He Kupu,
he kākano

A word is a seed

Learn te reo Māori at your own pace — from everyday kōrero to karakia, waiata, and the language of the classroom. Start with our short learning guide, then follow a structured path from beginner to advanced, or dip in wherever suits you. Every lesson plants something that grows.

Prefer to jump straight in? Start with Chapter 1. No account needed to start. Create a free account to save your progress.

8
Learning levels
500+
Kupu — Words
6
Activity types
Utukore
Free to use

He aha ngā āhuatanga

Built for the way people actually learn

Placement quiz

Not sure where to start? A short adaptive quiz finds your level and drops you in at the right place — no wasted time on things you already know.

Spaced repetition

Words and phrases resurface at just the right moment — before you forget them. The same science that powers Anki, built into every lesson.

Structured progression

Eight levels from first words to near-fluency, broadly following the progression of NCEA te reo Māori. Fast learners can skip ahead; the path adapts to you.

Cultural depth

Beyond the curriculum — karakia, waiata, whakataukī, tauparapara. Language as it lives and breathes, not just as it's tested.

Six activity types

Flashcards, fill-in-the-blank, vocabulary matching, sentence building with visuals, grammar guides, and listening exercises. Variety keeps it fresh.

Browse freely

Not following the guided path? Browse any topic, vocab set, or activity directly. The library is always open — no login required.

Explore your way

Tirotiro katoa — Browse all

Whakamātautau taumata — Placement quiz

Take the short quiz if you want a suggested starting point instead of choosing one yourself.

Ngā kaupapa — Browse chapters

Dip into the chapter path and topic library if you want to learn in your own order.

Papa tākaro — Play area

Try replayable matching games and other lighter activities whenever you want quick practice.

Ngā kaupapa — topic areas

Ngā mihi — Greetings Te whānau — Family I te kāinga — In the home Ngā wāhanga tinana — Body Kai — Food Reo o te akomanga — Classroom Karakia — Karakia Waiata — Songs Whakataukī — Proverbs Ngā tae — Colours Ngā tau — Numbers Te āhuarangi — Weather

How it works

Start with the learning guide

If you are new to te reo Māori or language learning, the short guide helps set expectations, build confidence, and show you how to get the most from the site.

Choose your starting point

Take the placement quiz to find the right level, or go straight to Level 1 if you would rather begin from the start.

Follow the guided path — or don't

The curriculum opens up chapter by chapter, but the topic library and vocab sets are always open. Learn what you need, when you need it.

Review and keep going

Spaced repetition keeps words fresh, and a free account saves your progress whenever you are ready.

Whakamāoritia — Translate

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