Te Reo Māori - Level 1
Learn some common te reo Māori words and basic sentence structures. These lessons are designed to build confidence and understanding of simple sentences. Each topic includes clear explanations, easy-to-understand examples, and practice exercises to help you succeed.
Te Reo Māori Basics
Learning a new language is exciting! I know you'll want to dive straight into the content, but before you do, take a few minutes to read the Start Here section.
Each topic helps you build a foundational knowledge of the language and simple sentence structures.
Start Here!
Some tips to help you get the most out of language learning and avoid common pitfalls.
Pronunciation
Basic pronunciation of the sounds of te reo Māori. Short and long vowels, consonants, and vowel combinations.
Greetings & Introductions
Common greetings and polite expressions you can use right away.
Vocabulary 1
Learn some easy, beginner words – you probably know some already! This basic vocabulary will help you get started.
Simple Statements
Making simple statements. Talking about people and things, this and that, describing things, and location.
Simple Active Sentences
Using the simple active sentence structure to describe what is happening and when it is happening.
Vocabulary 2
Extend your vocabulary with new kupu to broaden the range of things you can talk about.
Actions on Objects
Extend active sentences by adding objects with i to say who or what the action is happening to.