How it works
Watch short videos in te reo Māori
about topics you're interested in.
Tokotoko brings you video content featuring native and fluent speakers of Te Reo Māori. Each video is carefully selected to showcase real conversations and moments in natural settings. Whether you're interested in everyday conversations, cultural practices, or specific topics, you'll find videos that resonate with your learning goals.
Follow the time-linked transcript
in te reo Māori. Reading and listening helps you understand.
Every video comes with a time-synced transcript in Te Reo Māori. As you watch, the transcript highlights the current section, allowing you to follow along word-for-word. This dual approach—listening and reading simultaneously—reinforces your understanding and helps you connect spoken sounds with written words. Research shows this combination accelerates language acquisition.
Grow your vocab + grammar
in context
Learning vocabulary and grammar in context is far more effective than memorizing isolated words. Tokotoko helps you understand how words and phrases are actually used by native speakers. When you encounter new kupu (words), you can instantly translate them and see how they fit into the sentence structure. Save words to your personal vocabulary list for later review.
Understand native speakers
and level up your fluency
The ultimate goal is fluency—being able to understand and communicate with native speakers naturally. By consistently watching authentic content, following transcripts, and building your vocabulary, you'll gradually develop an ear for the language. You'll start recognizing patterns, understanding different speaking styles, and feeling more confident in real conversations.
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