Beginner’s confidence
According to recently published research, you already know more than you think you know of te reo Māori. Your Ira Cards will exponentially boost your vocabulary list. So, what do you know already?...
Reflections
REFLECTIONS The Ira Cards are a source of inspiration connecting two languages and two rich world views for you to use in your everyday life. Māori language is a 'taonga' or treasured possession in...
Open to Interpretation
The Ira Inspiration cards are in both Māori and English, so that you can play with them in the language you are most comfortable using. The words on each card are interpretations of each other....
Learning our language
Who wants to be an outsider at a party? Noone. Sadly, people in Aotearoa New Zealand who have not had access to (or interest in) Te Reo have become outsiders to Māori language and culture. This...
Boost your Emotional Intelligence Quotient
Did you know that your Ira Inspiration Cards are your little box of fabulous that will boost your Emotional Intelligence (EI)? You could be using them already as your word of the day. You may be...
How to: grow new neural pathways (using Ira cards)
The science of Neuroplasticity and discoveries around brain based learning show why learning a language as an infant is 'easier' than later in life, and what we can do about it later in life. In...
Truth Bombs
Sometimes, one simple word has the power to change your mind, break open your heart, soothe your soul and hit you with a Truth you cannot deny. (Danielle La Porte) Boom! A truth bomb. I read this...
Evolutionary change
The evolution of learning te reo : “I’m useless at languages” “I don’t have time” “It’s too hard” “I’ll never be fluent” “I don’t want to make a mistake” “I'm really inspired by this...
Look. Reflect. Connect.
From the vision came the words; from the vision also came the imagery – strong, powerful, magical, sparkling and connected to Te Ao Māori (The Māori World) mythology, creation story, values, spirituality, culture and unique creativity.
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