Curriculum deeply rooted in Hawaiian perspectives.
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian Language Courses
Language learning for ALL ages, self-paced for your convenience.

I ka ʻōlelo nō ke ola,
i ka ʻōlelo nō ka make.
In language there is life, in language there is death.
Life in speech; death is in speech.
This ʻōlelo noʻeau is used to teach us to be careful of what we say to others and to choose kind words.
It also reminds us that words can heal, encourage, and uplift—or they can hurt and harm.
Another meaning of this is that the life of our people is in the language. E ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, may the Hawaiian language live!
PAPA KEIKI
Papa Keiki Levels 1 & 2 are packed with engaging and fun instruction for the whole ʻohana to learn how to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! These ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi courses are taught by Kumu Maile and designed for learners who want to progress at a comfortable pace. They are self-paced and pre-recorded courses consisting of 16 sessions each that you will have access to for a full year! You can start and end whenever you want and watch lessons repeatedly as needed. You can buy them separetely or as a bundle with extra resources.
Become immersed by posting provided resources like ʻōlelo noʻeau coloring pages, flashcards, and worksheets around your work or home! You can choose to purchase the full-color textbooks and workbooks or print the free B & W versions at home. Have fun putting them up around the home and creating an immersive environment and learn mele, hula, oli, and interactive vocabulary games. It will help to build your knowledge of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and how to apply it to everyday practices! Papa Keiki is the perfect way to bring ʻōlelo into the home for keiki and beginning learners of all ages!
Papa Keiki Level 1
A beginning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi course with kumu Maile, packed with engaging and fun instruction for keiki and the whole ʻohana to learn how to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi.
Includes:
16 pre-recorded instruction videos
Printable worksheets
Flashcards
Vocabulary Audio practice
Vocabulary practice video games
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau videos
Mele and Oli videos
Papa Keiki 2
An intermediate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi course with kumu Maile that will allow you to continue your learning.
*It is recommended to complete Papa Keiki 1 before beginning Papa Keiki 2.
Includes:
16 pre-recorded instruction videos
Printable worksheets
Flashcards
Vocabulary Audio practice
Vocabulary practice video games
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau videos
Mele and Oli videos
Papa Keiki Bundle
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi package
for learners of all ages
A set of courses designed to easily flow into each other as you embark on your journey towards understanding and speaking ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. This bundle of courses is friendly for all ages.
Includes:
Papa Hāpuʻu
Papa Keiki 1
Papa Keiki 2
Mele & Oli Library
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau Library
PAPA MAKUA
Papa Makua I & 2 are ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi courses. Each level consists of 12 pre-recorded haʻawina (lessons) taught by Kumu Maile Naehu. It can be done as slowly or as fast as you want, making it perfect to fit any schedule or level of rigor. Every lesson also comes with printable resources such as worksheets, mahina (moon) journals, vocabulary flashcards, and ʻōlelo noʻeau coloring pages. Hawaiian history, moʻolelo (stories), cultural traditions, mele (songs), and oli (chants) are also integral parts of every lesson. You can buy them separetely or as a bundle with extra resources.
Papa Makua Level 1
A beginning ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi course.
There are no requirements to enter Papa Makua I, but Papa Kahua is highly recommended to take before beginning.
Includes:
12 pre-recorded instruction videos
Printable worksheets
Flashcards
Vocabulary Audio practice
ʻOlelo Noʻeau videos
Mele and Oli videos
Papa Makua 2
An intermediate ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi course. Refer to the Papa Makua 1 Course Overview to make sure you have learned the sentence patterns listed. If you have learned them, you are ready for Papa Makua 2.
*It is recommended to complete Papa Makua I or an equivalent to Hawaiian language 101 before beginning this course.
Includes:
12 pre-recorded instruction videos
Printable worksheets
Flashcards
Vocabulary Audio practice
ʻOlelo Noʻeau videos
Mele and Oli videos
Papa Makua Bundle
ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi package
for adult learners
A set of courses designed to easily flow into each other as you embark on your journey towards understanding and speaking ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. This bundle is recommended for learners 12 years and older.
Includes:
Papa Kahua
Papa Makua 1
Papa Makua 2
Mele & Oli Library
ʻŌlelo Noʻeau Library