Have you always wanted to learn Hawaiian but haven’t had the time? Just visiting the islands and want to immerse yourself in the culture? Or, are you new to the islands and unsure of how to pronounce street and place
Have you always wanted to learn Hawaiian but haven’t had the time? Just visiting the islands and want to immerse yourself in the culture? Or, are you new to the islands and unsure of how to pronounce street and place names?
There are ever-increasing numbers of fluent Hawaiian speakers and now you can begin to learn this rich and vibrant language.
Beginning Hawaiian language will be offered in three three-hour sessions with instructor kumu Loke Kamanu at the Volcano Art Center.
This basics class will focus on simple vocabulary, conversation, grammar and sentence structure.
Classes will be conducted at the center’s Niaulani Campus from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 31, and Friday, Aug. 7, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15.
Fee for the class is $60 or $55 for VAC members.
The required workbook for the class is “Na Kai Ewalu,” available at the University of Hawaii at Hilo bookstore.
A Hawaiian language dictionary also is recommended.
To register or for more information, contact Volcano Art Center at 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
