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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Tom Harrison and Junior Charlie

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Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

Lesson 43 - Siblings "Tuakana/Teina" (Same Gender) 14.06.2024

Learning about siblings. What to call an older sibling and what to call a younger sibling. Let's learn it all. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 42 - Saying "God Bless" 07.06.2024

Perfect to use when leaving church or wishing family safe travels. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 41 - Asking "Where's the shop/market?" 01.06.2024

Our market in Rarotonga is called the "Punanganui Market". Ask someone how to get there by using this Cook Islands Māori phrase! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 40 - Asking "Where's the police station?" 26.05.2024

Hopefully the only time you need to use this is for getting your driver's license! Learn how to ask, "Where's the police station?" or "Where's the police?" in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 39 - Saying "Aunty" and "Uncle" 11.05.2024

Today we learn how to say "Aunty" and "Uncle" in the Cook Islands Māori language! We are certain if you are of Polynesian heritage, you'll have plenty of these! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 38 - Saying "Be careful" 04.05.2024

Learn how to say "Be careful" or "You be careful" in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 37 - Telling the time (Part 3: AM or PM) 27.04.2024

Part 3 of 3 of learning the time in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 36 - Asking "Where's the toilet?" 20.04.2024

This phrase could be useful in the Cook Islands. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 35 - Telling the time (Part 2: Minutes) 13.04.2024

Now we learn the time using minutes in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 34 - Saying "It's no problem" 06.04.2024

Not exactly "Hakuna Matata" but it's close enough. Learn how to say "It's no problem" in the Cook Islands Māori language! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 33 - Telling the time (Part 1: Hours) 30.03.2024

How to tell the time in (hours) Cook Islands Māori. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 32 - Saying "Grandma" and "Grandpa" 23.03.2024

Nothing like hearing all the mischief your parents did, from your grandparents. Let's learn the Cook Islands Māori language together! Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 31 - Basic "Emotions and Feelings" 20.03.2024

I'm so happy I could donate money to Kuki Learning! We are kidding... but we never say never. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 29 - Asking "How's your head?" 13.03.2024

In this lesson, we learn how to ask if someone's head is okay. Maybe they hit the ceiling fan, or they are hungover from drinking too much adult juice. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 28 - Saying "Mum" and "Dad" 08.03.2024

In this lesson, we learn the formal and informal ways of saying "Mum" and "Dad" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 27 - Saying "Please" 03.03.2024

In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Please" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠

Lesson 25 - Saying "Happy New Year" 31.12.2023

In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Happy New Year" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠

Lesson 24 - Saying "Merry Christmas" 31.12.2023

In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Merry Christmas" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠

Lesson 23 - Asking "What's the time?" 05.12.2023

In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "What's the time?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. See our other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 22 - Saying "You look beautiful!" 01.12.2023

In this lesson, we learn how to say, "You look beautiful!" or "You are beautiful!" in the Cook Islands Māori language. Connect with the Kuki Learning Boys; ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 21 - Asking "Do you know how to speak English?" 29.11.2023

The likelihood of you using this sentence is low, but when you do use it, you'll surprise a lot of the locals! Please leave a review and a comment for anything else you'd like to learn. We love your suggestions! Click our link below to see our other stuff; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 19 - Months of the Year 17.11.2023

Here are the months of the year in the Cook Islands Māori language. Do you notice a resemblance with the English months? Click to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 18 - Vowels 15.11.2023

These are the vowels in the Cook Islands Māori language. They are the same in English and the only difference are the pronunciations. Click to connect with these "wanna-be" phonetic gurus: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 17 - Days of the Week (Aitutaki) 12.11.2023

Days of the week in Aitutaki. Some helpful English to Māori phrases are: 1) Yesterday was (insert day) = E (insert day) inanai. 2) Today is (insert day) = E (insert day) teia ra. 3) Tomorrow is (insert day) = E (insert day) apopo. Connect with the Kuki Learning Crew; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 16 - Counting from 11-100 11.11.2023

In this lesson, we learn the numbers from 11-100 in the Cook Islands Māori language. Once you have learned how to count from 1-10, counting higher will be too easy! Connect with the Kuki Learning Crew; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

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