Author : Urban Napflin
Publisher : Urban Napflin
ISBN 13 : 0473257297
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (732 download)
Book Synopsis Maori Language by : Urban Napflin
Download or read book Maori Language written by Urban Napflin and published by Urban Napflin. This book was released on 2018-03-14 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New revised 2018 edition: Short Maori language course for New Zealand travellers and newcomers who would like to understand or even speak some sentences in Te Reo Maori and learn more about the underlying Maori culture. Contents Introduction: History and related languages - The alphabet - Pronounciation - What makes learning Te Reo easier - What makes learning Te Reo difficult - Visiting a marae - Pōwhiri - Greetings in the marae - Introducing oneself in the marae - Whai kōrero Words: Words you probably already know! - Words which are often used - Greetings - Countries - Cities - New Zealand places - Names - Numbers - Weekdays - Months - Seasons - Times - Local expressions - Colours - The human body - Religion and culture - School - Family - Food - Modern words - Other frequently occurring words - Texting in Te Reo - Maori English slang - Auxiliary words and particles Basic grammar - how to form simple sentences: Articles - Personal pronouns - Present tense - Past tense - Future tense - Passive - Possessive pronouns - Adjective reinforcements - Commands - Negation Example sentences: Questions and answers - Other example sentences - Waiata - Proverbs - Prayers More resources: Learning resources: internet - Learning resources: books - Online dictionaries - Other interesting resources - The author