# Haka, Rugby & English: Course for Japanese Players in NZ
> Learn essential English rugby terminology, Māori Haka culture, and New Zealand slang. A guide for Japanese students visiting Wellington College.

Tags: rugby, new-zealand, haka, english-as-a-second-language, maori-culture, esl, sports-education, exchange-program
## Welcome to New Zealand!
* 2-week course at Wellington College for Japanese rugby players.
* Theme: Japan meets New Zealand through sports and language.

## What is the Haka?
* Traditionally a Māori dance involving chanting and powerful movements.
* Performed by the All Blacks to show strength and pride.
* Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.

## Ka Mate! — The Haka Words
* Breakdown of the 'Ka Mate' haka lyrics composed by Chief Te Rauparaha (1820).
* Phrases include: 'Ka mate' (it is death), 'Ka ora' (it is life), and 'Whiti te rā' (the sun shines).

## How to Do the Haka
* Physical steps: Stomp feet, stick out tongue, bend knees, slap thighs, and shout loud.

## Rugby Words You Need to Know
* Scoring: Try (5 points), Conversion (2 points).
* Gameplay terms: Scrum, Lineout, Pass, Kick, Tackle, and Sprint.

## Useful Phrases
* Daily survival English: Asking for repetitions, indicating lack of understanding, and finding the dining hall.
* Socializing: 'Nice to meet you,' 'Well done,' and 'Let's train together.'

## New Zealand Culture
* Symbols: Silver Fern and Kiwi bird.
* Slang: 'Sweet as!' (awesome).
* Heritage: Hāngī (underground cooking) and Aotearoa (Māori name for NZ).

## 2-Week Challenge
* Checklist for students: Learn 10 English words, perform the Haka, make a local friend, and try slang.
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