Kākano — Level 1
Kākano (Seed)
Ngā mihi — Greetings
Start with useful greetings and farewells in te reo Māori.
Ngā oro waiwai — Basic pronunciation
Learn the key sounds you need to begin reading and saying words with confidence.
Ngā kupu tuatahi — First words
Start learning some useful Māori words you will see and use often.
Ko wai koe? — Introducing yourself
Say who you are, ask names, and talk simply about where you are from.
Kei te pēhea koe? — How are you?
Ask how someone is, turn simple statements into questions, and build short everyday check-ins.
Te ao o ia rā — Everyday life
Build everyday language for objects, colours, describing words, places, and simple actions.
Ngā tau — Numbers
Build a confident first foundation in counting, simple number patterns, and asking how many.
Te rā me te marama — Day and date
Learn day names, month names, and simple date patterns.
Ngā tāngata i tō ao — People, whānau, and roles
Learn words for whānau, relationships, and the people around you.
Ngā oro rua — Vowel pairs
Slow down, listen closely, and start noticing when short vowel pairs glide together or stay separate.
Ngā tohutohu me ngā tono — Instructions and requests
Use short commands, requests, and small courtesy phrases in practical everyday situations.
Kua rite? — Show what you know
Bring together what you have learned and show you are ready to move on.