Whakawaewae Reo
Language Lab
Welcome to our virtual space for dedicated language support activities, designed for those wishing to enhance their language proficiency. Each link provides access to a large number of languages, including English, Te Reo Māori, French, Arabic, and Mandarin. All of the linked sites are free; however, some require registration.
Te Reo Māori
This online Māori dictionary provides quick access to and translation of words and phrases. Audio of correct pronunciation is also provided.
Māori Language.net provides many links to online resources that will assist you in learning Te Reo Māori. These include speaking activities, songs and words & phrases.
English and other Language Courses
Busuu allows users to interact with native speakers from around the world. Twelve language courses are currently offered: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Turkish, Russian, and Arabic.
Vocabulary
Anki is a site that uses flashcards to help enhance vocabulary development. This site will also be helpful for remembering other subjects such as nursing related topics etc.
Quizlet allows students to study information, like vocabulary, via learning tools and games. This is a fun and interactive site.
Linguee is a dictionary-based site that provides English translations for a number of different languages.
Clozemaster provides language learning through gamification. This is a fun and interactive site that offers over 40 languages.
Language guide provides a mixture of vocabulary, reading and listening activities for many different languages.
New Zealand Sign Language
New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary
New Zealand Sign Language Dictionary provides video translations of common 4500+ English to NZSL signs.
Learn New Zealand Sign Language
This site provides step-by-step video guides of everyday signs. Watch, learn and practice.
Writing
This site provides a number of writing prompts to get you writing in English. The host of the site will comment on your writing and you can chat with him via the forums.
Reading
This site uses flashcards and written sentences to help you enhance your reading skills. (40 plus languages).
Speaking
Audacity is an audio editor and recorder. You can use Audacity to record live audio, play back your speech and change the speed or pitch of your recording.
Listening
This page provides you with a huge number or pre-recorded podcasts to help enhance your listening skills. Alternatively, you may want to record your own podcast and share what you have to say with others.
TuneIn brings you live sports, music, news, podcasts, and internet radio from around the world.
eTV is a New Zealand site that hosts recorded local and international television and radio programmes. This site is good for enhancing your kiwi accent listening skills.