JOIN A LOCAL TE REO CLASS

study books that exist. These are full of exercises on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation – and they often come with a CD or a link to a website so you can listen to the sounds as you go.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN MĀORI CULTURE

for Maui’s death in Māori mythology? Immersing yourself in te reo history and culture will no doubt help you remember some useful words and sentences.

LISTEN TO PODCASTS, MUSIC AND RADIO

[armpit]). Just listening to the sounds, even if you don’t understand everything, can be incredibly helpful – save some Māori radio stations to listen to on your ride to work, or have a boogie to some te reo songs while making dinner.

Although learning at home is great, attending a class gives you that little boost of motivation – having a set time holds you accountable and teachers can

also correct mistakes on the spot.

Many nearby schools and community centres offer classes you can join for a small fee (browse Neighbourly organisations to find your closest spot!).

It’s also worth asking your employer whether any te reo Māori programmes exist within your organisation.

If you’re ever at loss for the meaning of a word, just whip the Te Aka Māori app out to find out more about its origin and pronunciation. And if you’re more of a slow-burner learner, also consider subscribing to the Kupu o te Rā newsletter, which emails you a new word (kupu) every day. Have I missed anything? Let us know by sharing your learning experience on Neighbourly.