My First Haitian Creole Dictionary (Paperback)

Nathan Vertilus

ISBN 10: 0781814006 / ISBN 13: 9780781814003

Published by Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S., New York, 2019

About this Item

Paperback. With colorful, eye-catching illustrations to stimulate imagination and curiosity, My First Haitian Creole Dictionary is specially designed for children ages 5 to 12. It contains more than 1,000 everyday words (from colors, animals, household items, foods and more)--each illustrated and translated into Haitian Creole. The illustrations are arranged alphabetically by English so even young readers can easily search for words, and each one is labeled with clear, bold type.Recent studies suggest that children should begin learning a foreign language before age 10 for best results. This dictionary is a fun, engaging way for parents or grandparents to introduce Haitian Creole to young children. Teachers will also find the dictionary useful for students who are learning Haitian Creole or English from Kindergarten and up.Haitian Creole developed around the 18th century during France's colonial occupation, and contains elements of French along with strong influences from Spanish, Arabic, Taino, Arawak, and English. It is spoken by about 12 million people worldwide, and is the only language of most Haitians. With colorful, eye-catching illustrations to stimulate imagination and curiosity, this dictionary is specially designed for children ages 5 to 12. It contains more than 1,000 everyday words, each illustrated and translated into Haitian Creole. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My First Haitian Creole Dictionary (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S., New York
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0781814006
• ISBN 13: 9780781814003
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

With colorful, eye-catching illustrations to stimulate imagination and curiosity, My First Haitian Creole Dictionary is specially designed for children ages 5 to 12. It contains more than 1,000 everyday words (from colors, animals, household items, foods and more)―each illustrated and translated into Haitian Creole. The illustrations are arranged alphabetically by English so even young readers can easily search for words, and each one is labeled with clear, bold type.

Recent studies suggest that children should begin learning a foreign language before age 10 for best results. This dictionary is a fun, engaging way for parents or grandparents to introduce Haitian Creole to young children. Teachers will also find the dictionary useful for students who are learning Haitian Creole or English from Kindergarten and up.

Haitian Creole developed around the 18th century during France’s colonial occupation, and contains elements of French along with strong influences from Spanish, Arabic, Táino, Arawak, and English. It is spoken by about 12 million people worldwide, and is the only language of most Haitians.

About the Author

Nathan Vertilus is a professional translator who holds a degree in Applied Linguistics from Université d'Etat d'Haiti (State University of Haiti). He resides in Haiti.