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HAW 101: Elementary Hawaiian I (Puchalski): Nā Kumuwaiwai Laulā: General Resources

This libguide is meant to support Hawaiian language courses by providing appropriate resources for each level of language proficiency

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Aloha mai kāua! This libguide is filled with resources that will support your journey learning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language). If you have recommendations of learning resources that could be added to this guide, please use the "email me" button in the librarian box.

E ola mau loa ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!

Online Hawaiian Dictionary

Puke Wehewehe ( Hawaiian Language Dictionary online)
Hawaiian Language Dictionary online via Ulukau: A Hawaiian Electronic Database
Wehewehe Wikiwiki
Quickly search the Hawaiian language resources provided by wehewehe.org.

Nā Puke Wehewehe

Hawaiian Dictionary by Mary Kawena Pukui; Samuel H. Elbert
Call Number: PL6446 .P795 1986
Mamaka Kaiao by Komike Hua'olelo; Hale Kuamoo; Aha Punana Leo
Call Number: PL6446 .M36 2003
Hawaiian Grammar by Samuel H. Elbert; Mary Kawena Pukui
Call Number: PL6443 .E37
Treasury of Hawaiian Words in One Hundred and One Categories by Harold W. Kent
Call Number: PL6446 .K46 1986

Hawaiian Language Keyboard

Hawaiian Fonts and Keyboards For Windows
All instructions for installation and use of the fonts can be found on this website.
Papa Pihi (Hawaiian Keyboard) for Chrome OS
This is the home of the Chrome OS Hawaiian Keyboard developed by Keola Donaghy. I can be installed at the Google Chome Store for free.

Nā Puke Aʻo (Hawaiian Language Textbooks)

Ka Lei Ha'aheo by Alberta P. Hopkins
Call Number: PL6445 .H66 1992
Na Kai Ewalu Books 1 & 2 by Kauanoe Kamana; William H. Wilson; Hale Kuamoo (Produced by)
Call Number: PL6443 .K35 2013
Let's Speak Hawaiian - E Kama'ilio Hawai'i Kakou by Dorothy M. Kahananui; Alberta P. Anthony
Call Number: PL6443 .K28 1974
Hawaiian Language Fundamentals by Hokulani Cleeland
Call Number: PL6443 .C54 2006

Learning ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Resources Collection
Books at Leeward Library related to learning Hawaiian Language
Puke ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Books in Hawaiian collection)
Access books at Leeward Library that are written in Hawaiian language.

Ka Leo ʻŌiwi

Ka Leo ʻŌiwi: Hawaiian Language Learning Series (13 Episodes)
Ka Leo ʻŌiwi provides a strong basic and fun foundation of the ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) through engagement and interaction with the characters. Ka Leo ʻŌiwi also encourages the viewer(s) to be a part of the lessons through the lohe (hear), ʻoni (act), and walaʻau (speak) style, where the lessons enhance your ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi skills by adding practical use of ʻōlelo in daily conversations.

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi ma Hawaiʻi

Course Reserve Request Form

[Fall 2020] Need scans of your textbook? Request scans from the library by following this link: Course Reserve Scan Requests

For more information about Leeward Library's course reserves, including available titles, follow this link: Course Reserve General Info

Language Learning Resources

ʻŌlelo Noʻeau by Mary Kawena Pukui
Call Number: PN6519.H4 O56
Hānau Ka Ua: Hawaiian Rain Names by Akana-Gooch, Collette L
Call Number: PL6449 .A43 2015

Huapala: Hawaiian Music and Hula Archives
Lyrics and historical info on many Hawaiian songs and chants

Mea Mālama Puke Hawaiʻi/Pākīpika

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