Māori · Te Reo Māori
Directory 18 checked resources · Pacific. A short orientation and a solid starting list.
About Māori
- Language family
- Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Polynesian
- Where it's spoken
- Aotearoa New Zealand
- Speakers
- tens of thousands of fluent speakers; wider community learners
Te reo Māori is an Eastern Polynesian language and an official language of New Zealand. Revitalization work has produced strong free courses, dictionaries, and Māori-language media. Start with pronunciation and high-frequency phrases, then move into Te Whanake and Te Ao Māori News.
How to start
- Pick one free course (or free-with-upgrades) below and finish a short beginner unit before hopping apps.
- Bookmark one dictionary or grammar reference and look up every unknown word for a week.
- Add 10–15 minutes of native listening or learner video most days — news, radio, or a teaching channel.
- When ready, use a tutor marketplace listing below for short speaking sessions.
| Resource | Type | Levels | Cost | Verified |
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italki Māori tutors
Search available Māori tutors.
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tutoring | A1-C2 | paid | 2026-07-23 |
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