Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori

Scotty Morrison

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Penguin Books (NZ)
31 August 2021

Language: reference & general; Language phrasebooks; Languages & ESL; Phrase Books

Aotearoa's most trusted guide to te reo Maori, revised and updated.

The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for anyone wanting to use the Maori language in everyday life.

Whether you're a complete beginner or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, you'll learn useful phrases for-

The home The marae

The workplace

Meeting and greeting

Eating and drinking

Counting and learning

Days, months and telling the time Seasons and weather

Travel and directions Social media

Playing sports The environment and outdoors Having fun and socialising

. . . and so much more!

Fun, user-friendly and prepared with everyday people in mind, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home or office should be without.

Updates to this edition include a new introduction; new chapters on the environment, workplace and social media; new sections on Matariki/the lunar calendar; translations for Covid/lockdowns; plus revisions/edits throughout.

'Clever but written in a user-friendly style . . . an important little book for all New Zealanders interested in te reo.' --Katherine Findlay, Mana

By: Scotty Morrison
Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780143776093
ISBN 10: 0143776096
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 31 August 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of current affairs programmes Te Karere and Marae. He holds a Master's degree (Education), is working towards his PhD, and has been an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland's Unitec Institute of Technology. In 2017, he was appointed to a new role at Massey University's Te Putahi-a-Toi (School of Maori Art, Knowledge and Education), working alongside his wife Stacey in a strategic, advocacy and lecturing capacity. Scotty is the author of the bestselling language guides Maori Made Easy (winner of the 2016 Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Award - Te Reo Maori), Maori Made Easy 2, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, Maori at Work and Maori at Home, which was co-authored with Stacey. In 2019, Scotty was awarded the inaugural Te Tohu Korurenga Hau Culture Change award by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, The Maori Language Commission, for his leadership and innovation as a teacher of te reo Maori. Scotty lives in Auckland with Stacey and their three children, Hawaiki, Kurawaka and Maiana.