Tagalog for beginners : an introduction to Filipino, the national language of the Philippines / Joi Barrios.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barrios, Joi, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tagalog language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Tagalog language.

Tagalog language--Spoken Tagalog.

Tagalog language--Self-instruction.

Tagalog language--Problems, exercises, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (941 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tuttle Publishing 2014

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is a straight-forward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language. Tagalog for Beginners is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, easily and accurately--whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the large Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're simply 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 common 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 MP3 audio-CD 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:: An accompanying MP3 Audio CD. 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 special section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.

Contents:

Cover; Dedication; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; SECTION 1: Ako, Ang Aking Pamilya, at Ang Mga Bagay sa Aking Paligid (Myself, My Family, and Things Around Me); LESSON 1: Pagpapakilala (Introductions); LESSON 2: Pagbati (Greetings); LESSON 3: Mga Bagay (Objects); LESSON 4: Pagbisita sa Bahay ng Kaibigan (Visiting a Friend's House); LESSON 5: Ang Aking mga Gamit (My Things); LESSON 6: Mga Bayan at Bansa at ang Aking Nasyonalidad (Cities and Towns; Countries and Citizenship); LESSON 7: Ang Aking Pamilya (My Family); LESSON 8: Ang Aming Bahay (Our House)

SECTION 2: Ang Aking Komunidad (My Community)LESSON 9: Sa Kalye, sa Lungsod at sa Nayon (On the Street, in the City and in Our Village); LESSON 10: Pamimili (Shopping); LESSON 11: Pagpunta sa Eskuwelahan (Going to School); LESSON 12: Pagdating at Pag-alis (Arrivals and Departures); LESSON 13: Pag-iiskedyul ng Tagpuan (Scheduling an Appointment); LESSON 14: Pagbibigay Direksiyon (Giving Directions); LESSON 15: Pagbabalik-Aral: Pamimili ng Regalo (Review and Expansion Lesson: Buying a Gift); LESSON 16: Pagpunta sa Salo-salo ng May Kaarawan (Going to a Birthday Party)

SECTION 3: Ang Aking Mga Gawain (My Activities)LESSON 17: Ang Pang-araw-araw kong Buhay (My Everyday Life); LESSON 18: Ang Aking Bakasyon (My Holiday); LESSON 19: Pagpaplano (Making Plans); LESSON 20: Mga Bahagi ng Katawan (Parts of the Body); LESSON 21: Pagkain (Food); LESSON 22: Pagbibigay ng Instruksiyon (Giving Instructions); LESSON 23: Pagbisita sa Bahay ng Kaibigan (Visiting a Friend's House); SECTION 4: Pabiyahe-biyahe (Going Around); LESSON 24: Paggawa ng Reserbasyon (Making Reservations); LESSON 25: Pagche-Check In (Checking into a Hotel)

LESSON 26: Pag-arkila ng Sasakyan (Renting a Vehicle)LESSON 27: Pagpunta sa Bangko (Going to a Bank); LESSON 28: Paglalarawan ng Tao (Describing a Person); LESSON 29: Pag-upa ng Bahay (Renting a House); LESSON 30: Paglalarawan ng Damdamin (Expressing One's Feelings); LESSON 31: Pagsasalaysay ng Pangyayari (Narrating an Incident); LESSON 32: Pangangatwiran (Reasoning); Appendix 1: Speaking in Filipino: Notes on the Phonetic Features of the Language; Appendix 2: Why Filipino and Not Pilipino? A Brief History of Making a Language the National Language

Appendix 5: A Culture through Its Words: Vocabulary NotesAppendix 6: Understanding "Margie": The Filipino Heritage Learner; Grammar Index; Glossary; Back Cover

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4629-1039-4

OCLC:

898769523