| Thousands: Island students compete in the 2012 Inacha'igen fino' CHamoru Chamorro Language Competition at the University of Guam field house, Tuesday. The university held its Charter Day as it celebrated its 60th anniversary with cultural dances, demonstrations, games, food booths and other activities. / Rick Cruz/Pacific Sunday News/rmcruz@guampdn.com |
Kao malago' hao umeyak fumino' Chamoru?
•Ask a grandparent or relative who speaks the language to teach you.
•Ask a Chamorro teacher at the Department of Education to give you or your children private tutoring lessons.
•Immerse yourself in the language, hang out with Chamorro-speaking friends or family members, listen to Chamorro music, label items in your home with Chamorro words.
•Read Chamorro-language books -- some are accompanied by cassette tapes or compact discs.
•Take a Chamorro-language class at the University of Guam or the Guam Community College.
•Practice. Don't be embarrassed that you might mispronounce a word or use the wrong word, just speak.
•In learning the Chamorro language, choose a theme -- like family -- and learn all the different aspects of family in Chamorro.
•Check out Hurao Academy. Call them at 472-5858 or visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/HuraoGuahan.
Department of Education and University of Guam educators
Source: http://www.guampdn.com/article/20120318/NEWS01/203180317/-1/NLETTER01/Contest-helps-keep-Chamorro-language-alive?source=nletter-news
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