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Benefits of Learning Maori

Any language offers an opportunity for tremendous growth. This stimulates the brain to think in ways it didn’t before and is particularly helpful in encouraging creative growth. Speaking or reading more than one language challenges the brain to switch into another mode and think differently, helping you to grow as a person. Other cognitive benefits of learning a language can include: improving your overall brain power, and ability to communicate with others, and is also a great way to train your brain in this new way of thinking so other languages you might want to learn are easier to pick up.

Starting Small

Learning a new language might seem daunting, but it can start with just a few words and grow to constant use or even just the occasional incorporation of vocabulary to enhance your understanding and connection to New Zealand’s history. Become a part of the new generation that is accepting the importance of Māori and incorporating it into more and more aspects of everyday life. Even jotting down a few terms on flashcards is a great place to start and then as you become more confident you may want to seek further educational assistance. Māori people have historically been marginalized and it is important to recognize the important part they play. Become a part of this bigger movement to make a positive change.

Help With NCEA Maori and Assignments

Most schools within Christchurch attempt to integrate Te Reo Māori wherever possible but also offer it as an individual subject. Hopefully, this can serve as a bridge from previous knowledge of the language, but often this is not the case and primary schools do not teach more than how to count to ten. Never fear – is it always possible to catch up to the level required and NCEA level 1 starts with the basics. Often language learning can move fast, and a tutor can help with the transition. Maths and even art-based subjects draw upon vastly different learning skills to language learning which uses a part of the brain often neglected, especially if you only speak one other language. The curriculum poses several challenges and different assignments. Many past papers are available however and are a fantastic way to practice before asking for advice on what you’re doing well on and how to improve.

Many university papers also teach this subject and are a great option to continue learning (or start!) and can have different assignment challenges made easier with the help of an experienced tutor.

Maori For Any Age

It is never too late to start. Head onto an online website, or dictionary, or jump straight into tutoring – each tutor will have different resources they can point you to for you to continue practising in your own time. The benefits can help anyone – allowing you to become more flexible in your thinking and improve your long and short-term memory. Often a new language can even improve your first language as you become more aware of the differences between them and pay attention to details that previously slipped your notice.

There are also a plethora of other sources available to practice at home and then discuss with a tutor to fully prepare you for assignments, and exams or to provide general assistance as you actively improve yourself by learning Te Reo purely out of a desire to learn.

It can be super difficult to practice speaking a language by yourself, proving one reason why a tutor can prove invaluable. As someone who is experienced with the language, you can easily practice with this experienced individual who will notice any errors you. Conversely, a peer might not pick up on these as well because they are less familiar with the vocabulary and grammar. Superprof tutors have a fantastic rating with rapid reply times so you can pop online anytime you have questions for your tutor or want to set up a session.

Find Christchurch Māori Tutors

Superprof is a fantastic way to easily get a helping hand, regardless of your age or current level. Hop on to the website and enter your location as ‘Christchurch’ to find a range of tutors with different backgrounds and prices to suit whatever your budget is. The process is completely stress-free as you can read a blurb about each tutor in your own time and only approach those who interest you most. Many tutors even offer the first lesson free and there is no obligation to continue or even have lessons regularly.

Just arrange with your tutor times that suit you both at intervals that best complement the speed of your learning and the amount you would like feedback and assistance. Many of these tutors are available on webcam as well, allowing you to branch out in your options if they are not physically available within the Christchurch area.