Ko Te Ha o Te Reo (Introductory Māori)
Course details
About the course
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
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.