Tom Harrison and Junior Charlie

Learn Cook Islands Māori

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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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Lesson 15 - Days of the Week (Rarotonga) 09.11.2023 4:20

Days of the week in Rarotonga. 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 14 - Counting from 1-10 15.08.2023 4:16

In this lesson, we learn the numbers from 1-10 in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is the hardest part when learning to count however once you learn it now, counting higher than 10 becomes much easier. Connect with the Kuki Learning Crew; ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 13 - Asking "How old are you?" 12.08.2023 3:00

In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "How old are you?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is "E'ia o'ou mata'iti?" or you could instead ask "Eaa to'ou mataiti?" however this translates more to "What is your age?" Connect with the Kuki Learning Crew; ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 12 - Asking "Are you hungry?" 10.08.2023 3:43

In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Are you hungry?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. The Rarotonga dialect is "E matepongi toou?" and the Aitutaki dialect is "E 'iakai toou?". Replies to this question can be: yes = ae, pronounced: [ah-eh] no = kare, pronounced: [car-reh] In Aitutaki, no is 'kaore" [car-oh-reh] Connect with us; ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ku...

Lesson 11 - Saying "I'm from New Zealand" 07.08.2023 3:32

In this lesson, we learn how to say, "I'm from New Zealand" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is: "No Aotearoa mai au" or "No Nu Tireni mai au". Connect with us; ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 10 - Saying "Yes/No" 09.04.2023 2:44

In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Yes/No" in the Cook Islands Māori language. yes = ae, pronounced: [ah-eh] no = kare, pronounced: [car-reh] In Aitutaki, no is 'kaore" [car-oh-reh] Connect with us; ⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 9 - Asking "Where are you from?" 03.04.2023 3:14

In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Where are you from?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is similar to lesson 8 so check that lesson out before listening to this one. Where are you from? = No'ea mai koe?, pronounced: [noh-air, mah-e, cor-eh] I'm from Aitutaki = No Aitutaki mai au, pronounced: [noh, eye-two-tar-key, my, ar-uu] Connect with us; ⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilea...

Lesson 8 - Asking "Where were you?" 25.03.2023 3:19

In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Where were you?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. Where were you? = No'ea mai koe?, pronounced: [noh-air, mah-e, cor-eh] You can also shorten this to: No'ea koe?, pronounced: [noh-air, cor-eh] Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 7 - Asking "What's your name?" 11.03.2023 4:20

In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "What's your name?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. What's your name? = Ko'ai to ingoa?, pronounced: [koh-ah-ee, tor, eh-ngaw-aw] Connecting with us and Paper Plus link; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 6 - Saying your name 04.03.2023 3:43

In this lesson, we learn how to introduce yourself in the Cook Islands Māori language. My name is... = Toku ingoa ko..., pronounced: [tor-coo, eh-ngaw, coh] Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 5 - Saying "Thank you" 04.03.2023 3:16

In this lesson, we learn how to say 'Thank you' in the Cook Islands Māori language. Thank you = meitaki, pronounced: [may-tar-key] Very much = ma'ata, pronounced: [ma-ah-tar] Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 4 - Saying "Goodbye" 25.02.2023 3:28

In this lesson, we learn how to say 'goodbye' in the Cook Islands Māori language. Goodbye = Aere ra, pronounced: [ah-eh-reh, rah] Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 3 - Saying "Good morning" 20.02.2023 3:28

In this lesson, we learn how to say 'good morning' in the Cook Islands Māori language. Good morning = Popongi manea, pronounced: [paw-paw-ngee, ma-nae-ah] 'ngi' is pronounced similarly like the word 'knee' Morning! = Popongi!  Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 2 - Asking "How are you?" 18.02.2023 3:05

In this lesson, we learn how to ask 'How are you?' in the Cook Islands Māori language. How are you? = Pe'ea ua koe?, pronounced: [peh-air, o-ah, cor-eh] After you say "Kia Orana" (hello), learn to follow up and ask "Pe'ea ua koe?". You can also say; Pe'ea? = How's it? Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Lesson 1 - Saying 'See ya' 17.02.2023 3:09

In this lesson, we learn how to say 'see ya' in the Cook Islands Māori language. See ya = Ka kite, pronounced: [car, key-teh] See ya later= Ka kite akonei, pronounced: [car, key-teh, ah-core-neigh] Ka kite can also literally translate to: 'Will be seen", "They will see", "He/She will see". It really does depend on the context! Connect with us; https://linktr.ee/kukilearning

Intro to Kuki Learning - Saying "Hello" 17.02.2023 2:10

In this lesson, we learn how to say "Hello" in the Cook Islands Māori language. Hello = Kia Orana, pronounced: [key-ah, oh-rah-nah] Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Ati...