This book for beginner learners is the second in a te reo Māori language learning series for beginners through to advanced level. It builds on the learning in book one, Ko Te Pū. In this level two book, students increase their vocabulary, and they learn a further thirty sentence patterns and the associated grammar to give them a sound understanding of basic conversational Māori language.

The book steps through modules that teach the grammar and sentence patterns and show these used in examples. Learning is reinforced through repetition of sentence patterns and written exercises using real-life situations and contemporary language that reflect everyday life.