Samoan (Gagana Samoa)

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Why learn Samoan?

Communication skills developed while learning Samoan can improve your interpersonal skills in your native langauge as well. Knowing Samoan provides a competitive edge in career choices Aquiring a second language can improve your skills and grades in math and English. Samoan study leads to an appreciation of cultural diversity.

How Long Does it Take to Learn Samoan?

*** NOTES *** Of all the Samoan speakers in the world, about half live on Samoa or American Samoa. The next biggest community is found in New Zealand, where Samoan is the third most widely spoken language, and it is also spoken in Fiji, Tonga, Australia and Hawaii. Samoan is closely related to Tongan, and exhibits typical traits of the Austronesian language group such as an inclusive form of we - you and us - and an exclusive form of we - just us, not you - as well as separate words and grammar constructions for use in formal and informal situations.

Samoan Alphabet & Pronunciation

The Samoa alphabet consists of 14 letters, with another three letters (H, K, R) used in loan words. All five vowels also have a long form denoted by the macron.

Basic Phrases in Samoan

Samoan Grammar

Samoan Nouns

Samoan Adjectives

Colors in Samoan

Numbers in Samoan

Samoan Verbs

Building Simple Sentences

More Complex Samoan Sentences

Useful Samoan Vocabulary

Samoan Questions

Days of the Week in Samoan

Months in Samoan

Seasons in Samoan

Telling Time in Samoan