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Module 040: /o/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ka pio te ahi e te wahine the woman extinguished the fire 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
2 ka pio te wahine i te ahi the woman extinguished the fire 7 kiwaha img library
3 ka poroporoaki atu ahau ki a koe i bid you farewell 7 kiwaha img library
4 ka reka te uho o te nīkau the heart of the nīkau palm is sweet 7 kiwaha img library
5 kāore e kore e tino rangirua ana without a doubt it is very doubtful 7 kiwaha img library
6 kāore e roa ka wera tō pūngene it wont be long till your sleeping bag is warm 7 kiwaha img library
7 karawhiu ana mō te hemo tonu atu giving it their all 7 kiwaha img library
8 kaua e rorirori kaua e haere atu don’t be silly dont go 7 kiwaha img library
9 kei hea rā tō tāua ngeru koretake where the hells our useless cat 7 kiwaha img library
10 kei mua te one i te whare the beach is in front of the house 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases

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 041: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 hopukina catch it 1 kiwaha img library
2 karawhiua give it heaps 1 kiwaha img library
3 taputapu fantastic 1 kiwaha img library
4 tuatahi firstly 1 kiwaha img library
5 āe tonu yes indeed 2 kiwaha img library
6 autaia tonu good effort 2 kiwaha img library
7 e inu drink 2 kiwaha img library
8 e kui granny 2 kiwaha img library
9 e tahu darling 2 kiwaha img library
10 e tau sweetheart 2 kiwaha img library

Module 042: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 engari tonu for sure 2 kiwaha img library
2 haere atu goodbye 2 kiwaha img library
3 hoatu koe you go on ahead 2 kiwaha img library
4 huatau ana a perfect posture 2 kiwaha img library
5 kāhore kau none at all 2 kiwaha img library
6 kia manawanui be steadfast 2 kiwaha img library
7 kia mau be steadfast 2 kiwaha img library
8 kia tau be calm 2 kiwaha img library
9 koinā taku i agree 2 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
10 kotahi atu hole in one 2 kiwaha img library

Module 043: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kotahi rau one hundred dollars 2 kiwaha img library
2 kua rere and theyre off 2 kiwaha img library
3 kua whānakohia we were robbed 2 kiwaha img library
4 moata rau good morning 2 kiwaha img library
5 nanahu ana good execution 2 kiwaha img library
6 nau mai welcome 2 kiwaha img library
7 rurenga hā dig deep 2 kiwaha img library
8 taputapu kē fantastic 2 kiwaha img library
9 tau ana excellent control under pressure 2 kiwaha img library
10 te poutūmārotanga olympism 2 kiwaha img library

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 044: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 nā e te atua now then god 4 kiwaha bible
2 ā he marama ātaahua yes a beautiful moon 4 kiwaha img library
3 arā tō tātou waka there is our car 4 kiwaha img library
4 aroha ana au ki i feel for 4 kiwaha img library
5 auē e hika mā goodness me 4 kiwaha img library
6 āwhea to rā whānau when is your birthday 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
7 āwhinatia au kia tū help me stand up 4 kiwaha img library
8 e hangarau ana koe youre joking 4 kiwaha img library
9 e hia ēnā tohu how many signs are there 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
10 e mānenei tonu ana im still dithering 4 kiwaha img library

Module 045: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e rātou e rātou serves them right 4 kiwaha img library
2 ehara tōku tēnā hē it’s not my fault 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
3 ei nō hea kōrua hey where are you both from 4 kiwaha img library
4 haere atu i konei get away from here 4 kiwaha img library
5 he aha atu anō what else 4 kiwaha img library
6 he aha tēnā tohu what is that logo 4 kiwaha img library
7 he aha tēnei tohu what is this symbol 4 kiwaha img library
8 he aha tōu raruraru whats up with you 4 kiwaha img library
9 he ātaahua ētahi manu some birds are beautiful 4 kiwaha img library
10 he inati te karawhiu an extraordinary effort 4 kiwaha img library

Module 046: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he karere tāu māna do you want to leave a message 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
2 he kupu āu māna do you want to leave a message 4 kiwaha img library
3 he kura ngā tae the colour is red 4 kiwaha img library
4 he mā ngā raraunga the data is squeaky clean 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
5 he mahi pai tāku i have a good job 4 kiwaha img library
6 he mahi uaua tēnei this is tough work 4 kiwaha img library
7 he mataku tana āhua he looked frightened 4 kiwaha img library
8 he mate tuku iho it is a hereditary disease 4 kiwaha img library
9 he pōrangi te uaua the degree of difficulty is insane 4 kiwaha img library
10 he tika tonu tāku its the truth believe me 4 kiwaha img library

Module 047: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he torouka te ika the fish was uncooked 4 kiwaha img library
2 hoatu he wai mōna give her some water 4 kiwaha img library
3 huakina mai tō waha open up your mouth 4 kiwaha img library
4 i pēhea tāu kai what was your food like 4 kiwaha img library
5 i raruraru ngā kaiako the teachers were puzzled 4 kiwaha img library
6 ka mau te pai thats fantastic 4 kiwaha img library
7 ka mau te wehi awesome 4 kiwaha img library
8 ka nui taku mīharo i find that amazing 4 kiwaha img library
9 ka nui tō aroha you are too kind 4 kiwaha img library
10 ka tutuki i tēnā a strong finish 4 kiwaha img library

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 048: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ā haurua mai i te whitu karaka at half past seven 7 kīwaha img library
2 ā hauwhā mai I te rima karaka at a quarter past five 7 kīwaha img library
3 aē rā he mana tō te kupu I agree words have power 7 kīwaha img library
4 arā i nā ka kī atu au as for that I say 7 kīwaha img library
5 e haere ana ia ki te whanganui-a-tara he is going to wellington 7 kīwaha img library
6 e iwa ngā āporo i te rākau there are nine apples in the tree 7 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
7 e kui e pēhea ana te wai how is the water 7 kīwaha img library
8 e mā e ānini ana taku kauae mum my chin hurts 7 kīwaha img library
9 e ono tāra e wha tekau heneti six dollars forty cents 7 kīwaha img library
10 e rua e rua haere mai ināianei both of you come here now 7 kīwaha img library

Module 049: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e te iwi nau mai haere mai people welcome 7 kīwaha img library
2 e te kaumatua nau mai piki mai elders welcome 7 kīwaha img library
3 e waru ngā weri o te wheke an octopus has eight tentacles 7 kīwaha img library
4 ei e hoa ehara nōku te hē hey friend its not my fault 7 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
5 haere ki te ui ki te ariki go and ask the chief 7 kīwaha img library
6 haki rā kāore ia e mau kākahu how disgusting she isnt wearing any clothes 7 kīwaha img library
7 he aha te utu mō te pukapuka what is the price for the book 7 kīwaha img library
8 he aha te utu mō te waka what is the price for the boat 7 kīwaha img library
9 he kapu kawhe he kapu tī rānei a cup of coffee or a cup of tea 7 kīwaha img library
10 he tino nui rawa atu āwhina koe you have been incredibly helpful 7 kīwaha img library

Module 050: /u/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he tokomaha ngā whētu i te rangi there are a lot of stars in the sky 7 kīwaha img library
2 hei konā i a kōrua ko ānaru goodbye to you and andrew 7 kīwaha img library
3 i hari te kaumatua te kete hou the kaumatua carried the new bag 7 kīwaha img library
4 i ngē te kea i te atakura the kea screeched in the morning light 7 kīwaha img library
5 i piu ngā kōtiro ki te kura the girls skipped to school 7 kīwaha img library
6 ka hae ngā pī i ngā puawai bees pollinate flowers 7 kīwaha img library
7 ka here koa koe i āku hū please lace my shoes 7 kīwaha img library
8 ka heu te tane i tana paihau the man shaved his beard 7 kīwaha img library
9 ka kite anō au i a koe ill see you again 7 kīwaha img library
10 ka kite anō au i a kōrua see you both again 7 kīwaha img library

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 051: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 anei he here is a 2 kīwaha img library
2 he aha what 2 kīwaha img library
3 tēnei he this is a 2 kīwaha img library
4 ahakoa he aha no matter what 3 kīwaha img library
5 he a pūriki a lowercase letter 3 kīwaha img library
6 he huarahi roa a long street 3 kīwaha img library
7 he inu māu would you like a drink 3 kīwaha img library
8 he manawa nui a big heart 3 kīwaha img library
9 he manawa tītī great stamina 3 kīwaha img library
10 he mea nui the important thing 3 kīwaha img library

Module 052: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he momo kararehe a type of animal 3 kīwaha img library
2 he momo tonu true to form 3 kīwaha img library
3 he pai tō i like your 3 kīwaha img library
4 he pai tōu i like your 3 kīwaha img library
5 he pono koia is it really possible 3 kīwaha img library
6 he ra paihuarere a fine day 3 kīwaha img library
7 he ra pāruhiruhi a fine day 3 kīwaha img library
8 he rangi ātea a cloudless day 3 kīwaha img library
9 he rangi aupaki a fine day 3 kīwaha img library
10 he rangi autaki a fine day 3 kīwaha img library

Module 053: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he rangi paki a fine day 3 kīwaha img library
2 he take hakirara a trivial matter 3 kīwaha img library
3 he tamaiti tāku i have a child 3 kīwaha img library
4 he tika koe you are correct 3 kīwaha img library
5 he tino pai that’s very good 3 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
6 he wahine tāu do you have a girlfriend 3 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
7 hei aha atu don’t let it bother you 3 kīwaha img library
8 hei konā rā goodbye 3 kīwaha img library
9 heipū tonu atu bang on target 3 kīwaha img library
10 kei mate wheke theyre not giving up 3 kīwaha img library

Supporting Stage

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

This stage introduces conversational phrases and kīwaha (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 054: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ā he marama ātaahua yes a beautiful moon 4 kīwaha img library
2 āe he kai reka yes its delicious food 4 kīwaha img library
3 āwhea to rā whānau when is your birthday 4 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
4 e pēhea ana koe how are you 4 kīwaha img library
5 ei nō hea kōrua hey where are you both from 4 kīwaha img library
6 he a te pū the letter a 4 kīwaha img library
7 he a te pūriki a lowercase letter 4 kīwaha img library
8 he aha atu anō what else 4 kīwaha img library
9 he aha tēnā mea what is that thing 4 kīwaha img library
10 he aha tēnā tohu what is that logo 4 kīwaha img library

Module 055: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he aha tēnei mea what is this thing 4 kīwaha img library
2 he aha tēnei tohu what is this symbol 4 kīwaha img library
3 he aha tērā mea what is that thing 4 kīwaha img library
4 he aha tō ingoa what is your name 4 kīwaha img library
5 he aha tōu raruraru whats up with you 4 kīwaha img library
6 he angi te whakawhiti smooth transition 4 kīwaha img library
7 he ātaahua ētahi manu some birds are beautiful 4 kīwaha img library
8 he atawhai rawa koe you are too kind 4 kīwaha img library
9 he inati te karawhiu an extraordinary effort 4 kīwaha img library
10 he kaimahi matihiko ia she is a digital worker 4 kīwaha img library

Module 056: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he karere tāu māna do you want to leave a message 4 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
2 he kino kē koe you are too much 4 kīwaha img library
3 he kupu āu māna do you want to leave a message 4 kīwaha img library
4 he kura ngā tae the colour is red 4 kīwaha img library
5 he mā ngā raraunga the data is squeaky clean 4 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
6 he mahi pai tāku i have a good job 4 kīwaha img library
7 he mahi uaua tēnei this is tough work 4 kīwaha img library
8 he matahīapo te ora life is precious 4 kīwaha img library
9 he mataku tana āhua he looked frightened 4 kīwaha img library
10 he mate tuku iho it is a hereditary disease 4 kīwaha img library

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 057: /he/

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

# 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 e kui e pēhea ana te wai how is the water 7 kīwaha img library
3 e ono tāra e wha tekau heneti six dollars forty cents 7 kīwaha img library
4 e tā mā he pō mahana tēnei friends this is a warm night 7 kīwaha img library
5 e waru ngā weri o te wheke an octopus has eight tentacles 7 kīwaha img library
6 he aha te ingoa mō tēnā wē what is the name for that liquid 7 kīwaha img library
7 he aha te ingoa mō tēnā whē what is the name for that liquid 7 kīwaha img library
8 he aha te utu mō te pukapuka what is the price for the book 7 kīwaha img library
9 he aha te utu mō te waka what is the price for the boat 7 kīwaha img library
10 he kapu kawhe he kapu tī rānei a cup of coffee or a cup of tea 7 kīwaha img library

Module 058: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he rangi pai tēnei mō te kaewa it’s a good day to wander 7 kīwaha img library
2 he reka te keke nei nē rā this cake is sweet isn’t it 7 kīwaha img library
3 he tino nui rawa atu āwhina koe you have been incredibly helpful 7 kīwaha img library
4 he tokomaha ngā whētu i te rangi there are a lot of stars in the sky 7 kīwaha img library
5 hei konā i a kōrua ko ānaru goodbye to you and andrew 7 kīwaha img library
6 ka here koa koe i āku hū please lace my shoes 7 kīwaha img library
7 ka heu te tane i tana paihau the man shaved his beard 7 kīwaha img library
8 kai hea ō mātua i tēnei rā where are your parents today 7 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
9 karawhiu ana mō te hemo tonu atu giving it their all 7 kīwaha img library
10 kei hea rā tō tāua ngeru koretake where the hells our useless cat 7 kīwaha img library

Module 059: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 nā e hika āwhea ta tātau hui now friend when is our meeting 7 kīwaha img library
2 nō hea ō mātua i tēnei rā where are your parents today 7 kīwaha img library
3 awhinatia tāu tuahine ki te here ōna hū help your sister to lace her shoes 8 kīwaha img library
4 e ihowā he kaihanga o ngā mea katoa god the creator of everything 8 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
5 e iwa whakawehea ki te toru ka toru four divided by two equals two 8 kīwaha img library
6 e whā whakawehea ki te rua ka rua four divided by two equals two 8 kīwaha img library
7 hā he kau i runga i te mauti what there’s a cow on the lawn 8 kīwaha img library
8 he pūhoi te ipurangi i te rā nei the internet is very slow today 8 kīwaha img library
9 he whanaunga tāua engari he mamao noa iho we are related but only distantly 8 kīwaha kg 480 phrases
10 huihui tātou ka tū wehewehe tātou ka hinga united we stand divided we fall 8 kīwaha img library