Tom Harrison and Junior Charlie
Learn Cook Islands Māori
Planning a trip to Rarotonga? You could just land, sip a cocktail, and nod politely at the locals while having zero clue what they’re saying. Or you could actually learn some Cook Islands Māori and stop pretending. Tom and Charlie deliver bite-sized lessons that sneak the language into your head without the boring classroom vibe. From formal phrases that’ll impress the aunties, to casual talk for everyday life, to the kind of slang your grandma would definitely disapprove of! Book your seat (or just subscribe, it’s cheaper):Email: info@kukilearning.comSocial: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning
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Episodes
Lesson 97 - Asking "You good?" 10.01.2025 4:09
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 96 - Saying "Happy New Year" (variations) 04.01.2025 3:37
Happy new year to everyone! Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd li...
Lesson 95 - Saying a prayer for food 27.12.2024 4:52
Basic prayer for food in Cook Islands Māori is as follows: "Te Atua e, akameitaki mai te manga ta matou ka kai, ei akamatutu to matou kopapa, kia ora matou iakoe, Amene". Translated as: Heavenly father, bless this food we are about to eat, to strengthen our bodies, may we live in your grace, Amen. Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing...
Lesson 94 - Saying a basic prayer 20.12.2024 3:56
Cook Islands Maori basic prayer "Te Atua e, aroa mai ia matou, tamariki ara nei, kia ora matou iakoe, Amene". Interpreted to: "Heavenly Father, bless us all, forgive us of our sins, may we live in your grace, Amen". Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aituta...
Lesson 93 - Asking "One more beer, please" 14.12.2024 5:25
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 91 - Saying "I will not make it to work" 06.12.2024 5:29
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 90 - Saying "I can/can't do it" 29.11.2024 4:18
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 89 - Asking "Can you do it?" 25.11.2024 3:02
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 88 - Asking "What's your holiday plans?" 22.11.2024 4:10
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 87 - Learning "dusk" & "night" 19.11.2024 4:50
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 86 - Learning "dawn" & "morning" 16.11.2024 4:35
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 85 - Using "Glottal stops" 14.11.2024 4:19
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 84 - Using "Macrons" 11.11.2024 4:50
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 83 - Introducing yourself (Tom Harrison) 06.11.2024 5:44
Hello - "Kia Orana" My name is - ''Toku ingoa ko'' My father is - ''Toku papa ko'' My mother is - ''Toku mama ko'' I was born in - ''Kua anau ia au i'' I was raised in - ''Kua tupu mai au i'' I am ___ years old - "E ___ oku mataiti" Thank you - ''Kia orana e kia manuia" Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Jun...
Lesson 82 - Introducing yourself 29.10.2024 4:09
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 81 - Replying to "Good morning" 26.10.2024 5:59
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...
Lesson 79 - Replying to "How are you?" 19.10.2024 5:47
We start with "I'm good" (meitaki au), "so-so" (e aka), and "I'm not good" (kare e mako ana). Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make t...
Lesson 77 - Cook Islands National Anthem in Māori 13.10.2024 1:25
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Today, we learn the Cook Islands national anthem titled " TE ATUA MOU E ". "TE ATUA MOU E, KO KOE RAI TE PU, O TE PA ENUA E, AKARONGO MAI, I TO MATOU NEI REO, TE KAPIKI ATU NEI, PARURU MAI, IA MATOU NEI, OMAI TE KORONA MOU, KIA NGATEITEI, KIA VAI RAI TE AROA, O TE PA ENUA E". Hosted...
Lesson 76 - Learning "vera" & "veravera" (hot & spicy) 08.10.2024 3:42
Today's lesson we learn about "vera", which refers to being "temperature hot". We also learn "veravera", which refers to "spicy hot". Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka...
Lesson 75 - Saying "You're so short" 05.10.2024 4:35
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them teach via em...
Lesson 74 - Saying "You're so tall" 27.09.2024 4:06
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via...
Bonus 73 - Kuki Learning update (Thank you to all our listeners!) 22.09.2024 1:59
Thank you to all our listeners and supporters! We really do appreciate you listening and helping to keep the language alive. Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. The...
Lesson 72 - Saying "It's rainy today" 20.09.2024 3:14
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via...
Lesson 71 - Saying "It's windy today" 14.09.2024 3:53
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via...
Lessson 70 - Saying "It's hot today" 06.09.2024 2:56
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via...
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