Filipino Word Book

Pictures of colors, shapes, numbers, and animals are accompanied by the English, Tagálog, and Ilokáno words for them.

Drawings illustrate Tagalog, Ilokano, and English words grouped together in catagories such as the family, clothing, and games. Includes Tagalog-English, Ilokano-English, and English-Tagalog-Ilokano glossaries.

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

Nathan and John have been best friends since John arrived from the Philippines. They do everything together, including teaching each other about their different cultures. John is especially eager to share his primary language with his new friend. My Everyday Tagalog Word With Nathan & John is an educational journey through beautiful illustrations. Learning to speak another language is one of the strongest benefits our children can have in this new world. Easy to read and perfect for children 3 and up, this is a fun and exciting way to learn the Tagalog language.

Elementary Tagalog is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and Tagalog language learning package. Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines--also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills develop. The expert guidance in Elementary Tagalog is ideal both for true beginners and heritage learners who grew up in Filipino-speaking communities or families. The accompanying 2-hour long downloadable audio improves listening comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation. Covering a range of topics, the Tagalog language lessons center on themes of the family, the home, and the community--including food, travel, health, leisure time, festivals, and popular culture. There are plenty of exercises, activities, and practice drills to help learners acquire and master Tagalog language fundamentals, while culture notes explore the diversity, heritage, and history of the Philippines. Elementary Tagalog is composed of twenty-four lessons divided into eight units. Each lesson contains: Cultural Notes--at the beginning of each unit these offer explanations of social, economic, and historical aspects of Filipino society A Vocabulary List--located within each lesson, it ties into the theme of the unit Reading and Reading Comprehension--given mostly in the form of Tagalog language dialogues, these are designed to expose the students to real-life conversations as might be had by native Filipino speakers. Three Active Learning Activities-- these follow the dialogue comprehension in each lesson, and ask students to employ new Tagalog vocabulary. The Grammar Section--divided into four parts: definitions of terms, examining form, grammar presentation, and grammar notes. Practice Exercises and Activities--target speaking Tagalog, reading Tagalog, writing Tagalog and Tagalog listening skills. Accompanying Downloadable Audio--listening activities to reinforce Tagalog learning is also included with the book Available separately is the companion Elementary Tagalog Workbook This helpful workbook will assist you in practicing and polishing your Filipino language skills, offering a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog.

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.

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo! Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog! Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master basic Tagalog (Filipino) without frustration. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce its sounds to using correct grammar, communicating in dialogues and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills in Tagalog language develop. The expert guidance in Elementary Tagalog is carefully sequenced to be the most effective and supportive for beginners and really helps students learn Tagalog. Covering a range of topics, the lessons center on themes from the family, the home, and the community to food, travel, health, leisure time, festivals and popular culture. There are plenty of exercises, activities and practice drills to help learners acquire and master the language fundamentals, while culture notes explore the diversity, heritage and history of the Philippines. The Elementary Tagalog Workbook is a helpful companion to the textbook and will assist you in practicing and polishing your skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, which offer a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog.

A fresh, crisp new design re-launches this perennial bestseller. More user-friendly thanks to improved colour-coding and new categories, this is the phrase book created by the people for the people. Ideal for travellers of all ages who are looking for a reliable and up-to-date Filipino phrase book that contains all the phrases they really need when they are in the Philippines.