New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Level 1
Language & Literature
A course by
SIT
An introductory, bilingual programme for learning basic conversational Te Reo Māori and tikanga Māori, designed for beginner students wanting to use the language at home or work.
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NZQA Level 1 Certification (60 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Correct pronunciation
Accurately pronounce Māori words, names, and place names.
Basic greetings and introductions
Use basic greetings and introduce yourself in Te Reo Māori.
About This Course
This interactive Level 1 Māori language programme introduces students to basic pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure, greetings, introductions, and Māori cultural protocols (tikanga). It is designed for those new to Te Reo Māori and aims to build confidence in using the language for personal or professional contexts. The programme is the first part of a 36-week path (including Level 2).
Course Content
- Pronunciation of Māori words, names, and place names
- Basic greetings and self-introductions
- Understanding and following tikanga (customs and protocols)
- Basic vocabulary and sentence structures
- Waiata (songs)
- Introduction to Māori social organization and institutions
- Learning methodologies (Ako Whakatere)
- Language of objects, people, body parts, and locations
- Simple instructions and directions
- Language of time, dates, days, months, and seasons
Build towards these roles
Use of Te Reo Māori in home, community, workplace, or educational settingsEntry-level roles in Māori organizations, media, education support
Build skills in these industries
EducationCultural ServicesCommunity ServicesMedia
