Olelo is the heart of Hawaiian Culture
In Hawaii's history, our titles and professions might have varied, but we all spoke the same language: olelo Hawaii.
Learn about online coursesWhere should you get started?
Ka Alala YouTube Channel
In 2024, I focused on growing my YouTube channel to teach olelo Hawaii and inspire others on their language journey.
There’s much more to come—subscribe and be part of it!
Ka Alala YouTube Channel
In 2025, I reached 60k followers on Instagram (@ka_alala), a milestone that reflects not just my work but the growing number of people who care about the Hawaiian language.
Join our community, follow along, and enjoy free content dedicated to authentic Hawaiian language and pronunciation.
P.S. I rarely get through my DMs—if you need to reach me, email me directly at malu@kaulumaika.com.
Beginner or Intermediate?
I offer two self-guided online courses, but you may not know which is best for you. The following assessment was made to help you choose. I'll make it simple for you.
- If you fail assessment, I recommend enrolling in Mahele 1: Foundational Hawaiian.
- If you pass the assessment, take on Mahele 2: Building Fluency.
Learn Hawaiian With Me
I offer two distinct pathways for your Hawaiian language journey. First, explore my self-guided courses – flexible and independent, designed for a convenient learning experience. Alternatively, for personalized guidance and support, consider private tutoring sessions.
Beginners Course
Begin your Hawaiian language journey with our self-guided beginner course. Learn at your pace through interactive lessons covering language essentials.
Intermediate Course
Advance your Hawaiian in our self-guided intermediate course. Deepen fluency with engaging lessons and expanded vocabulary.
Tutoring
Experience tailored Hawaiian language tutoring designed to amplify and enrich your learning journey.
Student Testimonials
Listen to my students experiences
Shannon
"The story of your journey toward becoming fluent in the language resonated with me. Your ability to gain proficiency initially through self teaching was a testament to the accomplishments that are possible."
Kama
"Foremost, the puana/kiina. During pandemic coming across your material and hearing your puana, was refreshing because of not sounding FOB haole."
Kaeo
"Through the learning of your materials courses and our tutorials, I have gained a much stronger connection to my Hawaiian heritage. First, through the language, my worldview has evolved and I had a greater understanding of why I am proud to be Hawaiian. I was always proud to be Hawaiian but through your courses, I have a better understanding of why. I want to mahalo you for that."
Get to Know Me
"I've developed a teaching method for Hawaiian inspired by my personal learning experience as an adult learner."
Read My StoryLearn from Native Speakers
Hawaiian language isn't solely defined by its sentence structures and words; it carries a unique SOUND. You can learn this sound by tuning in to native speakers.
That sound is something I focus on as a teacher.
More recordings like this can be found on my resource page under the "Listening Resources" tab.
Ka Alala Podcast
This is my podcast primarily in olelo Hawaii (Hawaiian). Making this podcast has been a joy, designed to cater to both learners and proficient speakers of the language. E hoolohe mai!
