Ko Te Ha o Te Reo (Introductory Māori)
Course details
About the course
Overview
*Subject to NZQA approval.
Start your Te Reo Māori journey today!
This course is a great for beginners who want an introduction to Te Reo Māori. Our fantastic tutors will help you feel comfortable in the classroom and teach you basic phrases, correct Te Reo pronunciation and an introduction to the basics of Māori culture.
If you’re new to Te Reo Māori or want to go back to the basics then this course is for you. Whether your keen to get involved for personal or professional reasons, this course will give you a firm foundation in Te Reo Māori and can act as the first step on your language journey.
All students are welcomed into a fun, safe and comfortable environment where their confidence and love for Te Reo Māori can grow.
The course will offer you 72 hours of face-to-face learning between 5 pm and 8 pm over the duration of the semester allowing you to attend course outside of work hours.
You will learn:
- Knowledge of vowels and correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori through games and songs.
- how to introduce yourself
- your pepeha (a traditional introduction of yourself and where you come from)
- to confidently meet and greet others in Te Reo Māori
- basic knowledge of Tikanga Māori (traditions and customs)
About the provider
NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with multiple campuses and learning centres from Whangārei to our northernmost site in Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.
Our largest campus is based at Raumanga, Whangārei, with the Future Trades campus in Dyer Street, and a Learning Centre in Kensington Stadium. There are also regional campuses in Ngāwhā and Kaitaia. We also have some online courses, providing education to people across the whole motu. NorthTec works in collaboration with other education providers, industry, iwi, and charitable trusts to provide industry specific,up-to-date training for all Te Tai Tokerau.