Mary F.

What motivated you to really learn Creole?

My church partners with a Haitian organization, the National Council of Spiritual Churches of Haiti, and I go to Haiti every year.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to learn Haitian Creole?

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes….just keep trying.

What’s been the biggest benefit for you personally since learning to communicate in Creole?

I feel an increased closeness to my friends in Haiti when they see that I am trying to learn their language.