Te Reo Māori Introduction 1
This 6 week part time course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Day time and evening options available. Read below the course dates for course commitments. Please register your interest in the link below and we'll email you when new courses are scheduled. Click on 'Show more' to see all upcoming dates. Course fee $60 or $155.
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Mon 21 Jul
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 21 Jul 08:00 - Mon 21 Jul 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 2
Mon 28 Jul 08:00 - Mon 28 Jul 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 3
Mon 04 Aug 08:00 - Mon 04 Aug 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 4
Mon 11 Aug 08:00 - Mon 11 Aug 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 5
Mon 18 Aug 08:00 - Mon 18 Aug 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 6
Mon 25 Aug 08:00 - Mon 25 Aug 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 7
Mon 01 Sep 08:00 - Mon 01 Sep 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellSession 8
Mon 08 Sep 08:00 - Mon 08 Sep 10:00Jubilee Building, ParnellPlease note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
As courses fill, they are removed from the website. Tutors are confirmed several weeks before courses start, according to availability.
This course is designed for beginners and relative beginners to Te Reo Māori or Māori culture. There will be a small homework assignment each week and you will need to allocate few minutes for practise each day.
Course outline
"Languages are inseparably linked to the social and cultural contexts in which they are used. Languages and cultures play a key role in developing our personal, group, national, and human identities. Every language has its own ways of expressing meanings; each has intrinsic value and special significance for its users." The New Zealand Curriculum, p.24
Kia ora. It is the intention of this course to deliver you a basic understanding of some language structures, grammar, pronunciation and concepts that are core of the indigenous people of Aotearoa, Ngā Iwi Māori - the Māori people. It is impossible to cover everything, but we hope this course will provide the foundation for your journey towards learning about the people, the language, and the beliefs of Ngā Iwi Māori.
To learn Te Reo Māori, it is essential to also learn Te Ao Māori (the world of Māori). Many words and phrases can only be understood when viewed through the lens of Te Ao Māori. For this reason, Tikanga Māori (values, beliefs and processes within Māori social structures) will be interwoven as an integral part of the course structure.
Course content includes:
- Māori alphabet and pronunciation
- Greetings
- Introductions
- Farewells
- Counting/prices
- Telling the time
- Asking and responding to simple questions
- Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Waitangi Tribunal
- Māori proverbs
- Introduction to te Pōwhiri (ceremonial welcome)
- Tikanga Māori
Learning outline for Te Reo Māori Introduction 1
By the end of the course you'll be able to:
- Understand the basics of the Māori spiritual and natural worlds (mana atua, mana whenua), and our important connections to them
- Identify the sound of Māori letters and pronounce letter combinations using correct intonation and stress patterns
- Confidently greet people, introduce yourself and communicate basic personal information in an informal context
- Identify and respond to phrases in the classroom including basic commands/instructions
- Confidently describe the day/date, time, and the weather
- Count in Māori
You'll also participate in a ‘dress rehearsal’ marae visit on the last night.
Your commitment
Learning a new language can be difficult and requires effort in the classroom, with homework and with daily practice. Please enrol in this course only when you have the time resources to attend at least seven of the eight classes and to complete the modest homework and practise requirements. If you've already registered and you can no longer meet these obligations, please contact the office at least five days before the course starts and we'll do our best to transfer your registration to a future date.
Our Te Reo pathway
- Te Reo Māori Introduction 1 - for total or relative beginners
- Te Reo Māori Introduction 2 - for those who have successfully completed our Introduction 1 course
- Te Reo Māori Introduction 3 - for those who have successfully completed our first two courses of 32 hours learning
You are welcome to repeat any level to consolidate learning before progressing to the next level.
Additional financial support
We have a small fund available to assist NZ citizen and resident learners for whom our course fee is a barrier to accessing this course. If you would like to seek additional financial support to attend this course, please contact our Programme Director, Anne Cave, on 5219623 or cavea@selwyn.school.nz
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status .
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $60.
Testimonials
The Level 1 course was absolutely fantastic. I enjoyed the content and our Tutor was just great. JM, April 2023.
Testimonial from Te Reo student in 2022: I have found Level One and now, Level Two, Te Reo Maori with our tutor, Kingi, to be a life-changing experience. After years of awkwardness and embarrassment, I can now attempt to join in when there is a Karakia or someone greets or farewells me. I see Maori written around our city and can try to pronounce it without reinventing it! Kingi is humble, highly sensitive, and manages to gently lead us forward as a group. There is laughter, warmth and respect as we experience manakitanga and learn from his cultural practice. I wish I had grown up experiencing this kind of holistic teaching. Selwyn has a gem in this tutor. I am also impressed with how Kingi manages the provided texts, which are in need of some sensitive corrections. He negotiates errors swiftly and without criticism which I find very gracious. As a past visiting lecturer, (not Maori by ethnicity) in Maori Art for the Auckland Teachers College many years ago, Kingi represents hope for to me. Thank you to Selwyn for making his skills available. I will be back for more.
From September 2021: I am writing to provide feedback to Selwyn College of my experience of Josh Wainui’s Levels 1 and 2 Beginners’ Te Reo Māori classes.Josh has a lovely way of teaching and imparting knowledge. He is relaxed in his approach and yet focused on delivering a rounded experience including a variety of learning styles; there was a good balance of him teaching and kinesthetic learning with us speaking/practising in groups. Josh never made anyone feel embarrassed or awkward. On the contrary, his style was very inclusive and brought everyone along with him; he made the experience fun and most worthwhile. We not only learned beginners’ Teo Reo Māori language but also some culture, values, traditions, and customs too – all of which was most interesting and useful. A big thanks to Josh for being himself, for sharing some personal experiences and insights, and for making learning Te Reo Māori so enjoyable. Liz.
From June 2021: The teachers were amazing and so enthusiastic, it was a privilege to learn from them.
From February 2021 ZOOM course: It was really fun, rewarding, educational and even a bit emotional- feeling more connected to my ancestors and my culture. I got to meet lots of great people and learned a heap. I’ve already recommended this course to several people. I also just enrolled in level 2 - can’t wait!
From October 2020: Anahera is an amazing, and inspirational lady, and I have really enjoyed her classes, not only learning Te Reo , but Anahera has given me a much deep understanding, beyond the words of the language. Emma
From May 2020:.... I have enjoyed the course and it was great to be able to zoom in and participate from Dunedin otherwise I would not have had the opportunity to do the course. I how have more confidence in Te Reo and look forward to continuing that and also learning more about the culture and values. Thanks so much. FG.
Prerequisites
This course is taught in English. For students with English as a second language, we recommend that only those with Upper Intermediate or higher level English attend this course.
