The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori: The User-friendly Guide for All New Zealanders
The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for using Maori language in everyday life.
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| ISBN |
9780143566106 |
| Published |
29 August 2011 by Penguin |
| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback |
| Author(s) |
By Morrison, Scotty |
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Full details for this title
| ISBN-13 |
9780143566106 |
| ISBN-10 |
0143566105 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
In stock at publisher; ships 7-15 working days |
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| Publisher |
Penguin |
| Imprint |
Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd |
| Publication Date |
29 August 2011
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| Publication Country |
 New Zealand |
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| Format |
Trade Paperback/Paperback |
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| Author(s) |
By Morrison, Scotty |
| Category |
Language Self-Study Texts
Language Phrasebooks
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| Interest Age |
Young Adults |
| Reading Age |
Young Adults |
| NBS Text |
Phrasebooks |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
240 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 138mm
Height: 210mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
499.442 |
| Catalogue Code |
214221 |
Description of this Book
The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for using Maori language in everyday life. Whether you're a novice or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, or a complete beginner, you'll learn useful phrases for: The home; The marae; The workplace; Meeting and greeting; Eating and drinking; Days, months, seasons and weather; Counting and learning; Travel and directions; Playing sports; Having fun and socialising. And so much more! The phrasebook also covers dialects, grammar and pronunciation; answers to key questions; idioms and slang; proverbs and speeches; and provides information on the ever-changing history of te reo Maori. Useful vocabulary lists are also given for each section. Written in a user-friendly manner, with everyday New Zealanders in mind, and with a focus on modern-day language, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home should be without.
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Author's Bio
Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of the Maori current affairs programme Te Karere. He holds a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Education and a Masters degree (Education) from Waikato University. Scotty is also the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland's Unitec Institute of Technology Te Whare Wananga o Wairaka, where he promotes te reo Maori through awareness, administration and specialised courses.
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