How to Speak Tagalog http://howtospeaktagalog.info Learn to speak Tagalog Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:27:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Why Tagalog? http://howtospeaktagalog.info/why-tagalog/ http://howtospeaktagalog.info/why-tagalog/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:27:22 +0000 support http://howtospeaktagalog.info/?p=233 Even though the official language of the country is Pilipino (Filipino) the reality is most of it is Tagalog, the native dialect from the Manila region. The claim is that since that is the largest single group of speakers and it is the nation’s capital, that is the most widely spoken language. The reality is there are as many speakers of Visayan as there are of Tagalog, and these are native speakers. Many of the millions living in Manila come from other provinces and have other dialects as their native tongue, or L1 (Language 1). For centuries Cebu City was the main city in the islands but that was changed late in the Spanish occupation period (1564-1898).

Whatever the reality of how many speak which dialect, the national language is over 90% Tagalog and 90% or more of all television, movies and songs are in Tagalog. If you plan to live deep in the province somewhere else then learn that local language but you won’t be able to follow much on TV. Additionally, everybody speaks some Tagalog/Filipino so if you can only learn one language, there is a good argument for making it Tagalog and not Bicolano, Cebuano, Illongo, Pampanga, Waray-Waray and any one of a couple of dozen other dialects.

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A comprehensive, one-year introductory textbook for Tagalog, the language spoken in the Philippines…. More >>

Beginning Tagalog: A Course for Speakers of English

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Includes Audio CD.

This boxed set contains 64 more Tagalog flash cards that get children talking about Nature, Opposites, Going Places, Things I Like to Do and more. These everyday words and sentences help children build their vocabulary in a natural, age-appropriate way…. More >>

Tuttle More Tagalog for Kids Flash Cards Kit

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  • Rosetta Stone teaches you a new language naturally, by getting you to think, live and breathe the language
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  • With Rosetta Stone, you’ll discover a foundation of key vocabulary that you’ll use to build into a whole new language
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Connect with the world around you. Build a foundation of fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure. Quickly gain the confidence to enjoy social interactions such as greetings and introductions, travel, dining out, giving and getting directions, shopping and other recreational activities. Learn to share your ideas and opinions, express your feelings and talk about everyday life, your work, your interests, current events and much more.Amazon.com Produ… More >>

Rosetta Stone Filipino Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

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This is the sequel to Learn Filipino: Book One. Take a big step forward. Double your Filipino language skills. Learn then use compound and complex sentences like a native speaker. Combine simple sentences into compound sentences. Combine simple sentences into complex sentences:
- to say what you know or think
- to relate two events in time (when, while, whenever, before, after)
- to say something happens because . . .
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Learn Filipino: Book Two

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This is the first of the “Learn Tagalog DVD Series” produced by DC Entertainment. The goal of the series is to guide each student, young or old, through learning Tagalog in a way that is both simple and thorough. If you are serious about learning our beautiful language, we recommend that you get all 3 DVDs. Each level comes with distinct objectives. LEARN TAGALOG LEVEL 1 BASIC will give you knowledge of: the alphabet, numbers, time & day, customary greetings, person… More >>

Learn Tagalog DVD 1: Basic

]]> http://howtospeaktagalog.info/learn-tagalog-dvd-1-basic/feed/ 0 Pocket Tagalog Dictionary: Tagalog-English English-Tagalog http://howtospeaktagalog.info/pocket-tagalog-dictionary-tagalog-english-english-tagalog/ http://howtospeaktagalog.info/pocket-tagalog-dictionary-tagalog-english-english-tagalog/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:46:22 +0000 admin http://howtospeaktagalog.info/?p=194

  • ISBN13: 9780794603458
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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This handy, convenient volume is the ideal dictionary for beginning students and travelers. Featuring the essential vocabulary appropriate to beginning and lower intermediate students, the Pocket Tagalog Dictionary covers all the words needed for the everyday situations encountered by travelers.
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Pocket Tagalog Dictionary: Tagalog-English English-Tagalog

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  • ISBN13: 9780794603946
  • Condition: NEW
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Learn to speak the colloquial language of the Philippines with the Essential Tagalog Phrase Book. This phrase book is an excellent guide to the modern Tagalog spoken in everyday interactions. The essential information needed by travelers—novices and old hands alike—is presented in a way that’s concise, accessible and easy to understand.
The Essential Tagalog Phrase Book is your indispensable pocket travel companion.

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Essential Tagalog Phrase Book

]]> http://howtospeaktagalog.info/essential-tagalog-phrase-book/feed/ 0 My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses http://howtospeaktagalog.info/my-first-book-of-tagalog-words-filipino-rhymes-and-verses/ http://howtospeaktagalog.info/my-first-book-of-tagalog-words-filipino-rhymes-and-verses/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:46:09 +0000 admin http://howtospeaktagalog.info/?p=191

  • ISBN13: 9780804838191
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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In the age-old tradition of teaching language through rhyme and verse, My First Book of Tagalog Words introduces Philippine language and culture to preschool children in a playful and non-intimidating way. The ABC structure provides a familiar framework that encourages fun and easy learning. Its bold and bright illustrations aim to make children laugh and enjoy the learning process…. More >>

My First Book of Tagalog Words: Filipino Rhymes and Verses

]]> http://howtospeaktagalog.info/my-first-book-of-tagalog-words-filipino-rhymes-and-verses/feed/ 0 Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary: Pilipino-Inggles, Inggles-Pilipino Talahuluganang http://howtospeaktagalog.info/tagalog-englishenglish-tagalog-standard-dictionary-pilipino-inggles-inggles-pilipino-talahuluganang/ http://howtospeaktagalog.info/tagalog-englishenglish-tagalog-standard-dictionary-pilipino-inggles-inggles-pilipino-talahuluganang/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:46:02 +0000 admin http://howtospeaktagalog.info/?p=190

  • ISBN13: 9780781809603
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Now expanded and completely updated, this best-selling two-way dictionary is designed for students of the Tagalog language and native Tagalog speakers in need of a bilingual dictionary. It includes a grammatical introduction to the language, a vocabulary appendix with numbers and menu terms. And over 20,000 total dictionary entries, with idiomatic expressions, slang, loan words and derivations. Tagalog, also known as Pilipino, is the national language of the Philipp… More >>

Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog Standard Dictionary: Pilipino-Inggles, Inggles-Pilipino Talahuluganang

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