Pati I

Eksplore Kreyòl Ayisyen

Explore Haitian Creole by building a strong foundation in the language. Whether you’re learning for personal, professional, academic, or cultural reasons, this first part equips you with the essential knowledge needed to confidently continue your journey.

Throughout this section, you will:

• Learn the history and origins of Haitian Creole.
• Master the Haitian alphabet, pronunciation, and writing system.
• Understand the fundamental rules that govern the language.
• Develop your first everyday conversations through greetings, introductions, and polite expressions.
• Build practical vocabulary related to daily life.
• Learn the foundations of grammar, determiners, verbs, and verb tenses.

By the end of Part I, you’ll be able to read, write, understand, and communicate with confidence in everyday situations, while having the strong grammatical foundation needed for the rest of the curriculum.

Important: The first two courses of Part I, Kòmansman and Baz lang nan, are mandatory for every learner, regardless of which courses they plan to take afterward. They introduce the concepts and rules that the rest of the curriculum builds upon.

Prerequisites: None. This section is designed for anyone and everyone, whether you’re discovering Haitian Creole for the first time or strengthening your existing knowledge. It is the ideal place to begin your learning journey.