Hawaiian a Language Map

by Kristine K. Kershul

Overview

Hawaiian is a beautiful language and knowing a few key words beyond aloha and mahalo will enrich your vacation experience. With this unique language guide, you'll learn the Hawaiian words for native plants and ocean life, greetings, places, foods and much more. Take this Language Map® with you as you explore the Islands—from snorkeling at Hanauma Bay on Oahu to your sunrise trek up Haleakala on Maui.

Hawaiian is one of the official languages of Hawaii and you’ll notice that it is interwoven into daily life and conversation. Did you know that Honolulu means "sheltered bay"? Or that Pali Highway is actually "Cliff Highway" because pali means "cliff"?

HAWAIIAN a language map® presents the English, the Hawaiian, and the phonetic spelling, so it’s easy to learn and share your new words and phrases immediately.

Wherever you roam in the Islands, take this Language Map® with you. Have fun with Hawaiian and immerse yourself in the culture—it's sure to bring you a deeper appreciation for the beauty and the magic of Hawaii.

Hundreds of words and phrases you’ll need most

Divided into key categories such as Greetings, Plants & Animals, Ocean Creatures, Environment, and much more

Unique snap-open and fold design

Pronunciation is easy with simple phonetics

Ultra-thin (barely 1/8” thick) and light-weight (under two ounces)

Laminated for durability

Folds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or bag

Full color, original artwork

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780944502174
Publisher:	Bilingual Books, Inc.
Publication date:	07/01/2001
Series:	Language Map Series
Edition description:	Pamphlet
Pages:	8
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Kristine K. Kershul blends her experience as a teacher, world traveler and language scholar to create a playful, innovative way to learn and use a new language.

Teacher: As an expert linguist, Kristine spent ten years teaching German at universities in the United States and in Europe.

World Traveler: An adventurous spirit, Kristine has explored more than 100 countries, from Bhutan to Zimbabwe, and almost every exotic locale in between. She understands the problems that all travelers encounter, regardless of which country they are visiting. She knows first-hand how languages can open doors to new adventures, new friends and different cultures.

Language Scholar: Kristine completed her undergraduate and graduate studies while living in Heidelberg, Germany. She then received a second Master's Degree from the Universityof California in Santa Barbara and subsequently, did her Doctoral studies in Medieval German Languages and Literature. In addition to German she also speaks a number of other languages ranging from Arabic to Swahili.

A Colorful Background: Kristine's fascination for languages began as a child growing up in a tri-lingual household in Oregon, where Croatian, Danish and English were spoken.

Kristine's natural gift for languages opened doors outside the academic world. She worked as a bilingual travel guide in Europe and later, as a translator at the U.S. Embassy in Germany.

On A Personal Note: Kristine's passion for travel, foreign languages and new cultures continues to take her around the world. One never knows where she'll venture to next - Namibia, Kiribati or Guyana. Kristine is a licensed pilot, a certified diver and an avid downhill skier. She enjoys competitive horseback riding and playing the piano. She makes her home in both Seattle, Washington and in Cape Town, South Africa.

Table of Contents

Greetings
Family & Friends
Ocean Creatures
Street & Place Names
Numbers
Plants & Animals
Foods
Calendar
Time
Colors
Environment
Weather
Spiritual Side
Directions