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"Gagana Samoa" is a modern Samoan language resource. Designed for both classroom and personal use, it features a methodical approach suitable for all ages; an emphasis on patterns of speech and communication through practice and examples; 10 practical dialogues covering everyday social situations; an introduction to the wider culture of fa'asamoa through photographs; more than 950 exercises to reinforce comprehension; a glossary of all Samoan words used in the coursebook; and oral skills supplemented by an optional CD. (CD is not included)
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Audio samples & Flashcards available
19 July 2010
By J. Leigh
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The audio samples are available for free on the University of Hawaii Press website.
Just search for gagana on their site and it will show you legitimate and free links to mp3 and realaudio recordings.
If you are going to learn this stuff you have to do the exercises. Recommend doing them on paper, not by typing them into a computer. You will learn faster that way.
As additional aids to study:
Flashcardexchange has online flashcards for this book. You can either review them on the web, or there is an iPhone app called Mental Case that will let you download the flashcards. Flashcardexchange also appears to have flashcards for the Samoan Word book that is also available on Amazon. Even though Mental Case can support audio samples in flash cards unfortunately none of the Flashcardexchange cards have them.
Also search on google for two documents:
- Gagana Samoa Mo Pisikoa. Peace Corps Samoan Language Handbook
- Samoa Language Program Guide John Mayer
To gain more experience learning from native speakers I recommend tuning into local radio stations that stream over the Internet.
In particular:
KSBS-FM Island 92
Radio Samoa 1593AM
V103 - Pago Pago - American Samoa Radio
Lastly, you have to get yourself a proper dictionary. There are 2 highly recommended dictionaries: One is by G. B. Milner- which is also available from New Zealand from Wheeler Books, if Amazon runs out. Just google for the company. They will ship to the US.
Another newer dictionary is: Tusi`upu S'moa by Papa'li`i Dr Semisi Ma`ia`i. This is printed by Little Island Press and can be ordered directly from them (also from New Zealand).
Last but not least there is also an iPhone app which is very helpful now that the bugs have been fixed.
All the above resources are collected at: www.evl.uic.edu/spiff/SAMOAN
Soifua!
Just search for gagana on their site and it will show you legitimate and free links to mp3 and realaudio recordings.
If you are going to learn this stuff you have to do the exercises. Recommend doing them on paper, not by typing them into a computer. You will learn faster that way.
As additional aids to study:
Flashcardexchange has online flashcards for this book. You can either review them on the web, or there is an iPhone app called Mental Case that will let you download the flashcards. Flashcardexchange also appears to have flashcards for the Samoan Word book that is also available on Amazon. Even though Mental Case can support audio samples in flash cards unfortunately none of the Flashcardexchange cards have them.
Also search on google for two documents:
- Gagana Samoa Mo Pisikoa. Peace Corps Samoan Language Handbook
- Samoa Language Program Guide John Mayer
To gain more experience learning from native speakers I recommend tuning into local radio stations that stream over the Internet.
In particular:
KSBS-FM Island 92
Radio Samoa 1593AM
V103 - Pago Pago - American Samoa Radio
Lastly, you have to get yourself a proper dictionary. There are 2 highly recommended dictionaries: One is by G. B. Milner- which is also available from New Zealand from Wheeler Books, if Amazon runs out. Just google for the company. They will ship to the US.
Another newer dictionary is: Tusi`upu S'moa by Papa'li`i Dr Semisi Ma`ia`i. This is printed by Little Island Press and can be ordered directly from them (also from New Zealand).
Last but not least there is also an iPhone app which is very helpful now that the bugs have been fixed.
All the above resources are collected at: www.evl.uic.edu/spiff/SAMOAN
Soifua!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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A great way to learn Samoan
21 May 2003
By Urs
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Talofa Lava
This book by Galumalemana Afeleti L. Hunkin (a University professor for Samoan Language in Wellington, New Zealand) is perfect if you want to learn the Samoan Language. With lots of exercises and good explanations it makes learning the language easy and enjoyable.
I recommend to order the audio cassette with it. It is useful to hear native speakers who know how to pronounce their words...
This book by Galumalemana Afeleti L. Hunkin (a University professor for Samoan Language in Wellington, New Zealand) is perfect if you want to learn the Samoan Language. With lots of exercises and good explanations it makes learning the language easy and enjoyable.
I recommend to order the audio cassette with it. It is useful to hear native speakers who know how to pronounce their words...
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Gagana Samoa - a GREAT learning tool~!
10 Dec 2010
By Susan Afalava
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered this book in 1993 and studied the language solely based on this book. This was a FANTASTIC book to use to start learning the language. I am a non-Samoan who has been speaking the language for over 17 years. Because I had my husband speak with me daily in Samoan, I had an extra advantage as I was able to practice the intricacies of the language.
One thing I noticed is that if you are NOT very good in English grammar (understanding what first person exclusive is, etc.), you will have a difficult time teaching yourself a language from a book! If you are not patient with learning and memorizing, you will also have a tough time! Some people learn better from visual sources (books) and others learn better through auditory means (orally)...I am a visual learner, so this book was a very successful tool for me.
Bottom line...learning another language takes time, patience, and practice. I highly suggest this book...it is a great tool for getting started with the Samoan language. Take it from someone who used it...successfully! :)
One thing I noticed is that if you are NOT very good in English grammar (understanding what first person exclusive is, etc.), you will have a difficult time teaching yourself a language from a book! If you are not patient with learning and memorizing, you will also have a tough time! Some people learn better from visual sources (books) and others learn better through auditory means (orally)...I am a visual learner, so this book was a very successful tool for me.
Bottom line...learning another language takes time, patience, and practice. I highly suggest this book...it is a great tool for getting started with the Samoan language. Take it from someone who used it...successfully! :)
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