Language Learning – Lingua Oceania

MARSHALLESE 24.0: LEARNING FROM YOUTUBE

August 4, 2019

Some time ago – when it was raining heavily, and I had nothing to do (that doesn’t happen very often) – I decided to see if there were any (interesting) Marshallese YouTube channels. We all watch YouTube nowadays – if you’re saying you don’t, you are probably lying – so I thought that it would be fun and educating to start following people who might help me improve my Marshallese skills. … More MARSHALLESE 24.0: LEARNING FROM YOUTUBE

LEARNING TIP 7.0: DON’T STOP LEARNING DURING SUMMER VACATION

July 21, 2019

In many countries the months of June, July, and August mean summer vacation. Not only for children; adults too enjoy their time of recess. When the weather is fine, all we want to think about are sea, sand, sun, and fun. Language learning? Sorry but no. … More LEARNING TIP 7.0: DON’T STOP LEARNING DURING SUMMER VACATION

HAWAIIAN 4.0: THE HEAD AND THE CENTER

July 7, 2019

I have been “seriously” learning Hawaiian for almost three months now. Like a proper student I have my book (colour-coded for ease of use), a CD (much needed if you want to learn pronunciation), and a lot of zeal (which basically is the most important thing of all) – in other words, I am fully equipped to start making some progress. … More HAWAIIAN 4.0: THE HEAD AND THE CENTER

MARSHALLESE 23.0: WHEN YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS

June 9, 2019

There are times in our lives when we get lost; when we don’t have a map or a compass to guide us. Once this happens, our natural reaction is to ask someone else – someone who knows better, someone who is more experienced, someone who can help us – which direction we should go. If you lose your way in the forest, you’ll eventually find it. But sometimes you don’t know where you are while sitting in your favourite armchair. … More MARSHALLESE 23.0: WHEN YOU HAVE TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS

LEARNING TIP 6.0: LEARN WHEN YOU’RE NOT LEARNING

May 26, 2019

Do you know what the secret to learning a foreign language is? Well, frankly speaking, there are many secrets, but let’s focus on this particular one today. If you really want to be proficient, you have to incorporate the language into your daily life. … More LEARNING TIP 6.0: LEARN WHEN YOU’RE NOT LEARNING

HAWAIIAN 3.0: GOODBYE DUOLINGO

May 12, 2019

Normally I am not a quitter. I usually finish what I have started. But this time, well, I have quit. No, I haven’t quit learning Hawaiian; I have quit learning Hawaiian with Duolingo. On 31st March I said goodbye to the app. So yes, I’m one of those people who have made Duo The Owl sad. … More HAWAIIAN 3.0: GOODBYE DUOLINGO

“LEARN HAWAIIAN AT HOME” BY KAHIKĀHEALANI WIGHT

April 28, 2019

If you want to start learning one of the Pacific languages, finding a textbook – not to mention a good textbook – is the hardest thing to do. When there are virtually no resources available, you have to get by with what you have managed to find. Fortunately, if you are thinking of learning Hawaiian, there are a few books that may help you. “Learn Hawaiian At Home” is one of them. … More “LEARN HAWAIIAN AT HOME” BY KAHIKĀHEALANI WIGHT

MARSHALLESE 22.0: MY OH MY, WHY OH WHY

April 14, 2019

It’s already April 2019. My oh my, how time flies! Time flies and my Marshallese adventure continues. I’m getting better and better – I know more, I understand more, I notice more. Every day I discover something new. And I must tell you that recently I have discovered quite a few interesting things. … More MARSHALLESE 22.0: MY OH MY, WHY OH WHY

EVEN IF YOU HEAR ONE OF THESE, DO YOUR THING ANYWAY

March 31, 2019

When you decide to learn an unpopular foreign language, you often hear various “pearls of wisdom” from you relatives, friends, colleagues. Rarely do they smile at you, give you a thumbs-up, pat you on the shoulder, and say: “Wow, that’s so cool!”. Their words are more discouraging than encouraging, and suddenly you get the feeling that what you are doing is … pointless. … More EVEN IF YOU HEAR ONE OF THESE, DO YOUR THING ANYWAY

HAWAIIAN 2.0: A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE

March 17, 2019

If you’ve been reading my blog you know that I am an old-school learner. I need a notebook, a pen, a few highlighters (the more colourful the notes, the better!), and of course a good textbook. So when I decided to start learning Hawaiian with Duolingo, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Now, after more than ten weeks, I know exactly what it means to learn a language with an app. … More HAWAIIAN 2.0: A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE