This document provides an overview of Hawaiian language and oral traditions. It discusses the importance of oral traditions in preserving Hawaiian culture through mele, hula, and mo'olelo storytelling. It also highlights how hālau and 'ohana helped maintain traditions across generations. Additionally, it outlines the basic phonetic rules and symbols of the Hawaiian language including the 5 vowels, 8 consonants, 'okina glottal stop, and kahakō macron. Proper use of these symbols is important as their omission or inclusion can change a word's meaning.