How You Can Kôkua (Help) the Hawaiian Language:

1. Bookmark this site now, ke `olu `olu (please). Visit often.

2. Make a commitment to yourself to learn the language.

3. Spread the word to those who you think may benefit from this website.

• By "word of mouth"
• Spread the word by e-mail.

• Spread the word on the Internet.

5. Put this flower on your links page. Click it and learn a word or two every time you see it. Use this HTML-code:

<Center><a href="http://hawaiianlanguage.com/"><img src="//hawaiianlanguage.com/hibisc1.gif" border =0><br> Hawaiian Language ~ Ka `Ôlelo Hawai`i</a></Center>

6. How do I put the link on my page? It's easy, just do the following:

• highlight the above
• copy it to the clipboard (usually Ctrl+C)
• open your page with any text editor
• paste the code into your page (usually Ctrl+V)

7. Or if you wish, place this banner on your web page and link back to the homepage:

Use this HTML-code:

<Center><A HREF=" http://hawaiianlanguage.com/ "><IMG src="//hawaiianlanguage.com/g-banner.gif"></A></Center>

8. Print out word lists and put free moments to good use, especially when waiting in line, when stuck in traffic, waiting for the bus, etc. Review regularly:

• Keep lists for various rooms (bathroom, bedroom, etc.) in convenient, appropriate places (next to the lua (toilet), on the bedstand).
• Post food lists in the kitchen and/or dining room.
• Give to kumu (teacher) or haumâna (student) who may not be computer literate or without computer access.
• Carry lists with you in your briefcase, your handbag, your knapsack and practice, practice, practice.

9. USE the language, whether it is the use of just a few words (Aloha! Mahalo!) or conversationally. Season your English with Hawaiian words. Use Hawaiian idioms and expressions. Speak with more fluent speakers.

10. Listen to and support Hawaiian music, a painless way to learn the language.

• Listen to Hawaiian music CDs and READ the liner notes. Learn the words.
• Listen to Hawaiian radio stations (KCCN, KINE, KPOA, Aloha Joe's Hawaiian Adventure Radio, Hawaiian Jamz) . Check my Favorite Links page for hotlinks.
• Sing proudly and with confidence.
• Learn the words to Hawai`i Pono`i for the next graduation.
• Learn the words to Hawai`i Aloha for the next Hawaiian music concert or Hôkû Awards.

• Learn the words to Aloha `Oe for the next farewell party.

11. Consider enrolling in a class, if one is available in your area.

13. Love your Hawaiian cultural heritage enough to give back to it.