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Maori Made Fun

200+ puzzles and games to boost your reo
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Maori Made Fun by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison offers a delightful and engaging approach to learning te reo Maori, making language acquisition enjoyable for everyone. This innovative book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, whether you are a beginner just starting your language... Read More
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Maori Made Fun by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison offers a delightful and engaging approach to learning te reo Maori, making language acquisition enjoyable for everyone. This innovative book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, whether you are a beginner just starting your language journey or a fluent speaker looking to maintain and refresh your skills. The authors have meticulously curated over 200 word games, puzzles, and activities that make practising te reo Maori a truly fun-filled experience.

Maori Made Fun includes a variety of activities to suit all ages and skill levels. The assortment of exercises ensures that you can find something enjoyable to fit your schedule, whether you have a few minutes or a whole afternoon. The activities not only build vocabulary and comprehension but also immerse learners in the beauty and culture of the Maori language.

Among the plethora of engaging activities, you will find:

  • Crosswords and wordfinds
  • Word searches
  • Rhyming riddles
  • Visual puzzles
  • Colouring-in activities
  • Word matches
  • Code crackers
  • ...and much more!

The book's interactive format encourages consistent practice, which is essential for language retention. Its versatile exercises are perfect for individuals, families, or groups wanting to explore and enjoy te reo Maori together. The authors, well-known for their previous works such as Maori Made Easy, Maori at Home, and My First Words in Maori, have once again delivered a resource that is both educational and entertaining.

Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Maori language and culture through Maori Made Fun. Begin your language learning adventure or continue to expand your proficiency with this captivating and resourceful book, destined to become a staple in your language learning toolkit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143775294

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Professor Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of current affairs programmes Te Karere and Marae. He holds a Master's degree (Education), is working towards his PhD, and has been an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland's Unitec Institute of Technology. In 2017, he was appointed to a new role at Massey University's Te Putahi-a-Toi (School of Maori Art, Knowledge and Education), working alongside his wife Stacey in a strategic, advocacy and lecturing capacity. Scotty is the author of the bestselling language guides Maori Made Easy (winner of the 2016 Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Award - Te Reo Maori), Maori Made Easy 2, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, Maori at Work and Maori at Home, which was co-authored with Stacey. In 2019, Scotty was awarded the inaugural Te Tohu Korurenga Hau Culture Change award by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, The Maori Language Commission, for his leadership and innovation as a teacher of te reo Maori. Scotty lives in Auckland with Stacey and their three children, Hawaiki, Kurawaka and Maiana.

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