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Tongan Song – ‘Ilonga ha taha

Learning faith based songs is a great way to connect with culture and customs. In this hymn, Talia’s cousin sings the first verse of ‘Ilonga ha taha, which speaks about searching for Jesus.

Faith is a significant part of Tongan culture and plays an important part in raising Pacific children. Christian principles such as love, hope, forgiveness, peace, compassion and service allows our children to grow up being thriving contributors to society.

At Pacific Learners, our passion to address the social, cultural, wellbeing and educational needs of our Pacific children.

4 cultural songs you might like.

Ua e manumalo. A Samoan faith based song that talks of Gods kindness, loyalty and strength.
Le ‘Aute. A Samoan song that talks about the beautiful Hibiscus flower
Fakaalofa lahi atu. A beautiful Niuean childrens song
Motirawa tariu. A beautiful Kiribati song that is familiar to children from Kiribati

‘Ilonga ha taha verse translation

If there is someone who desires to be saved
If there is someone who wants to believe
Jesus welcomes someone like that
For he searches for the one who is lost

June 1, 2022

What is Logistics

What is Logistics ?

What is Logistics ? – In this STEAM learning video, we provide a brief description of what logistics is and why it is so important to all of us.

The Logistics Industry brings together all the STEAM topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. The Logistics Industry relies heavily on Technology and Engineering to bring about efficiencies.

Logistics takes into consideration product development and design, to sourcing raw materials, to manufacturing and the distribution of products across the world. You might also take into consideration the recycling and discarding of the products.

Five reasons why Logistics so important

Logistics improves customer experience, this means customers like you can get products quickly no mater where they are made in the world
Logistics can make products more affordable, this means by using technology we can use robots and computers to manufacturer products more quickly and more cost effective
Logistics can improve the environment, this means by using smarter technology we can make products more environmentally friendly which is great for the planet
Logistics helps businesses grow and expand , this means businesses can use logistics to take products globally so they can sell to more people
Logistics creates jobs, this means as businesses grow by making and selling more products they can employ more people

May 30, 2022

Planets in our Solar System

STEAM Learning brings together Science, Technology, Engineering the Arts and Mathematics. In this video we give you a brief description of all 8 Planets in our Solar System and where they are in position to the sun.

Scientists have been studying planets for years, they do this to get a better understanding of how our solar system lead to the origins of life. We know there is life on earth, however scientist have not yet discovered life on any other planet. All 8 planets are unique in size, temperature and the materials they are made of, the different characteristics are mostly determined by the sun.

At Pacific Learners, we love providing STEAM learning videos where each video touches on a STEAM subject. It is our mission to see our young Pacific learners develop a passion for STEAM subjects and hopefully move into STEAM related careers.

What are the 8 planets in our Solar System ?

Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune

May 11, 2022

Rotuman words for days and months

Rotuman Words for Days and Months

Learning Rotuman words for days of the week and months of the year allows you to grow your Rotuman vocabulary, and gives you increased confidence when learning the Rotuman language.

At Pacific Learners, we have a dedicated Rotuman Language Resource page that provides you common Rotuman words, common Rotuman phrases, Rotuman Numbers and more. The Resource page is great for schools, families and individuals who are looking to build a foundation in learning the Rotuman Language.

Using Rotuman words in everyday conversations is great for learning a langugae, for example, instead of saying ‘Christmas is in December’ you could say ‘Christmas is in Tisempa’ or instead of saying ‘I play sports on Saturday’ you could say ‘I play sports on A’ita’.

4 Rotuman language videos you will find useful:

Common Rotuman Words – Learn 20 commonly used Rotuman words
Common Rotuman Phrases Part 1 – Learn 10 common Rotuman phrases that you can use everyday
Common Rotuman Phrases Part 2 – Learn 10 more common Rotuman phrases that you can use in everyday conversation
Counting to 10 in Rotuman – Increase your Rotuman vocabulary by learning to count to 10 in Rotuman

May 10, 2022

Counting to ten in Rotuman

Counting to Ten in Rotuman

Learning to count to 10 in the Rotuman language is a great way to start incorporating basic Rotuman words into your everyday conversations.

As your confidence grows in speaking basic Rotuman words, you can start using common Rotuman Phrases, like ‘how much is this?, or I love you !

At Pacific Learners, we have a dedicated Rotuman Language Resource Page that will help you with your language journey. You will be able to learn common Rotuman words, phrases, days of the week and more.

Use these Rotuman Language Videos to help you on your Rotuman Language Journey:

Common Rotuman Words – 20 Common words that you can use everyday
Common Rotuman Phrases Part 1– 10 Common Rotuman Phrases that you can use in everyday conversation
Common Rotuman Phrases Part 2 – A continuation of Part 1, 10 more Common Rotuman Phrases

Here are numbers 1-10 in Rotuman

One – Tā
Two – Rua/Ruḁ
Three – Rua/Ruḁ
Four – Häke/Häk
Five – Lima/Liḁm
Six – Ono/On
Seven – Hifu/Hif
Eight – Vḁlu/Vḁl
Nine – Siva/Siḁv
Ten – Saghulu/Saghul

May 9, 2022

Common Rotuman Phrases Part Two

Learning Common Rotuman Phrases allows you to become familiar with the Rotuman language and how it is pronounced. In Part 2 of our “Common Rotuman Phrases’ video series, we bring 10 more phrases that you can use everyday!

Incorporate phrases like ‘Terån leleit’ which means ‘have a nice day’ or ‘‘Oaf pḁu pō la hḁipōag ma ‘äe’ which means ‘pleased to meet you’ into your everyday conversations.

At Pacific Learners, we are pleased to release the Rotuman Language Resource Page, this allows you to keep up the learning with more Rotuman Language videos and images. With only 15,000 Rotuman Language speakers in the world, take the time to build upon common words to incorporating common phrases.

5 Common Rotuman Phrases you will learn – Part Two

1. Please to meet you, in Rotuman

‘Oaf pḁu pō la hḁipōag ma ‘äe

2. It’s time for bed ! , in Rotuman

Av la mose

3. Thankyou !, in Rotuman

Fḁiåkse‘ea

4. How much is this ?, in Rotuman

Ka hisi tӧg ne tē te‘is?

5. I speak a little Rotuman, in Rotuman

Gou pō la fäeag Rotuḁm mea‘mea‘

For more Rotuman Language videos check out the links below:

Common Rotuman Words – Learn 20 commonly used Rotuman words like ‘Please, Hungry, Yes, No’ and many more
Common Rotuman Phrases Part 1 – Learn 20 commonly used Rotuman Phrase like, ‘How are you ?, What is your name ? and many more

May 8, 2022

Common Rotuman Phrases Part One

Practicing common Rotuman phrases is a great way to learn the Rotuman Language. So in this video, we have 10 phrases that you can practice everyday.

At Pacific Learners, we are passionate about revitalising Pacific Language, so we have a dedicated Rotuman Language Resource page which contains images and videos that help you on the journey to learning the Rotuman language.

In this video, you can learn phrases like ‘How are you?’ or ‘I am good thank you’. These phrases form part of everyday conversations, so by incorporating them into your discussions you build confidence, as well as become the envy of your friends and family.

5 simple Rotuman Phrases you will learn – among others.

1. How are you ? in Rotuman

Ka ‘äe taptapen?

2. I’m good thankyou ! in Rotuman

Gou lelei fḁiåkse‘ea

3. Come and eat ? in Rotuman

Leum la ‘ātē

4. What is your name ? in Rotuman

Ka sei ta ‘ou asa?

5. My name is Tevita ! in Rotuman

‘Otou asa le Tevita

May 7, 2022

Common Rotuman Words

Improve your Rotuman language knowledge by learning 20 common Rotuman words that you can use everyday!

Noa’ia and warm Pacific Greetings. At Pacific Learners, we are passionate about revitalising and promoting Pacific Language, so in this video, we have provided 20 common Rotuman words that you can use in everyday conversations. Once you are confident in learning the 20 words, why dont you start leanring common Rotuman phrases.

So instead of saying ‘Yes’ say ”O’, or instead of saying ‘Please’ say ‘Figalelei’. The Rotuman language can be difficult to pronounce, so watch this video over and over until you master the sounds.

Keep scrolling down to see a full list of all the 20 common words that we have used in this video.

20 Common Rotuman Words

‘O – Yes
‘Igkå‘ – No
Figalelei – Please
Pӧg leleit – Goodnight
Mijarån leleit – Good morning
Noa‘ia – Hello
‘Ātē – Eat
Mose/Mӧs – Sleep
Leu-mea/Leum – Come
La‘a/La‘ – Go
Våh‘ia/Våh – Finish
‘Imo/‘Iom – Drink
Soge/Sӧg – Hungry
Fu‘uou (ref to one person) – Goodbye
Päe – Sit
Fū – Stand
Takaga/Takag – Bed
Joni/Jӧn – Run
Seke/Sek – Walk
Hanisi/Hanis – Love

April 25, 2022

Kiribati words for colours and shapes

Learning the Kiribati Language can be fun and exciting. In this video, you can learn 10 Kiribati words for colours and 10 Kiribati words for shapes.

Incorporating these words into your everyday conversations is a great way to learn the Kiribati Language, for example, instead of saying ‘the sky is blue’, say ‘the sky is buruu’, or instead of saying ‘the grass is green’, you can say, ‘the grass is kiriin’.

At Pacific Learners, we are passionate about revitalsing Pacific Language, so we have put together a Kiribati Language Resource page. This is where you can access all our Kiribati content in one place.

Here are 3 Kiribati Language videos you will find useful:

Common Kiribati Words: Use this video to learn basic Kiribati Words you can use everyday
Common Kiribati Phrases: Take your Kiribati language journey to the next level and use this video to learn over 15 common Kiribati phrases
Kiribati days and months: Impress your friends by incorporating Kiribati words for days and months into your everyday conversations

10 Kiribati words for colours

Yellow – baabobo
Purple – beboo
Blue – buruu
Green – kiriin
Orange – aoranti
Pink – bingke
Black – roroo
Brown – buraun
White – mainaina
Red – uraura

10 Kiribati words for shapes

Circle- mronron
Oval- Wai miron
Square- baoki
Triangle- turaaiaengko
Rectangle- urekitaengko
Star- itoi
Diamond- taiman
Cube – kiubiki
Cross- kaibangaki
Heart- aati

April 23, 2022

Kiribati words for days and months

Improve your Kiribati language knowledge by learning Kiribati words for days of the week, and Kiribati words for months of the year.

Mauri, and warm Pacific greetings. At Pacific Learners we are passionate about promoting Pacific Language, so we have expanded on common words and phrases to include numbers, letters, days of the week and months of the year. So instead of saying I was born in January, you can say I was born in Tianauare, or instead of saying, I am playing rugby on Saturday, you can say, I am playing rugby on Kaonobong.

The Kiribati language can be a difficult language to learn, so here at Pacific Learners we have a dedicated Kiribati language resource page so you can learn about Kiribati customs and cultures, enjoys Kiribati songs and learn the beautiful Kiribati language.

Here are 3 Kiribati language videos you will find useful

Common Kiribati Words, here you can learn common words that you can use every day such as ‘Yes’ , ‘No’, ‘Sorry’, ‘Excuse me’ and many more
Common Kiribati Phrases, in this video you can learn phrases like ‘how are you?’, ‘Where are you from ?, and many more..
My favourite Kiribati song, in this video Teita sings a beautiful Kiribati song to here class

Learn days of the week in Kiribati

Monday – Moanibong
Tuesday – Kauabong
Wednesday – Katenibong
Thursday – Kaabong
Friday – Kanimabong
Saturday – Kaonobong
Sunday – Taabati

Learn the names of Months in Kiribati

January – Tianuare
February – Beberuare
March – Maati
April – Eberi
May – Mei
June – Tun
July – Turai
August – Aokati
September – tebetembwa
October – Okitonwa
November – Nobembwa
December – Ritembwa

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