Solomon Islands Languages

Description
While English is the official language of the Solomon Islands, only 1–2% of the population are able to communicate fluently in English. However, an English creole, Solomons Pijin, is a de facto lingua franca of the country spoken by the majority of the population, along with local tribal languages. Pijin is closely related to Tok Pisin spoken in Papua New Guinea.

The number of local languages listed for Solomon Islands is 74, of which 70 are living languages and 4 are extinct. The different languages are spoken in the following areas: List of the Solomon Islands languages (Wikipedia)
 * Western Oceanic languages - the central islands
 * Polynesian languages - Rennell and Bellona to the south
 * Tikopia, Anuta and Fatutaka - the far east
 * Sikaiana - the north east
 * Luaniua - the north
 * Oceanic language - The immigrant population of Gilbertese (I-Kiribati)

Word List(s)
Solomons Pijin Aftanun olketa! = Good afternoon everyone!
 * Pijin Phrases (Wikipedia)

Nem blo mi Charles = My name is Charles

Hao nao (iu)? (Iu hao?) = How are you

Wat na nem blo iu? = What is your name?

Iu blo wea? = Where are you from?

Mi hapi tumas fo mitim iu. = I'm pleased to meet you.

Wanem nao lanus iu save? = What languages do you know?

Mi olraet nomoa = I am alright

Mi gut (nomoa) = I am good'

Oraet nomoa = Alright

Ma iu (yu) hao? = And how are you?

Tanggio tumas = Thank you very much
 * Pijin phrasebook (Wikivoyage)

Alphabet and Pronunciation
Solomons Pijin
 * Pijin Pronunciation (Wikipedia)
 * Pijin Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)

Language Aids and Dictionaries
Solomons Pijin
 * Pijin Translation Services (Translation-Services-USA)
 * Tok Pijin, A Quick Guide to Speaking Pijin (Ramsi)

Additional Resources

 * Hall Jr, Robert A. Pidgin English In The British Solomon Islands. Australian Institute of Policy and Science, 1955. Available at JSTOR
 * Solomon Islands Pijin