This is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and 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 Tagalog
sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar, communicating in Tagalog
dialogues and building Tagalog 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 online
audio improves listening comprehension and ensures correct
pronunciation.
Covering a range of topics, the lessons center on themes of 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. This is a complete language system and no
prior knowledge of Tagalog is needed to begin and is the most
comprehensive way to learn Tagalog.
Elementary Tagalog is composed of twenty-four lessons in eight units.
Each Lesson contains:
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Cultural Notes at the beginning of each unit offering explanations
of social, economic and historical aspects of Filipino society.
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A Vocabulary List in each lesson ties into the theme of the unit
and both the Tagalog reading text and the aural activities presented
in the specific lesson.
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Reading and Reading Comprehension which are presented mostly in
the form of Tagalog language dialogues, are designed to expose the
students to real-life conversations as might be had by native Filipino
speakers.
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Three Active Learning Activities follow the dialogue and dialogue
comprehension in each lesson and ask students to employ the lesson's
new Tagalog vocabulary.
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The Grammar Section is divided into four parts: definitions of
terms, examining form, grammar presentation and grammar notes.
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Practice exercises or activities target student's speaking
Tagalog, reading Tagalog, writing Tagalog and Tagalog listening
skills.
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An accompanying online audio for 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. Each lesson supplements the corresponding
lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, offering a
range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve
proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog.
All audio content is accessible on
tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.