Learn Cook Islands Māori

Bonus 153.5 - Recording the perfect episode is HARD!

Kia Orana all! This is a light-hearted update episode where I return to the mic and talk openly about juggling adulthood, the rush toward Christmas, and the pressure to make everything perfect. I share why consistency matters more than perfection and outline a renewed focus on delivering regular content. Lets go!! 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. These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters). Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place. Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request. Web: https://kukilearning.com/ Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Language lessons: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Lesson 153 - Common kitchen items

Bring me the ____? Apai mai te____? Pot/pan = pāni  frying pan = varai pāni Plate = mereki Cup = kapu Fork = kokai Knife = tipi Spoon = tipunu Lid = papani Oven = umu Fridge/freezer = pia anuanu/pia akaanuanu 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. These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters). Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place. Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request. Web: https://kukilearning.com/ Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Language lessons: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Lesson 152 - 13 Facts about the Cook Islands

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. These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters). Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place. Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request. Web: https://kukilearning.com/ Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Language lessons: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Bonus 151.5 - "Know your heritage" with Danny Mataroa

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, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. 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: info@kukilearning.com Web: https://kukilearning.com/ Other content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Lesson 151 - Introduction Practice (Very Basic)

Ready to sound like you actually know what you’re saying in Māori? In this episode, we cover the essentials: saying hello without looking awkward, asking “How are you?” (and actually knowing how to reply), introducing yourself like a pro, and even asking where someone’s from without sounding like a stalker. Oh, and we’ll wrap it up with a couple of handy exits: “That’s enough” and “See ya.” I’ll say each phrase nice and slow, leave space for you to repeat (yes, out loud ; don’t just sit there nodding), and by the end, you’ll have enough survival phrases to impress your friends, confuse strangers, and maybe even hold a short conversation. Conversation 1 A: Kia orāna, pe’ea koe? B: Meitaki au. Pe’ea koe? A. Meitaki.   Conversation 2 A: Koai tōou ‘ingoa? B. Toku ingoa ko May. Koai tōou? A. Toku ingoa ko Tom.   Conversation 3 B. Tom, no’ea mai koe? A: Nō Aitutaki mai au. May, no’ea mai koe? B. No Aotearoa mai au. A: May, e aka teia. Ka kite B: Ka kite Tom.