn, one! De, two! Twa, three!” Keep going to senk (five).

3. Everyday Words – Mo pou Chak Jou

Words you’ll use every day!

English Kreyòl How to Say It


(Pronunciation)

Yes Wi “Yes” (like “yess”)

No Non “No” (like “noh”)

Please Tanpri “Pleez” (like “plee” + “z”)

Thank you Mèsi “Thank yoo” (“thank” + “yoo”)

Water Dlo “Waw-ter” (soft “w” + “ter” like


“tear”)

Food Manje “Food” (like “foo” + “d”)

Try it!​
Ask for water: “Tanpri, mwen vle dlo. Please, I want water.”​
Say thanks: “Mèsi! Thank you!”
4. Simple Sentences – Fraz Senp

Let’s make sentences!

English Kreyòl How to Say It


(Pronunciation)

My name is… Non mwen se… “My naym iz…” (“my” +


“naym” + “iz”)

I like to eat Mwen renmen manje “I laik too eet” (“laik” + “too” +
“eet”)

I am happy Mwen kontan “I am hap-ee” (“am” + “hap” +


“ee”)

Make it yours!​
Say: “Non mwen se [your name]. My name is [your name].”​
Example: “Non mwen se Marie. My name is Marie.”

5. Pronunciation Tips – Kijan pou Pale byen

English sounds different from Kreyòl, but you can do it!

●​ “Th” Sound: Put your tongue between your teeth and blow air softly. Try “three” (twa).
Not “tree,” but “th-ree.”​

●​ “R” Sound: Curl your tongue a little. Say “red” (wouj) like “r-ed.”​

●​ “H” Sound: Breathe out with a soft “h.” Say “hello” (bonjou) like “hel-oh.”​

Practice!​
Say: “Three red hats.” (Twa chapo wouj.)

6. Fun Activity – Joli Jwèt

Talk to a Friend!​
Find a zanmi (friend) and practice:

1.​ Say “Bonjou! Hello!”​


2.​ Ask “Kijan ou ye? How are you?”​

3.​ Answer “Mwen byen! I’m good!”​

4.​ Say “Orevwa! Goodbye!”​

7. Keep Going – Kontinye!

You’re doing great—ou fè byen! Practice a little every day. Talk to yourself, sing English songs,
or watch cartoons in English. Soon, you’ll be a pro!

Encouragement in Kreyòl:​
“Fòs ou genyen! Ou kapab! (You have strength! You can do it!)”

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