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Haitian Creole Dictionary and Phrasebook: Haitian Creole-english, English-haitian Creole (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook)

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I was very happy to find this dictionary for sale. It seems that most Haitian Creole dictionaries are somewhat dated and this one was actually a newer version which is important as Haitian Creole has been evolving over the past decade or so... It is very neat, compact and easy to use. At the end of the actual dictionary part of the book they include a phrasebook section that is organized well and helpful for putting together conversations and even looking at the grammar of sentences in Creole. All in all I was very satisfied with this purchase and have found it very helpful to me in my study of Haitian Creole.

To anyone considering this book, I would suggest doing some research beforehand as this is a basic vocabulary/phrase book. After purchasing this book, I realized there was an advanced version by the same author. Although not an entire waste of money, the contents are limited. At the same time, to have an actual written dictionary of the Kreyol vocabulary is an accomplishment on its own.

This was a very informative dictionary/phrase book.
I already had the dictionary but this phrase book is a plus for anyone wanting to speak and learn more Haitian Creole.
Sent in timely manner.

This is must-have for anyone traveling to Haiti. This has a dictionary as well as phrases needed in various situations: traveling, restaurants, greetings, etc. I kept this in my backpack at all times when I was in Haiti and used it often. While the dictionary is not complete, it has a lot of useful words in it.

I am gravely disappointed. There are so many words I look up that aren't in this dictionary. I regret buying it. I am on a fixed income and this was a waste of my money.

Purchased these for my son-in-law who is a Baptist Minister. Several members of his congregation (including his wife) went on a mission to Haiti recently and they will be hosts to a Haitian student very soon. Another local minister saw them and asked me to order additional copies!!

Haitian Creole Dictionary and Phrasebook: Haitian Creole-english, English-haitian Creole (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebook)

However, I wish this was more tuned towards more general subjects. Also, it seems to be solely concerned with the spoken language and nothing in regards to written language. However, the dictionary section does seem to be quite complete and in a pinch you could probably write mission-specific phrases.

Very helpful in helping understand the Haitian Creole language. In fact, bought an extra copy to share w/ a Haitian friend to help learn words in English.

I used this to do a full immersion trip to Haiti and it was great. Not all the words are applicable or commonly used but it fits in your pocket and helps out a bunch. Buy it if you are going. It is worth it.

I purchased this book as a reference for a recent trip to rural Haiti. I speak French, but wanted to be able to learn some Creole as well. This book has a bit of everything, a good introduction to grammar, a two-way dictionary, and a phrase book.

After a week, I was able to have simple conversations and generate interview questions in Creole. My new Haitian friends also enjoyed the book as a reference for their English. My only criticism is there are some words I could not find in the dictionary, but the portability and ease of use make up for this limitation. If you plan on working in Haiti, this book is a must.