10/01/09

Today was the second time I have attended the church bible study which is all in Creole. It is very difficult to understand as I don't speak much Creole, but it has been a very good learning experience. I had started taking Creole classes last year and am taking them again this year. Mme. Thom (Cara) is teaching us and required us to go to either a Creole bible study or a Creole prayer group so we could be submerged within the language. From her experience, those who have gotten more involved within the community are usually the ones who become most fluent with the language. Of course, it makes sense and it is necessary to make an extra effort considering our school is English speaking. It is a little difficult to get anything out of it, but I have noticed many new words that I keep hearing and have asked what they mean. There are a few students who come to the bible study so when I need, I can ask them for guidance. The leaders of the study, Pastor Frank and Archimel, alternate each week. Fortunately for me, they both speak English, so I can ask them questions as well. I am hoping that I will eventually be able to pick up the gist of what is being said. As of now, I understand only bits and pieces.