Hawaiian at Home
By Emily States
Hawaiian at HomeJan 12, 2020
5 Minutes of Honesty That You Need to Hear
The Illegal Overthrow of Hawaii - An Overview with Dr. Kalawaia Moore
Maybe you're heard the term, "The Hawaiian Kingdom still exists." Maybe you thought the person saying that was crazy or delusional. Maybe you didn't know what they were really talking about. In this episode we interview Dr. Kalawaia Moore, who is an expert in Hawaiian History and Politics, about the Hawaiian Kingdom and its illegal overthrow. Dr. Moore explains to us how this history can have a huge outcome on Hawaii today.
Offended Much? Don’t let it hold you back when learning Hawaiian
The Origin Story of the First Hawaiian
The good habits you need to succeed in Hawaiian
*Cringe* listen to me speak Hawaiian and how my mentor critiques it in real time.
7 Years Strong and Still Learning Hawaiian
Should Non-Hawaiians learn Hawaiian?
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.
What do you do when you hit a plateau??
This episode talks about pushing your Hawaiian Language to the next level and ways you can keep moving forward.
5 Most Common Mistakes Made by Hawaiian Language Learners
Why we sent Pili to a non-immersion Preschool
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.
The single MOST important thing while learning Hawaiian
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!
How learning a language helps you to learn other languages
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 to Learn Hawaiian on a Budget
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!
If you have the chance, learn with your keiki
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.
What 4 years of learning sounds like in 2 people
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.
Solutions to some of the Learning Struggles
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.
Wherever you are, Immerse yourself in the Language
Episode with guest Kalanikai Liana, who despite having lived in many places other than Hawaii, has kept immersing himself in the Language at every chance he gets.
When you know your friends olelo, but you still speak English to them
We can always learn and help each other learn along this Hawaiian Language journey!
Mamas on a Mission - Determined to live in Hawaii
This is an interview that I was invited to do by Uilani on her podcast Beyond the Reef! Be sure to check out her podcast as she is on a mission to help women learn to control their finances and live where they want to call home!
Stop Judging others for Olelo and Growing Thick Skin
You have to grow thick skin to olelo! Donʻt let others get to you with their words and actions.
Being a Single Mother With the Fire to Keep Olelo Alive in Your Home
We all come from different experiences yet we can rely on one another for help and encouragement while we learn. Being a single parent doesnʻt mean you canʻt raise your kids in Olelo. Here is how one mama does it.
Choose to teach your kids to speak Hawaiian
Not everyone has the same story as Kayla in learning the language, but we all have the same choice to make. It is our choice to learn to speak and to teach our children. Letʻs choose to do both!
Doing things with the right intentions always leads to better outcomes
Dare to Speak Hawaiian! Aa i ka olelo with Kumu Kahanuola
In this episode, I get to interview a local celebrity and favorite! Kumu Kahanuola from Ehoopilimai on Instagram. Join us as we learn more about his Hawaiian Language journey and the role Hawaiian has in his home today.
What I learned from muting someone I admire on Instagram
We've been playing the comparison game our entire lives and what has it gotten us?! Try setting goals instead and comparing yourself to those goals. You'll have a happier and healthier outlook on yourself! Shout out to Kea from Kakou Collective who is amazing and totally rocks at what she does.
Why we arenʻt going to send our kids to immersion schools.
Aloha kakou! Itʻs me and Malu again bringing you some opinions while keeping it real (believe me I wish we could keep the realness in check more!). In this episode we answer a question that we were asked a while back about if we will be putting our kids into immersion schools. I should really say we scratch the surface rather than answer the question because the more we talked the more we had to share! Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to hit us up on Instagram to let us know your own thoughts and opinions!
The 3 Biggest Challenges of Learning Hawaiian
Itʻs 2021 a new year filled with new goals, challenges, and opportunities. In this first episode of season 2, I reintroduce myself and talk about the 3 biggest challenges that I faced when beginning my journey of learning Hawaiian. If youʻre learning or thinking about learning I bet youʻve had similar experiences to these. Donʻt give up in your pursuit and donʻt forget that youʻre not alone!