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Interactive Reo Māori Kūki ʻĀirani lessons with native verified audio, in small doable steps. Free to start.
72,297+ learners using Asalei
72,297+ learners using Asalei
Beginner
Start from zero, no experience needed
~5 min
Bite sized lessons that fit real life
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Native verified Cook Islands Māori audio
Free
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Why learn Cook Islands Māori
Your reo belongs at the table too.
Cook Islands Māori carries family, island and diaspora life. Asalei helps you learn it online in short lessons so you can speak with respect and confidence.
Your language deserves world class tools, starting with yours.
Inside the beginner course
What you will learn in your first course.
Greetings, family, daily life and listening practice.
Greetings and courtesy
Kia orana, meitaki and warm everyday replies.
Family words
Talk about the people closest to you.
Numbers and time
Count and plan your week in the reo.
Home and places
Words for daily life on and off island.
Questions and answers
Start a real exchange.
Simple statements
Say what you need and how you feel.
Sentence patterns
Reusable structures that stick.
Pronunciation and listening
Native audio so the sounds land right.
Speak with respect
Culture first, not just word for word.
Learn phrases for real life, with cues for when and how to use them.
Tap phrases with audio to hear native speakers
Made for real life
Learn Cook Islands Māori in NZ, Australia, the US, or in the Cook Islands.
Learn from anywhere
Daily Asalei practice pairs with family, church and community learning.
Asalei vs the big apps
Cook Islands Māori deserves dedicated tools. Asalei builds for Pacific languages first.
A book, or an app?
References help. Asalei turns them into speaking practice with clear audio.
"Best for people who want to learn Pacific languages. Other apps don't have it though this helped my friend."
Ready to start your Cook Islands Māori journey?
Create a free account and start your first lesson. Five minutes is enough. Meitaki.
Good questions
Learn Cook Islands Māori online, common questions.
Yes. Asalei’s beginner course is free to start with interactive lessons and audio.