How to learn Reo Tahiti with a Tim Ferriss style

12 Sentences You Need To Know for learn Reo Tahiti

Tim introduces a unique approach to language learning, The hacking  approach says that although there are hundreds of grammar rules and tricks you need to know to speak with perfect fluency, they aren’t all created equal. 

Some rules are far more common than others. Using the 80/20 approach, we can discover that 20% of the rules get used 80% of the time.

1. The Apple is red. -> E mea 'ute'ute te 'āpara.
2. It is John’s apple. -> Na Tihoni teie 'āpara.
3. I give John the apple. -> E horo'a vau teie 'āpara no Tihoni.
4. We give him the apple. -> E horo'a matou te 'āpara nona.
5. He gives it to John. -> E horo'a vau teie no Tihoni.
6. She gives it to him. -> E hora'a teie tamhine nona.
7. I must give it to him. -> E ti'a ia'u e horo'a teie nona.
8. I want to give it to her. -> E hina'aro vau e horo'a teie nona.
9. I’m going to buy it tomorrow. -> E haere au e ho'o teie ananahi.
10. I can't eat the apple. -> Eita vau e tae ia 'amu i te 'āpara.
11. Is the apple red ? -> E mea 'ute,'ute teie 'āpara ?
12. The apples are red. -> E mea 'ute'ute teie mau 'āpara.

The ideas in this post are inspired by Tim Ferriss’ latest book, “The Four Hour Chef”.