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A Maori Word a Day

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Maori Word a Day
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Hemi Kelly
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 183,Width 154
Category/GenreDictionaries
ISBN/Barcode 9780143772132
ClassificationsDewey:499.442321
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Group (NZ)
Imprint Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd
Publication Date 29 January 2018
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

An incredibly simple, fun and practical Maori dictionary for all New Zealanders. A Maori Word a Day offers an easy, instant and motivating entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 Maori words, you will learn the following- - English translations - Word category, notes and background information - Sample sentences, in both te reo Maori and English Exploring the most common, modern and contemporary words in use today, A Maori Word a Day is the perfect way to kickstart your te reo journey!

Author Biography

Hemi Kelly is of Ngati Maniapoto and Ngati Tahu-Ngati Whaoa descent. He started learning te reo Maori as a young teenager and naturally progressed into teaching roles after study. Hemi is a full-time lecturer in te reo Maori at the Auckland University of Technology. His academic research and writing focus largely on the revitalsation of the Maori language and translation studies. Hemi is a licensed translator and graduate of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo (The Institute of Excellence in the Maori Language). In 2017, Hemi translated Witi Ihimaera's novella in Sleeps Standing and published his first book A Maori Word a Day in 2018. In 2019, Hemi published his first creative writing piece in English in Purakau, a collection of Maori myths retold by Maori writers.