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Module 060: /he/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 i oka ia ngā kāwhe i tērā marama she vaccinated the calves last month 8 kīwaha img library
2 kaua e pōhēhē mai he mahi utukore tēnei don’t think this is a cost free work 8 kīwaha img library
3 ko au he uri o to mātou tupuna I am a descendent of our ancestors 8 kīwaha img library
4 mehemea ka haere koe ka haere au hoki if you go i’ll go too 8 kīwaha img library
5 ono tekau whakawehea ki te tekau ka ono sixty divided by ten equals six 8 kīwaha img library
6 he mea nui te whakapapa ki te whānau katoa genealogy is important to all families 9 kīwaha img library
7 ināianei he rorohiko te matapihi ki te ao matahiko now computers are the window to the digial world 9 kīwaha img library
8 ka noho he tui i runga i tōna pae a tui sits on his perch 9 kīwaha img library
9 ka whakamaua e rātau he taonga ki a ia they presented her with gifts 9 kīwaha img library
10 kāore e kore he riu roa he riu whānui without a doubt a long wide valley 9 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 061: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e kare friend 2 kiwaha img library
2 haere atu goodbye 2 kiwaha img library
3 ka whakareatia 13 times 15 2 kiwaha img library
4 kāhore kau none at all 2 kiwaha img library
5 kia pārekareka be pleased 2 kiwaha img library
6 kua rere and theyre off 2 kiwaha img library
7 rurenga hā dig deep 2 kiwaha img library
8 takarepa kore a flawless performance 2 kiwaha img library
9 āe tōku kare yes my dear friend 3 kiwaha img library
10 areare taringa mai listen up 3 kiwaha img library

Module 062: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e haere tāua lets go 3 kiwaha img library
2 e kare mā friends 3 kiwaha img library
3 e rere pāpā go faster papa 3 kiwaha img library
4 ei e kare hey friend 3 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
5 haere ake nei for ever 3 kiwaha img library
6 haere atu rā goodbye 3 kiwaha img library
7 he momo kararehe a type of animal 3 kiwaha img library
8 he ra paihuarere a fine day 3 kiwaha img library
9 hurō e kare yay friend 3 kiwaha img library
10 ka haere tātou lets go 3 kiwaha img library

Module 063: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kāore e kore without a doubt 3 kiwaha img library
2 kāti te kōrero stop talking 3 kiwaha img library
3 kāti te pūrere stop the device 3 kiwaha img library
4 kaua e wareware dont forget 3 kiwaha img library
5 kei reira katoa that’s the one 3 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
6 kia āta haere go slowly 3 kiwaha img library
7 kia āta kōrero slowly please 3 kiwaha img library
8 kōrero māori mai speak māori to me 3 kiwaha img library
9 me haere aha i must go 3 kiwaha img library
10 me haere ahau i must go 3 kiwaha img library

Module 064: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 me haere tāua lets go 3 kiwaha img library
2 nā e kare now friend 3 kiwaha img library
3 poiā e kare booyah friend 3 kiwaha img library
4 tēnā e kare now friend 3 kiwaha img library
5 whū e kare wow dear friend 3 kiwaha img library
6 meatia tere say it fast 2 direct instructions englemann
7 kāore anō not yet 2 kiwaha HK
8 tōrire ana koe! looking smart! 3 kiwaha HK
9 te reka hoki! how delicious! 3 kiwaha HK
10 te hāereere commuting 2 kiwaha HK

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 065: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 a tēnā e kare now then friend 4 kiwaha img library
2 āe he kai reka yes its delicious food 4 kiwaha img library
3 e kare kia kaha friend be strong 4 kiwaha img library
4 haere atu i konei get away from here 4 kiwaha img library
5 haere mai ki roto come inside 4 kiwaha img library
6 he karere tāu māna do you want to leave a message 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
7 ka rū te whare the earthquake shook the house 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
8 kāore au e mōhio i dont know 4 kiwaha img library
9 kāore au e whakaae i dont agree 4 kiwaha img library
10 kāore i tua atu theres no one better 4 kiwaha img library

Module 066: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kāore i tua atu there’s nobody better 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
2 kaore tēnā i tika that is just not so 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
3 kāore tēnā i tika that is just not so 4 kiwaha img library
4 kāti te pūrere hopu stop the recording device 4 kiwaha img library
5 kaua e haere atu dont go 4 kiwaha img library
6 ki te kōrero nē to talk ok 4 kiwaha img library
7 kia harikoa ngā hararei may your holidays be joyful 4 kiwaha img library
8 kia tere te oma run quickly 4 kiwaha img library
9 kia turituri tō reo hush 4 kiwaha img library
10 kīia ēnei rerenga kōrero say these phrases 4 kiwaha img library

Module 067: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ko tūkorehe te wharenui tūkorehe is the wharenui 4 kiwaha img library
2 kua haere kē ia hes already gone 4 kiwaha img library
3 me haere tahi tāua why dont we go together 4 kiwaha img library
4 na wai tērā kōrero who said that 4 kiwaha img library
5 pai kare oma atu by golly run away 4 kiwaha img library
6 te ī-kura reo whanautv the online reo school 4 kiwaha img library
7 ahakoa he iti he tongarewa although it is small it is precious 5 kiwaha img library
8 e ai ki ngā kōrero according to hearsay 5 kiwaha img library
9 e haere ana ia ki he is going to 5 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
10 e kare ko wai rātou who are they 5 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 068: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e haere ana ia ki te whanganui-a-tara he is going to wellington 7 kiwaha img library
2 e rua e rua haere mai ināianei both of you come here now 7 kiwaha img library
3 e te iwi nau mai haere mai people welcome 7 kiwaha img library
4 haere ki te ui ki te ariki go and ask the chief 7 kiwaha img library
5 haki rā kāore ia e mau kākahu how disgusting she isnt wearing any clothes 7 kiwaha img library
6 he reka te keke nei nē rā this cake is sweet isn’t it 7 kiwaha img library
7 ka hari a Rere i te hō Rere carries the spade 7 kiwaha img library
8 ka here koa koe i āku hū please lace my shoes 7 kiwaha img library
9 ka mui ngā iro i te whare maggots infested the house 7 kiwaha img library
10 ka mui te whare i ngā iro maggots infested the house 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases

Module 069: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ka reka te uho o te nīkau the heart of the nīkau palm is sweet 7 kiwaha img library
2 ka tata te pō me haere ahau night is coming I must go 7 kiwaha img library
3 ka ue te whare i te rū the house was shaken by the earthquake 7 kiwaha img library
4 ka uhi a Rewi i te pata Rewi spreads the butter 7 kiwaha img library
5 ka ui a Rewi i te pātai Rewi asks the question 7 kiwaha img library
6 kāore e kore e tino rangirua ana without a doubt it is very doubtful 7 kiwaha img library
7 kāore e roa ka wera tō pūngene it wont be long till your sleeping bag is warm 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

Module 070: /re/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kei mua te one i te whare. the beach is in front of the house. 7 kiwaha img library
2 kei raro te kūri i te whare the dog is under the house 7 kiwaha img library
3 ko te tāima tēnei mo te haere its time to go 7 kiwaha img library
4 kua haere te tane ki te hī the man has gone fishing 7 kiwaha img library
5 kua rei te kurī i te ua the dog is wet from the rain 7 kiwaha img library
6 me haere koe ki tō ake tūāoma go at your own pace 7 kiwaha img library
7 nā e kare whakarongo ki ngā kaumātua now dear listen to your elders 7 kiwaha img library
8 na rātau i tono i te ture they called the law 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
9 tēnā e te iwi kia haere mātou now people lets go 7 kiwaha img library
10 tēnā e te whānau kia āta haere now family go slowly 7 kiwaha 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 071: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 anā te here is 2 kiwaha img library
2 arā te there is 2 kiwaha img library
3 e te to the 2 kiwaha img library
4 kia rite be ready 2 kiwaha img library
5 meri kirihimete merry christmas 2 kiwaha img library
6 te aroha the love 2 kiwaha img library
7 te poutūmārotanga olympism 2 kiwaha img library
8 te whakapono the belief 2 kiwaha img library
9 tekau hēneti ten cents 2 kiwaha img library
10 tekau tāra ten dollars 2 kiwaha img library

Module 072: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 tēnei te this is the 2 kiwaha img library
2 anō te pai thats excellent 3 kiwaha img library
3 arohatia a kirihimete celebrate christmas 3 kiwaha img library
4 arohatia te kirihimete cherish christmas 3 kiwaha img library
5 arohatia te whānau cherish family 3 kiwaha img library
6 e te iwi people 3 kiwaha img library
7 e te kaumatua elders 3 kiwaha img library
8 e te motu nation 3 kiwaha img library
9 e te rangatahi youth 3 kiwaha img library
10 e te rangatira leaders 3 kiwaha img library

Module 073: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e te tau sweetheart 3 kiwaha img library
2 e te tīpuna ancestors 3 kiwaha img library
3 e te tūpuna ancestors 3 kiwaha img library
4 e te whānau family 3 kiwaha img library
5 harikoa te kirihimete enjoy christmas 3 kiwaha img library
6 he rangi ātea a cloudless day 3 kiwaha img library
7 inati te mahi incredible effort 3 kiwaha img library
8 ka kite anō see you again 3 kiwaha img library
9 kāti te hakuhaku stop the grumbling 3 kiwaha img library
10 kāti te hōha stop being annoying 3 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 074: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 nā e te atua now then god 4 kiwaha bible
2 ai anō te pai gosh thats good 4 kiwaha img library
3 arohatia te ao māori treasure the natural world 4 kiwaha img library
4 ehara i te hanga incredible 4 kiwaha img library
5 ei e te tane hey husband 4 kiwaha img library
6 haramai ki te kai come and eat 4 kiwaha img library
7 he a te pū the letter a 4 kiwaha img library
8 he a te pūriki a lowercase letter 4 kiwaha img library
9 he angi te whakawhiti smooth transition 4 kiwaha img library
10 he inati te karawhiu an extraordinary effort 4 kiwaha img library

Module 075: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he matahīapo te ora life is precious 4 kiwaha img library
2 he mate tuku iho it is a hereditary disease 4 kiwaha img library
3 he pōrangi te uaua the degree of difficulty is insane 4 kiwaha img library
4 he torouka te ika the fish was uncooked 4 kiwaha img library
5 hei te wā tītoki ill see you sometime 4 kiwaha img library
6 homai koa te tote please pass the salt 4 kiwaha img library
7 i pēhea te hākari how was the celebration 4 kiwaha img library
8 inā kē te mahi look at the technique 4 kiwaha img library
9 ka mau te pai thats fantastic 4 kiwaha img library
10 ka mau te wehi awesome 4 kiwaha img library

Module 076: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ka rū te whare the earthquake shook the house 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
2 ka taka te wā after a time 4 kiwaha img library
3 kāti te pūrere hopu stop the recording device 4 kiwaha img library
4 kei hea te āka where is the scouring pad 4 kiwaha img library
5 kei te hiahia koe do you want to 4 kiwaha img library
6 kei te māuiui koe are you sick 4 kiwaha img library
7 kei te oho koe are you awake 4 kiwaha img library
8 ki te kōrero nē to talk ok 4 kiwaha img library
9 ki te taone nui to the city 4 kiwaha img library
10 kia harikoa te kirihimete may your christmas be joyful 4 kiwaha img library

Module 077: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kia kaha te kai eat up 4 kiwaha img library
2 kia pai te kirihimete have a good christmas 4 kiwaha img library
3 kia tere te oma run quickly 4 kiwaha img library
4 ko tēnei te wā this is where it counts 4 kiwaha img library
5 ko tūkorehe te wharenui tūkorehe is the wharenui 4 kiwaha img library
6 ko wai te takamua whos in front 4 kiwaha img library
7 kua oti te ao the world is complete 4 kiwaha img library
8 kua pau te hau run out of oomph 4 kiwaha img library
9 mā te ngākau aroha with a compassionate heart for the world 4 kiwaha img library
10 mate ana tana āhua she looks sick 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 078: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ā haurua mai i te whitu karaka at half past seven 7 kiwaha img library
2 ā hauwhā mai I te rima karaka at a quarter past five 7 kiwaha img library
3 aē rā he mana tō te kupu I agree words have power 7 kiwaha img library
4 e haere ana ia ki te whanganui-a-tara he is going to wellington 7 kiwaha img library
5 e iwa ngā āporo i te rākau there are nine apples in the tree 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
6 e kui e pēhea ana te wai how is the water 7 kiwaha img library
7 e ono tāra e wha tekau heneti six dollars forty cents 7 kiwaha img library
8 e te iwi nau mai haere mai people welcome 7 kiwaha img library
9 e te kaumatua nau mai piki mai elders welcome 7 kiwaha img library
10 e waru ngā weri o te wheke an octopus has eight tentacles 7 kiwaha img library

Module 079: /te/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ei e hoa ehara nōku te hē hey friend its not my fault 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
2 haere ki te ui ki te ariki go and ask the chief 7 kiwaha img library
3 he aha te ingoa mō tēnā wē what is the name for that liquid 7 kiwaha img library
4 he aha te ingoa mō tēnā whē what is the name for that liquid 7 kiwaha img library
5 he aha te utu mō te pukapuka what is the price for the book 7 kiwaha img library
6 he aha te utu mō te waka what is the price for the boat 7 kiwaha img library
7 he rangi pai tēnei mō te kaewa it’s a good day to wander 7 kiwaha img library
8 he reka te keke nei nē rā this cake is sweet isn’t it 7 kiwaha img library
9 he tokomaha ngā whētu i te rangi there are a lot of stars in the sky 7 kiwaha img library
10 i hakaina te haka i te tangi a haka was performed at the funeral 7 kiwaha img library