Kekoa Kauai [Hawaiian Book Author]

Welcome to the official page of Kekoa Kauai, a distinguished author in the realm of language instruction for the Hawaiian language.

About

Kekoa Kauai, born and raised in Hawaii, is a language teacher and author of Hawaiian language-learning books. He aims to make the language more accessible to people around the world and is actively involved in initiatives to preserve and promote Hawaiian language and culture.

Biography

Kekoa Kauai was born and raised on the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Growing up, he was surrounded by the Hawaiian language and culture, which sparked his passion for preserving and promoting the language. After completing his education, Kekoa began working as a language teacher and soon realized the lack of resources available for learners of Hawaiian. This inspired him to start writing language-learning books for Hawaiian, with the aim of making the language more accessible to people around the world.

Today, Kekoa Kauai is a renowned author of Hawaiian language-learning books. His books are widely used in schools and universities, and have helped countless people learn and appreciate the language. Kekoa continues to be an advocate for the Hawaiian language and culture, and is actively involved in various initiatives aimed at preserving and promoting them. He is a true inspiration to those who share his passion for the language and its rich history.


Books

Series: Learn Hawaiian Grammar With Flashcards

Explore Hawaiian with a unique series focusing on learning through context-rich example sentences. Enhance your understanding with intuitive grammar insights, supplemented by practical flashcards. Ideal for all levels, this approach promises a natural and effective mastery of Hawaiian.

  1. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 1: Understanding the Basic Structure
    • This comprehensive guide focuses on example sentences to help learners grasp the essential elements of English grammar, emphasizing the basic structure of the language.
  2. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 2: A Deep Dive into Naming Words - Nouns
    • Delving into nouns, this guide uses example sentences to explore these naming words, essential for identifying people, places, things, or ideas.
  3. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 3: Action, State, and Linking Words Unveiled - Verbs
    • This guide concentrates on verbs, the words for action, state, or relation, using example sentences to demonstrate their application in various contexts.
  4. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 4: The Art of Description - Adjectives
    • Focusing on adjectives, this guide employs example sentences to show how these words describe or modify nouns and pronouns, enriching language expression.
  5. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 5: Amplifying Meaning - Adverbs
    • Exploring adverbs through example sentences, this guide explains these modifiers of verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, detailing their role in specifying actions.
  6. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 6: Mastering the Stand-ins - Pronouns
    • Through example sentences, this guide examines pronouns, the stand-ins for nouns and noun phrases, essential for smooth language flow and reducing repetition.
  7. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 7: Navigating Space, Time, and More - Prepositions
    • This guide uses example sentences to simplify prepositions, the words expressing relations of place, time, direction, or manner, aiding in navigational language use.
  8. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 8: Connecting Thoughts - Conjunctions
    • Concentrating on conjunctions, this guide utilizes example sentences to explain these connectors of clauses or sentences, integral for complex language structures.
  9. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 9: Expressing Emotion and Interruption - Interjections
    • Focusing on interjections, this guide uses example sentences to illustrate these expressions of emotion or interruption, vital for dynamic communication.
  10. Learn Hawaiian Grammar with Flashcards vol. 10: Indicating Quantity and Possession - Determiners
    • This guide delves into determiners, words indicating quantity and possession, using example sentences for clear understanding of their role in introducing nouns.

Series: Most Frequently Used Words

Introducing a unique Hawaiian language book series, prioritizing the most frequently used words. Covering nouns, verbs and adjectives, it's perfect for enhancing spoken and written skills. Words are sorted by frequency, each with English translations and example sentences for comprehensive learning. Ideal for all levels, it's a great tool to master Hawaiian vocabulary effectively.

  1. The Most Frequently Used Hawaiian Nouns: Save Time by Learning the Most Frequently Used Words First
    • This resource compiles essential nouns in the Hawaiian language, presented by usage frequency with English translations and example sentences to enhance your vocabulary.
  2. The Most Frequently Used Hawaiian Adjectives: Save Time by Learning the Most Frequently Used Words First
    • Elevate your Hawaiian skills with this guide on adjectives, sorted by frequency, complete with English translations and example sentences for vivid expression.
  3. The Most Frequently Used Hawaiian Verbs: Save Time by Learning the Most Frequently Used Words First
    • A comprehensive collection of Hawaiian verbs arranged by use frequency, this book provides example sentences, aiding in the expansion of communication skills.

Complementary Materials (Anki Decks)

Explore further resources connected to Kekoa Kauai's books with these guidelines:

  • Understanding ZIP Files: A ZIP file is a compressed folder containing one or more files. To unzip it, you'll need a file extraction program. Right-click on the ZIP file and select the 'extract' or 'unzip' option. Note that the files provided here are password-protected. You must enter the correct password to access the contents. Once you have successfully unzipped the file, open it in your Anki application to start studying the deck.
  • For the Grammar Book series, there is a unified Anki deck available for the study of words. To access it, locate the password in the 'Words' appendix of any book in the series. This password is needed to unzip the file.
  • Each book in the Grammar Book series comes with its own unique deck of sentences. You can find the password to unzip this file in the 'Sentences' appendix of the respective book.
  • After unzipping the file, open the deck using your Anki application to begin your studies.

Download the Anki decks in the following link: (click here)


Connect with Kekoa Kauai

Kekoa Kauai is always eager to engage with readers and peers. Feel free to get in touch:

  • Email: wrd_cb@protonmail.com

Thank you for your interest in Kekoa Kauai's work. Happy reading!

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