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Kapi'olani
hawaiian
English
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Hawaiian Pidgin (Hawaiian Creole English)
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From United States

Living in Honolulu, United States

Hawaiian Language Tutor | 15+ Years of Teaching Experience I’m a Hawaiian language (ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi) tutor with 15+ years of teaching experience. I create customized lessons for all levels, from beginners to heritage learners, focusing on pronunciation, sentence structure, conversational fluency, and cultural understanding. My approach is supportive and student-centered, helping learners speak confidently while honoring the values and worldview embedded in the language. I look forward to sharing ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi with you in a meaningful way. As a teacher, I’m patient, friendly, and encouraging. My goal is to help you feel confident and supported from the moment we begin. I focus on clear explanations, practical language you can use immediately, and a safe space to make mistakes and grow. I love teaching Hawaiian because each lesson is a chance to preserve culture, strengthen identity, and help you feel the true spirit of aloha in your learning journey. My lessons are relaxed, conversational, and culturally grounded. I use simple slides, worksheets, talk-story practice, and real-life examples so learning feels natural and fun. You’ll learn vocabulary, phrases, pronunciation, listening skills, and cultural context in every class. Whether you’re a total beginner or reconnecting to your roots, I tailor each lesson to your goals and pace. Expect warmth, patience, and a genuine aloha-filled learning experience.
My teaching material
  • Articles and news
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • PDF file
  • Flashcards
  • Quizzes
  • Text Documents
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Interests

Travel
History
Writing
Reading
Food
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 101 - Beginner Foundations
A1-A2
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 65.00+
17% off
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 102 - Elementary Level
A2-B1
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 65.00+
17% off
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 201 - Intermediate Level
B1-B2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 65.00+
17% off
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 202 - Upper Intermediate Level
B1-B2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 65.00+
17% off
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