Beginner level te reo Māori Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Kaupae 1) Beginner level te reo Māori
Course details
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About the course
Begin your te reo Māori journey with flexible, practical learning designed to fit around work.
- This programme is FREE and the Student Service Fee will not apply.
If you've been thinking about learning te reo Māori, this is a supportive place to start your learning journey.
Designed for beginners, you'll learn online at your own pace and join a weekly lunchtime online class with an experienced kaiako (teacher) and your workmates.
You'll build practical language skills you can use at work, at home and in your community, while connecting with te reo Māori and the stories of Te Tauihu.
Flexible learning with real connection
Complete the online learning at times that suit your work and life. Each week, you'll also join a one-hour live session on Microsoft Teams with your kaiako and other team mates from your business and others.
Choose either the Tuesday or Wednesday lunchtime online class, with the flexibility to move between the two if your schedule changes.
This blend of self-directed and live learning gives you flexibility, while still providing regular opportunities to practise, ask questions and learn alongside others.
Practical learning for everyday use
Learners will build confidence with pronunciation, greetings, introductions, numbers, days of the week, simple instructions and describing where objects are located.
You will also be introduced to karakia, waiata, whakataukī and kīwaha, building their understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in a practical, beginner-friendly way.
Learning is tailored to reflect the rohe (region) of Te Tauihu, helping you connect with the people, places and stories of our region.
Learn in a supportive environment
Learning a new language takes courage, and you won't be expected to get everything right straight away. Your kaiako will create a welcoming space where you can practise, build confidence and learn alongside others starting at the same level.
If colleagues enrol too, you'll have a ready-made learning community to practise with and encourage you throughout the year.
About your kaiako
The programme is led by Shae Robson, a fluent speaker of te reo Māori with a background in primary teaching.
Shae brings language expertise, teaching experience and a supportive approach to helping beginners take their first steps in te reo Māori.
Entry requirements
This programme has open entry.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.