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It is our kuleana to learn, use and teach the Hawaiian language in the home so that the knowledge and aloha of so many küpuna are not lost, but passed to our future generations. |
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‘Ano‘ai käkou! Aloha! |
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Ke Kahiau Hawaiian Language Instruction is devoted to the revitalization of the Hawaiian language, offering various learning options to fit all learners in all situations. We serve Southern California and beyond, reaching the mainland U.S. and Alaska via the worldwide web.
We offer both online or onsite instruction for individuals, ‘ohana, hälau or members of other community groups, young and old, Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian learners. We have fun discounts for groups, HS or college students, musicians, and even special discount for UCI people! Click here for details. Mahalo for visiting us! |
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‘O ka ‘ölelo Hawai‘i ko Käkou kuleana. The Hawaiian Language is our responsibility. |
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Ke Kahiau Hawaiian Language Instruction
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Online Instruction Classes are offered via www.wiziq.com. If you have technical questions, please visit this link: http://www.wiziq.com/faqs/20-Technical-Issues
Haumana will need internet access along with a headset or webcam with a microphone. (About $15 or if you’d just like to listen and respond with chat in our class, you don’t even need a headset!)
Classes are similar to virtual meetings with an online chalkboard, live teacher, and opportunities to provide answers, take quizzes and tests, etc. Haumana will also have the option of meeting “off-line” to practice Hawaiian together and learn other Hawaiian practices and skills. If you are out-of-state, you can still register for the classes, despite your inability to attend our in-person meetings. |
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Nohea McGonigle was asked a few questions and here is what she had to say - 1. How did you learn about the Hawaiian language class? “Alohaworld.com Mainland Events” 2. Why did you choose to enroll in the class? “I thought it would be fun to meet other people who love the Hawaiian culture. I also wanted to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of the culture and hula by learning the language.” 3. What do you find the most difficult? “Pronunciation is the most difficult, since the English language emphasizes consonants, whereas the Hawaiian language emphasizes vowels. Furthermore, learning the language requires a paradigm shift because the Hawaiian sentence structure is different than in the English language. Learning Hawaiian requires thinking in Hawaiian, rather than English.” 4. What has been most valuable to you? “The values and ideals of a culture can be revealed by its language. By learning the Hawaiian vocabulary, one can pick up on what is important in Hawaiian culture. By learning ka 'Olelo Hawai'i, we keep Hawaiian culture alive. Also, the class is a very social and fun environment. I have met so many nice people in the class!” 5. What do you find fulfilling, if anything, about learning Hawaiian? “This class is a personal challenge. I get to learn something new that is important to me, that is not an obligation connected with work, and I do not have to worry about a grade on a report card.” 6. What are you goals, if any, for learning Hawaiian? “I want to be able to speak fluently. For example, I want to be able to carry on a conversation in Hawaiian, and understand song lyrics in Hawaiian, including the song’s subtext. I also want to be able to read Ka Biabala Hemolele without relying on the translation.” |
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Here is what one of our haumana had to say about learning with Ke Kahiau Hawaiian Language Instruction: |
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Christina “Nohea” McGonigle of Orange County, CA. A wonderful haumana with Ke Kahiau HLI. She was interviewed after completing a summer session and Beginning Hawaiian I.
Mahalo, e Nohea! |
