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| Author: Wally R. Turnbull
Publisher: Baptist Haiti Mission
Category: Book
Buy New: $14.95
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 26205
Media: Paperback
Pages: 166
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0967993717
Dewey Decimal Number: 641
EAN: 9780967993713
ASIN: 0967993717
Publication Date: November 15, 2000
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Book Description
Creole Made Easy. A simple introduction to Haitian Creole for English speaking people. Sixteen easy lessons cover the basic elements of Creole grammar and how to pronounce Creole words. The lessons include simple exercises and translation keys. A thorough up to date dictionary of over 4600 words Creole to English and English to Creole word translations is included. A 2 CD set pronunciation guide is available separately.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 A fine little book March 17, 2002
Wildfire (UK)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
This is not appropriate for learning Haitian Kreyol on your own - it's some way between a phrase book and a useful reference on the more important grammar. What's really good about it is the glossary, more like a small dictionary, which is more than enough for most everyday purposes, including a little on computers etc.
I'd say this book is best for someone visiting Haiti for more than a holiday and ready to put in more work - useful for phrases/terms and explanation when faced with a grammatical construct not obvious from listening.
Well Worth the Money August 5, 2002
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
I am a student of Haitian Creole, and I found this book to be an excellent supplement to a course or other methods of study. It has an extensive glossary and easy to follow lessons. The only thing is book is missing is a phonetic pronounciation key. Other than that, this book will definitely help beginning speakers of this language.
 Creole Made Easy February 19, 2001
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
"Creole Made Easy" gives the reader every day words and sentences. I keep this book with me while at work either in the office or field in order to get a better understanding of what is happening around me. It gives you a base that you can start to "speak creole" the same day you pick it up.However by learning these simple 16 steps and using them each day in some sort of converstion with the Haitian people, you can start to pick up on the meanings and uses that each word has. For example, most commonly used to refer to a person, place, or it, is li. This is spelled out and used in the first lesson. I will say that one of the most important thing to remember to learn is tann isit, wait here, this will help you out when you want your cab (top-top), to wait for you while you are either shopping or asking information. The dictionary in back of the book helps to explain different words and give you an idea of the English to Creole-Creole to English explaination.
Well worth the price November 26, 2002
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I found this a very useful book to get an idea what Creole is all about. It is short and simple and each chapter makes you more eager to go on to the next. I had the advantage to have learned French in school. Without that I imagine it can be difficult to get an idea how the Creole words should be pronounced. A simple audio tape in addition to the textbook would be most welcome indeed.
Small, compact and convenient. May 28, 2004
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Great book. A lot is covered in the 16 lessons, nice exercises to practice. The dictionary at the back is quite extensive and covers most of the words that I've wanted to look up, including some basic medical terms that I found lacking in other small dictionaries.
If you get the pronounciation guide as well, you won't have spent much and you will be much further along in your quest to learn creole. I rarely have to call for a translator now when dealing with my patients.
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