Speak Hawaiian-Pronunciation Series Ka Papahana Puana

Speak Hawaiian-Pronunciation Series Ka Papahana Puana

This course is for you, the person who wants to know more about Hawai`i and the Hawaiian Language but has never gotten to experience it. This is a beginner class that will help you get a good understanding of how to say each letter of the Hawaiian alphabet sounds.

There are 13 letters in the Pi`apa - the Hawaiian alphabet, A E I O U H K L M N P W `. You will learn the different sounds for each of the letters and how to say each letter and word through common phrases, songs, and repetition. You will learn the pitfalls of how not to say words that are comm=only mispronounced, and learn the meanings of words that you will practice saying. 

Listening is also a big part of learning any language, so you will have the chance to listen and repeat words, letters, phrases, and song lyrics.  You will listen to songs in Hawaiian and then sing along as I play the `ukulele and sing for you, and then sing with you.  You can rewind and playback the lessons as many times as you like in the comfort of your own home, and continue to get better and better every time you watch the videos.

It will set you up for success in your speaking and give you the confidence to say Hawaiian words.

Learn the Hawaiian Letters and practice saying the alphabet known as the Pi`apa, through short words, phrases, and music

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What you will learn

• Student will listen and speak and correctly practice Hawaiian words and phrases using song and repetition exercises
• Student will practice current phrases that are commonly spoken and words that are commonly used in every day speaking and sentence making
• Student will learn the Hawaiian letters A E I O U H K L M N P W `okina, 13 Hawaiian letters and the macron also known as the kahakō

Rating: 5

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: Tracie Keolalani