CODE: kickstart20 for 20% off

CODE: kickstart20 for 20% off

Ever felt like you're ready to learn Māori but life just keeps getting in the way? Whether it's time, confidence, or not knowing where to start — we see you. We've worked with hundreds of learners just like you, and we created this course to meet you where you are.

Ten-Week Kick-Start

Enrolment Opens: Always

One-Time Investment: $450 (Incl. GST)

Platform Access: Lifetime

Maybe you've tried other courses and they didn't stick. Maybe you've been carrying the desire to learn for years. Or maybe you're a total beginner, and wondering if this journey is really for you.

The desire to learn te reo Māori is powerful — and you don't have to do it perfectly, or all at once. That's why the Ten-Week Kick-Start is built with:

✅ Flexible, self-paced learning

✅ Practical guidance

✅ Lifetime access

✅ Real-world content

Tirohanga Whānui
Overview

Ten-Week Kick-Start helps you gain a strong foundation in Māori, empowering you to incorporate the language into every aspect of your life — at your own pace.

Over ten weeks, you'll learn key vocabulary, practical phrases, and easy exercises to make using te reo Māori a natural part of your daily routine. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident engaging in meaningful conversations, whether at home, in the workplace, or within your community.

Ngā Hua Ako
What You'll Learn

Ngā Kōnae Ako
Course Modules

This course fast-tracks your learning with engaging, interactive resources like quizzes, audio sound bites, reviews, and guided lessons. Each module is carefully designed to help you grow your Māori language skills and confidently use the language in real-life situations — whether at home, at work, or within your community.

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

    • Learn the Māori alphabet and correct pronunciation for each letter

    • Practice sounds that are key to mastering te reo Māori

    • Develop confidence in saying everyday words and phrases correctly

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

    • Explore ways to agree and disagree in Māori

    • Learn phrases for sharing emotions and asking about well-being

    • Practice making small talk in various social situations

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

    • Understand the cultural importance of a mihimihi and its structure

    • Craft a personalised mihimihi for your personal or professional life

    • Practice delivering your mihimihi with confidence and meaning

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

    • Learn common Māori phrases for expressing gratitude

    • Understand the etiquette behind acknowledging others in your mihimihi

    • Practice using appropriate phrases to honour contributions in your life

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

    • Learn traditional incantations for welcoming and concluding events

    • Understand the customs behind each incantation

    • Ways to integrate these powerful incantations into your own practices

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

    • Essential grammar for giving clear, concise directions

    • Practice listening and responding to instructions in te reo Māori

    • Build vocabulary for navigating common environments like the home or office

  • 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.

    • Learn the Māori terms for common food items and kitchen essentials.

    • Enhance your ability to converse about food in both casual and formal settings.

    • Build your own grocery list in Māori and practice shopping for groceries.

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

    • Learn how to count in te reo Māori from basic to more complex numbers

    • Practice using numbers for daily tasks, including shopping and budgeting

    • Understand how numbers are used in a variety of contexts

  • Elevate your conversational skills through dynamic role-playing exercises focused on core questions and answers. Learn how to ask where things are and use locative nouns to describe places and locations in te reo Māori.

    • Master key phrases for asking where things are in various contexts.

    • Explore locative nouns to describe places, directions, and locations accurately.

    • Practice navigating different environments using Māori, from home to work and beyond.

  • 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.

    • Learn adjectives and nouns to describe people, places, and things

    • Practice using descriptive language in everyday conversations

    • Build a rich vocabulary to describe your surroundings, both familiar and new

You've seen the modules, and you like what you see. Before you commit, we want to make sure this course is the right fit for you. This course is perfect for you if you…

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Are just starting out or looking for a proper restart, and want to get the essentials fast

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Want to learn at your own pace on your schedule, without feeling rushed or overwhelmed

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Want to understand the why behind the words, not just memorise them

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Want to feel confident and proud using te reo Māori in your daily life, whether at home, at work, or in the community

Kia Puāwai
Your Investment

Life is busy, and you don't want to be tied down to rigid schedules or hidden costs. With this course, you get your time back by learning at your own pace, whenever and wherever suits you. No need to rush — study from the comfort of your home, or even while you're on the go. Plus, with a one-time payment of $450 NZD (incl. GST), there are no subscriptions or surprise fees, making it an affordable way to invest in your language learning journey. And with lifetime access, you can come back to the material anytime to refresh your skills, saving you both time and money in the long run.

Trusted by learners just like you.

Ngā Pātai Auau
Frequently Asked Questions

  • Getting started is easy! Simply click "Enrol Now," create your profile details, and you'll be in. After that, you can dive right into the modules. We also suggest bookmarking your course page for easy access whenever you're ready to pick up where you left off.

  • You'll get lifetime access to the course, so you can learn at your own pace, revisit the material anytime, and take as long as you need to complete it.

  • Absolutely! This course is designed for total beginners or those looking for a proper restart. We break everything down step by step, starting with the basics, so you'll feel confident as you progress.

  • On average, learners spend about 2-3 hours per week on the course. However, since you have lifetime access, you can pace yourself based on your schedule and availability.

  • Yes! The course is entirely self-paced, so you can start whenever you're ready and work through the modules on your own time.

  • All you need is a computer or mobile device with an internet connection. The course is hosted online, and all resources are available digitally for easy access.

  • While the course is designed to be user-friendly and self-guided, we offer support through email for any questions or challenges you might encounter. Our team is here to help!

  • Of course! Ten-Week Kick-Start is designed to teach you practical vocabulary and phrases you can use in everyday life — whether at home, work, or in the community. You'll feel more confident engaging in basic conversations in te reo Māori.

  • Definitely! With lifetime access, you can revisit the course at any time to refresh your knowledge and continue your language journey.