Planning a trip to Rarotonga? You could just land, sip a cocktail, and nod politely at the locals while having zero clue what they’re saying. Or you could actually learn some Cook Islands Māori and stop pretending.
Tom and Charlie deliver bite-sized lessons that sneak the language into your head without the boring classroom vibe. From formal phrases that’ll impress the aunties, to casual talk for everyday life, to the kind of slang your grandma would definitely disapprove of!
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165 - Lesson 160 - Pe'e (Chant) "Turou Oro Mai"
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Planning a trip to Rarotonga? You could just land, sip a cocktail, and nod politely at the locals while having zero clue what they’re saying. Or you could actually learn some Cook Islands Māori and stop pretending.
Tom and Charlie deliver bite-sized lessons that sneak the language into your head without the boring classroom vibe. From formal phrases that’ll impress the aunties, to casual talk for everyday life, to the kind of slang your grandma would definitely disapprove of!
Book your seat (or just subscribe, it’s cheaper):
Email: info@kukilearning.com
Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning
Episodes
165-
Lesson 160 - Pe'e (Chant) "Turou Oro Mai"
Listened
Tue, 07 Apr 2026
164-
Lesson 159 - Would you like to eat some (food)?
Listened
Fri, 03 Apr 2026
163-
Bonus 158.5 - I'm overthinking this intro!
Listened
Fri, 03 Apr 2026
162-
Lesson 158 - Would you like to drink?
Listened
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
161-
Lesson 157 - Would you like to eat?
Listened
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
160-
Lesson 156 - Would you like to go/walk?
Listened
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
159-
Lesson 155 - I live/stay in (place).
Listened
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
158-
Bonus 154.5 - Should the Cook Islands change their flag?
Listened
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
157-
Lesson 154 - Where do you live/stay?
Listened
Sat, 31 Jan 2026
156-
Bonus 153.5 - Recording the perfect episode is HARD!
Listened
Wed, 03 Dec 2025
155-
Lesson 153 - Common kitchen items
Listened
Tue, 30 Sep 2025
154-
Lesson 152 - 13 Facts about the Cook Islands
Listened
Mon, 29 Sep 2025
153-
Bonus 151.5 - "Know your heritage" with Danny Mataroa
Listened
Sat, 20 Sep 2025
152-
Lesson 151 - Introduction Practice (Very Basic)
Listened
Tue, 16 Sep 2025
151-
Bonus 150.5 - "I'm a warrior of the Cook Islands!" with Teremoana Junior
Listened
Fri, 12 Sep 2025
150-
Lesson 150 - Common clothing items
Listened
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
149-
Lesson 149 - Parts of the Body: Inside
Listened
Tue, 02 Sep 2025
148-
Lesson 148 - Parts of the Body: Head
Listened
Sun, 31 Aug 2025
147-
Bonus 147.5 - "Our language is being challenged" with Vae Papatua | Cook Islands Language Week 2025
Listened
Sun, 17 Aug 2025
146-
Lesson 147 - Parts of the Body: General
Listened
Fri, 15 Aug 2025
145-
Lesson 146 - Saying “My (body part) hurts”
Listened
Tue, 12 Aug 2025
144-
Bonus 145.5 - Why say “Cook Islands” before “Māori”?
Listened
Sat, 09 Aug 2025
143-
Lesson 145 - Saying “I am hot”
Listened
Fri, 08 Aug 2025
142-
Bonus 144.5 - "Don't be afraid to make mistakes" with Tom Harrison | Cook Islands Language Week 2025
Listened
Fri, 08 Aug 2025
141-
Lesson 144 - Saying “I am cold”
Listened
Thu, 07 Aug 2025
140-
Bonus 143.5 - The Ode of Remembrance in Cook Islands’ Māori
Listened
Wed, 06 Aug 2025
139-
Lesson 143 - Saying “I am sick”
Listened
Wed, 06 Aug 2025
138-
Lesson 142 - Saying “Go away/Get lost”
Listened
Tue, 05 Aug 2025
137-
Bonus 141.5 - The Ode of Remembrance in Cook Islands’ Māori by Tom Harrison