
Bonus 130.5 - Don't bullshit yourself! Don't learn Māori if you don't want it.
Learn Cook Islands MāoriShow Notes
If you don’t actually want to learn the language, stop wasting everyone’s time. This episode calls out the half-hearted and challenges you to be honest with yourself. No sugar-coating. Just the truth about what it really takes to learn Cook Islands Māori. Auii!! Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you. Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/ Other content: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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Are you okay? = Te mako nei koe? Other ways to say: Te mako uara koe? Informal: mako? = okay? good?
Would you like some medicine? = Ka inangaro koe i te vairakau? Medicine = vairakau Clothes = kakau Fruits = ua rakau
Would you like to drink water? = Ka inangaro koe i te inu vai? water = vai coconut water = nu alcohol = kava
Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.
Think learning Cook Islands Māori costs money? Turns out there are actually free ways to study it right here in New Zealand. In this video, I’ll show you where to find them before you spend money on something Google could've told you for free. Your ancestors are judging your Duolingo streak. Time to learn!!