Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1
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Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1
Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1
Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1 by Scotty Morrison is the ultimate companion for anyone eager to learn the beautiful and complex Maori language. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to brush up on your skills, this workbook offers a structured and engaging way to immerse yourself in te reo Maori.
Designed to be accessible regardless of your starting knowledge, this workbook is part of a comprehensive series specifically created to make language learning both enjoyable and effective. Scotty Morrison, a well-known TV personality and passionate advocate for te reo Maori, brings his expertise to this user-friendly guide that promises to fit seamlessly into your daily routine.
Unlike standard dictionaries that merely list words and definitions, Maori Made Easy connects the dots by providing context and practical usage, allowing readers to take control of their learning journey. With just a commitment of 30 minutes a day, you'll find yourself mastering key aspects of the language, tailored to suit your busy lifestyle.
Inside this workbook, you'll explore a variety of essential topics:
- Pronunciation: Master the foundational sounds of the Maori language to ensure you're understood and can appreciate the nuances of spoken te reo Maori.
- Numbers: Learn to count in Maori, from basic numerals to more complex number structures.
- Greetings and Farewells: Familiarise yourself with common expressions for both casual and formal settings, making your interactions courteous and authentic.
- Action Phrases: Equip yourself with useful verbs and phrases that will come in handy in everyday situations.
- Personal Pronouns: Understand and correctly use Maori pronouns to enrich your sentence structures and enhance communication clarity.
The workbook format allows for active engagement, with exercises and activities that reinforce your learning and make the process dynamic and interactive. Scotty Morrison's approach ensures that learning te reo Maori is not only effective but also fun and highly rewarding.
Visit www.MaoriMadeEasy.co.nz for more resources and support on your language-learning journey.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780143771708
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 January 2018
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 209.0mm
Height: 295.0mm
Weight: 327g
Pages: 96
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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