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OverviewThis dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includes: encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including fish and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Maori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Maori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper names explanations of key concepts central to Maori culture comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage idioms and colloquialisms. These have all been included because they are important in communicating in a Maori context, and contribute to understanding and speaking the language in a natural way. While this dictionary is designed to stand alone, it not only contains all the words used in the Te Whanake series of narrative texts and resources, but is indexed to the Te Whanake series, thus giving quick access to topics, maps, illustrations, idioms, colloquialisms, proverbs, tribal sayings, grammar and usage explanations. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John MoorfieldPublisher: Pearson Education New Zealand Imprint: Pearson Education New Zealand Edition: 3rd edition ISBN: 9781442538467ISBN 10: 1442538465 Pages: 472 Publication Date: 20 July 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Moorfield, QSO, BA (Auckland), MEd (Wales) , LittD (Otago), RSA/Cambridge CTEFLA is a professor at Te Ara Poutama, the Faculty of Maori Development and Te Ipukarea, the National Maori Language Institute, at Auckland University of Technology. He moved there in 2007 after eight years teaching in secondary schools at Ngaruawahia High School, Wesley College and Tuakau College, 21 years at The University of Waikato and ten years at the University of Otago. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |