How can I explain to someone when and how to use the following stress words in Creole: Mwen la WI Li pa la NON Ban m sa a NON

Ah yes! There's nothing like it in the English language, is there?

Sometimes, I tell people it's more like putting an emphasis or accentuation.

Mwen la wi.

I'm here yes I am.

Li pa la non.

He's not home, no he's not.

Ban m sa non.

Give it to me, wouldn' t you.

M pa pi mal non.

I'm not too bad no I'm not.

M te sonje w wi.

I missed you yes I did.

I have some non-Creole speaking friends who actually went around a whole day adding a "yes" after each positive sentences they uttered, and a "no" after each negative sentences. Mezanmi! Sa te komik! ☺

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