Samoan Made Simple
By (Author) Jason Tiatia
Penguin Group (NZ)
Penguin Books (NZ)
15th July 2025
New Zealand
Paperback
256
Width 1mm, Height 1mm, Spine 1mm
1g
A mainstream, accessible guide to learning the Samoan language, for everyone. Fun, user-friendly and designed for modern readers, Jason Tiatia's Samoan Made Simple is a first-of-its-kind resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Samoan Language. Based on the best-selling Maori Made Easy formula, Samoan Made Simple empowers readers to take control of their learning in short, buildable exercises that are applicable to everyday situations. This resource is broken down into easily managed units, including- * The alphabet * Pronunciation * Greetings * Family * Meals and bedtime * School * Sports * Asking questions * Basic phrases * Descriptions * And much more!
Jason Tiatia is a former NZ Rugby Sevens player and a well-known revitaliser of Samoan language. A compelling speaker, Jason recognises the link been community, well-being and language and is visible for his mental health initiatives as well as his language work. He is employed by the Ministry of Education, a father of three, married to his high school sweetheart, and genuinely wants to help people connect to their community and identity.