Languages of the World/Languages of the World Windows-Mac - Install CD.bin/mac/Common/HCE0095C.CN7

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Getting Along in Creole
Mrs. Martin tries out her Haitian Creole.
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Mrs. Martin
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Store Clerk
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Say good morning and ask if he speaks English.
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Apologize and respond that you do not speak English.
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Explain that unfortunately, you speak only a little Creole.
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Reassure her and tell her that you understand her.
Making Introductions
Pyè introduces two of his friends.
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Janèt
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Pyè
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Greet your friend.
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Say hello and ask if she has met your friend Tijan.
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Reply that you have not had the pleasure.
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Introduce Janet Menelas to Tijan.
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Tell him that you are glad to meet him.
At the Hotel 1
Miss Joslin seeks a room.
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Miss Joslin
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Front Desk Attendant
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Greet the clerk and ask if he has a single room.
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Greet her and ask how long she will be staying.
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Reply, "For two weeks."
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Tell her that you have a very nice single room.
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Ask what the rate is.
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Answer that the rate is 500 gourdes per day.
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Say that you will take it.
At the Hotel 2
Mr. Klod arrives at his hotel.
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Mr. Klod
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Front Desk Attendant
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Introduce yourself. Say that you believe they have a room for you.
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Ask when he made his reservation.
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Answer that you reserved the room by telephone yesterday.
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Announce that you have it, a double room with a bath.
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Confirm that she is correct and add, "For ten days."
At the Bank 1
Mr. Maten goes to change money.
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Mr. Maten
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Teller
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Say hello and announce that you would like to exchange some American dollars for Haitian gourdes.
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Respond, "Yes, of course." Ask how much he would like to exchange.
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Tell him that you have $150 in American dollars and ask what today's exchange rate is.
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Tell him that one dollar is worth 16 gourdes.
At the Bank 2
Mrs. Andre seeks help from the cashier.
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Mrs. Andre
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Teller
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Greet the cashier and ask if he can help you.
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Tell her you can, then ask what the problem is.
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Declare that you have lost your Travelers Checks.
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Ask if she thinks they were stolen.
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Answer, "No," and explain that you think you lost them while shopping this morning.
Buying Tickets 1
Mrs. Masèl buys a plane ticket for Haiti.
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Mrs. Masèl
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Ticket Agent
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Say that you would like to buy a ticket for the next flight to Haiti.
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Ask if she wants coach or first class.
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Answer that you want coach and ask for a window seat.
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Apologize because there are no window seats available and offer her an aisle seat.
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Thank him.
Buying Tickets 2
Mrs. Benwa prepares for a train trip.
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Mrs. Benwa
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Ticket Seller
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Ask for two tickets for New York.
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Inquire whether she prefers coach or sleeping car.
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Respond that you prefer sleeping car.
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Inform her that the train leaves from this station at five o'clock sharp.
Asking for Directions
Mr. Jak tries to find his way.
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Mr. Jak
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Woman
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Excuse yourself and explain that you are lost.
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Ask where he wants to go.
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Say that you are looking for Main Street.
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Tell him to take a right at the next intersection.
Asking for the Time
Mari checks her watch.
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Mari
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Selavi
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Ask what time it is.
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Respond that it is noon.
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Ask, "Really?" Explain that you thought it was about 11:30.
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Inform her that her watch is slow.
Asking about Time
Katrin and Kalo make plans for the evening.
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Katrin
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Kalo
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Ask when the movie starts.
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Reply, "About 8:30."
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State that you don't want to be late and suggest that you leave at 7:45.
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Indicate that you think 7:30 would be better.
At the Restaurant 1
Mr. Jak asks about local foods.
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Waitress
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Mr. Jak
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Ask if you can help him.
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Point out the dish "ragou" and ask what it is.
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Explain that it is a beef stew with vegetables in it.
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Announce that you will take that.
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Ask if he would like an aperitif.
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Answer that you would like a rum.
At the Restaurant 2
Mr. Pol inquires about the special.
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Mr. Pòl
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Waitress
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Ask the waitress what she recommends.
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Inform him that this evening's special is Salty Fish.
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Respond that it sounds good and ask how it is prepared.
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Explain that you boil the fish quickly in a little oil with onions.
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Ask her to use lots of lemon.
Finding a Restaurant
Mrs. Jozèf asks for a restaurant recommendation.
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Mrs. Jozèf
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Manita
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Excuse yourself.
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Say, "Yes."
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Ask if he can recommend a good restaurant in the area.
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Suggest that she try the "Bèl Mèvèy."
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Ask where it is.
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Instruct her to continue down this street, turn right at the light and walk two blocks. Inform her that she will see it on her left.