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Counting in Samoan: More Than Just Numbers Learning to count in Samoan isn’t just about memorizing words – it’s about building confidence in using the language in everyday life. Numbers are everywhere: the time on your clock, the steps you walk, the sets in your workout, or even the fruits you pick from your garden….

We’re excited to invite you to our Beginner & Children’s Gagana Samoa Class, beginning Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Classes will meet live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 PM PDT on TalofaTalk.com. This course is specially designed for children and first-time learners. The focus is on building confidence in speaking and understanding everyday Samoan through…

Title: Turning Actions into Ideas: Converting Samoan Verbs into Nouns with -ga One of the most fascinating parts of the Samoan language is its flexibility—how words can shift roles and meanings with just a simple change. If you’ve ever wanted to express the idea of an action, rather than the action itself, then understanding how…

Understanding Samoan Limiters: The Role of “le” in Making Nouns Singular and Specific In the Samoan language, precision and clarity are often achieved through the use of limiters—words that refine or narrow down the meaning of a noun. One of the most essential and widely used limiters in Samoan is the article “le.” This small…

**Non-Contact and Emotion Verbs in Samoan: The Preposition In Samoan, many verbs—especially emotions or non-physical verbs—need a preposition to connect the verb to the location or target. This is different from English where these verbs take direct objects without prepositions. Understanding this is key to forming correct sentences in Samoan. Non-Contact Verbs and Prepositions Non-contact…

Here are some key rules to help determine if a word is not a Samoan word or name, based on the Samoan language’s linguistic patterns: 1. Forbidden Letter Combinations Samoan does not use: 2. Unusual Consonant Clusters Samoan words cannot have: 3. Words Ending in a Consonant 4. Diphthong Rules Samoan diphthongs are only: 5. Stress & Syllable Patterns 6. Uncommon Vowel Sequences…

Breaking the Barriers: Taking Accountability for Learning Our Pasifika Languages Language is more than just words; it is culture, identity, and connection. For many Pasifika people, learning the language of our ancestors can be an emotional journey—one filled with insecurities, doubts, and sometimes even shame. We often hear stories of people being mocked for their…

The Samoan language has a consistent and rhythmic pronunciation pattern, making it easier to learn once you understand its key sounds. This guide covers Samoan consonants, vowels, and pronunciation rules to help learners speak Samoan accurately and confidently. Samoan Consonants The Samoan alphabet consists of 14 letters, including 11 consonants: fa, ga, la, mo, nu,…

Introduction In Samoan, many verbs have different forms depending on whether the action is done by one person or multiple people. These verbs are important to learn because they help you speak more naturally and correctly in conversations. For example, if one person is dancing, the verb used is siva. But if multiple people are…

This interactive activity helps learners strengthen their understanding of the Samoan language by focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, and speaking skills. This interactive activity helps learners strengthen their understanding of the Samoan language by focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, and speaking skills. The Exercise The exercise follows a simple two-part dialogue: This simple repetition reinforces…