Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and user-friendly guide
to the Tagalog language.
It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly
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 everyday 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 online audio
recordings help 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 online audio recordings.
- 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.