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Gagana Tokelau
A range of free NZQA-approved courses designed to help you learn Gagana Tokelau, the Tokelauan language.
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Explore our Tokelauan Language courses
Select a course from the options below:
Suitable for
This course is right for you if you’re a beginner learner who’s never spoken Tokelauan before, or you have a basic understanding but want to gain confidence in using the language. The course is taught in English so learners do not need to be fluent in gagana Tokelau. It’s designed to help learners develop their language (gagana Tokelau) and cultural knowledge.
Course duration
Taught over 10 weeks, students will join a 2-hour tutor facilitated class per week, and spend at least 1 hour per week doing revision and practice. Courses are a total of 30 hours of learning and practice.
What you need to do the course
This course is taught online. Learners must have access to a digital device (preferably a computer or laptop rather than a smart phone) and a stable internet connection. Minimum hardware requirements are in the FAQs.
Course content
Learners will gain the basic skills and knowledge of gagana Tokelau at an introduction level, as well as get an introductory understanding of the Tokelauan cultural practices.
Students will learn key information essential in any Pacific cultural context to communicate information about your identity:
- your name
- your home
- your family, grandparents and ancestors (your family tree)
- your village links
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to introduce yourself confidently with these key facts.
The course will also cover how to introduce yourself and how to respond to introductions. This course covers simple introductions equivalent to hello, good morning, good afternoon and good evening.
You’ll gain an introduction into the language used at key Pacific life events, such as birthdays, weddings and funerals.
Students who complete the course will have developed the knowledge and skills to be able to use greetings, build their vocabulary, converse at a basic level in a Pacific language, and act in a culturally appropriate way.
Fees
Free
Course Details | Venue | Enrol |
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Intake 265 19 Sep - 21 Nov 2024 Thursdays |
Online 60 spaces left |
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Entry requirements
Applicants must be NZ Citizens, or permanent resident residing in NZ and be over 16 years of age, or 13 years of age with an adult approval and supervision. This can be a parent, guardian or sibling over the age of 16 who will attend the class with the 13–15-year-old.
Tutors
Your friendly tutors for this course:
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Pacific Language Course Resources
We have a number of resources available to support you on your learning journey
Suitable for
This course is intended for people want to have simple conversations with friends, family and workmates in Gagana Tokelau.
Course duration
Taught over 10 weeks, students will join a 2-hour tutor facilitated class per week, and spend at least 1 hour per week doing revision and practice. Courses are a total of 30 hours of learning and practice.
What you need to do the course
This course is taught online. Learners must have access to a digital device (preferably a computer or laptop rather than a smart phone) and a stable internet connection. Minimum hardware requirements are in the FAQs.
Course content
In our online Tokelauan language classes, students will learn through listening and communicating, with a focus on accuracy and pronunciation. Learners will build knowledge that may include key family roles and increasing knowledge of:
- Honorific terms and language skills
- Your family tree
- Speaking about your relationship to your surroundings
You’ll strengthen knowledge around Tokelauan life-events and customary gift giving to help build your understanding of Tokelauan culture. Conversations will cover directions, places, seasons and enable you to present a simple opinion about a Tokelauan cultural practice.
Learners will use role-play activities, and by the end of the course be able to deliver individual presentations in the form of a speech. People who complete this course will have learned at least 200 simple words used in everyday conversation and have a knowledge of basic punctuation and grammar.
This course is taught in English so you don’t need to be fluent in Tokelauan, but you should have a good understanding of the basics.
Fees
Free
Course Details | Venue | Enrol |
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Intake 279 16 Sep - 25 Nov 2024 Mondays |
Online 60 spaces left |
Enrol Now |
Entry requirements
Applicants must be NZ Citizens, or permanent resident residing in NZ and be over 16 years of age, or 13 years of age with an adult approval and supervision. This can be a parent, guardian or sibling over the age of 16 who will attend the class with the 13–15-year-old.
Tutors
Your friendly tutors for this course:
![Meleka Poasa Meleka Poasa](https://centreforpacificlanguages.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Meleka3-300x300.jpg)
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Pacific Language Course Resources
We have a number of resources available to support you on your learning journey