20 Pono (Good, Proper) Reasons for Learning Hawaiian |
Reason 1: You live in Hawai`i. |
Reason 2: You once lived in Hawai`i. |
Reason 3: You are a Hawaiiphile. (You just absolutely love Hawai`i!) |
Reason 4: You are/will be a visitor to Hawai`i. |
Reason 5: You are a transplanted Hawai`i resident. |
Reason 6: You love/perform Hawaiian music. |
Reason 7: You love/dance the hula. |
Reason 8: You love Hawaiian culture. |
Reason 9: You wish to learn Hawaiian. |
Reason 10: You are a relative of a native-speaker. |
Reason 11: You are a teacher. |
Reason 12: You love food. |
Reason 13: You participate in Hawaiian sports. |
Reason 14: You love languages. |
Reason 15: You have a dedication to Hawai`i's past, present and future. |
Reason 16: You want to contribute to the life of the Hawaiian language. |
Reason 17: You have high school / college language requirements to fulfill. |
Reason 18: You are contemplating taking a Hawaiian course and you wish to gain familiarity and a headstart. |
Reason 19: You are spiritually inclined. |
Reason 20: It is simply the Right Time for you. Ka Manawa Pono. |
You live in Hawai`i.
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. (It's about time!) |
You are a Hawaiiphile.
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. |
You are/will be a visitor to Hawai`i.
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. |
You are a transplanted Hawai`i resident.
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You love Hawaiian music.
Kaona (hidden meaning) knowledge only comes from knowing the language. For some of you, the time for learning was yesterday, don't be discouraged, as it is never too late.Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Kaona (hidden meaning) knowledge only comes from knowing the language. For some of you, the time for learning was yesterday, don't be discouraged, as it is never too late. Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You love Hawaiian culture.
E ola mau ka ôlelo Hawai`i, e `OE e! Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You wish to speak Hawaiian with
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
If you’re "local", just imagine if you didn’t know what these are: Miss out, yeah!?
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You have an emotional dedication to Hawai`i’s rich past, and you presentlywish
YOU ARE NEEDED NOW. Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You want to be a Hawaiian language contributor:
YOU ARE NEEDED NOW. Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You have high school or college language requirements,
Personal Note: NONE of the mainlanders in my first-year class survived it. Yet I know it is possible to do so, if and only if, you prepare ahead. Catch up with the "locals"; most grew up with a very basic Hawaiian vocabulary, which gives them a definite headstart. By learning the basic vocabulary here, you can "even out the playing field" and be better able to compete at the college level.Puakea Nogelmeier, Samuel H. Elbert, and Lokomaika`i Snakenberg, Hawaiian language authorities, are incredible success stories, mainland roots notwithstanding. Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
You are considering taking a Whether it is at the high-school, community college, four-year college, or private classes…
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Hawaiian is a spiritually elevating language.
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Ka manawa pono. This is the Right Time. Back to the Reasons Index |
Share, it’s a very Hawaiian thing to do. |
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