Haiti, home to over 6 million people, is one of the most popular destinations for travellers world-wide. Over 2 million people visit there annually. Haitian Creole is, with French, one of the nation's two official languages. It is the mother tongue of virtually the entire population and the only language spoken by more than 90 percent of the country's residents. This dictionary and phrasebook is an excellent companion for travellers. The bilingual dictionary contains more than 4,000 entries, including all essential daily vocabulary. The phrasebook deals with almost every situation likely to be encountered by travellers, including basic greetings, making hotel reservations, and ordering in restaurants. It also covers such topics as health care and emergencies. Visitors to this Caribbean nation will find it indispensable.

About the Author
Charmant Theodore has taught Haitian Creole at the University of Florida, is a Creole judicial interpreter in Florida, and has extensive translation experience. A native of Haiti, Theodore resides in Florida.


Book Information
ISBN 9780781810944
Author Charmant Theodore
Format Paperback
Page Count 260
Imprint Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.
Weight(grams) 204g