Mā te rumaki, ka ako
Immerse yourself in short, authentic videos from native and fluent reo Māori speakers.
How does Tokotoko work?
Learn how Tokotoko helps you learn te reo Māori through authentic videos and time-linked transcripts
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See Tokotoko in action
Watch short videos in te reo Māori
in contexts you care about
Follow the time-linked transcript
in te reo Māori. Reading and listening helps you understand.
Grow your vocab + grammar
Time-linked transcripts in te reo Māori help you navigate and understand. Reading and listening together builds comprehension.
Understand native speakers
and level up your fluency
Why Tokotoko
Discover what makes Tokotoko different and how it helps you learn te reo Māori authentically
Tokotoko helps you become a better speaker of te reo Māori by training your ear and mind to understand reo Māori.
Tokotoko works based on the principle of 'comprehensible input'. You watch videos in te reo Māori where you can mostly understand what is going on. Overtime your understanding grows, and you can watch more complex material. Tokotoko helps you understand what is going on. Time-linked transcripts in te reo Māori help you navigate and understand. Simple vocab tools let you translate new kupu and save them to review later.
Tokotoko offers a research-based approach to grow your fluency naturally.
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Built with educators and native speakers
Tokotoko is developed in partnership with Māori educators, researchers, and native speakers to ensure authentic, effective language learning.
""Finally, a way to learn te reo that feels natural and authentic. The videos from native speakers in real situations have helped me build confidence in my comprehension.""
Emma R
Current student
""As a teacher, I appreciate how Tokotoko is built with educators in mind. The research-based approach and real contexts make it a valuable resource for my students.""
Tama K
Te Reo Educator
""Tokotoko has transformed how I approach learning te reo. The authentic videos and time-linked transcripts make it so much easier to understand real spoken Māori.""
Sarah M
Independent Learner
Guided by kaupapa Māori. Tokotoko is created in Aotearoa with respect for te reo Māori and the communities who speak it.
Who it's for
Discovering reo for different contexts
Explore how te reo Māori is used in real situations—from everyday moments like bathtime with tamariki, to conversations about rugby league, space, weather, cooking, and more. Learn the language that fits your life.
Current Students
Support your in-class work with videos from fluent and native speakers using te reo in real life. Elevate your comprehension, vocab and pronunciation.
Independent learners
Tokotoko builds your confidence to speak with native and fluent kaikōreo. You've already done a bunch of classes, or maybe you're short on time, or coming back to te reo after a break.
Updates
Beta Testing Coming Soon
We're preparing for our beta phase and looking for passionate learners to help shape Tokotoko. If you're interested in being among the first to try t...
Research and Development
Our approach is grounded in research about effective language acquisition. We're combining video-based learning with time-synced transcripts to suppo...
Welcome to Tokotoko
We're excited to share our vision for learning Te Reo Māori in a more natural, engaging way. Tokotoko is being built to help you learn from native an...
Frequently Asked Questions
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