#199 | Keao NeSmith | Neo Hawaiian, translating Harry Potter books, and best ways to learn Hawaiian
Keao NeSnith is a Hawaiian linguist from the island of Kaua’i. He is an educator and translator who has taught at various universities in Hawai’i, Tahiti and New Zealand. His work on “Neo Hawaiian” as a separate variety of Hawaiian has informed debate in Hawaiian language studies, as well as broader issues in language revitalization. He has translated a number of books into Hawaiian, including The Hobbit, The Little Prince, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and the Harry Potter series. Check out episode 92 to learn more about his life story.
In this episode we talk about what he’s been up to…
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