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Te Reo Self-Introductions

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Te Reo Self-Introductions

Te Reo Self-Introductions

Māori cultural design with koru patterns

Wāhanga 1: Key Phrases - Ngā Rerenga Kōrero Matua

1. Match the Te Reo Māori phrases with their English meanings:
1. Ko ... tōku ingoa
2. Nō ... ahau
3. Tokohia ōku tau?
4. Tokohia ōu tau?
A. How old are you?
B. My name is...
C. I am from...
D. How old am I?
2. Circle the correct pronunciation guide for "Ko tōku ingoa":

"Koh toe-koo ing-go-ah"

"Ko to-ku in-goa"

"Koe toku ingo"

Wāhanga 2: Personal Information - Kōrero Whaiaro

3. Complete your own introduction by filling in the blanks:

Ko _________________ tōku ingoa.

Nō _________________ ahau.

He _______ ōku tau.

4. Write the numbers 1-15 in Te Reo Māori (use the word bank below):

Word Bank: tahi, rua, toru, whā, rima, ono, whitu, waru, iwa, tekau, tekau mā tahi, tekau mā rua, tekau mā toru, tekau mā whā, tekau mā rima

Wāhanga 3: Places in Aotearoa - Ngā Wāhi o Aotearoa

5. Check all the New Zealand places you recognise (multiple selection):

Tāmaki-makau-rau (Auckland)

Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington)

Ōtautahi (Christchurch)

Tauranga Moana (Tauranga)

Te Whanga-nui-a-Tara (Whanganui)

Rotorua

6. Write where you are from using the correct Te Reo structure:

Example: "Nō Tāmaki-makau-rau ahau" (I am from Auckland)

Wāhanga 4: Conversation Practice - Kōrerorero

7. Put this conversation in the correct order by numbering 1-6:

_____ "Ko Mere tōku ingoa."

_____ "Kia ora! Ko wai tō ingoa?"

_____ "He tekau mā rua ōku tau. Tokohia ōu tau?"

_____ "Kia ora Mere! Tokohia ōku tau?"

_____ "He tekau mā toru ōku tau."

_____ "Nō Rotorua ahau. Nō hea koe?"

8. Create your own greeting conversation using the phrases you've learned:

Wāhanga 5: Cultural Understanding - Māramatanga Māori

9. Why is it important to learn Te Reo Māori? Circle the best answer:

It's one of New Zealand's official languages and connects us to our culture

It's only important for Māori people

It's just another school subject

10. Draw a picture that represents your identity and write one sentence in Te Reo about yourself underneath:

Wāhanga 6: Reflection - Whakaaroaro

11. What did you find most interesting about learning Te Reo introductions today?
12. Rate your confidence in introducing yourself in Te Reo Māori:

Very confident - Māia rawa

Quite confident - Māia

Need more practice - Me ako anō

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