At Carline's suggestion, I use Mango Languages to get started. It is free, but you need to access it through a participating library using your library membership number. I go to the CH-UH Library site here. At the box labeled "Heights Library Site Search," type in "Mango" and click on search. That gets you to a Google search result for the CH-UH Library that you click on and get to this page. Looking down the page you will see . . .
Mango Languages is variety of resources to help you learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world. It is completely self-paced and provides a quick introduction to a language and culture through the acquisition of simple conversational skills. You will need to create a free online profile to use this resource.
That gets you to the Mango site where you register, log in and begin your tutored classes.
Haitihub is another internet source I looked at. It has a different approach and a larger array of teaching tools designed especially for professionals in short-term service projects. Some of it is frehttp://www.haitihub.com/youtube-videos/e, most is not. You can find a YouTube video teaching the Lord's Prayer. Some of us will also want to learn the Hail Mary. Extra credit for those who try the Apostles Creed. I found Gestures and Body Language worth a look.
Here is a link to a list of handy phrases. At the bottom of the page is a list of web sites with more help. For those who want to use videos to experience listening and learning, YouTube has an array of videos.
Here is a site advertising children's books in Kreyol. That could be of interest for those of us preparing to spend time at the orphanage.
For the medical team, there are special language lessons and aids for medical terms in Kreyol. Apple has an app for health care providers that works with iPhones and iPads. A booklet of medical terms in English and Kreyol can be downloaded from here.
For those of us expecting to work at gardening or construction I find fewer specific aids. Here is one site that has some specific information along some language training.
Carline emphasized the importance of learning at least a few phrases of greeting because greeting people in Haiti is culturally important. We must overcome the fear of making mistakes and convey our sincere desire to be present with those we will meet in Haiti for whom English is a foreign language. The gesture is more important than precision.
--kjl
Mango Languages is variety of resources to help you learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world. It is completely self-paced and provides a quick introduction to a language and culture through the acquisition of simple conversational skills. You will need to create a free online profile to use this resource.
That gets you to the Mango site where you register, log in and begin your tutored classes.
Haitihub is another internet source I looked at. It has a different approach and a larger array of teaching tools designed especially for professionals in short-term service projects. Some of it is frehttp://www.haitihub.com/youtube-videos/e, most is not. You can find a YouTube video teaching the Lord's Prayer. Some of us will also want to learn the Hail Mary. Extra credit for those who try the Apostles Creed. I found Gestures and Body Language worth a look.
Here is a link to a list of handy phrases. At the bottom of the page is a list of web sites with more help. For those who want to use videos to experience listening and learning, YouTube has an array of videos.
Here is a site advertising children's books in Kreyol. That could be of interest for those of us preparing to spend time at the orphanage.
For the medical team, there are special language lessons and aids for medical terms in Kreyol. Apple has an app for health care providers that works with iPhones and iPads. A booklet of medical terms in English and Kreyol can be downloaded from here.
For those of us expecting to work at gardening or construction I find fewer specific aids. Here is one site that has some specific information along some language training.
Carline emphasized the importance of learning at least a few phrases of greeting because greeting people in Haiti is culturally important. We must overcome the fear of making mistakes and convey our sincere desire to be present with those we will meet in Haiti for whom English is a foreign language. The gesture is more important than precision.
--kjl
You are the best Kermit....I really need Mango! and a Prestige...which, thanks to Carline and the Smith I have procured!
ReplyDeleteThanks, John. Sharing is a good thing, you know.
ReplyDeleteMwen rele Rosanna. I was inspired last night by Carline to be a respectful visitor. Once home I added the "French Creole" app on my ipad and was up until too late practicing my numbers and days of the week. Today I will work on medical phrases. I like this app because it uses an index card type strategy and you decide how often you want to see the word or phrase again. Do you know it perfectly or not at all? The program brings the lesser known words/phrases back to you often or not.
ReplyDeleteBon soir, mes amis.