Ten-Week Kick-Start

Night classes shouldn't be your only option. You deserve more. Our online course makes learning and speaking Māori simple, and the best part? You can learn from anywhere.

Tirohanga Whānui
Overview

Ten-Week Kick-Start is an engaging, interactive 1:1 learning course designed for learners seeking to build a strong foundation in te reo Māori for all aspects of life. In this course, we cover essential vocabulary, phrases, and practical exercises to help you seamlessly integrate te reo Māori into your daily routine. With personalised support, you'll gain the confidence to converse in Māori in a variety of situations, from home to the workplace.

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What You’ll Learn

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Why Choose Our Course?

Maybe you…

Want personalised, proven support? With our 1:1 interactive sessions, you'll receive personalised guidance and support tailored to your learning pace and goals, ensuring a more effective and engaging learning experience.

Are seeking flexible learning options that offer the convenience of learning anytime, anywhere. This learning block will fit your busy schedule without the constraints of traditional classroom settings.

Have been wanting to start speaking more Māori but just need a kick-start. Choose our course to gain practical language skills that you can immediately apply in real-life scenarios.

Ngā Kōnae Ako
Course Modules

As second language learners ourselves, we appreciate the value of practical language learning that integrates into all aspects of life. Our course has been crafted for individual learners, accelerating learning with rich interactive resources such as quizzes, audio sound-bites, reviews, and guided course content. Explore the topics designed to enhance your language skills across different contexts.

  • Focus on mastering the correct pronunciation of the Māori alphabet, words, and phrases to build a strong foundation for language learning.

  • Learn practical vocabulary and phrases for everyday interactions, such as greetings, explaining feelings, and making small talk in Māori.

  • Learn a traditional Māori introduction, its significance, and how to construct a meaningful mihimihi for personal and professional introductions.

  • Techniques and phrases for expressing gratitude and acknowledging contributions in mihimihi - from family, friends, colleagues or community members.

  • Recite foundational incantations in Māori to open and conclude activities, events, and gatherings, empowering you to incorporate tikanga Māori into your daily life.

  • Learn how to give and respond to instructions and directions within your home and workplace using te reo Māori.

  • Gain essential phrases and food-related vocabulary for mealtime. Whether you're cooking, dining, or simply preparing food - we’ll learn how to converse in this vital area of our lives.

  • Foundational numbers in Māori and practical counting structures for everyday use, whether tallying money, groceries, household items, or office supplies.

  • Elevate your conversational skills through dynamic role-playing exercises focused on core questions and answers, allowing you to explore different speaking topics confidently.

  • Discover how to describe your environment, people, and objects in Māori using a versatile and straightforward structure supported with new adjectives and nouns, expanding your conversational capabilities.

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Testimonials

“Ella is really well prepared to help the student. She is also helpful and patient. A great combination for a tutor!”

Adrian McDonald

“I have just finished lesson 2 and Ella has been great! Very supportive and lessons are well planned!”

Catherine Lippiatt

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Your Investment

Are you ready to speak Māori with confidence and flexibility in everyday conversations? Invest in ten weeks of quality learning with us. For just $900 (incl. GST), you'll unlock:

Instant access to 10 modules featuring 60+ sound bites and 15 hours of guided learning.

Personalised 1:1 sessions with an experienced facilitator tailored to your learning pace and objectives.

Access to interactive quizzes and review materials to reinforce your understanding and retention of key concepts.

Course Teacher
Ella Sargent

Passionate about revitalising te reo Māori and innovative approaches to learning, Ella leads teams and learners towards confidence in te reo Māori with engaging, bilingual, and patient teaching methods. Within Ten-Week Kick-Start, Ella will share her insights as a second-language learner, invaluable tips, and engaging, tried-and-tested teaching techniques.

Having delivered over 150 learning sessions in the past year alone, Ella has a deep understanding of learners’ needs and how to maximise learning outcomes by embracing various learning styles, including visual, auditory, reading and writing.

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Commitment to Quality

Our courses are not just another online programme - they are premium learning experiences designed to equip you with the skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s world. Make a one-time investment, because embarking on this journey is a decision you'll never regret.