All About Hawaiian /
Schütz, Albert J.
All About Hawaiian / Albert J. Schütz. - 1 online resource (80 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- A Note on the Illustrations -- Where Does Hawaiian Come From? -- Spelling and Pronunciation -- Grammar -- Vocabulary -- The Future of Hawaiian -- English-Hawaiian Word List -- Handy References -- About the Author
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This quick and lively tour of the Hawaiian language begins by uncovering its fascinating and often controversial history. With the help of a clear and concise guide to pronunciation, learn the importance of the okina and the kahako (macron) and how these marks affect the meaning as well as the pronunciation of words. Helpful vocabulary lists introduce words heard and seen most often in place names, in restaurants, and in Hawaiian songs--including those commonly mispronounced even by life-long Hawaii residents. The author also discusses ongoing efforts to preserve Hawaiian as a living language through language-teaching programs.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780824846237
10.1515/9780824846237 doi
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Oceanic & Australian Languages.
All About Hawaiian / Albert J. Schütz. - 1 online resource (80 p.)
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Introduction -- A Note on the Illustrations -- Where Does Hawaiian Come From? -- Spelling and Pronunciation -- Grammar -- Vocabulary -- The Future of Hawaiian -- English-Hawaiian Word List -- Handy References -- About the Author
restricted access http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_16ec
This quick and lively tour of the Hawaiian language begins by uncovering its fascinating and often controversial history. With the help of a clear and concise guide to pronunciation, learn the importance of the okina and the kahako (macron) and how these marks affect the meaning as well as the pronunciation of words. Helpful vocabulary lists introduce words heard and seen most often in place names, in restaurants, and in Hawaiian songs--including those commonly mispronounced even by life-long Hawaii residents. The author also discusses ongoing efforts to preserve Hawaiian as a living language through language-teaching programs.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
In English.
9780824846237
10.1515/9780824846237 doi
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Oceanic & Australian Languages.