Learn Te Reo Māori online.
Join the kōrero again.
Interactive Te Reo Māori lessons with native verified audio, in small doable steps. Free to start, built for Aotearoa first.
71,133+ learners using Asalei
71,133+ learners using Asalei
Beginner
Start from zero, no experience needed
~5 min
Bite sized lessons that fit real life
100%
Native verified Māori audio
Free
Free to start, upgrade only if you want
Why learn Te Reo Māori
Te Reo is a taonga of Aotearoa.
Maybe you grew up hearing it at home, on the marae, or in the playground, and never quite got to speak it back. That gap is not a failure. Asalei helps you learn Te Reo Māori online in short, respectful lessons so you can kōrero with confidence at home, work and in the community.
Your language deserves world class tools, starting with yours.
Inside the beginner course
What you will learn in your first Te Reo course.
Practical, respectful language you can use from day one, not just rules.
Greetings and responses
Kia ora, tēnā koe, and the replies that keep a conversation warm.
Whānau and pepeha basics
Talk about who you are and the people close to you.
Numbers, days and time
Count, plan and talk about the week in te reo.
Home and everyday places
Words for the house, the shop, school and the whenua around you.
Asking questions
Hold a real exchange, not just memorised lines.
Feelings and simple statements
Say how you are and what you need, clearly.
Sentence patterns that stick
Reusable structures you will hear again and again.
Pronunciation and listening
Clear native audio so vowels and macrons land right.
Speak with respect
Culture first, not just word for word.
We weave in cultural cues so you learn not just what to say, but when and how, with mana and respect for the language.
Tap phrases with audio to hear native speakers
Made for real life
Learn Te Reo Māori in Aotearoa, Australia, the US, or wherever you are.
Learn Te Reo in NZ
Whether you are in Tāmaki Makaurau or further afield, Asalei gives you daily practice you can pair with kura, marae and community classes.
Asalei vs the big apps
Big platforms often treat Te Reo as an afterthought. Asalei builds for Indigenous languages first, with audio and lessons made for real life.
A book, or an app?
A good Te Reo book is a strong reference. Asalei turns that knowledge into speaking, with clear audio and bite sized practice.
100x better than Duolingo
"This is the best way of learning Māori I've found outside of a wananga course. It's basically Duolingo but without the ads and it uses sentences you'd actually use in real life. Best language learning app out there I reckon. It's also very user friendly."
Ready to start your Te Reo journey?
Create a free account and start your first Te Reo Māori lesson. Five minutes is enough. Ngā mihi.
Good questions
Learn Te Reo Māori online, the questions we hear most.
Yes. Asalei’s beginner Te Reo Māori course is free to start, with real lessons and native verified audio. Upgrade later if you want extra practice.