Conversational te reo
Speak from day one. We build real, everyday kōrero so you can hold a conversation with confidence.
Kanohi ki te kanohi · Face to face
Learn te reo Māori — kanohi ki te kanohi, online.
Personalised one-on-one lessons with a fluent, passionate teacher. We learn the way te reo was always meant to be spoken — together, in conversation, grounded in tikanga.
Ko wai au · About me
Kia ora, I'm Kayla.
I'm a young, fluent speaker of te reo Māori, born and raised here in Aotearoa. Te reo isn't just a subject to me — it's the language of my tūpuna, my whānau, and the way I see the world.
I teach using a communicative method: from your very first lesson we're speaking, listening, and using real kupu in context. No dry grammar drills, no memorising lists. Everything is rooted in tikanga, so you learn the reo and the values that carry it.
Whether you're reconnecting with your whakapapa or starting from scratch, lessons are warm, patient, and built entirely around you. No platform middlemen — just you and me, kanohi ki te kanohi.
Te ako · What you'll learn
A reo that lives in your everyday
Every lesson is shaped around your goals. Most learners weave together a little of each of these.
Pronunciation & waiata
Get the sounds right — vowels, the rolled r, the wh. We use waiata to make pronunciation natural and joyful.
Tikanga & context
Language and culture are woven together. Learn the values, customs and meaning behind the kupu you use.
Reading & writing
Strengthen your written reo — from pepeha and emails to reading pakiwaitara and waiata lyrics.
Te tukanga · How lessons work
Three simple steps
01
Tono
Book
Grab a free 20-minute intro. We kōrero about where you're at, your goals, and find a time that suits.
02
Ako
Learn
Meet over Google Meet for relaxed, personalised lessons. We speak from the start and build from there, together.
03
Tipu
Grow
Practice between lessons with simple takes-home, and watch your reo grow week by week. Haere whakamua.
Ngā utu · Lesson packages
Simple, honest pricing
All lessons run for 60 minutes via Google Meet. Choose the pace that suits you — packs never expire.
Private lesson
$70NZD / lesson
Perfect for trying things out or topping up when you need it.
- One 60-minute lesson
- Fully personalised
- Lesson notes to keep
- Via Google Meet
Most popular
5-lesson pack
$330NZD / 5 lessons
Build real momentum with a steady weekly rhythm.
- Five 60-minute lessons
- Save $20 (5% off)
- Take-home practice
- Progress check-ins
- Via Google Meet
Best value
10-lesson pack
$630NZD / 10 lessons
Go deep. The best value for committed learners.
- Ten 60-minute lessons
- Save $70 (10% off)
- Tailored learning plan
- Waiata & reading resources
- Via Google Meet
Packs apply to private lessons only.
Other ways to learn
Prefer something more casual or social? These options keep the kōrero flowing at a price that suits you.
Conversational Practice
$50NZD / session
1:1, relaxed and informal. For students who want to practise speaking and listening without structured lessons.
Get startedGroup Class
$35NZD / person
Minimum 3 people, conversational focus. Learn alongside others in a supportive, social setting.
Get startedAll lessons via Google Meet · Payment is collected securely at the time of booking via Stripe. Your free intro lesson is always on me.
Ngā kōrero · From learners
Words from the whānau
I've wanted to become a competent Māori language speaker for many years, trying both self-study and structured study, but both efforts failed as soon as life became busy again. Working one-on-one with Kayla twice a week allows me to learn and converse in Māori on topics I'm most interested in. This keeps me highly engaged and increases the likelihood of me using the language outside of the sessions. I've found a new love for te reo Māori and I'm impressed with how much vocabulary I've built together with confidence.
Cleo Shortland
Founder of The Wā Programme
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Book a free intro lesson and let's start your reo journey together.
Book a free introHe pātai · Questions
Pātai auau · Frequently asked
Tīmata · Begin
Ready to start your journey with te reo?
Nā reira, kia tīmata tātou — let's begin together. Book your free 20-minute intro below. No pressure, no commitment, just a chance to kōrero and see if we're the right fit.
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