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| Thread ID: 85367 | 2007-12-08 02:51:00 | English to Maori translation for a simple phrase | Renmoo (66) | PC World Chat |
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| 619023 | 2007-12-08 19:31:00 | Impressive! But how the heck did you get knowledgable in te reo? He asked his wife:D:D:D |
Metla (12) | ||
| 619024 | 2007-12-08 19:45:00 | Impressive! But how the heck did you get knowledgable in te reo?Studied for a year at Te Wananga o Raukawa. When I first decided to re-educate (after working 15+ years in the timber industry, and being made redundant twice), my g/f suggested Wananga. I figured why not, the diploma I sat was for IT project management. There were 3 core parts to the course, the IT side of it, Iwi/hapu studies, and Te Reo. With my g/f's families support, I studied their hapu (extended family) history to get a better understanding of where they were coming from. This fulfilled the second core requirement The third core requirement (Te Reo) was by far the hardest. But for the support given to me by many parties (Maori - and not just my g/f's family) I doubt I would have passed this requirement. I am nowhere near fluent in Te Reo Maori (would take a lot longer than one year to become that way), but I have a basic understanding of the spoken and written language and can get by in a basic convo if required. The hardest part.. standing in front of 30+ peers (all Maori) doing a 5+ minute whaikorero (speech) on a marae, all in Te Reo Maori (was a requirement to pass the Te Reo core of the course). A whaikorero also contains many parts, each part had to be covered - so you couldn't just ramble on about whatever. But damn it was great.. way out of your comfort zone and learning something :thumbs: |
Myth (110) | ||
| 619025 | 2007-12-08 19:52:00 | Studied for a year at Te Wananga o Raukawa. When I first decided to re-educate (after working 15+ years in the timber industry, and being made redundant twice), my g/f suggested Wananga. I figured why not, the diploma I sat was for IT project management. There were 3 core parts to the course, the IT side of it, Iwi/hapu studies, and Te Reo. With my g/f's families support, I studied their hapu (extended family) history to get a better understanding of where they were coming from. This fulfilled the second core requirement The third core requirement (Te Reo) was by far the hardest. But for the support given to me by many parties (Maori) I doubt I would have passed this requirement. I am not fluent in Te Reo Maori (would take a lot longer than one year to be that way), but I have a basic understanding of the spoken and written language and can get by in a basic convo if required. Also learnt quite a few of the protocols etc for marae visits so have a lot better understanding of what happens, why it happens etc etc The hardest part.. standing in front of 30+ peers (all Maori) doing a 5+ minute whaikorero (speech) on a marae, all in Te Reo Maori (was a requirement to pass the Te Reo core of the course But damn it was great.. way out of your comfort zone and learning something :thumbs: Ok, I'll admit, Thats far more impressive then asking the wife.:D |
Metla (12) | ||
| 619026 | 2007-12-08 19:55:00 | Actually, the name New Zealand would fit that criteria much better. Especially on a day like today. Thanks BM and winmacguy for giving the topic the serious answer that question deserves. Great stuff. Some one lacking a sense of humour then? |
winmacguy (3367) | ||
| 619027 | 2007-12-08 19:57:00 | Ok, I'll admit, Thats far more impressive then asking the wife.:DTY :) Actually I should just call her the wife lol, we aren't getting married, but I guess legally we are married already |
Myth (110) | ||
| 619028 | 2007-12-09 00:28:00 | So we have one who is remotely interested in maori affairs. | Cicero (40) | ||
| 619029 | 2007-12-09 04:06:00 | So we have one who is remotely interested in maori affairs. Yes, Metla, nosy bugger.:D |
B.M. (505) | ||
| 619030 | 2007-12-09 04:09:00 | Just say "I am from New Zealand" or no one will understand you. | Bantu (52) | ||
| 619031 | 2007-12-09 04:15:00 | Uhm, let's keep this thread from spilling blood. I have already got my answer, tata! |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 619032 | 2007-12-09 08:36:00 | Studied for a year at Te Wananga o Raukawa. When I first decided to re-educate (after working 15+ years in the timber industry, and being made redundant twice), my g/f suggested Wananga. I figured why not, the diploma I sat was for IT project management. There were 3 core parts to the course, the IT side of it, Iwi/hapu studies, and Te Reo. With my g/f's families support, I studied their hapu (extended family) history to get a better understanding of where they were coming from. This fulfilled the second core requirement The third core requirement (Te Reo) was by far the hardest. But for the support given to me by many parties (Maori - and not just my g/f's family) I doubt I would have passed this requirement. I am nowhere near fluent in Te Reo Maori (would take a lot longer than one year to become that way), but I have a basic understanding of the spoken and written language and can get by in a basic convo if required. The hardest part.. standing in front of 30+ peers (all Maori) doing a 5+ minute whaikorero (speech) on a marae, all in Te Reo Maori (was a requirement to pass the Te Reo core of the course). A whaikorero also contains many parts, each part had to be covered - so you couldn't just ramble on about whatever. But damn it was great.. way out of your comfort zone and learning something :thumbs:Ah. Thanks for that insight. |
Greg (193) | ||
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