“We love Rongo’s focus on learning through speaking. Te
reo Māori
is traditionally a spoken language, and some practitioners believe it’s better to learn it
through listening and speaking, rather than reading and writing.
In each lesson, the voice of a kaiako (teacher) will speak
phrases which you’ll repeat back. On-board language processing (of the same
kind used by digital assistants such as Alexa or Siri) assess whether you’ve
pronounced the phrase correctly. If you have, the kaiako moves on – if not,
you’re provided with the spelling of the word to help you practise and get it
right.
There are 24 lessons, each with at least 10 new words to learn.
The focus isn’t necessarily on developing vocabulary, but on building
confidence in pronunciation, which is a more foundational skill. By the final
level, you’ll be able to pronounce the most complex Māori words and easily string them
together. At the end of each lesson, you can read the English translations for
the phrases you learned.
The method does rely on having a quiet space where you can hear
and speak into your phone, which could be a limitation for some. If you can, we
recommend turning off the lights and closing your eyes during lessons – it can
make for a very meditative experience!”
Source: Consumer: By Nick
Gelling
Product Test Writer | Kaituhi
Whakamātau Hautaonga
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