Filipino: An Essential Grammar is a comprehensive and practical
reference guide introducing the key grammatical forms and structures in
the Filipino language.
This book offers a detailed exploration of key phonological,
morphological, and syntactic features of Filipino that are essential to
achieving high levels of proficiency in the language. Across 14 chapters
are concise explanations of important grammatical categories and
linguistic features relevant in the description of Philippine languages,
complemented by examples relevant for everyday conversations and
easy-to-understand rules for navigating Filipino grammar.
Taking into consideration the most salient grammatical aspects that need
to be presented by teachers and mastered by learners of Filipino, this
is the ideal reference grammar for researchers, teachers, and learners
of the Filipino language. This book is designed for both independent and
class-based studies by learners of Filipino at all levels.