“This self-directeddistance learning program has provided myself and family with the opportunity to remain a part of the meaningful movement to fully reestablish the Hawaiian language despite living now in Canada, with greatest appreciation, mahalo nui loa, Ola!” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“The Niuolahiki Hawaiian Language Distance Learning program is exactly what I need to learn Hawaiian language at my own pace at times fitting my work schedule.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“いくつか の構文を習得できた単語を習得できた。” -Niuolahiki Self/Teacher-directed Student, HAA, Tōkyō, Japan |
“ハワイ語 の文法を理解しました。ハワイアンとちょっとした会話はできましたよ。” -Niuolahiki Self/Teacher-directed Student, HAA, Tōkyō, Japan |
“期間の 短い中ではありましたが簡単な文法を基礎から学ぶ事ができました。” -Niuolahiki Self/Teacher-directed Student, HAA, Tōkyō, Japan |
“As I improvemy vocabulary and get deeper into the lessons, I find a greater appreciation for the beauty of the language and itʻs depths. It is challenging, but very rewarding.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“This is an outstanding on-line, initial entry course into the Hawaiian language (Chapter 1).” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
ʻʻAt first, I thought this class was too difficult to follow or understand, but after going through the lessons it wasn't! I love participating in this self-directed class. I'm looking forward to continuing on to the next chapter. This a great way to learn Hawaiian language!” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“Learning Hawaiian through the self-directed distance learning program is already helping me understand the Hawaiian music that I love listening to.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“My mom's sideof the family is all Hawaiian and my dad's family is from England. I'm white but I am very very proud to be part-Hawaiian. My uncles and aunts can speak Hawaiian and I'm very excited to soon be able to communicate with everyone.” :) -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“Nicely paced andbeautifully narrated by native speakers these lessons gave me confidence I can learn the Hawaiian language. Mahalo!” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“This helps me tohui with those who want to take responsibility in perpetuating ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and to come together with others trying to achieve their palapala (degree) ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“Ua loaʻa mai iaʻuhe mau mākau koʻikoʻi i hiki iaʻu ke holomua i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. Ua mākaukau wau i kēia papa me ke kumu no ka papa kamaʻilio a palena ʻole koʻu mahalo i ke kumu no nā mea aʻu i aʻo mai ai i loko o ia papa. He koa ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi au ma ka ʻāina ʻē a ʻo Niuolahiki ke kumu!” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
ʻʻThe work thatgoes into offering these courses is enormous, I am sure. I thank everyone in the Niuolahiki program, and at ʻAha Pūnana Leo. E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian language shall live!” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“A self-directedonline language program is so helpful in developing skills and retaining important concepts. Having access to the information gives numerous opportunities to review, practice and gain competency. The handouts, audio/video recordings, and self-paced learning and testing provide a relaxed challenging context for growth and mastery.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“I wanted tolearn Hawaiian. I found Niuolahiki and now I'm doing it at my own pace and on my own time, this is great. Mahalo.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“This was awell-presented introduction to the Hawaiian language, with testing along the way to reinforce what was learned.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“The ʻAha Pūnana LeoNiuolahiki program provides a thorough understanding and implementation of the Hawaiian language that cannot be found anywhere else. The program allows the student to move at a comfortable self-paced rate which makes for a solid understanding of the language. A wonderful experience.” -Dr. James B. (KimoB), Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“I have enjoyedmy studies in the Niuolahiki program since 2008, and plan to continue. If it was not for this program, I never would have been able to learn Hawaiian, as I live on the mainland. All of my kumu are dedicated teachers and have supported and encouraged me throughout the years. We would not be able to learn as we have without their aloha and continual support.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“Greatteachers, great support staff.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“Ua holomua nōau i kēlā kau aku nei me ke kōkua o Kumu Nāʻilima. Ua hoʻoulu ʻia au e hoʻomau a e hana i nā haʻawina me ka wiwo ʻole.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“No nā meakamaʻāina ʻole i kēia papahana, pono e pili a e komo piha mai. He mau mea mamao mākou, nā haumāna, mai Hawaiʻi akā, ua loaʻa iā mākou he mālamalama e hahai aku ai. ʻO Niuolahiki ko kākou kahua!” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“ʻOi aku ka nuio koʻu wiwo ʻole ma ka walaʻau Hawaiʻi ma kēia wā ma mua o ka wā mua.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“Nui koʻu mahaloi kēia papahana ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi a me ka hana nui o nā mea a pau pili i ka papahana.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“Motivation:This class provides the community that gives me the strength to keep going! Cultural context: This helps me to understand my family and where we come from.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“Ua ulu koʻu ʻikee pili ana i ke kuanaʻike Hawaiʻi, ka moʻomeheu Hawaiʻi a me nā ʻaoʻao ʻehā o ka mauli ola. Mahalo nui ʻia ka manawa kūpono no ka hoʻolohe ʻana aku i nā kānaka Hawaiʻi i kipa mai i ka papa. Ua ulu nō hoʻi koʻu ʻike e pili ana i nā kuanaʻike like ʻole o nā haumāna e noho ana ma nā ʻāina like ʻole.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |
“I would hopeto get more people on board especially the local people who could benefit from our ‘ōlelo.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“These classes area treasure for those of us living on the continent wanting to learn the language of our kūpuna. Since we don't have access to classroom instruction here, these courses give us a rare opportunity. They are a real blessing.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“The Niuloahikiprogram allows for a effective and efficient way to learn the Hawaiian language. This distance based learning program allows for a convenient and enjoyable way to develop sound skills and knowledge of the Hawaiian language. Offered at an incredibly reasonable price, this program is a true bargain particularly when what is of primary importance–preservation of the Hawaiian culture. Mahalo nui loa!” -KimoB, Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“This coursegives you an appreciation for the Hawaiian language, step-by-step lessons with activities to make sure you are understanding the concepts, a self-paced course, and the motivation to learn more!” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“Our Hawaiianlanguage is beautiful. Help this beauty continue to grow! Learn Hawaiian!” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“This is a wonderfulway to begin exploring the language. The lessons combine practical knowledge with insightful commentaries on the differences between ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and English.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“I enjoyed studyingthe Hawaiian language very much. It was a great experience. I would recommend (Niuolahiki) to my friends if they have a passion like I have.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“What a blessingto have updated books and material to study the Hawaiian language. This course is an invaluable tool for those of us living on the U.S. Continent.” -Niuolahiki Self-directed Student |
“Topnotch instructorand leadership makes communicative interaction rewarding and pleasurable. Mahalo nui loa e Kumu Nā‘ilima.” -Niuolahiki Papa Kamaʻilio Student |
“No ka poʻee noho ʻole ana ma Hawaiʻi, hiki ke aʻo i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. He mea pōmaikaʻi nō ia!” -Niuolahiki Papa Kamaʻilio Student |
“Thank you forteaching ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in this technologically creative way that enables people all over the world to learn and perpetuate this beautiful, fascinating language and to feel the aloha across the miles that is so special to Hawaiʻi.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed/Papa Kamaʻilio Student |
“Living here inthe SF Bay Area, I am hearing indigenous languages being spoken in public more often. I am so grateful to have remote access to Hawaiian master teachers to learn my ʻōlelo makuahine because it makes me feel like I'm part of a bigger, growing wave of language revitalization spanning many nations.” -Niuolahiki Teacher-directed/Papa Kamaʻilio Student |
“Mai ka manawa muaaʻu i komo ai i loko o kēia papahana, ua hoʻolako ʻia koʻu ola. ʻO ia hoʻi, hiki iaʻu ke ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi a hiki ke hōʻike i koʻu mau manaʻo ma ka ʻōlelo a nā kūpuna. He pōmaikaʻi maoli nō ia. Ma muli o kēia papahana i hoʻoikaika ʻia ai koʻu hilinaʻi ma koʻu naʻau a pehea au e noʻonoʻo ai he Hawaiʻi au. No nā mea kamaʻāina ʻole i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi a he Hawaiʻi lākou, ʻaʻole lākou ʻike eia ke ala kūpono e hele ai i loaʻa ka haʻaheo e pili ana i ko lākou wahi hānau. No koʻu aʻo ʻana i ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, he ʻo iaʻiʻo kēia a he lanakila ka papahana ʻo Niuolahiki!” -ʻĀlika C., Sacramento, CA., Niuolahiki Teacher-directed Student |