Rapa Nui language resources – Language Links Database
Rapa Nui or Rapanui also known as Pascuan or Pascuense - is an Eastern Polynesian language of the Austronesian language family. It is spoken on the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island.
More information: Wikipedia
Native speakers: 1,000 (2016)
Official language in: Easter Island
Rapa Nui Grammar and Pronunciation
- Omniglot.com - language, alphabet and pronunciation
- Langsci-Press.org - “A Grammar of Rapa Nui” - This book is a comprehensive description of the grammar of Rapa Nui, the Polynesian language spoken on Easter Island. After an introductory chapter, the grammar deals with phonology, word classes, the noun phrase, possession, the verb phrase, verbal and nonverbal clauses, mood and negation, and clause combinations.” - PDF
- EasterIsland.Travel - Rapa Nui alphabet, pronouns and tenses
- Everything.Explained.Today - Rapa Nui phonology, ortography and morphology
- TheUluTree.com - language basics and pronunciation
Rapa Nui Reading Materials
- Omniglot.com - Useful phrases in Rapa Nui
- Wiki Travel - Easter island phrasebook
- Omniglot.com - Rapa Nui language learning materials - “A selection of materials for learning Rapa Nui”
Rapa Nui Dictionaries
- Forvo.com - Rapa Nui pronunciation dictionary
- http://kohaumotu.org/
- https://glosbe.com/
Rapa Nui Listening and Video Resources
TV / Video / Movies
- Mata KiTe Rangi Youtube Channel - Rapa Nui language playlist
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