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Aloha mai! Mahalo for stopping by today! I was thinking about what I would share with you and I decided to give you some “expressive” words that you can use everyday! I am sure that since you have been following this blog you know the word maikaʻi which means ‘good.’ Well, that is probably a [...]

Aloha, Here are some recent links that I’ve stumbled on that you may enjoy as well. The first includes recordings of some bible manaʻo spoken in the Hawaiian language. Even if you do not read the bible or are “christian” I still recommend checking out these two links and tune in to the beautiful Hawaiian [...]

If you live near the ocean then you will definitely appreciate this cute little calendar from the Hanauma Bay Education Program by the University of Hawaiʻi Sea Grant College. It includes a picture of an iʻa (fish), the Hawaiian name, an ʻōlelo noʻeau (wise saying) and a little information about the fish. I love this [...]

So you’re hanging around the Big Island and wondering where you can hear the Hawaiian language and practice your listening skills. Well I have just the news for you! The Hawaiian Medium Public Charter School Ke Kula ʻo Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu (yes all courses are taught through the Hawaiian language) will be presenting a hana keaka, a [...]

So what exactly are the Hawaiian Moon phases? Well, Kamehameha Publishing has a wonderful website that goes over all of the moon phases easily in a flash format. When you visit their website the current date will automatically pop-up. The Malama (or Hawaiian month will be highlighted in the center top rings (going vertically). For [...]

So you’ve been studying off & on the rules and vocabulary in Hawaiian, and it seems like no matter what you do you are still having difficulties in getting the language down. Maybe you’re able to read Hawaiian on paper, but when it comes to speaking aloud you stumble over the words. Well, don’t be [...]

I hope you’ve been having a wonderful holiday season filled with friends and family. I’ve been having a great time enjoying the company of my ʻohana and catching up on rest! With all of the events and holidays that take place yearly, I want to share with you some sayings and short phrases you can [...]