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This is a question we get asked and it opens up a great topic of discussion about the use of the language and the intentions behind those who want to learn and use it.

This is a question we get asked and it opens up a great topic of discussion about the use of the language and the intentions behind those who want to learn and use it.

Should Non-Hawaiians learn Hawaiian?

This episode talks about pushing your Hawaiian Language to the next level and ways you can keep moving forward.

This episode talks about pushing your Hawaiian Language to the next level and ways you can keep moving forward.

What do you do when you hit a plateau??

This episode gets into some common mistakes that we've made and we hear others make. If you make these mistakes don't let it stop you from progressing, but let it be a way for you to improve.

5 Most Common Mistakes Made by Hawaiian Language Learners

This is a decision that every parent should make based on their situation. This is just our situation and why we decided to send our kids to a non-Hawaiian immersion school.

This is a decision that every parent should make based on their situation. This is just our situation and why we decided to send our kids to a non-Hawaiian immersion school.

Why we sent Pili to a non-immersion Preschool

This episode Malu and I discuss happiness and how that makes all the difference in learning Hawaiian. Since learning Hawaiian is really a lifelong pursuit it matters that you're happy doing it! Tune in to see what we've experienced along the way and be sure to find us on social or leave us a review with your thoughts!

This episode Malu and I discuss happiness and how that makes all the difference in learning Hawaiian. Since learning Hawaiian is really a lifelong pursuit it matters that you're happy doing it! Tune in to see what we've experienced along the way and be sure to find us on social or leave us a review with your thoughts!

The single MOST important thing while learning Hawaiian

Have you ever heard, "it's easier to learn a language once you've learned a language."? Well in today's episode we'll discuss with you why we think that is and share with you tips on how to tap into this too.

Have you ever heard, "it's easier to learn a language once you've learned a language."? Well in today's episode we'll discuss with you why we think that is and share with you tips on how to tap into this too.

How learning a language helps you to learn other languages

In this episode, Emily and Malu deep dive into some of their top resources that they used and still use in learning Hawaiian. Good news! Most of them are free!

In this episode, Emily and Malu deep dive into some of their top resources that they used and still use in learning Hawaiian. Good news! Most of them are free!

How to Learn Hawaiian on a Budget

We are starting off Season 3 with a dive back into our story and why we feel it was helpful to learn Hawaiian before we started having children. Not everyone is in the same boat as us, but if you have the chance to do it this way then our story may help you.

We are starting off Season 3 with a dive back into our story and why we feel it was helpful to learn Hawaiian before we started having children. Not everyone is in the same boat as us, but if you have the chance to do it this way then our story may help you.

If you have the chance, learn with your keiki

This episode is a break from one Hawaiian at Home tradition in that it is in Hawaiian! In this episode I chat with my husband Malu about how I became an artist and the role that Hawaiian Language has played in our business.

This episode is a break from one Hawaiian at Home tradition in that it is in Hawaiian! In this episode I chat with my husband Malu about how I became an artist and the role that Hawaiian Language has played in our business.

What 4 years of learning sounds like in 2 people

This Episode with Haunani Miyasato from @kiikalophotography is full of fun ways to keep us going in learning Hawaiian even when we think we don't have time or can't do it.

This Episode with Haunani Miyasato from @kiikalophotography is full of fun ways to keep us going in learning Hawaiian even when we think we don't have time or can't do it.

Solutions to some of the Learning Struggles

Whether it’s mom-life or work related, being honest and kind is what I’m striving to be. This podcast is an outlet to share my experiences learning Hawaiian at home with my husband and teaching it to our kids. Hawaiian moms and moms of Hawaiians - we have so much we want to give our children. Let’s do it together.

Thank you for May 23 episode:  You have to know this to learn Hawaiian. As Emily &amp; Malu spoke, I thought about what you said. 1st going through traumatic experiences when Hawaiians were punished, ridiculed or beaten for olelo Hawaii. 2nd placing value on the Hawaiian Language for parents to speak, to learn, to listen, to educate their children. I have been told, my grandparents spoke Hawaiian, but my parents were not taught or educated in olelo Hawaii in the home or at school. The oral tradition of olelo Hawaii in our family did not continue fully. From Mother to Child. And Tutu to Mo’opuna.

Oral tradition

There is nothing like this on the internet. I love this podcast and am learning so much from it!

Great podcast!

Hawaiian at Home

In this episode we’re breaking down this question that I get asked a lot on Instagram. When people ask me to help them translate things for them from English to Hawaiian I have a really hard time saying no, but there really is no way to say yes. Check out the episode for why. Also we cover what it means to be Hawaiian and using Hawaiian names.

Can you translate this in Hawaiian for me?

Learning Hawaiian is hard, but speaking it in public is even harder! What are the insecurities that keep you from charging?! I want you to think of them as I share some of ours. Whatever the challenge is you can overcome them especially when you have a supportive community like this one!

Anxiety in Speaking Hawaiian in Public - overcoming your insecurities

We start this episode with a little explanation of the letter “w” and how it’s used in Hawaiian. The meat of this episode however is about being uncomfortable speaking Hawaiian as a second language speaker and also being misunderstood.

When to pronounce “w” with a “v” sound and being uncomfortable

New Series - As a busy mom and business owner I don’t just find time to learn Hawaiian at home, I have to make it. I’m upping my efforts as I’ve realized that Pili is getting to the point of where what I know is not enough. I’ve set a new goal to try and reach Malu’s current level of speaking in 3 months. To do this I am writing notes throughout the day and then at night I discuss these questions with Malu. This new series is an Audio Journal of our conversations. I hope that they are helpful as some of my questions may be similar to ones that you have. Please let us know what you think! Mahalo!

Audio Diary - Helu ʻEkahi

Continuing on with our new series of taking notes throughout the day and then sharing the conversation we have at night about Hawaiian Language. In this episode Malu explains a lot of great words and the differences between similar words. I'm sure you can relate to at least one of my questions!

Audio Journal - Helu ʻElua

We’re coming back to talk about what I have (more like haven’t) done to learn Hawaiian thus far. If you’re like me and focusing on studying is hard for you then maybe what I share will be helpful! That is my hope. I know we’re all busy and living in all parts of the world so it may seem impossible to learn Hawaiian as a family, but if it’s something you feel is important than don’t let anything stop you! If I can do it, you can definitely do it.

Learning Styles Part 2 - What’s been most helpful in Emily’s (continuing) Hawaiian Language journey

I had so many questions! I’m sure I could have kept asking more and more cause Malu certainly doesn’t get tired of talking about the Hawaiian Language. In fact, after we finished my questions he made me read a long old newspaper article about baby bottles and bacteria. It was fun. Hope you find it helpful! Reach out to us with any thoughts!

Audio Journal - Lā ʻEhā : What’a the word for whip?

Do you ever have questions about how to say day-to-day things in Hawaiian? I know I do! I’m pretty typical so chances are some of my questions will probably be relatable to you. This is day three for me of taking notes during the day while I’m with my kids and studying them at night.

Audio Journal - Lā ʻEkolu

This is a discussion on the history of Hawaiian Language and how it's left us where we are today with the language.

You have to know this to learn Hawaiian.

Have you ever blamed where you're at in your Hawaiian Language on not having someone to talk to? Here's what you do...

"But I don't have anyone to talk to!" - Tackling this challenge while building relationships.

Bringing us back to the early days when Malu and I would sit down for discussions. This episode is a look into how this journey has made me feel as a mother trying to prepare my kids for the world.

What are all the words for fishing? Why do I doubt raising my children bilingually?

What are all the different words for fall and how do you even ask that question??? This is another sit down with Malu about Hawaiian Languagr questions I had throughout the day.

What are all the different words for fall? - Audio Journal Lā ʻEono

I can’t believe my 2 year old speaks Hawaiian! This is Pili sharing about her day with Malu. She’s got so much to say and hearing her voice reminds me WHY learning Hawaiian as a family is so fulfilling and important.

What a 2 year old knows

Conversation from two days of notes because as much as you set goals you have days you don’t reach them!

Audio Journal - Lā ʻElima

This is a break down of what Malu found helpful as he started learning and continues to learn Hawaiian. We all have different learning styles so if you can relate to Malu and his calm and thoughtful personality then some of these tips might really help you!

Learn Hawaiian like Malu - Are you a good listener and patient?

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