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A total revision of Pa Ryan's bestselling Modern Maori Book 1, this course book in reo Maori is aimed at beginning students at secondary school (Year 9), in night classes or undertaking self-study. Reo Maori o Naianei (which translates as 'Modern Maori') leads the student into the language via a guide to pronunciation and aspects of Maori culture. The course progresses from simple building blocks of the language (nouns, articles, adjectives, simple questions) to consider more complex structures and conversational language. Illustr... read more

A long-awaited dictionary with headwords, definitions, synonyms, and passives wholly in te reo Maori, Tirohia Kimihia will be welcomed by both fluent speakers and learners of te reo Maori. Teachers can use it to support literacy and language development for students aged 8-12 years. Students can use it to enrich their vocabulary, develop their dictionary and research skills, check spellings and meanings of words, or simply take pleasure in exploring words in te reo Maori. Ko Tirohia Kimihia te papakupu tuatahi kua tuhia ki te r... read more

Five books in basic Maori with English translations.

Maori to English. The 7th edition is revised by a committee consisting of Dr Pei te Hurinui Jones (chairman) and Bruce Biggs, both members of the original revision committee, the late Mrs Beth Ranapia of the Department of Education and Mrs Merimeri Penfold of the maori Studies section of the Anthropology department, University of Auckland First ed. published Paihia, N.Z. : C.M. Society, 1844 as: A dictionary of the New Zealand language / William Williams. Reprint. Originally published: 7th ed. Wellington, N.Z.: Government Pr... read more

Q's Course in Maori is the easy way to start out in Maori. Grasshopper and his master have introduced thousands of people to te Reo. Suitable for students of all ages and backgrounds, the book covers correct pronunciation, how to introduce yourself, asking questions, and describing things. There is a glossary of words, and a list of other helpful books. First published in 2001, this updated 2004 edition includes a CD.

This completely revised and updated edition of the previously titled Revised Dictionary of Modern Maori contains over 15,000 concise entries divided into Maori-to-English and English-to-Maori sections and includes all the words most commonly used by fluent Maori speakers. Incorporated is an easy-to-use guide to the pronunciation of Maori and a section on Maori grammar. First published 1974; this 4th edition 1994.

He Kohinga Kiwaha is a comprehensive, fun guide to modern Maori idioms. Designed for the intermediate to advanced speaker of te reo Maori, the book is unique in being totally in Maori - so that examples and explanatory text are all in the language. First published in 1999, the book sold out of its first edition and its 2004 reprint. Each of the ten chapters in the book introduces idioms that are used for specific situations - at work, in different social situations, among friends and family - with separate sections on different la... read more

Designed with the user in mind, this dictionary is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. It condenses and simplifies the entries in the authoritative Reed Dictionary of Modern Maori, selecting the most commonly used words and providing succinct definitions. In all there more than 20,000 entries, including recent additions to the languages such as e-mail, group therapy and radar detector.The pocket dictionary is highly portable with a durable laminated cover. The language level is ideal for the... read more

This dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since its inaugural print run in 1948, giving testimony to its reliability as a reference guide to Maori words in use every daythe pronounciation. It includes a guide to the pronounciation of Maori and lists of useful vocabulary.

This edition is out of print. This thorough guide to the Maori language is the best introduction available for the general reader. It assumes no prior knowledge and offers a comprehensive course of lessons and exercises, together with pronunciation advice and an extensive vocabulary, for successful study. Paperback 142pp h183mm x w120mm First published 1950; this 3rd edition 1994.

This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Mäori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includes: encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including fish and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Mäori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, so... read more

The author has set out a coherent & progessive model for the description of Maori sentence structure, beginning with pronunciation & spelling, how words are formed & combined into phrases, then moving onto show how phrases combine to form sentences. A description of simple sentences, and finally, of complex sentences, completes this text. Particularly useful for those who already have a command of Maori and want an account of how the language works - for example: advanced speakers in seconday & tertiary courses ... read more

A useful encyclopedia for anyone interested in Maori language. The 830 pages are broken into parts: Topically indexed dictionary, Grammar keywords, Syllable interpretation, New linguistic terms, plus many others.

This comprehensive dictionary contains illustrations for over 1300 of the most common words used. Also contains an index of Maori to English words, and sections covering numbers, days of the week and months of the year. The perfect introduction to the Maori language. First published as The Reed Maori Picture Dictionary in 2001. This renamed edition 2008.

A Maori-only language resource, compiled out of seven years' research by the Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori. Containing almost 24,000 entries, it is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the Maori language, for proficient Maori speakers. For each entry, the dictionary gives the atua category, parts of speech, definitions, examples of the word used in context, and an etymology of the word, drawing on a wide corpus of written material in te reo Maori.

This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Mâori language scholars, is the most up to date available. It's an invaluable reference title for all New Zealanders, containing all the words most commonly used by fluent Mâori speakers including a vocabulary list with words for new inventions, metric items and modern concepts as well as scientific, computer, technological, medical and legal terms. Incorporates an easy to use guide to pronunciation and a short section on Mâori grammar... read more

This bright and entertaining book is a stimulating and lively word finder for beginner learners of Maori. Wonderfully detailed miniature model characters and objects provide interest in this picture word book. It's designed for Maori-speaking children and those studying Maori as a second language to provide a quick and enjoyable way to enrich learners' vocabulary. There are a number of hidden objects to find in every big scene. Also included is a pronunciation guide and an alphabetical Maori/English list of all the words in the... read more

This book and CD set gives the basics of how to pronounce Maori correctly, while teaching a little of the language to be used in everyday life. No prior knowledge of Maori is required. The CD-Rom - playable on audio and viewable on computer - supports the book at every step and presents the correct pronunciation as a model for your own practice. First published by Reed, this is a new 2009 Raupo edition from Penguin.

A total revision of Pa Ryan's best-selling Modern Maori, this course book in reo Maori extends the language work from Reo Maori O Naianei Book 1 and is aimed at students at secondary school, in night classes or undertaking self-study. Reo Maori o Naianei Book 2 leads the student further into the language via a guide to pronunciation and extended explanations of aspects of Maori culture. The course progresses from simple building blocks of the language (nouns, articles, adjectives, simple questions) to consider more complex structur... read more

Previously published by Reed, this is a new, fully-revised 2009 edition. The Raupō Pocket Dictionary of Modern Māori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Māori at all levels. Fully revised by the author there are more than 20,000 entries divided into Māori-English and English-Māori sections. It includes - The most frequently used words in both languages. - A guide to Māori grammar and pronunciation. - A list of common phrases in Māori. - A map of tribal areas, helpful for understanding linguistic variat... read more