Te Reo Māori Introduction 1
Most courses are offered in the classroom but with the current covid climate, will change to zoom if necessary. Please be aware of this when joining. This course is for those new or relatively new to Te Reo Māori and Māori culture. Please 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.
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Mon 01 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 01 Aug 17:00 - Mon 01 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 08 Aug 17:00 - Mon 08 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 15 Aug 17:00 - Mon 15 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 22 Aug 17:00 - Mon 22 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Mon 29 Aug 17:00 - Mon 29 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Mon 05 Sep 17:00 - Mon 05 Sep 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Mon 12 Sep 17:00 - Mon 12 Sep 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Mon 19 Sep 17:00 - Mon 19 Sep 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting list -
Tue 02 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 02 Aug 17:00 - Tue 02 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 09 Aug 17:00 - Tue 09 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 16 Aug 17:00 - Tue 16 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 23 Aug 17:00 - Tue 23 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 30 Aug 17:00 - Tue 30 Aug 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 06 Sep 17:00 - Tue 06 Sep 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 13 Sep 17:00 - Tue 13 Sep 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 20 Sep 17:00 - Tue 20 Sep 19:00Selwyn College, Auckland. -
Tue 02 Aug
- TEC-subsidised course fee for NZ citizen and residents (80% attendance required) $60.00 incl. GST
- $155.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Tue 02 Aug 19:00 - Tue 02 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Tue 09 Aug 19:00 - Tue 09 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Tue 16 Aug 19:00 - Tue 16 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Tue 23 Aug 19:00 - Tue 23 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 5
Tue 30 Aug 19:00 - Tue 30 Aug 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 6
Tue 06 Sep 19:00 - Tue 06 Sep 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 7
Tue 13 Sep 19:00 - Tue 13 Sep 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 8
Tue 20 Sep 19:00 - Tue 20 Sep 21:00Selwyn College, Auckland.Event is fullJoin waiting list
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
Eligibility
NOTE: This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) for NZ citizen and permanent migrant adults, their partners on work visas, refugees, NZ citizen and permanent resident young people aged 16+ who are not currently enrolled in a secondary school. We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes. You must also provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status if requested. A condition of accepting a course fee subsidy is that you commit to at least 80% attendance of your course.
Zoom courses
Most courses are held face-to-face. Occasionally, zoom courses are offered and these will be identified on the course page. Requirements for zoom courses: We recommend a device with a larger screen (i.e. not a phone), a microphone and a camera. Course materials will be emailed to you a few days before the course. You may wish to have these printed if you have access to only one screen. We do not provide printed resources or course books for zoom classes.
Zoom course etiquette:
- your session should display your name for attendance marking (not a nom-de-plume or nickname)
- please allow your tutor to see your face during the class
- do not allow others to sit in on the sessions
- do not record sessions or you may infringe the privacy of others on the course.
Course options (not all options available in all terms)
- Evening course (usually 5 - 7 PM or 7 - 9 PM) running once per week over eight weeks (16 hours)
- Daytime course held off-site at St Chads Community Centre, Meadowbank 10 AM - 12 PM or 12:30 - 2:30 PM Wednesdays (16 hours)
- Occasional ZOOM classes on other days/times.
Testimonials
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."
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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.
