Professional learning for Sports Media Professionals to improve confidence and competence in pronunciation of athlete’s names with Māori/ Pasifika heritage
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Be like Matahi, Ian and Tatiana in your pronunciation of Teahupo'o youtu.be/IOV6_GK7Z80?si=ZKfq…
Took this from his personal Instagram. Glottal stops are a complicated thing in Gagana Sāmoa, didn’t want to use the koma liliu if his particular family does not.
Behind the scenes filming some @IngoaProject content with the ABC today ahead of the FIFA World Cup 🎥
For those of you now pretty confident with your vowel pronunciation but a little unsure when it comes to the pronunciation of a few vowels together (blends), here is a helpful video to assist you. youtube.com/watch?v=4XP08d3W…
Nau mai ngā hua, Nau mai ngā pai, Nau mai kia nui kia hāwere ai. Welcome all things that have grown, welcome all things that are good, may they be plentiful & abundant. Mānawatia a Matariki.
Today is the 1st public holiday in NZ acknowledging Matariki. Matariki is celebrated across the Pacific in various ways. Matariki marks the changing of seasons & the new year in the Māori lunar calendar. This graphic demonstrates the close relationship between the languages.
Hey @PenrithPanthers fans (and fans of pronunciation). We’re going with the Sāmoan pronunciation of Izack’s surname Tāgo from here. Doesn’t need a press release, or media moment. Just needs to be said 😊
“Then it was hard for me to correct it, when it’s been said wrong so many times” @RaidersCanberra Joseph Tapine sheds light on why some players won’t speak up. Great article from @MelanieDinjaski from @canberratimes #NRL
