In the second episode, Hina, Pōmaikaʻi, and ʻIwalani learn how to introduce themselves using pehea; ask someoneʻs name with “ʻO wai kou inoa?”; and inquire where someone is from using “No hea mai ʻoe?” To help reinforce these lessons, they visit with the Pūnana Leo o Kawaiahaʻo. With Hawaiian as their first language, these keiki continue our cultural revitalization.
Many of the lessons covered in Ka Leo ʻŌiwi are included in Nā Kai ʻEwalu, by Kauanoe Kamanā and Pila Wilson. To order a copy of the book, visit Hale Kuamoʻo.
Ka Leo ʻŌiwi provides a foundation in the Hawaiian language through engagement, interaction, and making the learner a part of the lesson through lohe (hear), ʻoni (act), and walaʻau (speak). Additionally, the individual learner sets the pace. If you missed a lesson, watch the episode again at your convenience on ʻŌiwiTV.
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Thank you so much.
mahalo nui.
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These videos are amazing! I visited Kona earlier this summer and didn’t realize how much Hawaiian is misspelled and mispronounced on the mainland. I had never even seen a kahakō until I got to the airport in Honolulu. I was afraid to pronounce anything in case I accidentally ended up saying the wrong word or disrespect the Hawaiian culture. Thanks to these videos I think I’ll be better prepared for my next visit to the islands next year.