“I got a copy of your book and I love it. It’s really the best I’ve come across.” — Martin Kelemenis, Geneva, SwitzerlandComprehensive Tagalog grammar reference that will remain useful even long after you have reached fluency.Offers clear explanations, useful tables and thousands of practical examples.Ideal for advanced learners and native speakers as a stand-alone product.Note: For beginner and intermediate learners, we recommend Learning Tagalog: Fluency Made Fast and Easy, Complete Course. It includes this grammar, as well as lively lessons with audio recordings and exercises.Essential Tagalog Grammar offers:* Clear, simple and concise explanations* Lots of practical everyday examples* Accurate definitions and translations* Pronunciation marks (all long vowels and glottal stops indicated)* Audio recordings of Tagalog sounds in Pronunciation chapter (downloadable)* Extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive index* Simple well-organized formatRecommended 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* Anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Tagalog grammar“Your grammar book is the best. I took it with me to the Philippines, and studied it every day for a month.” — Albert Balingit, Sacramento, California, USA

COMPLETE COURSE, which includes: Course Books 1-3, Workbooks 1-3, Essential Tagalog Grammar (a comprehensive grammar reference) and the Course Audio as MP3 downloads (also available separately as a set of 7 CDs). Together, this fully integrated suite of learning materials provides all the essential elements you need to learn Tagalog in a fast, fun and easy way and to speak Tagalog fluently. At a pace of 15-30 minutes a day, you'll progress very quickly. In just 6 months (roughly 70 hours), you'll be able to understand and participate in everyday Tagalog conversations.--- Lively Stories, Literal and Natural Translations, Pronunciation Marks ---Through lively stories and dialogues taken from everyday life in the Philippines, you'll learn useful Tagalog sentences from day one. In the dialogues, every Tagalog sentence is broken down into manageable chunks. Every word has a literal translation, and every sentence has a natural translation, showing you what each word means and how the sentence fits together. This will greatly help you understand how Tagalog works. It will also save you a lot of time, because you don't need to look up words.All Tagalog words and sentences in the learning materials have translations and pronunciation marks, so you'll know what every word means and how to pronounce it.--- "Whole" Language Learning ---The dialogues are also an ideal way to learn the "whole" language intuitively, with all its nuances, emotions, typical expressions and choice of words. By learning vocabulary and expressions in a meaningful context, you'll remember them more easily and you'll be able to use them in the right situations.--- Comprehensive Grammar Reference, Lesson Notes ---The cultural and grammatical notes in the lessons, paired with the comprehensive grammar reference, will give you an in-depth understanding of the language, using short, simple explanations and plenty of practical examples. You'll find the grammar reference a valuable resource, even long after you have reached fluency.--- Course Audio ---By listening to the audio tracks and repeating them out loud, you'll learn the correct Tagalog pronunciation and natural intonation. Doing this will also help you memorize the sentences.--- Workbooks ---The exercises in the workbooks are very effective at reinforcing the vocabulary and sentence patterns you have learned in the lessons. They are also a great way to test your progress. You can check your answers against the answer key provided at the end of each workbook.--- Well-thought-out Structure, Learner's Perspective ---The course has a well-thought-out structure that introduces useful material early on while still being easy to follow. It has been co-authored by a non-native speaker and carefully designed from the perspective of the learner.--- Level ---Learning Tagalog: Fluency Made Fast and Easy is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate learners. Advanced learners can take it as a refresher.--- Free videos and downloads ---For free videos, free downloads and more information, visit LearningTagalog.com.

Product description Colloquial Filipino provides a step-by-step course in Filipino as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Filipino in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Filipino will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Filipino. Course components: The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, ebook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CDs can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack. Paperback: 978-0-415-51849-9 (please note this does not include the audio) CDs : 978-0-415-51852-9 eBook: 978-0-203-12337-9 (please note this does not include the audio, available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx) MP3s: 978-0-415-51845-1 (available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx) Pack : 978-0-415-51850-5 (paperback and CDs) About the Author Chat Aban is Lecturer in Filipino in the Department of Southeast Asian Studies, University of California Berkley.

It's easy to teach yourself Filipino!Complete Filipino: A Teach Yourself Guide provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Filipino, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Filipino with confidence.Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society.Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the language

Let's Learn Tagalog Kit is a complete language learning tool specially designed to introduce young children to the basic Tagalog sounds, words, and phrases in a fun and interactive way.This kit is perfect for use in a classroom setting, for homeschooling, on vacation, or anywhere else that learning takes place. It is intended for learners who have little or no background in the Tagalog language. It contains: 64 Tagalog flashcards An audio CD with recordings of words, sentences and songs A wall chart showing the main words and phrases at a glance A 32-page Learning Guide for parents and teachers The 64 words are organized into thematic categories, including: My Family Colors Numbers Animals Food My Body Clothes My Day Each word is illustrated with a picture that serves as an effective visual aid to learning and remembering the word. The words often reflect cultural objects and can be studied in any order. Tagalog language learners may focus on one theme at a time or mix them up for greater variety. Simple example sentences are given for each word to show how they are used.The audio CD gives native-speaker pronunciations for all the words and sentences and also contains songs which promote interactive language learning. Finally, the kit includes a wall chart featuring all the pictures and words, and some bonus words; a booklet explaining how to use the flashcards, and additional activities; an audio CD and a wall chart.All disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

A comprehensive guide to Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines-- now revised and updated!Tagalog, also called Pilipino, is a national language of the Philippines. It is spoken by over 35 million people worldwide.Expanded and completely updated, this best-selling reference is designed for students of Tagalog and native Tagalog speakers in need of a bilingual dictionary. 20,000 entries Entries include idiomatic expressions, slang, loan words and derivations Detailed outline of Tagalog grammar Appendices include useful vocabulary, menu terms and cultural references

Written for the non-native Filipino (Tagalog) reader who wants to learn the language to communicate with Filipino family and friends. Emphasis on conversation. First fifteen lessons provide a tutorial introduction to the language; last fifteen lessons engage reader in complete conversations. Tutorial has two concurrent threads: 1) structure of the language and 2) vocabulary for and conversations about events in a typical work or school day. Regular use of accompanying CD a must for success. At end of book, student can expect to have vocabulary of 250 top Filipino words and speak at intermediate level. Book made lively by more than 100 line drawings, comic strips and photographs.

Lonely Planet Filipino (Tagalog) Phrasebook & Dictionaryis your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Filipino (Tagalog) phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat with locals and navigate menus - all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now!Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet Filipino (Tagalog) Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-colour throughout User-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, senior travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, shopping, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport Social - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Filipino (Tagalog) Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance. Great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet.Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.)

"I got a copy of your book and I love it. It's really the best I've come across." - Martin Kelemenis, Geneva, SwitzerlandThis is Book 1 of 7 in the complete course Learning Tagalog: Fluency Made Fast and Easy, Print Edition.Free Audio Download at LearningTagalog.com (Tagalog sounds in Pronunciation chapter).Essential Tagalog Grammar: A Reference for Learners of Tagalog* Comprehensive Tagalog grammar reference that will remain useful even long after you have reached fluency.* Offers clear explanations, useful tables and thousands of practical examples.* Ideal for advanced learners and native speakers as a stand-alone product.Note: For beginner and intermediate learners, we recommend the complete course Learning Tagalog: Fluency Made Fast and Easy. It includes this grammar, as well as lively lessons with audio recordings and exercises.Essential Tagalog Grammar offers:* Clear, simple and concise explanations* Lots of practical everyday examples* Accurate definitions and translations* Pronunciation marks (all long vowels and glottal stops indicated)* Audio recordings of Tagalog sounds in Pronunciation chapter (downloadable)* Extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive index* Simple well-organized formatRecommended 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* Anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Tagalog grammar"Your grammar book is the best. I took it with me to the Philippines, and studied it every day for a month." - Albert Balingit, Sacramento, California, USA

Modern Tagalog expands on the descriptions and lessons in Tagalog Structures and is illustrated with numerous new examples. This volume will be valuable for all students of Tagalog as a foreign language who have advanced beyond the beginning level. It provides further practice on points ranging from phonology to syntax. Although the emphasis of the exercises is on written work, many of them may be used for oral drill as well.

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Tagalog—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Tagalog words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Tagalog script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Filipino holidays and eating Filipino food.This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Tagalog words and phrases 40 different topics—from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Tagalog speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Tagalog pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up wordsTagalog Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to the Philippines.

Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language.It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly 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 everyday 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 online audio recordings help 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 online audio recordings. 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.

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 lessonsLet 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!

Lonely Planet Filipino Phrasebook & Dictionary is your passport to the most relevant Filipino phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask for in-the-know recommendations of cosy tucked-away beaches, bargain at a vegetable market, and mingle on a boat trip-all with your trusted travel companion. With language tools in your back pocket, you can truly get to the heart of wherever you go, so begin your journey now!Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation! Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meanings Order with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoder Save time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertips Never get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary Be prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminology Meet friends with conversation starter phrases Get your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet Filipino Phrasebook & Dictionary: Full-color throughout User-friendly layout organized by travel scenario categories Survival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance on-the-fly cues Convenient features include 'Listen For' (key phrases you may hear) and 'Look For' (key phrases you may see on signs)Covers Basics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation rules, reading tips, grammar rules Practical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodations, directions, border crossing, transport Social - introductions, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weather Safe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditions Food - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet Filipino Phrasebook & Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance. Great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet and Aurora Santos Quinn.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet is the world's leading travel guide publisher with guidebooks to every destination on the planet, and has been connecting travellers and locals for over 25 years with phrasebooks for 120 languages.Check out our Fast Talk Phrasebook mobile app for on-the-go language needs. (Available languages: German, Latin Spanish, European Spanish, French, and Italian.)

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. Native speaker companion audio and printable flashcards are available for free download online.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.All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

It's amazing how 100 keywords and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Tagalog but are too busy to study it? Are you visiting the Philippines for a short time and want a Tagalog phrasebook to help you communicate? If so, this is the book for you—it's the quickest and easiest way to learn the most common Filipino language. Its tiny 0.4 x 4.1 x 5.9 inches size makes it incredibly convenient to travel with but without losing any essential content.The idea of Instant Tagalog is simple—learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the authors Jan Gaspi and Sining Marfori have solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in the Tagalog language. Added features include an easy-to-use pronunciation guide and Tagalog dictionary for quick reference. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do:Meet people. Go shopping. Ask directions. Ride the subway. Order food and drinks. And much more.

A little mouse walks into the Lost & Found, but can only speak Tagalog. How will Mr and Mrs Frog figure out what the mouse is missing…? Aimed at children aged 2-7, the unique ‘Story-powered language learning method’ combines humour, story and emotion to gently and memorably introduce kids to more than forty simple and fun Tagalog words and phrases. “The kids were so busy laughing they didn’t realise they were learning.” Kyle Buchannan, Dad of two, London. It’s a bilingual children’s book with a difference, that helps lay the foundations of a love of languages.Reviews:“I love that I can introduce my kids to a new language without it feeling like homework.” Zoe Reynolds, UK“Let’s read it again.” Noah, aged 4.5"Utterly charming story, making use of children’s natural approach to learning language” Madalena Xanthopoulou, Founder, The Alma Collective. Expert on raising multilingual children."A wonderful book to introduce a new language into the classroom. Lots to talk about and really captIvating illustratIons." Rohan Plunkett, Deputy Head, Akiva Primary School.How does the Story Powered Language Learning Method work?Unlike a Tagalog picture dictionary, Tagalog book or bilingual Tagalog English children’s books, the Fabulous Lost and Found uses the the ‘Story-powered Language Learning Method’ taps into a child’s natural abilities. There are three steps: We create an emotionally engaging and funny story for children and adults to enjoy together, just like any of the other Tagalog books for children. Studies show that social interaction, like enjoying a book together, is critical in language learning. Through the story, we introduce a relatable character who speaks only in the new language. This helps build empathy and a positive attitude towards people who speak different languages. These are both important aspects in laying the foundations for lasting language acquisition in a child’s life. As the story in this Tagalog picture book progresses, the child naturally works with the characters to discover the meanings of a wide range of fun new words and phrases. Strategic use of humour ensures that this subconscious learning is rewarded with laughter; the child feels good and the first seeds of a lifelong love of language are sown.Message from the AuthorMark Pallis iThere is a special magic about learning words another language and using them: I truly think it warms the heart. I've learnt jokes or songs in ten languages so far and it's brought me so much joy. This Tagalog book for children is first and foremost a really enjoyable story, but it's also my way of helping little learners engage with a new language, empathise with strangers and ultimately build a love of languages. And it happens without them realising. Any parent who has ever tried to smuggle vegetables into pasta sauce will know that you can get a lot of good stuff into things without kids realising. This book is the same! I want you all to have fun together and enjoy the story. All the learning is a bonus; the icing on the cake (or the extra veg in the sauce!). The idea that after a few reads, kids will be able to go up to a native speaker and tell them in their own language: 'I've lost my hat' fills me with joy. Imagine how proud the child will feel. And imagine how proud you'll feel too! I hope you have as much fun reading it as I had writing it. With best wishes, Mark

Bahay Kubo and Other Filipino Folksongs for Children includes 22 of the Philippines' best-loved classic children's songs—all with cute illustrations and lyrics in both Tagalog and English.

Enjoy learning Tagalog with your child. This charming picture book will make learning common Tagalog words fun, and the words easy to remember.

**Winner of the Carlos Palance Memorial Award for Literature**This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents an entertaining story from the Philippines in both English and Tagalog.A heart-warming story of a young Filipino girl who builds self-confidence after spending a day with her classmates, Pan de Sal Saves the Day: A Filipino Children's Story is an award-winning, inspiring tale for young children everywhere. It's the story of a young girl named Pan de Sal who lives in the Philippines and thinks she's the unluckiest girl in the whole world. Aside from not liking her own name and finding her appearance strange, she doesn't have all the fancy things her classmates have. She can't even muster the courage to try out for the Glee Club, even though she has a beautiful voice.Things change suddenly when an unexpected event forces her into the limelight. With her innate talent and resourcefulness, Pan de Sal wins the admiration of her classmates and finds the confidence she needs to fulfill her dreams.For anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or experienced adversity, Pan de Sal Saves the Day teaches children to see the unique qualities in everything and everyone, even themselves.

This fun and colorful activity book is filled with games and puzzles that kids will love! The activities connect to the multicultural children's book Pan de Sal Saves the Day—a bilingual Tagalog and English children's story about overcoming adversity.Filled with beautiful illustrations and interactive games, kids will find: Word jumbles Coloring activities Draw your own picture Mazes Spot the difference Craft activities Word searches Hidden pictures Recipes A song Crosswords And more!This 32 page book is designed for kids 4-8, but those of all ages will find something to love inside! It also includes an answer key at the back to double-check answers and avoid frustration.

You’ve decided to learn Tagalog – great choice!Tagalog, also known as Filipino, isn’t an easy language to learn. Mostly due to the absolute lack of reading material out there, you can find it quite tough to learn this language spoken by around 24 million people in the Philippines and around the world.But we’re about to change that with Tagalog Short Stories for Beginners! By providing you with 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will give you the tools that you require to learn the language, get ready to expand your vocabulary and improve your grasp of the wonderful Filipino tongue.How Tagalog Short Stories for Beginners works: Each chapter possesses a funny, interesting and thought-provoking story based on real-life situations, allowing you to learn a bit more about the Filipino culture. Next up, you will find a summary in Tagalog and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. Use them if you’re having trouble. At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Don’t get lost trying to understand or pronounce it all, either, as all of the vocabulary words are translated for your ease of use! Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Tagalog, allowing you the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Whether it’s true or false, or if you’re doing the single answer questions, don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately afterwards, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Tagalog Short Stories for Beginners and level up your Tagalog language learning right now!

Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the façade of the English language does not run deep.Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience, while an abundance of practical information on socializing, working, shopping, and communicating will help to make it a more enjoyable experience, too.Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories!In the Philippines, people love to celebrate—holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food! Rich with detailed watercolors and cultural flavor, Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals makes major holidays (like Christmas) and family gatherings (like weddings and birthdays) come alive.From these pages, children will learn the history of each holiday, its cultural influences, the varied ways in which people celebrate in different regions of the Philippines, special customs and food, key words and phrases (in English and Tagalog), and more. Games, songs, and other activities invite young readers to join in the fun. New and familiar holidays take on a special flavor as children learn about the diverse cultures that make up this wonderful island nation. Perfect for Filipino-American families looking to share the unique culture of the Philippines, educators interested in promoting multiculturalism in the classroom, or anyone interested in the country, Filipino Celebrations will encourage children ages five to ten to participate and learn while having fun.Celebrations and festivals include: Mga Kaarawan — Birthdays Semana Santa — Holy Week Mga Barrio Fiestas — Town Festivals Mga Binyag — Baptisms Araw ng Kalayaan — Independence Day and more!

Join Chloe, who is half Filipino and living in New York, as she learns about different ways respect is shown in the Filipino culture. A children's book.