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Module 140: /ki/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 tēnā e te iwi kia haere mātou now people lets go 7 kiwaha img library
2 tēnā e te whānau kia āta haere now family go slowly 7 kiwaha img library
3 ā hauwhā ki te whā karaka te hui the meeting is at a quarter to four 8 kiwaha img library
4 ai e kui e koro mā kia kakama gosh granny grandpop be nimble 8 kiwaha img library
5 awhinatia tāu tuahine ki te here ōna hū help your sister to lace her shoes 8 kiwaha img library
6 e iwa whakawehea ki te toru ka toru four divided by two equals two 8 kiwaha img library
7 e whā whakawehea ki te rua ka rua four divided by two equals two 8 kiwaha img library
8 haere ki te karanga atu ki a wawe go and call out to wawe 8 kiwaha img library
9 haere ki waho ā me manaaki te manuhi go outside and look after the guests 8 kiwaha img library
10 hoatu ngā hopu oro ki taku rākau pūmahara put the sound recording on my usb 8 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 141: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 harikoa joyfulness 1 kiwaha img library
2 āe mārika for sure 2 kiwaha img library
3 engari koe youre the one 2 kiwaha img library
4 engari tonu for sure 2 kiwaha img library
5 kia rite be ready 2 kiwaha img library
6 kotahi miriona one million 2 kiwaha img library
7 kotahi piriona one billion 2 kiwaha img library
8 meri kirihimete merry christmas 2 kiwaha img library
9 pō mārie goodnight 2 kiwaha img library
10 rima tāra five dollars 2 kiwaha img library
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Module 142: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ahi piriona tāra one billion dollars 3 kiwaha img library
2 areare taringa mai listen up 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 engari mō tēnā not a chance 3 kiwaha img library
6 harikoa te kirihimete enjoy christmas 3 kiwaha img library
7 he a pūriki a lowercase letter 3 kiwaha img library
8 hōmai to ringa hold out your hand 3 kiwaha img library
9 ko rāwiri au i am david 3 kiwaha img library
10 kōrero māori mai speak māori to me 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 143: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kōripia nga tōmato slice the tomatoes 3 kiwaha img library
2 kōripia ngā tōmato slice the tomatoes 3 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
3 mānawatia te kirihimete celebrate christmas 3 kiwaha img library
4 mauri tau ana cool calm collected 3 kiwaha img library
5 me te rangimarie and the peace 3 kiwaha img library
6 mōu tēnei hākari this celebration is for you 3 kiwaha img library
7 nā meri kirihimete now merry christmas 3 kiwaha img library
8 nāku ēnā tamariki those children are mine 3 kiwaha img library
9 pōkaia ōu ringa fold your arms 3 kiwaha img library
10 rima tekau hēneti fifty cents 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 144: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 arohatia te ao māori treasure the natural world 4 kiwaha img library
2 he a te pūriki a lowercase letter 4 kiwaha img library
3 i pēhea te hākari how was the celebration 4 kiwaha img library
4 ka riri mai koe youll get angry 4 kiwaha img library
5 kia harikoa ngā hararei may your holidays be joyful 4 kiwaha img library
6 kia harikoa te kirihimete may your christmas be joyful 4 kiwaha img library
7 kia pai te kirihimete have a good christmas 4 kiwaha img library
8 kia turituri tō reo hush 4 kiwaha img library
9 ānana e tama kia rite wow boy be ready 5 kiwaha img library
10 e hoa mā kia rite friends be ready 5 kiwaha img library
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Module 145: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e kui mā kia rite older women be ready 5 kiwaha img library
2 e tai mā kia rite friends be ready 5 kiwaha img library
3 he kāinga kākāriki nē hā a green house isn’t it 5 kiwaha img library
4 he moana makariri nē hā a cold ocean isn’t it 5 kiwaha img library
5 he rawe he mahi whakapātari choice it was challenging work 5 kiwaha img library
6 he uri nō ōna tīpuna a chip off the block 5 kiwaha img library
7 i muri mai o tērā after that 5 kiwaha img library
8 kia harikoa te wā hararei may the holiday season be joyful 5 kiwaha img library
9 kia harikoa te wā kirihimete may the christmas season be joyful 5 kiwaha img library
10 ko rāua ā māua tamariki those two are our children 5 kiwaha img library
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Module 146: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kua rite he pawa tēnā agreed that’s a leading question 5 kiwaha img library
2 me hanga pā kirikiri tāua shall we build a sandcaste 5 kiwaha img library
3 nā e tā kia mārie now dude be calm 5 kiwaha img library
4 ngā mihi o te kirihimete christmas greetings 5 kiwaha img library
5 ngā rā ki te kirihimete days remaining 5 kiwaha img library
6 ā rima karaka tā tātou hui our meeting is at five o’clock 6 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
7 ei e hika mā kia rite now friends get ready 6 kiwaha img library
8 hā e hoa mā kia rite now friends get ready 6 kiwaha img library
9 kua kauria ngā taero a kupe tested to the max 6 kiwaha img library
10 nā e mara mā kia rite now friends get ready 6 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 147: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 ā hauwhā mai I te rima karaka at a quarter past five 7 kiwaha img library
2 e waru ngā weri o te wheke an octopus has eight tentacles 7 kiwaha img library
3 haere ki te ui ki te ariki go and ask the chief 7 kiwaha img library
4 i hari te kaumatua te kete hou the kaumatua carried the new bag 7 kiwaha img library
5 i tākaro ngā tamariki me te kite the children played with a kite 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
6 ka hari a Rere i te hō Rere carries the spade 7 kiwaha img library
7 ka ōi ngā tamariki i ngā karoro the children shouted at the seagulls 7 kiwaha img library
8 kaua e rorirori kaua e haere atu don’t be silly dont go 7 kiwaha img library
9 kei raro te kūri i te whare the dog is under the house 7 kiwaha img library
10 kei te pōuri au i ō īmēra I’m saddened by your email 7 kiwaha img library
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Module 148: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kotahi tekau ngā ringa o te ngū a squid has ten arms 7 kiwaha img library
2 te aroha te whakapono me te rangimarie love hope and peace 7 kiwaha img library
3 aē marika kei te nahanaha tō rūma moe amazing your bedroom is tidy 8 kiwaha img library
4 he whanaunga tāua engari he mamao noa iho we are related but only distantly 8 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
5 i whanaungatia tāua engari i mamao noa iho we are related but only distantly 8 kiwaha img library
6 ināia tata nei kua hōhā au ki tiriata recently I have gotten bored with youtube 8 kiwaha img library
7 ka oi a Rewi I te moana makariri david shuddered in the cold ocean 8 kiwaha img library
8 kei te pānui a rāwiri i tana pukapuka david is reading his book 8 kiwaha img library
9 ko au he uri o to mātou tupuna I am a descendent of our ancestors 8 kiwaha img library
10 ka kohukihuki te āria i roto i tōna hinengaro he turned the idea over and over in his mind 9 kiwaha img library
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Module 149: /ri/

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

# 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 kiwaha img library
2 whakaraua te rima me te ona ka toru tekau wash your anus properly 9 kiwaha img library
3 whakaraua te rima me te ono ka toru tekau five times six is thirty 9 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
4 hia kia mia nia pia ria tia wia ngia whia ia sounds 10 kiwaha img library
5 kei te rere te pīrorohū huri noa i te puawai the bumble bee is flying around the flower 10 kiwaha img library
6 ri rī ti tī wi wī ngi ngī whi whī i sounds 10 kiwaha img library
7 kaua e wareware i te tino rangatiratanga o te iwi Māori don’t forget about the self-determination of the māori people 11 kiwaha img library
8 i tatau au ngā rima tae noa aku ki te rima tekau I counted up to fifty in fives 12 kiwaha img library
9 ki ngā kupu o te reo māori the words of the māori language 7 karakia_opening educational adaptation
10 tuhia te kupu māori mō ia nama write the māori word for each number 7 direct instructions scottymorrison
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Module 150: /ri/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 whakahuatia ā-waha ēnei kupu māori rongonui nei practise saying the following well-known māori words out loud 7 direct instructions scottymorrison
2 whakamāoritia tā māka rāua ko mere kōrero translate the sample dialogue between māka and mere 7 direct instructions scottymorrison
3 whakapākehātia / whakamāoritia rānei ēnei rerenga kōrero translate the following sentences into english or māori 7 direct instructions scottymorrison
4 whakautua ngā pātai ki te pūriro tika answer the questions using the correct possessive 7 direct instructions scottymorrison
5 hurihia ngā rerenga kōrero nei hei rerenga hāngū change the following sentences into the passive form 8 direct instructions scottymorrison
6 ināianei kimihia te tikanga o ēnei kupu māori find the meanings of each of these common māori words 8 direct instructions scottymorrison
7 tuhia he rerenga kōrero whakataurite mō ia whakaahua write a comparison sentence for each picture 8 direct instructions scottymorrison
8 tuhia te kupu māori mō ēnei kupu hōu write the english word for these new words you have learnt 8 direct instructions scottymorrison
9 whakahuatia ā-waha enei oro o te reo māori practise saying the following māori vowels out loud 8 direct instructions scottymorrison
10 whakahuatia ā-waha ēnei oro o te reo māori practise saying the following māori vowels out loud 8 direct instructions scottymorrison
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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 151: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 whatinga a brilliant breakout 1 kiwaha img library
2 e noti hey babe friend 2 kiwaha img library
3 ka whakareatia 13 times 15 2 kiwaha img library
4 kāti rā that will do 2 kiwaha img library
5 tekau hēneti ten cents 2 kiwaha img library
6 tino tōkeke true sportsmanship 2 kiwaha img library
7 arohatia a kirihimete celebrate christmas 3 kiwaha img library
8 arohatia te kirihimete cherish christmas 3 kiwaha img library
9 arohatia te whānau cherish family 3 kiwaha img library
10 e te rangatira leaders 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 152: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e tika ana that is correct 3 kiwaha img library
2 he tamaiti tāku i have a child 3 kiwaha img library
3 he tika koe you are correct 3 kiwaha img library
4 he tino pai that’s very good 3 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
5 ināianei kāti rā now that will do 3 kiwaha img library
6 inati te mahi incredible effort 3 kiwaha img library
7 ka tino pai thats very good 3 kiwaha img library
8 kāti te hakuhaku stop the grumbling 3 kiwaha img library
9 kāti te hōha stop being annoying 3 kiwaha img library
10 kāti te hopu stop the recording 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 153: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kāti te kōrero stop talking 3 kiwaha img library
2 kāti te mahi stop working 3 kiwaha img library
3 kāti te pūrere stop the device 3 kiwaha img library
4 kāti te raruraru stop arguing 3 kiwaha img library
5 kia kotahi meneti just one minute 3 kiwaha img library
6 kia rua meneti in two minutes 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 rima tekau hēneti fifty cents 3 kiwaha img library
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Module 154: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 rua tekau hēneti twenty cents 3 kiwaha img library
2 tino pai kē too much 3 kiwaha img library
3 tuohu whītiki mau crouch bind set 3 kiwaha img library
4 tihei mauri ora behold there is life 3 karakia_opening te puni kōkiri traditional
5 whakamāoritia ēnei pātai translate the following questions into māori 3 direct instructions scottymorrison
6 whakatikahia ngā hapa correct the errors in these sentences 3 direct instructions scottymorrison
7 meatia āta say it slow 2 direct instructions englemann
8 meatia tere say it fast 2 direct instructions englemann
9 meatia tahi tāua say it with me 3 direct instructions englemann
10 meatia tēnei do this 2 direct instructions englemann
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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 155: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 arohatia te ao māori treasure the natural world 4 kiwaha img library
2 āwhinatia au kia tū help me stand up 4 kiwaha img library
3 he angi te whakawhiti smooth transition 4 kiwaha img library
4 he inati te karawhiu an extraordinary effort 4 kiwaha img library
5 he kaimahi matihiko ia she is a digital worker 4 kiwaha img library
6 he tika tonu tāku its the truth believe me 4 kiwaha img library
7 he tino pai kē i really really like 4 kiwaha img library
8 he tino pai koe you are so good 4 kiwaha img library
9 he whakawhitinga tino pai a well executed transition 4 kiwaha img library
10 kaore tēnā i tika that is just not so 4 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
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Module 156: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kāore tēnā i tika that is just not so 4 kiwaha img library
2 kātahi nā ka tika now youre on the right track 4 kiwaha img library
3 kāti te pūrere hopu stop the recording device 4 kiwaha img library
4 kua oti i konei I am through here 4 kiwaha img library
5 kua oti te ao the world is complete 4 kiwaha img library
6 māku koe e tiaki i will look after you 4 kiwaha img library
7 me whakahī ka tika you should be proud 4 kiwaha img library
8 tino kino te pai quite the best 4 kiwaha img library
9 tio ana te hau the wind was freezing 4 kiwaha img library
10 titiro he amo ātaahua look some beautiful amo 4 kiwaha img library
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Module 157: /ti/

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

# 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 āe kātahi nā ka tika yes now you’re on the right track 5 kiwaha img library
4 ahakoa he iti he kahurangi although it is small it is precious 5 kiwaha img library
5 ahakoa he iti he pounamu although it is small it is precious 5 kiwaha img library
6 ahakoa he iti he tongarewa although it is small it is precious 5 kiwaha img library
7 he tino pai tō mahi youve done a good job 5 kiwaha img library
8 kai te whiti te rā the sun is shining 5 kiwaha img library
9 kāti tāu e mahi nā you must cease what you are doing 5 kiwaha img library
10 kāti te kōrero ināianei tonu stop talking right now 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 158: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 e ono tāra e wha tekau heneti six dollars forty cents 7 kiwaha img library
2 he tino nui rawa atu āwhina koe you have been incredibly helpful 7 kiwaha img library
3 i piu ngā kōtiro ki te kura the girls skipped to school 7 kiwaha img library
4 ka oma te tia i te wao the deer runs in the forest 7 kiwaha img library
5 ka tineia te ahi e te wai water will quench fire 7 kiwaha img library
6 ka tiu te kea i te rangi the kea soars in the sky 7 kiwaha img library
7 kāore e kore e tino rangirua ana without a doubt it is very doubtful 7 kiwaha img library
8 ko wai te māmā o tērā tamaiti who is the mother of that child 7 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
9 koinei tētahi o aku tino kaituku waiata this is one of my favourite DJs 7 kiwaha img library
10 kua hoko au i ētahi putiputi māku i’ve bought myself some flowers 7 kiwaha img library
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Module 159: /ti/

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

# Te Reo Māori English Words Category Source
1 kua mahue ōku mōhiti i a au i’ve left my glasses behind 7 kiwaha img library
2 awhinatia tāu tuahine ki te here ōna hū help your sister to lace her shoes 8 kiwaha img library
3 ei e hika e whiti ana te rā friend the sun is shining 8 kiwaha img library
4 hā he kau i runga i te mauti what there’s a cow on the lawn 8 kiwaha img library
5 i kainga katoatia e te tamaiti ana hua the child ate up his egg 8 kiwaha img library
6 i mōhio rānei koe i katia te toa did you know the shop was shut 8 kiwaha img library
7 i whanaungatia tāua engari i mamao noa iho we are related but only distantly 8 kiwaha img library
8 ināia tata nei kua hōhā au ki tiriata recently I have gotten bored with youtube 8 kiwaha img library
9 kei te kaute te kōtiro i te hīpi the girl counts the sheep 8 kiwaha kg 480 phrases
10 nā titiro ake i runga i ngā kapua now look up above the clouds 8 kiwaha img library