Before I start, by the way, you might want to skip to the end to read three super interesting facts about New Year in the Philippines and the Philippine’s most popular New Year’s joke. (Warning: the facts are a bit gory) Continue reading How to say “Happy New Year” in Tagalog & New Year in the Philippines (Bonus: The Philippine’s Most Popular New Year’s Joke)
Does Tagalog have its own alphabet? Or, does Tagalog have the same alphabet as the English alphabet?
Long time learners or the language might tell you it doesn’t. They’re wrong. Continue reading The Tale of the Three Tagalog Alphabets
“Should I learn Tagalog or Bisaya?” you ask yourself. Perhaps, you might also be asking whether you want learn “Filipino or Cebuano?”
On your journey to get closer to the Philippines (or maybe the heart of a Filipino or Filipina) through language, this is a decision you have to make early on. Continue reading Should I Learn Tagalog or Bisaya? (Filipino or Cebuano?)
One of the greatest pleasures of traveling and discovering another culture is in eating. The Philippines is no exception. Filipino food has its charms and challenges. But whether you find yourself becoming a Filipino food aficionado or you find that it’s an acquired taste, learning Tagalog words describing the sense of taste will help you connect to Filipino food in a more intimate way. Continue reading Words of taste in Tagalog (The Ultimate Guide: How to describe different tastes in Tagalog)
Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)
Mastering numbers 1 to 10 is a necessary to advance in any foreign language. This quiz does not use written words and forces you to recognize the numbers by just hearing them.
Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)
“How are you?” is the cornerstone of every human conversation. Isn’t a good conversation after all about discovering something about the person you’re talking with.
Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Basic Conversation 01 – How Are You? | Speaking Exercises
Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)
It starts with a “Good morning!” and ends with a “Bye.” Learn the most basic Tagalog greetings and then at the end learn to say goodbye in this absolutely beginner-friendly lesson.
Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Basic Greetings 01 – Good Morning | Speaking Exercises
Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)
This is a continuation of Animals – List 03. We’ve featured creatures of the sea and baby animals as well in this list.
Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Animals – List 04 | Vocabulary
Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)
This is a continuation of Animals – List 02. Find a number of our feathered friends on this list, both domestic and wild.
Once you are done with this list, hop on over the Animals – List 04.
Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Animals – List 03 | Vocabulary
Difficulty Level: Maralita (Absolute Beginner)
This is a continuation of Animals – List 01. Find the King of the Jungle and other iconic forest favorites in this list.
Once you’ve mastered the animals here, feel free to move up to Animals – List 03.
Native Tagalog Speakers: Jet & Dash Continue reading Animals – List 02 | Vocabulary