A guide to colloquial expressions in Haitian French Creole for English-speakers, covering 1,500 words and phrases with specialized vocabulary for the relief efforts of the early twenty-first century, and includes instructions on pronunciation, grammatical information, and an English-to-Creole glossary.

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Basic vocabulary --Basics of Haitian Creole -- Greetings and instructions -- Opinions and descriptions -- Numbers, time and weather -- Living and working in Haiti -- Transportation and directions -- Money, shopping and services -- Accommodations -- Food and drink -- Security and emergencies -- Specialized vocabulary -- Relief effort -- construction and rebuilding -- Medical care.