This tutorial is good for beginners in Tagalog. This will help you talk about your family members in Tagalog and your relationship with other people. Vocabulary Lolo (grandfather) Lola (grandmother) Magulang (parents) Tatay (father) Nanay (mother) Kapatíd (sibling, brother or sister) Panganay (first child) Bunsó (last child) Kuya (big brother) Ate (big sister) Anák (child) Tiyo (uncle) Tiya (aunt) Apó (grandchild) Pamangkín (nephew or niece) Manugang (son/daughter-in-law) Biyenan (father/mother-...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 49
This tutorial is good for Upper Beginners & Intermediate in Tagalog. We're talking about a few common words and phrases that are often lost in translation in English. Listen until the end and learn the difference between the following: Mulâ & Nagmulâ Mulâ & Nanggaling Mulâ & Tagasaán Nagmulâ & Nanggaling Tagalog Word “Mulâ” Mulâ in English is “from” and it refers to starting location/place or starting point in time. Sentence Examples: Mayroón akóng sardinas na mulâ sa Pilipin...
Feb 13, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 48
What is the difference between “bawat” and “tuwíng”? Bawat: is “every” or “each” in English Tuwíng is “everytime” or “whenever” in English Tuwíng gabí, bawat parking spot dito sa apartment complex ko ay okupado na. (Every night, each parking spot here in my apartment comples is occupied already) What is the difference between “nakaka” and “puwede”? Nakaka stems from the prefix “maka” or “makapág”. Prefix maka or makapág modify the meaning of a verb; it is used to express capability or ability or...
Feb 06, 2024•46 min•Season 3Ep. 47
This episode is suited to advanced students in Tagalog. We'll talk about various types of mangoes in the Philippines: Manggang Kalabáw Manggang Piko Supsupin a.k.a. Pajo Indian Mango Apple Mango Ano ang hitsura ng manggáng kalabáw? Medyo bilóg ang hugis ng manggáng kalabáw. Matambók ang mga pisngí nitó. Ang pisngíng bahagi ng manggá ang siyáng mas malamán. Anó namán ang hitsura ng manggáng piko? Medyo patulís ang ibabáng bahagi ng manggá. Ang pinakáibabáng bahagi ng mangga ay tinatawag na babà. ...
Jan 30, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 46
This episode is good for beginners in Tagalog. The main focus of this tutorial is to help the students construct a few Tagalog question statements through the use of the particle ba. Ba is a particle we use to convert a declarative sentence into an interrogative statement. Tagalog Sentence Examples: Tamà ba? ( Is it/that right? ) Malî ba? ( Is it/that wrong? ) Si Marielle siyá. (Declarative sentence; She is Marielle. ) Siyá ba si Marielle. (Question Statement; Is she Marielle ) Dalaga ka. (Decla...
Jan 23, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 45
This episode is good for beginners in Tagalog. The main focus of this tutorial is to help you identify your family members including some people in your community. You will also grasp a few phrases that are essential in continuing your conversational skill in Tagalog. This episode consists of 2 parts. In part 1, the student is expected to recall his knowledge on body parts, animals, numbers, places, natural phenomenon, and vehicles. The second part is a new lesson about family members. Part 1. V...
Jan 16, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 44
This episode is good for advanced speaker in Tagalog. The main focus of this chat with Kelly is to describe how she celebrated the New Year’s Day. This episode consists of 4 parts. Listen to this podcast from start to finish so you’ll be able to answer the questions given below. Part 1. Tungkól Sa Bagong Taon Saán nag-Bagong-Taón si Kelly at sinu-sino ang mga nakasama niyá? ( Where did Kelly spend her New Year's Day and who were with her? ) Anu-anó’ng mga pagkain ang inihandâ nina Kelly? ( What ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 43
This tutorial is good for beginners and intermediate in Tagalog. Today, the students will be able to learn how to say someone’s profession through the use of prefix mang or mam or man. When the prefix mang, mam, or man are applied to a root word it results in a noun word. Depending on the root word, the new word may mean any of the following: A job or profession A habitual activity or vice Tagalog Vocabulary Building lutò: verb (cook) tagalutò: noun (a person assigned to cook) awit: noun (sing) ...
Jan 02, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 42
This episode is good for beginners & intermediate in Tagalog. Today, you'll learn... How say "Merry Christmas" in Tagalog? Maligaya: adjective ( merry, joyful, blissful ) Paskó: noun (Christmas, Festival, Celebration) Maligayang Paskó means " Merry Christmas " How to sa "Happy New Year" in Tagalog? Manigo: adjective ( prosperous ) Bago: adjective ( new ) Taón: noun ( year ) Manigong Bagong Taón means " Prosperous New Year " Maligayang Bagong Taón means " Joyful New Year " Masayáng Bagong Taó...
Dec 26, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 41
This episode is good for beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this tutorial, you'll learn something about a grandma. What's her name, her favorite color, and what she often does. Vocabulary Building Lola (grandma) Hardin (garden) Talóng (eggplant) Bawang (garlic) Aswáng (witch) Okra Kamatis (tomato) Sitaw (string beans) Manók (Chicken) Adobong manók Kalabasa (pumpkin, squash) Bulaklák (flower) Luya (ginger) Reading Exercise: Pagpapakilala Sa Isáng Kapamilya Gustó kong ipakilala sa inyó ang lola k...
Dec 19, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 40
This tutorial is good for beginners in Tagalog. Today, we shall revisit the topic on Body Parts but with additional new information. You'll learn how to construct simple phrases and you'll learn a few Tagalog verbs and pronouns. For the most part, this will teach you how to say plural nouns in Tagalog. The particle “mga” is the plural marker to a noun. Examples of Tagalog Nouns: Dalirì (finger) Kukó (finger nail) Palad (palm) Kamáy (hand) Ulo (head) Pisngí (cheek) Taingá (ear) Leég (neck) Plural...
Dec 12, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 39
This tutorial on Tagalog language is suited for beginners. Specifically this is a lesson on Ligatures or Particles "na" and "at". In this episode, the student will be able to construct simple Tagalog phrases. What Are Ligatures? Ligatures are words that have no precise meaning. Ligatures are also known as particles. These are essential on crafting phrases or sentences because it helps express the precise thoughts or ideas of the speaker. Na usually connects an adjective with a noun. Examples: Ma...
Dec 05, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 38
This tutorial is suited for beginners in Tagalog. Specifically, you'll learn how to connect Tagalog adjectives with a noun. The ligature "na" or the suffix "ng" and sometimes the suffix "g" helps build simple Tagalog phrases. Ligatures are words that have no precise meaning on its own. These are word helpers that work together with other parts of speech (e.g. nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs) so that a simple phrase or sentence can be understandable. Ligatures are also known as particles. The ...
Nov 28, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 37
This is suited to Intermediate & Advanced speakers of Tagalog. There are 3 Categories of Ka- -an Words: Plurality Reciprocity or collective activity Use as an adjective or one’s status or attribute This episode is second part of the Ka- an Lesson Series. Example of Ka- -an words that imply plurality: Kayamanan (wealth): root word is yaman How to use kayamanan in a sentence? Example: Ang mga anak ko lang ang tanging kayamanan ko. (My children are my only wealth) Example: Lolo Pedro, bawasan m...
Nov 21, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This episode is suited for Intermediate & Advanced learners in Tagalog. This will help you build your Tagalog vocabulary by understanding the meaning implied by prefix ka followed by a root word followed by suffix an. Words with prefix ka and suffix an are also called ka- -an words. There are 3 Categories of Ka- -an Words: 1. Plurality 2. Reciprocity or collective activity 3. Use as an adjective or one’s status or attribute Examples of Ka- -an words that imply plurality: Kabukiran (farmland)...
Nov 14, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 35
This episode is suitable to Advanced Learner in Tagalog. The student will be able to understand the message expressed by the newly crowned Miss Philippines 2023, Althea Ambrosio. During the Question And Answer portion of the beauty pageant, Althea delivers her answer in Tagalog. Here's the snippets of her speech: Tatló ang sumasagisag sa pagkakakilanlán nating mga Pilipino. ( There are 3 symbolisms the Filipinos can be identified.) Una, ang ating wikang Filipino dahil tayo ay isáng kapuluán at m...
Nov 07, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 34
Build your Tagalog vocabulary through Awiting Pambatà! In this episode, a beginner in Tagalog learns new words and phrases that pertains to time of the day, what one may do as soon as he/she wakes up in the morning, parts of the body, and numbers in Tagalog. Here's the lyrics of the song: Mag-exercise tayo tuwíng umaga ( Let's exercise every morning ) Upang ang katawan natin ay sumigla ( so that our body becomes strong ) At sa gabí maaga kang matulog ( And in the nigh, you go to bed early ) Sa u...
Oct 31, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This recorded Tagalog Tutorial is suited for Total Beginners In Tagalog. Vocabulary List: bisita (noun): visitor estudyante (noun): student pulis (noun): police heneral (noun): general biktima (noun): victim adik (noun): addict presyo (noun): price serbisyo (noun): service demokrasya (noun): democracy deklara (verb): declare dikta (verb): dictate termino (noun): term imbestiga (verb): investigate kansela (verb): cancel karga (noun): charge kondena (verb): condemn, disapprove kumbinsi (verb): con...
Sep 05, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Here are a few Tagalog for total beginners: Tito: uncle Tita: aunt Kuya: Big brother Ate: Big sister Lolo: Grandfather Lola: Grandmother Magandáng gabí: good evening Magandáng umaga: good morning Sige: alright Oo: Yes Hindî: No Pwede: possible Salamat: Thank Wala: None; nothing; non-existent Mayroón/Meron: There is; there exists; have Magandá di ba?: It's beautiful isn't it?...
Aug 22, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This episode is suited for either Beginners or Intermediate in Tagalog. Today, Albine will help you understand the meaning of "marunong", "alám", and "kilala" and how to use them in a sentence. Marunong (adjective): knowledgeable Alám (noun): aware, known Kilala (adjective): known, familiar Alám ko . (I know) Marunong ako . (I'm knowledgeable of) Kilala ko . (I know him/her) Kilala ko si Simon . (I know Simon) Alám ko ang adobo . (I know what adobo is) Marunong akóng mag-adobo . (I know how to c...
Aug 15, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This episode is for your Tagalog listening skill as an advanced learner. To continue with last week's episode, Kelly describes her recent visit in San Francisco, California. Tagalog To English Interpretation Sumakay kamí sa double decked bus . ( We rode the double decked bus ) Sobrang malamíg at mahangin sa Bay Area. ( It's so cold and windy in Bay Area ) Patáy ang phone ko kayâ walâ akóng masyadong pictures . ( My phone was dead that's why I don't have much pictures ) Maaksayâ sa battery ang GP...
Aug 01, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 29
This episode is for your Tagalog listening skill as an advanced learner. Your fellow student in Tagalog shares with us her recent visit to San Francisco, California. Tagalog To English Interpretation Nagbakasyón akó sa San Francisco kasama ang buóng pamilya. ( I went on a vacation in San Francisco together with my whole family ) Sinundô akó ng mga magulang ko sa airport . ( My parents picked me up at the airport) May pinakámasarap na kapé sa San Francisco, chromatic coffee iyón. (T here's tastie...
Jul 25, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This episode features a scene from the TV Drama entitled "Mga Lihim Ni Urduja", episode 1. Refer to this YouTube link https://youtu.be/PqC22qyo3vE if you wish to see the whole drama episode. Vocabulary Digmâ (noun): War Giyera (noun): War Mandirigmâ (noun): Warrior Lutò (verb): Cook) Tagalutò (noun): The person who cooks Bayani: Hero Panaginip (noun): Dream Mapanaginipan (verb, infinitive): To possibly dream Napanaginipan (verb: past tense): Have dream of Napapanaginipan (verb, present tense): H...
Jul 18, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 27
This Tagalog tutorial is suited for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this podcast, you'll be able to say the following parts of the human body: Ulo (head) Pisngí (cheek) Taingá or "tenga" (ear) leég (neck) tuhod (knee) hità (thigh) bintî (leg, lower leg) paá (foot) noó (forehead) kilay (eyebrow) matá (eye) labí (lip) ngipin (tooth) braso (arm) balikat (shoulder) dibdíb (breast) siko (elbow) baywáng or "bewang" (waist) buhók (hair) ilóng (nose) babà (chin) pusò (heart) likód (back) dilà ...
Jul 11, 2023•15 min•Season 2Ep. 26
This Tagalog tutorial is suited for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this podcast, you'll be able to say the following parts of the human body: Dalirì (finger); mga dalirì (fingers) Kukó (finger nail); mga kukó (nails) palad (palm) kamáy (hand); mga kamáy (hands) bukó (Engl: knuckle; Span: nudillo) ulo (head) pisngí (cheek) taingá (ear) tenga (ear) Other related words & phrases: limáng mga dalirì (five fingers) dalawáng mga dalirí (two fingers) kagát (bite) tangá (stupid) bangko (ba...
Jul 04, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This Tagalog tutorial is suited for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this podcast, you'll be able to: Recall a few Tagalog words that was learned in the past: bahay (house), daán (road/street, hundred), ibon (bird), ulap (cloud), k abuté (mushrooms), baka (cow), kabayo (horse), pun ó (tree). Know how to say a few food ingredients in Tagalog and these are abokado (avocado), kakáw (cocoa), sayote (chayote), sili (chili pepper), singkamás (jicama), tsokolate (chocolate), tilapyà (tilapia)....
Jun 27, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This episode is suited for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this tutorial, the student was able to practice the following: Anó'ng oras na? (What time is it) Oo (casual yes); Opo (Yes Sir/Ma'am) Mga bahagi ng araw (Parts of the day) Umaga (Morning) Tanghalì (Noon) Hapon (Afternoon) Gabí (Evening/night) Madalíng araw (Early morning) Hating gabí (Mindnight) There are just 2 seasons in the Philippines: wet season & dry season Locals consider summer time from March until May...
Jun 13, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 23
This is part 2 of the conversation between Albine (the Tagalog Language Teacher) and Kelly (the Student). In order to practice Tagalog, the conversation revolves around the recent Miss Universe Philippines Pageant. If you're a beginner in Tagalog, simply listen to this episode and try to catch some words so that you're able to grow your Tagalog vocabulary. You may also catch some phrases that are frequently used but I appreciate you being steadfast in your Tagalog practice. As we talk about Miss...
Jun 06, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This episode is about a conversation between Albine (the Tagalog Language Teacher) and Kelly (the Student). Albine encourages her student to practice her Tagalog by talking about something of great interest to the student. To put you into perspective, Kelly's primary language is English-US. Albine works with Kelly since 2020. In this episode, Kelly talks about: Ang mga paborito niyáng kandidata sa Miss Universe Philippines 2023. (Her favorite candidates in Miss Universe 2023) Ang pagkakaroón ng ...
May 30, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This episode it suited for Total Beginners in Tagalog. The students are presented a poster full of images that are about the things you see in the countryside. Some images have Tagalog words next to them. As a student in Tagalog, you're encouraged to build up your Tagalog vocabulary. A poster is a good tool to help you recall some words and phrases that you already know but new words will surely be learned (or taught) including phrases and simple sentence construction. Should you wish to get a f...
May 23, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
