You're short on time, but you still want to use Māori at work with confidence. This is the no-fluff, practical course for professionals who want to build real-world Māori language skills they'll actually use in everyday moments.

Essentials in Six Weeks


Enrolment Opens: Tuesday, 10 June

One-Time Investment: $600 (Incl. GST)

Platform Access: Lifetime

You don't need hours a day. You just need a place to begin. And, this is your invitation.

Maybe you've been wanting to use te reo Māori in your workday, but haven't found something that fits your pace, your role, or your real life. Maybe you've watched others speak with confidence and thought, "I wish I could do that." Essentials in Six Weeks is here to make that wish feel possible. It's designed for professionals who need:

✅ Clear, everyday phrases you'll use

✅ Guidance you can trust

✅ Audio and real-world examples

✅ A flexible structure you can return to

Tirohanga Whānui
Overview

Essentials in Six Weeks is built for professionals who want to use te reo Māori in everyday work life, without spending hours a week or feeling intimated.

In just six weeks, you'll gain the confidence to use Māori in meetings, emails, greetings, and acknowledgements, through bite-sized lessons, guided audio, and real-world examples. You'll learn workplace-ready phrases, pronunciation tips, and culturally safe ways to speak up, so by the end of the course, you won't just know the language, you'll be using it.

  • Focus on perfecting the correct pronunciation of the Māori alphabet, words, and phrases to build a strong foundation for language learning.

    • Learn the Māori alphabet and correct pronunciation for each letter

    • Practice sounds that are key to mastering te reo Māori

    • Develop confidence in saying everyday words and phrases correctly

  • Learn practical phrases and structures for daily workplace communication, from social media posts to stakeholder updates and team chats.

    • Explore language for promoting events, writing captions, and welcoming attendees

    • Learn go-to phrases for both internal and external messaging

    • Practice engaging with stakeholders using appropriate language

  • Learn a modern Māori introduction, its significance, and how to construct a meaningful mihimihi for professional introductions.

    • Understand the cultural importance of a mihimihi and its structure

    • Craft a personalised mihimihi for your professional life

    • Practice delivering your mihimihi with confidence and meaning

  • Learn practical phrases to express gratitude and acknowledge others in both spoken and written settings, perfect for meetings, events, and emails.

    • Learn common Māori phrases for giving thanks and recognising contributions

    • Explore how to respectfully acknowledge gatherings and speakers

    • Practice using short, polished phrases for emails and everyday written communication

  • Recite foundational incantations in Māori to open and conclude activities, events, and gatherings, empowering you to incorporate tikanga Māori into your work life.

    • Learn traditional incantations for welcoming and concluding events

    • Understand the customs behind each incantation

    • Ways to integrate these powerful incantations into your own practices

  • Learn how to give instructions and directions within your home, workplace and community using te reo Māori.

    • Essential grammar for giving clear, concise directions

    • Practice listening and responding to instructions in te reo Māori

    • Build vocabulary for navigating common environments like the home or office

You've had a glimpse at what's inside, and you're thinking this might be exactly what you've been looking for. Before you jump in, here's how to know if Essentials in Six Weeks is the right fit for you. This course is made for professionals who…

Are a beginner looking for Māori language essentials for the workplace

Want to build confidence using te reo Māori in meetings, emails, and everyday moments

Prefer practical, real-world examples over heavy theory, and enjoy learning at your own pace

Are short on time, but committed to learning that supports corporate, or client-facing roles

Kia Puāwai
Your Investment

This course is designed for busy professionals like you who want flexibility without compromise. Learn at your own pace, revisit modules whenever needed, and study in a way that fits your lifestyle, whether you're in the office, working remotely, or travelling.

With a one-time investment of $600 NZD (incl. GST), you'll gain lifetime access to every lesson, resource, and audio guide, no recurring fees or locked content. Just real value, on your terms.

Ngā Pātai Auau
Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! The course is entirely self-paced, so you can start whenever you're ready and work through the modules on your own time.

    • 6 structured modules

    • Audio pronunciation support

    • Downloadable worksheets & guides

    • Real-world examples for workplace use

    • Lifetime access with no expiry

  • This is a self-paced online course, designed to fit around your work schedule. Most learners spend 1–2 hours per module, but you can take it slower or faster. You get lifetime access, so there's no pressure.

  • Essentials in Six Weeks is designed specifically for the workplace. You won't be memorising isolated vocabulary, we teach real-world Māori phrases for emails, meetings, greetings, acknowledgements, and everyday communication. It's built for those who want useful, safe language you can start using straight away.

  • The course is a one-time investment of $600 NZD (incl. GST). No subscriptions. No ongoing fees. Just full, unlimited access for life.

  • Nope! This is a beginner-friendly Māori course. You'll be guided step-by-step with audio, examples, and downloadable tools to build confidence from day one.

  • You'll get lifetime access to the course, so you can learn at your own pace, revisit the material anytime, and take as long as you need to complete it.