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Module 120: /nā/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 whakamahia anō ēnei whakaahua ki te tuhi rerenga e kī ana nā … i … use these pictures again to construct sentences using nā … i … 15 direct instructions scottymorrison
2 nā kua pātaitia e koe te pātai ki ōna āhua e rua ināianei whakautua te pātai me te mea nei ko koe kē i te pātaitia great! you’ve practised asking both versions of the question now answer the question for each picture as if you were the one being asked where you’re going 26 direct instructions scottymorrison
3 ahakoa he iti kete he iti nā te aroha it is the thought that counts 9 None whakatauki
4 e iti noa ana nā te aroha a small thing given with love 7 None whakatauki
5 ka mea, ae, kua whakaturia ko te peitama a kei te mahi taua tangata i naianei. said, yes, te peitama has been established and that person is now working. 16 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
6 i paahitia e tatou tetahi ture i te tau 1886, a na taua ture i whakararu i nga take a hone. we passed an act in 1886, and that act has disturbed the affairs of hone. 21 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
7 na te mea pea kua rere ke te pire inaianei i runga i te whakatikatikanga o te komiti maori. perhaps because the bill has now changed due to the amendment of the native committee. 19 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
8 kua whakahoutia kia rereke tona ahua. he pire hou i naianei a he hou hoki nga tikanga o roto. it has been amended to make it different. it is now a new bill and the provisions therein are new. 19 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
9 ko te take e pataingia mai nei e te honore mema kei te whakaarohia i naianei e te kawanatanga. the matter raised by the honourable member is now being considered by the government. 19 None historical legal documents (pre-1910)
10 motini no. 30, na te heuhou tukino. e tika ana me tu te kai motini kite whakamarama i tana motini. motion no. 30, by te heuhou tukino. it is proper that the motion-maker should stand to explain his motion. 20 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 121: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 waingōhia talented 1 kiwaha img library
2 kia manawanui be steadfast 2 kiwaha img library
3 wanawana ana we’re loving the energy 2 kiwaha img library
4 wāwau ana that was insane 2 kiwaha img library
5 āwaiā e kō good heavens girl friend 3 kiwaha img library
6 he manawa nui a big heart 3 kiwaha img library
7 he manawa tītī great stamina 3 kiwaha img library
8 he wahine tāu do you have a girlfriend 3 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
9 hoea tō waka go ahead then 3 kiwaha img library
10 ka wani kē genius 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 122: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kaua e wareware dont forget 3 kiwaha img library
2 kīia ā waha say aloud 3 kiwaha img library
3 ko āniwaniwa ahau i am āniwaniwa 3 kiwaha img library
4 ko wai ia who is he she 3 kiwaha img library
5 ko wai tēnā who is that 3 kiwaha img library
6 ko wawe au i am wawe 3 kiwaha img library
7 mānawatia ngā whanaungatanga celebrate connections 3 kiwaha img library
8 mānawatia te kirihimete celebrate christmas 3 kiwaha img library
9 mānawatia te whanau celebrate family 3 kiwaha img library
10 me waiata tāua shall we sing a song 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 123: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 mea rawa ake next minute 01 3 kiwaha img library
2 nā wai anō no wonder 3 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
3 pai rawa atu very good 3 kiwaha img library
4 he manawa tītī a person with great endurance 3 None whakatauki
5 nā wai ēnei? who do these belong to? 3 kiwaha HK
6 tukua te wai flush the toilet 3 kiwaha HK
7 nō wai tēnei? who does this belong to? 3 kiwaha HK
8 me ōkawa it’s formal 2 kiwaha HK
9 waruwaruhia ngā rīwai peel the potatoes 3 kiwaha HK
10 he kawa it’s yuck 2 kiwaha HK
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Module 124: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 mā runga waka by car 3 kiwaha HK
2 whakautua te waea answer the phone 3 kiwaha HK
3 ko wai? who is it? 2 kiwaha HK
4 auē i wareware oh no i forgot it 3 kiwaha HK
5 ko wai atu? who do you think? 3 kiwaha HK
6 tō waimarie hoki you’re so lucky 3 kiwaha HK
7 kia manawanui be patient 2 kiwaha HK
8 ka waiata ahau i sing 3 waita ppta songbook
9 waiata arohanui sing - with great desire 2 waita ppta songbook
10 o rongomaiwahine rongomaiwahine 2 waita ppta songbook
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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 125: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 arā tō tātou waka there is our car 4 kiwaha img library
2 he atawhai rawa koe you are too kind 4 kiwaha img library
3 he waka eke noa a canoe for everyone 4 kiwaha img library
4 he wera tēnei wai this water is hot 4 kiwaha img library
5 hoatu he wai mōna give her some water 4 kiwaha img library
6 huakina mai tō waha open up your mouth 4 kiwaha img library
7 kawea atu ki waho take it outside 4 kiwaha img library
8 ko ōhau tōku awa ōhau is my river 4 kiwaha img library
9 ko tainui tōku waka tainui is my waka 4 kiwaha img library
10 ko wai te takamua whos in front 4 kiwaha img library
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Module 126: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ko wai to ingoa can you tell me your name 4 kiwaha img library
2 ko wai tō ingoa what is your name 4 kiwaha img library
3 ko wawe tōku ingoa wawe is my name 4 kiwaha img library
4 ma wai ēnei kai for whom is this food 4 kiwaha img library
5 manawa tītī manawa piharau sheer determination and grit 4 kiwaha img library
6 na wai tērā kōrero who said that 4 kiwaha img library
7 tēnā ko wai koe now what is your name 4 kiwaha img library
8 tēnā rawa atu koe thank you very much 4 kiwaha img library
9 tēnā rawa atu kōrua thank you both very much 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
10 toro mai tō wae give me your leg 4 kiwaha img library
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Module 127: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ahakoa he iti he tongarewa although it is small it is precious 5 kiwaha img library
2 e kare ko wai rātou who are they 5 kiwaha img library
3 e tā ko wai rāua who are they 5 kiwaha img library
4 e te iwi kia manawanui people be steadfast 5 kiwaha img library
5 e ua ana ki waho its raining outside 5 kiwaha img library
6 he wai noa iho māku just water for me 5 kiwaha img library
7 kaua e wareware o tipuna do not forget your ancestors 5 kiwaha img library
8 kaua e wareware o tupuna do not forget your ancestors 5 kiwaha img library
9 kei te pōwaiwai ōna whakaaro his thoughts are in a whirl 5 kiwaha img library
10 ko wai to ingoa ake what is your family name 5 kiwaha 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 128: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e iwa ngā āporo i te rākau there are nine apples in the tree 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
2 e kui e pēhea ana te wai how is the water 7 kiwaha img library
3 e waru ngā weri o te wheke an octopus has eight tentacles 7 kiwaha img library
4 he aha te utu mō te waka what is the price for the boat 7 kiwaha img library
5 he rangi pai tēnei mō te kaewa it’s a good day to wander 7 kiwaha img library
6 he tino nui rawa atu āwhina koe you have been incredibly helpful 7 kiwaha img library
7 ka hae ngā pī i ngā puawai bees pollinate flowers 7 kiwaha img library
8 ka oma te tia i te wao the deer runs in the forest 7 kiwaha img library
9 ka pio te ahi e te wahine the woman extinguished the fire 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
10 ka pio te wahine i te ahi the woman extinguished the fire 7 kiwaha img library
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Module 129: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ka tineia te ahi e te wai water will quench fire 7 kiwaha img library
2 ko te mea pai rawa atu anake nothing but the best 7 kiwaha img library
3 ko wai te māmā o tērā tamaiti who is the mother of that child 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
4 koinei tētahi o aku tino kaituku waiata this is one of my favourite DJs 7 kiwaha img library
5 e iwa whakawehea ki te toru ka toru four divided by two equals two 8 kiwaha img library
6 haere ki te karanga atu ki a wawe go and call out to wawe 8 kiwaha img library
7 haere ki waho ā me manaaki te manuhi go outside and look after the guests 8 kiwaha img library
8 kei te aha te whakaaro i tēnei kīwaha what is meant by this idiom 8 kiwaha img library
9 e iwa ngā āporo i waho i te rākau there are nine apples in the tree 9 kiwaha img library
10 kei te kāpene te whakahaere o te waka rererangi a captain controls the aeroplane 9 kiwaha img library
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Module 130: /wa/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 na te awa i wehe ngā iwi e rua the river divided the two tribes 9 kiwaha img library
2 nāku te kurī i kimi atu ki te wao I found the dog in the forest 9 kiwaha img library
3 tukuna au me whakamahi au i to waea atamai please let me use your smart phone 9 kiwaha img library
4 whakatakaina to whaikōrero kia pai rawa ki a koe rehearse your speech until you are satisfied 9 kiwaha img library
5 hae kae mae nae pae rae tae wae ngae whae ae sounds 10 kiwaha img library
6 hai kai mai nai pai rai tai wai ngai whai ai sounds 10 kiwaha img library
7 hao kao mao nao pao rao tao wao ngao whao ao sounds 10 kiwaha img library
8 hau kau mau nau pau rau tau wau ngau whau au sounds 10 kiwaha img library
9 i hoatu ia he uka ki te ine tūnga waka he put some coins in the parking meter 10 kiwaha img library
10 i whara au i ngā io o taku waewae mauī I injured the nerves in my left leg 10 kiwaha 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 131: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 hopukina catch it 1 kiwaha img library
2 nanakia not bad 1 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
3 kia āio be calm 2 kiwaha img library
4 kia ita be steadfast 2 kiwaha img library
5 kia kaha be strong 2 kiwaha img library
6 kia manawanui be steadfast 2 kiwaha img library
7 kia mataara be vigilant 2 kiwaha img library
8 kia mau be steadfast 2 kiwaha img library
9 kia ora hello 2 kiwaha img library
10 kia pārekareka be pleased 2 kiwaha img library
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Module 132: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kia rite be ready 2 kiwaha img library
2 kia tau be calm 2 kiwaha img library
3 kia toa be brave 2 kiwaha img library
4 meri kirihimete merry christmas 2 kiwaha img library
5 arohatia a kirihimete celebrate christmas 3 kiwaha img library
6 arohatia te kirihimete cherish christmas 3 kiwaha img library
7 harikoa te kirihimete enjoy christmas 3 kiwaha img library
8 he a pūriki a lowercase letter 3 kiwaha img library
9 he rangi aupaki a fine day 3 kiwaha img library
10 he rangi autaki a fine day 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 133: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 he rangi paki a fine day 3 kiwaha img library
2 he take hakirara a trivial matter 3 kiwaha img library
3 ka kite anō see you again 3 kiwaha img library
4 ki a au to me 3 kiwaha img library
5 kia āio kōrua be calm you two 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 kia hia māu how many for you 3 kiwaha img library
9 kia kotahi meneti just one minute 3 kiwaha img library
10 kia rua meneti in two minutes 3 kiwaha 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 134: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 aroha ana au ki i feel for 4 kiwaha img library
2 āwhinatia au kia tū help me stand up 4 kiwaha img library
3 e hika kia kaha friend be strong 4 kiwaha img library
4 e kare kia kaha friend be strong 4 kiwaha img library
5 e mara kia kaha friend be strong 4 kiwaha img library
6 haere mai ki roto come inside 4 kiwaha img library
7 haramai ki te kai come and eat 4 kiwaha img library
8 he a te pūriki a lowercase letter 4 kiwaha img library
9 he kino kē koe you are too much 4 kiwaha img library
10 hei te wā tītoki ill see you sometime 4 kiwaha img library
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Module 135: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 huakina mai tō waha open up your mouth 4 kiwaha img library
2 ka tutuki i tēnā a strong finish 4 kiwaha img library
3 kawea atu ki waho take it outside 4 kiwaha img library
4 ki te kōrero nē to talk ok 4 kiwaha img library
5 ki te taone nui to the city 4 kiwaha img library
6 kia harikoa ngā hararei may your holidays be joyful 4 kiwaha img library
7 kia harikoa te kirihimete may your christmas be joyful 4 kiwaha img library
8 kia kaha kia toa be strong give it your all 4 kiwaha img library
9 kia kaha te kai eat up 4 kiwaha img library
10 kia mākinakina ki uta it will be cold inland 4 kiwaha img library
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Module 136: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kia mātaratara ki tai it will be cold on the shore 4 kiwaha img library
2 kia ora mo tēnā thanks for that 4 kiwaha img library
3 kia ora mō tēnā thanks for that 4 kiwaha img library
4 kia ora mō tēnei thanks for this 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
5 kia pai te kirihimete have a good christmas 4 kiwaha img library
6 kia tere te oma run quickly 4 kiwaha img library
7 kia turituri tō reo hush 4 kiwaha img library
8 māku koe e tiaki i will look after you 4 kiwaha img library
9 te pai kē hoki still the very best 4 kiwaha img library
10 tino kino te pai quite the best 4 kiwaha img library
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Module 137: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 titiro ki te atākura look at the red of the dawn 4 kiwaha img library
2 titiro ki tērā mea look at that thing 4 kiwaha img library
3 topa ana ki mua soaring ahead 4 kiwaha img library
4 ai e hika kia māia gosh friend be brave 5 kiwaha img library
5 ānana e tā kia haumaru wow friend be safe 5 kiwaha img library
6 ānana e tama kia rite wow boy be ready 5 kiwaha img library
7 e ai ki ngā kōrero according to hearsay 5 kiwaha img library
8 e haere ana ia ki he is going to 5 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
9 e hoa mā kia rite friends be ready 5 kiwaha img library
10 e kui mā kia rite older women be ready 5 kiwaha 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 138: /ki/

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

# 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 te kaumatua nau mai piki mai elders welcome 7 kiwaha img library
3 haere ki te ui ki te ariki go and ask the chief 7 kiwaha img library
4 haki rā kāore ia e mau kākahu how disgusting she isnt wearing any clothes 7 kiwaha img library
5 i hara a ia ki tana iwi he offended his people 7 kiwaha img library
6 i piu ngā kōtiro ki te kura the girls skipped to school 7 kiwaha img library
7 i tākaro ngā tamariki me te kite the children played with a kite 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
8 ka kite anō au i a koe ill see you again 7 kiwaha img library
9 ka kite anō au i a kōrua see you both again 7 kiwaha img library
10 ka kite au ā te ahiahi nei see you this afternoon 7 kiwaha img library
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Module 139: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ka kite au ā te pō nei see you tonight 7 kiwaha img library
2 ka ōi ngā tamariki i ngā karoro the children shouted at the seagulls 7 kiwaha img library
3 ka poroporoaki atu ahau ki a koe i bid you farewell 7 kiwaha img library
4 kei te raki to mātou maunga tapu our sacred mountain is in the north 7 kiwaha img library
5 kia tūpato kia ū ki te matau be careful keep to the right 7 kiwaha img library
6 kia tūpato kia ū ki te mauī be careful keep to the left 7 kiwaha img library
7 kua haere te tane ki te hī the man has gone fishing 7 kiwaha img library
8 me haere koe ki tō ake tūāoma go at your own pace 7 kiwaha img library
9 nā e hika mā haramai ki roto now friends come inside 7 kiwaha img library
10 nā e kare whakarongo ki ngā kaumātua now dear listen to your elders 7 kiwaha img library