Ten-Week Kick-Start (Self-Paced)

48% of our learners identified time and capacity as barriers to learning Māori. Our most popular course for beginners is designed to fast-track your journey by focusing on the essential skills and topics.

Enrolment Opens: Always

One-Time Investment: $450 (Incl. GST)

Platform Access: 6 Months

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Overview

Ten-Week Kick-Start (Self-Paced) course is 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.

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What You’ll Learn

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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.

Being our first self-paced course, we've ensured it's packed with value. With a one-time investment, you'll unlock a series of comprehensive weekly videos that guide you through lesson slides, resources, and key learnings. Here's a sneak peek at what's waiting for you.

Week 1: Pronunciation

30 minutes

Week 3: Introductions

20 minutes

Week 6: Instructions

15 minutes

Week 9: Questions

15 minutes

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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 $450, you'll get 6 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.