Te Reo MÄori: Introduction to Pronunciation
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Te Reo MÄori: Introduction to Pronunciation at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 3 weeks |
Total fee | ₹1,114 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Te Reo MÄori: Introduction to Pronunciation at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 3 weeks
- Weekly study 2 hours
- 100% online Learn at your own pace
Te Reo MÄori: Introduction to Pronunciation at FutureLearn Course details
- The MÄori language, culture, people, and land are intrinsically connected, with the language being the vehicle for that connection. To pronounce the MÄori language correctly is to show respect for the people, culture, land, and history of New Zealand.
- This course from EduMaxi and Sharon Holt is built around a series of one-minute videos that will introduce you to MÄori language pronunciation and give you the confidence needed to correctly pronounce common MÄori words and phrases.
- You'll start by breaking down MÄori words into smaller chunks to learn the rules for vowels and consonants. With each vowel sound, you'll practise using different words and phrases, from sit and work together to informal farewells.
- Once you've learnt all of the vowel sounds, you'll learn some more difficult examples with vowel blends.
- Many MÄori words appear in the everyday vocabulary of New Zealand so it's important to understand their meanings and pronunciation. You'll delve into these words before moving on to MÄori greetings and their correct pronunciation.
- By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence to correctly use and pronounce place names, numbers, birds, and tree names, as well as greetings and common phrases in the MÄori language.
- This course is delivered by Sharon Holt, award-winning author of 26 Te Reo Singalong books, which are used widely by teachers and children throughout New Zealand.
- As a non-MÄori who became a MÄori language learner, Sharon understands the language learning process and breaks it into bite-sized chunks.
Te Reo MÄori: Introduction to Pronunciation at FutureLearn Curriculum
Learn the sounds of the M?ori language
Understand the ?why? and ?how? of M?ori language learning.
Learn about the importance of vowels
Pronounce the ?a? sound, and break words into smaller chunks at the vowel
Pronounce the ?e? and ?i? sounds, and learn an informal farewell phrase
Pronounce the ?o? and ?u? sounds, and learn a short phrase.
Practise vowel blends to the tune of a well known song
Week 1 in retrospect
Put your learning into practice
Practise the vowel blends ?au? and ?ai?
Learn how macrons lengthen the sound of vowels
Practise words with macrons
Practise New Zealand place names
Pronounce some consonants and a new phrase
Pronounce the letter ?r? and learn a greeting
Recap Week 2
Extend your learning
Practise the pronunciation of the letter ?t?
Practise the pronunciation of the ?ng? and ?wh? sounds
Practise the numbers 1 - 10
Practise the pronunciation of New Zealand birds and trees
Practise the pronunciation of formal greetings
Learn two new M?ori phrases and a word of encouragement
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