Speak Hawaiian-Pronunciation Series Ka Papahana Puana

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

What you'll 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

Student will sing songs and practice saying Hawaiian words because music is a pnemonic device used for remembering things in any language which helps memorize

Requirements

No requirements or experience necessary, just come with an open heart

Description

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.

Overview

Section 1: HAWAIIAN PRONUNCIATION SERIES - Ka Papahana Puana

Lecture 1 KA PAPAHANA PUANA SERIES - Practicing Pronunciation/Speaking

Section 2: PUANA 1 - Introduction to the Hawaiian Letters and Sounds

Lecture 2 Learning the 13 Letters in Hawaiian and the Macron - Kahakō

Section 3: PUANA 2 - Practicing Vowel Sounds

Lecture 3 Practicing the Vowel Sounds

Section 4: PUANA 3 - Vowels with the Mele "Mele Pi`apa"

Lecture 4 Practicing the Vowels with the Mele Pīʻāpā

Section 5: PUANA 4 - Practicing the H sound

Lecture 5 Practicing the H Sound

Section 6: PUANA 5 - Practicing the H sound through the Mele "He Hawai`i Au"

Lecture 6 Practicing H through the mele He Hawaiʻi Au

Section 7: PUANA 6 - Practicing the K Sound

Lecture 7 Practicing the K Sound

Section 8: PUANA 7 - Practicing the K sound through the Mele "Ku`u Kumu" Verse 1

Lecture 8 Practicing the K sound through the Mele "Ku`u Kumu"

Section 9: PUANA 8 - Practicing the L Sound

Lecture 9 Practicing the L Sound

Section 10: PUANA 9 - Practicing the L Sound through the Mele "Ku`u Kumu" - Verse 3

Lecture 10 Practicing the L Sound through the Mele "Ku`u Kumu" - Verse 3

Section 11: PUANA 10 - Practicing the M Sound

Lecture 11 Practicing the M Sound

Section 12: PUANA 11 - Practicing the M Sound through the Mele "Mele Ho`okipa"

Lecture 12 Practicing the M sound through the mele "Mele Ho`okipa"

Section 13: PUANA 12 - Practicing the N Sound

Lecture 13 Practicing the N Sound

Section 14: PUANA 13 - Practicing the N Sound through the mele "Na I`a `ono e" Verse 1

Lecture 14 Practicing the N Sound through the mele, "Na I`a `ono e" Verse 1

Section 15: PUANA 14 - Practicing the P Sound

Lecture 15 Practicing the P Sound

Section 16: PUANA 15 - Practicing the P Sound through the mele "Na I`a `ono E" Verse 5

Lecture 16 Practicing the P Sound through the mele "Na I`a `ono E" Verse 5

Section 17: PUANA 16 - Practicing the W Sound

Lecture 17 Practicing the W Sound

Section 18: PUANA 17 - Practicing the W Sound through the Mele "Na I`a `ono E" Verse 6

Lecture 18 Practicing the W Sound through the Mele "Na I`a `ono E" Verse 6

Section 19: PUANA 18 - Practicing the `Okina and Kahako Sound

Lecture 19 Practicing the `okina and Kahako Sounds

Beginning Hawaiian Language Learners