b It is not only a means of communication, but also a part of their culture and identity.
c European settlers started to disregard Te Reo when English became the dominant language in New Zealand. The Europeans didn’t realise the importance of Te Reo for the Māori culture.
d It means that if you want to have a job and earn money, you must be able to speak English.
e Because they want to improve their English skills, for example for future career prospects.
f In the Netherlands, English is a foreign language, so these bilingual schools are just to improve the students’ language skills. In New Zealand, English and Māori are both national languages, so they’re part of their culture and identity. They study both their languages, not a foreign language.
Lesson duration is: 60 min
