Tagalog for Beginners

Tagalog for Beginners
Author: Joi Barrios
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462910394

This is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language. Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, efficiently and accurately--whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction--with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of natural situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The downloadable audio helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include:: Accompanying downloadable audio. Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life. Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand. Notes on the Tagalog language and history. A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.

Learn Filipino: Must-Know Filipino Slang Words & Phrases

Learn Filipino: Must-Know Filipino Slang Words & Phrases
Author: Innovative Language Learning
Publisher: Innovative Language Learning
Total Pages: 239
Release:
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1641672196

Do you want to learn Filipino the fast, fun and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the book for you. Learn Filipino: Must-Know Filipino Slang Words & Phrases by FilipinoPod101 is designed for Beginner-level learners. You learn the top 100 must-know slang words and phrases that are used in everyday speech. All were hand-picked by our team of Filipino teachers and experts. Here’s how the lessons work: • Every Lesson is Based on a Theme • You Learn Slang Words or Phrases Related to That Theme • Check the Translation & Explanation on How to Use Each One And by the end, you will have mastered 100+ Filipino Slang Words & phrases!

Learn Filipino

Learn Filipino
Author: Victor Eclar Romero
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre: Tagalog language
ISBN: 9781932956412

Intermediate Tagalog

Intermediate Tagalog
Author: Joi Barrios
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462914276

At last, a way to improve your Tagalog! Written by Joi Barrios as the continuation of her best-selling Tagalog for Beginners book, Intermediate Tagalog is the first intermediate-level book designed specifically for people who already speak or understand some basic Tagalog and now wish to achieve greater fluency in speaking, reading and writing standard Filipino--the national language of the Philippines. The carefully-constructed lessons in this book point out common grammatical errors that English speakers make when speaking Tagalog, and present "real-life" conversations demonstrating how the language is spoken in Manila today. Extensive cultural notes are provided, along with exercises and activities that introduce the use of the Tagalog language in a wide range of everyday situations. The 20 lessons give you all the basic skills needed to speak Tagalog fluently: paglalarawan (the ability to describe people, places and feelings); pagsasalaysay (the ability to tell a story--whether a news story, a folktale, or an anecdote); paglalahad (how to explain something--for example, a custom or tradition, or how to cook a dish); and pangangatuwiran (reasoning and abstract thinking). Each lesson is carefully structured in six key parts: A "real-life" dialogue providing valuable conversational skills. A vocabulary list to expand your familiarity with common, everyday Tagalog words and expressions. A grammar review section (for example, on the correct uses of affixes in various sentence constructions). Insightful cultural notes presenting aspects of the Philippines that may seem "odd" to outsiders, to explain how Filipino culture shapes the way people speak. A reading passage from a story or newspaper article, with comprehension questions. A writing exercise designed to teach a specific writing skill. Using Intermediate Tagalog, you'll be able to talk about yourself, your family and your daily experiences using grammatically correct sentences and a native-speaker level vocabulary.

Fluent Forever

Fluent Forever
Author: Gabriel Wyner
Publisher: Harmony
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 038534810X

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

Easy Tagalog

Easy Tagalog
Author: Joi Barrios
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-08-06
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462916775

Easy Tagalog brings the Tagalog language and culture of the Philippines alive, giving you all the basics you need to start speaking Tagalog immediately. This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Tagalog language, as well as vocabulary and tips for practical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical and authentic and illustrated with manga illustrations for easy memorization. There is also a glossary of commonly used words and phrases, useful notes, pronunciation, greetings, sentence structure, idiomatic expressions, etiquette, and cultural dos and don'ts included throughout. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, Easy Tagalog includes: Native speaker audio recordings Useful notes on pronunciation and accents Focus on daily communications Structured, progressive lessons Let Filipino experts Barrios and Camagong teach you how to enjoy this beautiful language. Start learning Tagalog on the plane and begin communicating effectively the moment you land!

Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs

Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs
Author: Paraluman S. Aspillera
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1462901662

"Basic Tagalog takes a friendly and innovative approach, emphasizing the structure of the Tagalog language rather than just vocabulary. This user-friendly beginner Tagalog book teaches more than 2,000 Tagalog words and expressions with over 500 being added for this new edition. These are spread throughout 44 lessons, the Appendices and the exercises as well as in the Tagalog-English and English-Tagalog vocabulary lists at the back of the book. The added Tagalog vocabulary is meant to keep learners abreast of changes that have occurred in the language since the first edition of Basic Tagalog which was published. This edition has retained all the grammar lessons and the tried-and-tested teaching methodology developed b the author, Paraluman S. Aspillera, for the original version. Her method has proven to be extremely effective for tens of thousands of foreigners and non-Tagalogs who have used this book to learn Tagalog, including many who have successfully learned to speak Tagalog, read Tagalog and write Tagalog through self-study on their own without a teacher. Downloadable audio has also been added to facilitate the correct pronunciation of Tagalog words and phrases. A succinct introduction to the language and a description of the character of Filipinos will hopefully provide learners with a better understanding of the language they are learning. The lessons in Basic Tagalog are intended for a three-month period of intensive study followed by another three months of applied oral communication. In six months (or about 250 hours), it is expected that an average learner should be able to speak, write and understand simple, everyday, conversational Tagalog as spoken by most Filipinos. Highlights of this book include: Over 2,000 Tagalog words and expressions. 44 lessons organized by organized for efficient language absorption. Extensive exercises and activities to reinforce the lessons. Vocabulary lists serve as comprehensive English-Tagalog and Tagalog-English dictionaries. Completely updated and expanded with new materials. Includes downloadable audio. Using Basic Tagalog to study the Tagalog language will further encourage both non-Tagalogs and non-Filipinos to speak Tagalog better. Only then will they appreciate the individuality of the language that reflects the resilience and flexibility of Filipinos all around the world. In the end, such learning will improve daily interactions and communications between non-Filipinos and Filipinos--whether in business, education, tourism, social or civic endeavors."

Elementary Tagalog

Elementary Tagalog
Author: Jiedson R. Domigpe
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2014-06-01
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 146291456X

"Lessons in this book cover basic grammar, reinforcing instruction through dialogue and exercises and presenting common scenarios where typical everyday language would be applied. The result is a top pick for any do-it-yourselfer who would learn Tagalog and actually apply it to a visit to the Philippines. --Midwest Book Review"

Essential Tagalog Grammar

Essential Tagalog Grammar
Author: Fiona De Vos
Publisher: Learning Tagalog
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2011
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9789081513548

Essential Tagalog Grammar: A Reference for Learners of Tagalog offers clear, simple and concise explanations and lots of practical everyday examples in a simple well-organized format. This comprehensive and user-friendly grammar also provides accurate definitions and translations, pronunciation marks (all long vowels and glottal stops are indicated throughout the book), extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive index. Free audio recordings of the examples in the chapter on pronunciation can be downloaded from learningtagalog.com. Essential Tagalog Grammar is recommended for learners of Tagalog who want to understand how the language works and have a quick reference handy, native speakers who want to gain insights into their own language, and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Tagalog grammar.

My First Filipino ( Tagalog ) Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations

My First Filipino ( Tagalog ) Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations
Author: Mahalia S
Publisher:
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9780369601339

Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Filipino ( Tagalog ) ? Learning Filipino ( Tagalog ) can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Filipino ( Tagalog ) Alphabets Filipino ( Tagalog ) Words English Translations