iReo 3 - Māori Language: Introducing your Family & Others (New Zealand)

Grow your reo by introducing the important people in your life with clarity, confidence, and cultural connection.

Description

iReo 3 helps you build the confidence to talk about your whānau, introduce the people important to you, and express relationships naturally through te reo Māori. 

You’ll learn how to describe relationships, introduce the people important to you, and build confidence using these phrases in everyday settings. 

This programme is designed for learners continuing from iReo 1 and iReo 2 who want to make their reo more personal, practical, and connected to real life. 

 

Why Choose this programme?

  • Strengthen whānau connection. Learn how to talk about the people who matter most to you using te reo Māori in a way that feels natural and meaningful. 

  • Build confidence for real conversations. Practise introducing whānau members, describing relationships, and using everyday language in social and community settings. 

  • Learn in a supportive environment. Designed for learners continuing their reo journey with step-by-step guidance, pronunciation tools, and practical examples. 

  • Study flexibly online. Access your learning anywhere with flexible online delivery that fits around work, whānau, and everyday life. 

 

What you'll learn

By the end of iReo 3, you’ll be able to: 

  • Use terms of address and endearment in different contexts 

  • Talk about whakapapa and whānau relationships using simple phrases 

  • Introduce members of your whānau in te reo Māori 

  • Create a mihimihi that introduces your whānau connections 

  • Improve your pronunciation and confidence in spoken reo Māori 

  • Use simple relationship-focused language in everyday conversations 

 

Who this programme is for

iReo 3 is designed for: 

  • Learners who have completed iReo 1 and iReo 2 

  • Māori living overseas wanting to strengthen cultural and whānau connections 

  • Learners wanting to build confidence speaking about family and relationships in te reo Māori 

  • Parents and whānau learning reo Māori together 

  • People wanting practical, culturally grounded language for everyday life 

  • Learners looking for a supportive next step in their reo journey 

 

How learning works

  • Fully online and self-directed  

  • 6-week programme  

  • Around 3–5 hours per week  

  • Learn at your own pace  

  • Accessible on desktop, tablet, or mobile  

You’ll have: 

  • 8 weeks full access to learning materials  

  • Additional read-only access for revision after completion 

 

What you'll receive

You’ll receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing iReo 3. 

 

Pricing

NZD $249 (tax included) 

Early bird discounts may be available for selected intakes. 

 

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