Ten-Week Kick-Start (Self-Paced)

48% of our learners identified time and capacity as barriers to learning Māori. So, we took action to create a solution that made learning more accessible and manageable for everyone.

Tirohanga Whānui
Overview

Ten-Week Kick-Start (Self-Paced) course is our most popular offering for individuals, designed to help learners build a strong foundation in te reo Māori for all aspects of life at their own pace, wherever they may be. Throughout this course, you'll be guided through essential vocabulary, phrases, and practical exercises that will empower you to integrate te reo Māori into your daily routine. In just ten weeks, you will gain the confidence to engage in conversations in Māori across a variety of contexts, from home to the workplace.

Ngā Hua Ako
What You’ll Learn

Featured Highlights

Why Choose Our Course?

Maybe you…

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.

Are seeking a cost-effective pathway to learn Māori with proven guidance. Our visual and verbal resources are designed for all learners, ensuring you receive the support you need to succeed.

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.

Ngā Urupare
Testimonials

Kia Puāwai
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 $450 (incl. GST), you'll get 3 months of access to:

Instant access to 10 modules that include over 60 sound bites and 15 hours of engaging lesson slides.

Hours of guided videos to master pronunciation and deepen your knowledge.

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