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Module 180: /ko/

Stage: Contextualising | WPM Target: 95-120 | Phonetic Focus: /ko/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kāore e kore he riu roa he riu whānui without a doubt a long wide valley 9 kīwaha img library
2 ko Tangaroa he tamaiti o Ranginui rāua ko Papatūānuku Tangaroa is a child or the sky father and earth mother 9 kīwaha img library
3 makaia ngā pikopiko pākehā ki runga i te rorerore throw the asparagus on the barbeque 9 kīwaha img library
4 nā e hika kua utu koe i te nama now friend have you paid the bill 9 kīwaha img library
5 whakatakaina to whaikōrero kia pai rawa ki a koe rehearse your speech until you are satisfied 9 kīwaha img library
6 ā tētahi takiwā atu ka roa ai ahau ki konei ill stay longer next time 10 kīwaha img library
7 ho hō ko kō mo mō no nō po pō o sounds 10 kīwaha img library
8 hoa koa moa noa poa roa toa woa ngoa whoa oa sounds 10 kīwaha img library
9 ka āta hikoi te tangata i runga i te mānia the man walks carefully over the plain 10 kīwaha img library
10 ka whakaoho au i a koe ā te whitu karaka i’ll wake you at seven o’clock. 10 kīwaha img library
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Practicing Stage

Modules 001-120 | Hours 1-12 | WPM: 60-75

This stage focuses on foundational vocabulary and basic phrase structures. Learners practice high-frequency words and simple expressions through repetition and call-and-response methods. Phrases are 1-3 words in length, emphasizing pronunciation accuracy and building confidence.

Module 181: /pō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 pō mārie goodnight 2 kīwaha img library
2 te poutūmārotanga olympism 2 kīwaha img library
3 anei tōu pōtae here’s your hat 3 kīwaha img library
4 he pono koia is it really possible 3 kīwaha img library
5 kīkia te pōro kick the ball 3 kīwaha img library
6 poiā e hika booyah friend 3 kīwaha img library
7 poiā e kare booyah friend 3 kīwaha img library
8 poiā e kō booyah girl 3 kīwaha img library
9 poiā e tama booyah boy 3 kīwaha img library
10 pōkaia ōu ringa fold your arms 3 kīwaha img library
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Module 182: /pō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 pōkaingia ngā kākahu fold the clothes 3 kīwaha HK
2 i te pō at night 3 kīwaha HK
3 kuhuna tō pōtae put your hat on 3 kīwaha HK
4 mā te pōtiki the youngest will 3 kīwaha HK
5 pōwhiritia rā welcome 2 waita ppta songbook
6 pōkarekare ana troubled 2 waita ppta songbook
7 pō atarau now is the hour 2 waita ppta songbook
8 i te pō that night 3 waita ppta songbook
9 pō mārie goodnight 2 kīwaha img library
10 te poutūmārotanga olympism 2 kīwaha img library
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Module 183: /pō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 anei tōu pōtae here’s your hat 3 kīwaha img library
2 he pono koia is it really possible 3 kīwaha img library
3 kīkia te pōro kick the ball 3 kīwaha img library
4 poiā e hika booyah friend 3 kīwaha img library
5 poiā e kare booyah friend 3 kīwaha img library
6 poiā e kō booyah girl 3 kīwaha img library
7 poiā e tama booyah boy 3 kīwaha img library
8 pōkaia ōu ringa fold your arms 3 kīwaha img library
9 pōkaingia ngā kākahu fold the clothes 3 kīwaha HK
10 i te pō at night 3 kīwaha HK
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Module 184: /pō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kuhuna tō pōtae put your hat on 3 kīwaha HK
2 mā te pōtiki the youngest will 3 kīwaha HK
3 pōwhiritia rā welcome 2 waita ppta songbook
4 pōkarekare ana troubled 2 waita ppta songbook
5 pō atarau now is the hour 2 waita ppta songbook
6 i te pō that night 3 waita ppta songbook
7 pō mārie goodnight 2 kīwaha img library
8 te poutūmārotanga olympism 2 kīwaha img library
9 anei tōu pōtae here’s your hat 3 kīwaha img library
10 he pono koia is it really possible 3 kīwaha img library
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Supporting Stage

Modules 121-240 | Hours 13-24 | WPM: 90-105

This stage introduces conversational phrases and kiwaha (idioms) that support practical communication. Learners develop fluency through 3-6 word phrases that reflect everyday interactions and cultural expressions. The focus shifts from isolated practice to meaningful language use.

Module 185: /pō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he pōrangi te uaua the degree of difficulty is insane 4 kīwaha img library
2 ahakoa he iti he pounamu although it is small it is precious 5 kīwaha img library
3 kei te pōwaiwai ōna whakaaro his thoughts are in a whirl 5 kīwaha img library
4 a Pita a te pō nei Peter tonight 6 kīwaha img library
5 a pita ā te pō nei peter tonight 6 kīwaha img library
6 ā te pō nei ka moe i will sleep tonight 6 kīwaha img library
7 pō mārie ki a koutou katoa good night to you all 6 kīwaha img library
8 tiakina mātou i tēnei pō protect us this night 5 karakia_closing simple karakia collection
9 ahakoa he iti he pounamu although it is small it is a treasure 5 whakatauki
10 kua pōkai koe i tō pēke? have you packed your bag? 6 kīwaha HK
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Module 186: /pō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 whāia te ara poka take the shortcut 4 kīwaha HK
2 kua pokea te rori the road is busy 4 kīwaha HK
3 whakakāngia te pouaka whakaata turn on the tv 4 kīwaha HK
4 pō mārie e te tau goodnight my darling 5 kīwaha HK
5 whiua mai te pōro throw me the ball 4 kīwaha HK
6 whanaia mai te pōro kick the ball to me 4 kīwaha HK
7 ā te pō nei tonight 4 kīwaha HK
8 me pōkai au i taku tueke i need to pack my bag 6 kīwaha HK
9 he aha koe e pōuri nā? why are you sad? 6 kīwaha HK
10 mā te tika mā te pono the righteous the faithful 6 waita ppta songbook
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Module 187: /pō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 puta i te pōuri from darkness 4 waita ppta songbook
2 mahea ake ngā pōraruraru freeing me from confusion 4 waita ppta songbook
3 mahea ake ngā pōraruraru freeing me from confusion 4 waita ppta songbook
4 ki te reo pōwhiri the words of welcome 4 waita ppta songbook
5 ki te reo pōwhiri the words of welcome 4 waita ppta songbook
6 me ngā pōuri nui and great sorrow 4 waita ppta songbook
7 ka tipu (te pono) faith grows 4 waita ppta songbook
8 ka tipu (te pono) truth flourishes 4 waita ppta songbook
9 tōu ringa i awhi pono it in a true 5 waita ppta songbook
10 kua ngaro ki te pō who have passed into the night 5 waita ppta songbook
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Contextualising Stage

Modules 241-360 | Hours 25-36 | WPM: 120+

This stage deepens cultural understanding through whakataukī (proverbs), karakia (prayers), haka, and mōteatea (traditional chants). Learners engage with 6-12+ word phrases that carry ancestral wisdom and cultural significance. The emphasis is on connecting language to identity, history, and community.

Module 188: /pō/

Stage: Contextualising | WPM Target: 95-120 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e tā mā he pō mahana tēnei friends this is a warm night 7 kīwaha img library
2 ka kite au ā te pō nei see you tonight 7 kīwaha img library
3 ka poroporoaki atu ahau ki a koe i bid you farewell 7 kīwaha img library
4 ka tata te pō me haere ahau night is coming I must go 7 kīwaha img library
5 kei te pōuri au i ō īmēra I’m saddened by your email 7 kīwaha img library
6 kaua e pōhēhē mai he mahi utukore tēnei don’t think this is a cost free work 8 kīwaha img library
7 ka kino kē a rūpi ki te poi tarawhiti ruby is outstanding at netball 9 kīwaha img library
8 kei honotahi ia i te ao i te pō she’s on linkedin day and night 9 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
9 ho hō ko kō mo mō no nō po pō o sounds 10 kīwaha img library
10 hoa koa moa noa poa roa toa woa ngoa whoa oa sounds 10 kīwaha img library
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Module 189: /pō/

Stage: Contextualising | WPM Target: 95-120 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 i kū mai ana ngā tui i te ata pō the tuis cooed before dawn 10 kīwaha img library
2 kei tana honotahi ia i te ao i te pō she’s on linkedin day and night 10 kīwaha img library
3 ā kō tonu ake nei i te tau ā tērā pōti soon it will be the year of the next election 11 kīwaha img library
4 ā kō tonu ake nei o te tau ko tērā pōti soon it will be the year of the next election 11 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
5 he pono koia koinei te rohe o he nui ngā kiwi is it really possible this is the region of a lot of kiwi 11 kīwaha img library
6 he pono koia nei te rohe o te nui ngā kiwi is it really possible this is the region of a lot of kiwi 11 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
7 i kīkia e ia te pōro i waenganui i ngā pou piro he booted the ball between the goal posts 12 kīwaha img library
8 tuhia he whakaahua ki ia pouaka e pā ana ki ēnei rerenga kōrero draw a picture in each box to show you understand the meaning of these sentences 13 direct instructions scottymorrison
9 whakaotia ēnei rerenga kōrero ki te kupu māori e tika ana tīpakohia tō kupu māori i ngā kupu i te porohita complete the following sentences by finding the correct māori word choose your māori word from those in the circle 21 direct instructions scottymorrison
10 ka tu ake ahau ki te ki atu, he pono tonu nga korero mo hone heke i tae mai nei ki au. i rise to say that the information i have received about hone heke is true. 22 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
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Module 190: /pō/

Stage: Contextualising | WPM Target: 95-120 | Phonetic Focus: /pō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ka tuka ite pooti mo tenei take riro aua ki tenei, me tenei, me tuku kite komiti whiriwhiri. when a vote is taken on this matter, both this and this, it should be referred to the select committee. 18 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
2 ka tuku i te pooti hoi riro ana ki tenei me mahi etenei paremata. kua puka 1 whare. 2. 1824. the vote is taken and it is to be done in this parliament. it has been passed in 1 house. 2. 1824. 20 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
3 e whakapai ana ahau ki o maua ingoa, a, e pai ana me pooti, ki reira au hinga mai ai e pai ana. i approve our names, and it is good that we vote, and that i shall be satisfied. 23 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
4 a te wharau tapuae me etahi atu; a taihakoa poniwahio me etahi atu; me te reweti ruta me etahi atu. a te wharau tapuae and others; a taihakoa poniwahio and others; and te reweti ruta and others. 20 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
5 e tautoko ana ahau i tena rarangi. engari, pea etahi onga mema e kino ana. otira, tukua mai te pooti. i support that line. but perhaps some members are against it. but let the vote be given. 20 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
6 kaore ano kia tae mai nga korero mo tenei mea ki poneke. na reira e kore e taea te whakarite inaianei. the information on this matter has not yet reached wellington. therefore it cannot be decided at this time. 21 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
7 me rite tonu te whai mana o te poari me nga tangata no ratou te whenua ki te whakariterite i tenei take. the board should have the same authority as the owners of the land to regulate this matter. 22 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
8 a whata henare, mo aua poraka e rua. i whakahaerea aua piira e tenei komihana, a he nui nga korero i homai. a whata henare, for those two blocks. those appeals were conducted by this commission, and much information was given. 22 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
9 ka mea: kote pire roia nei i nekehia mai mote ahiahi nei ka pooti ai, heoi, ko tona wa tenei e pootitia ai. said: the lawyers’ bill was moved this evening for a vote, but now is the time for it to be voted on. 23 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
10 ko ta matou kupu mo tenei take, ka whai mana tahi te poari me te hapu ki te whakahaere tikanga mo tenei take. our word on this matter is that the board and the hapu shall have the power to conduct proceedings in this matter. 23 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
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Practicing Stage

Modules 001-120 | Hours 1-12 | WPM: 60-75

This stage focuses on foundational vocabulary and basic phrase structures. Learners practice high-frequency words and simple expressions through repetition and call-and-response methods. Phrases are 1-3 words in length, emphasizing pronunciation accuracy and building confidence.

Module 191: /tō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 āe tonu yes indeed 2 kīwaha img library
2 autaia tonu good effort 2 kīwaha img library
3 engari tonu for sure 2 kīwaha img library
4 kia toa be brave 2 kīwaha img library
5 tino tōkeke true sportsmanship 2 kīwaha img library
6 tomo mai welcome 2 kīwaha img library
7 topatopa ana look at them fly 2 kīwaha img library
8 āe tōku kare yes my dear friend 3 kīwaha img library
9 anā tō kai serves you right 3 kīwaha img library
10 anei tōu pōtae here’s your hat 3 kīwaha img library
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Module 192: /tō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he momo tonu true to form 3 kīwaha img library
2 he pai tō i like your 3 kīwaha img library
3 he pai tōu i like your 3 kīwaha img library
4 heipū tonu atu bang on target 3 kīwaha img library
5 hoea tō waka go ahead then 3 kīwaha img library
6 hōmai to ringa hold out your hand 3 kīwaha img library
7 kōripia nga tōmato slice the tomatoes 3 kīwaha img library
8 kōripia ngā tōmato slice the tomatoes 3 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
9 na te tohu ka umere mātau 3 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
10 tō arai kanohi your facemask 3 kīwaha img library
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Module 193: /tō/

Stage: Practicing | WPM Target: 60-75 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 tokohia āna tamāhine how many daughters does he have 3 kīwaha img library
2 tokohia āna tamariki how many children does he have 3 kīwaha img library
3 tōna pai nei so so 3 kīwaha img library
4 whengua tō ihu blow your nose 3 kīwaha img library
5 tōku wā my turn 2 direct instructions englemann
6 tō wā your turn 2 direct instructions englemann
7 taku toi kahurangi my precious jewel 3 None whakatauki
8 tōrire ana koe! looking smart! 3 kīwaha HK
9 āhea tō rerenga? when’s your flight? 3 kīwaha HK
10 haere tōtika carry on (go straight) 2 kīwaha HK
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Supporting Stage

Modules 121-240 | Hours 13-24 | WPM: 90-105

This stage introduces conversational phrases and kiwaha (idioms) that support practical communication. Learners develop fluency through 3-6 word phrases that reflect everyday interactions and cultural expressions. The focus shifts from isolated practice to meaningful language use.

Module 194: /tō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 arā tō tātou waka there is our car 4 kīwaha img library
2 āwhea to rā whānau when is your birthday 4 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
3 e hia ēnā tohu how many signs are there 4 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
4 e mānenei tonu ana im still dithering 4 kīwaha img library
5 ehara tōku tēnā hē it’s not my fault 4 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
6 he aha tēnā tohu what is that logo 4 kīwaha img library
7 he aha tēnei tohu what is this symbol 4 kīwaha img library
8 he aha tō ingoa what is your name 4 kīwaha img library
9 he aha tōu raruraru whats up with you 4 kīwaha img library
10 he tika tonu tāku its the truth believe me 4 kīwaha img library
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Module 195: /tō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he torouka te ika the fish was uncooked 4 kīwaha img library
2 homai koa te tote please pass the salt 4 kīwaha img library
3 huakina mai tō waha open up your mouth 4 kīwaha img library
4 i pēhea tō moe how was your sleep 4 kīwaha img library
5 ka nui tō aroha you are too kind 4 kīwaha img library
6 kia kaha kia toa be strong give it your all 4 kīwaha img library
7 kia turituri tō reo hush 4 kīwaha img library
8 ko ōhau tōku awa ōhau is my river 4 kīwaha img library
9 ko paul tōku ingoa my name is paul 4 kīwaha img library
10 ko tainui tōku waka tainui is my waka 4 kīwaha img library
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Module 196: /tō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ko tararua tōku maunga tararua is my mountain 4 kīwaha img library
2 ko wai to ingoa can you tell me your name 4 kīwaha img library
3 ko wai tō ingoa what is your name 4 kīwaha img library
4 ko wawe tōku ingoa wawe is my name 4 kīwaha img library
5 kua mamae tōku rae I have a sore forehead 4 kīwaha img library
6 kua mamae toku uma I have a sore chest 4 kīwaha img library
7 kua marū tōku ngākau my heart is broken 4 kīwaha img library
8 topa ana ki mua soaring ahead 4 kīwaha img library
9 toro mai tō wae give me your leg 4 kīwaha img library
10 ā kō tonu ake nei in a tick 5 kīwaha img library
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Module 197: /tō/

Stage: Supporting | WPM Target: 75-95 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ahakoa he iti he tongarewa although it is small it is precious 5 kīwaha img library
2 e ara i to moenga get up from your bed 5 kīwaha img library
3 e te whānau kia toa families be brave 5 kīwaha img library
4 he pai tōku rākau marumaru I like my shady tree 5 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
5 he pai tōku rākau murumuru I like my shady tree 5 kīwaha img library
6 he tane whakakatakata tō matua your dad is a funny man 5 kīwaha img library
7 he tino pai tō mahi youve done a good job 5 kīwaha img library
8 hoki atu ki tō tūru go back to your seat 5 kīwaha img library
9 ka mau kē tō wehi youre amazing 5 kīwaha img library
10 ka mutu pea tō mahi your work is amazing 5 kīwaha img library
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Contextualising Stage

Modules 241-360 | Hours 25-36 | WPM: 120+

This stage deepens cultural understanding through whakataukī (proverbs), karakia (prayers), haka, and mōteatea (traditional chants). Learners engage with 6-12+ word phrases that carry ancestral wisdom and cultural significance. The emphasis is on connecting language to identity, history, and community.

Module 198: /tō/

Stage: Contextualising | WPM Target: 95-120 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 aē rā he mana tō te kupu I agree words have power 7 kīwaha img library
2 he tokomaha ngā whētu i te rangi there are a lot of stars in the sky 7 kīwaha img library
3 ka ngō te pēpī mō tōna māmā the baby cryed out for his mother 7 kīwaha img library
4 kāore e roa ka wera tō pūngene it wont be long till your sleeping bag is warm 7 kīwaha img library
5 karawhiu ana mō te hemo tonu atu giving it their all 7 kīwaha img library
6 kei hea rā tō tāua ngeru koretake where the hells our useless cat 7 kīwaha img library
7 kei te raki to mātou maunga tapu our sacred mountain is in the north 7 kīwaha img library
8 kua hia nga ra e toe ana how many days remaining 7 kīwaha img library
9 kua mutu tāku mahi i tōku teina my work has been finished by my younger sibling 7 kīwaha img library
10 me haere koe ki tō ake tūāoma go at your own pace 7 kīwaha img library
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Module 199: /tō/

Stage: Contextualising | WPM Target: 95-120 | Phonetic Focus: /tō/

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 nā e hika hōmai to rā whānau now friend give your date of birth 7 kīwaha img library
2 na rātau i tono i te ture they called the law 7 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
3 whakamahia toha atu mō te kore utu use it share for free 7 kīwaha img library
4 aē marika kei te nahanaha tō rūma moe amazing your bedroom is tidy 8 kīwaha img library
5 e iwa whakawehea ki te toru ka toru four divided by two equals two 8 kīwaha img library
6 i mōhio rānei koe i katia te toa did you know the shop was shut 8 kīwaha img library
7 kia tokowhā anake ngā tāngata ma te motokā only four people per car 8 kīwaha img library
8 ko au he uri o to mātou tupuna I am a descendent of our ancestors 8 kīwaha img library
9 mai te whitu tango te toru ka whā seven minus three is four 8 kīwaha img library
10 whakareatia te rua ki te toru ka ono multiply two by three gives six 8 kīwaha img library