Basic Tagalog - SECOND EDITION - Learn Contemporary Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs

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Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs (Second Edition) introduces over 2,000 contemporary Tagalog words, expressions, derivatives, and idioms used by native speakers. The learning plan supports an intensive three-month cycle (about two hours per day) focused on oral communication, grammar practice, and real-life application. Updated materials strengthen learners’ understanding of Filipino society and reinforce grammar through tested methodology, with Tagalog-English/English-Tagalog vocabulary lists and appendices at the end.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages239

Reading Time10 h 2 min

AccessFree to download

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

Preface to the Revised Edition

Introduction: Tagalog—a Living Language

Lesson 1: The Tagalog Alphabet

Lesson 2: Syllables and Stress in Tagalog

Lesson 3: Greetings and Common Expressions

Lesson 4: The Articles Si and Ang

Lesson 5: Sentence Formation

Lesson 6: Personal and Demonstrative Pronouns

Lesson 7: Words That Link and Describe

Lesson 8: Words That Show Possession

Lesson 9: Asking Questions

Lesson 10: The Question Word Ba

Lesson 11: Making Comparisons

Lesson 12: Using May and Mayroón

Lesson 13: Numbers

Lesson 14: -Um-and Mag-Verb Forms

Lesson 15: -In-Verb Forms

Lesson 16: The Articles Ang and Ng

Lesson 17: Pseudo Verbs—Dápat, Gustó and Others

Lesson 18: Ma- and Maka-Verb Forms

Lesson 19: Maging—To Be or To Become

Lesson 20: Mag

BasicTagalog Audio CD Included for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs By Paraluman S.Aspillera Revised and Updatedby Yolanda C.Hernandez Completely updated andexpanded with new materials More than 2,000 contemporaryTagalog words and phrases,including current variationsused by native speakers Comprehensive English-Tagalog, Tagalog-English vocabulary lists 五 Language This new edition presents more than 2,000 contemporary Tagalog words and expressions,including derivatives and contemporary idioms currently used by native speakers.Theenriched materials will broaden the vocabulary of language learners and give them betterunderstanding of Filipino society.Useful Appendices and Tagalog-English/English-Tagalogvocabulary lists are found at the end of the book. This new edition updates the grammatical features of the language,but retains Ms.Aspillera's tried-and-tested learning methodology which has proven to be so effective formany generations of students. The book is intended for a three-month period of intensive study(about two hours a day),which serves as an adequate foundation for practical use.An important phase of learning isthe three months of oral communication and practice and subsequent application of all therules of grammar learned in the first three months.After about 250 study hours,the averagestudent will be able to speak,write and understand everyday Tagalog as spoken in thePhilippines today. Paraluman S.Aspillera taught English and Filipino at the University of the Philippines andCentro Escolar University.She pioneered the teaching of Tagalog to foreigners at the Instituteof Filipino Language and Culture,which she founded in 1954.The Institute became an affili-ate of the Philippine Women's University(PWU).Mrs Aspillera was an active civic leader andthe author of many Tagalog and English books and articles.She was given many prestigiousawards in recognition of her many contributions to Filipino language and culture.She passedaway in 1975. The updating of this book was done by Yolanda C.Hernandez,who holds a Master of Artsin English and a Bachelor Degree in Literature in Journalism.She was a mentor for more thanten years at the Philippine Women's University,teaching Philippine Literature,Communica-tion and Management.Ms.Hernandez also taught at the Institute of Filipino Language andCulture.She is now retired and affiliated with the Girl Scout of the Philippines as its NationalSecretary. BasicTagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs SECOND EDITION By Paraluman S.Aspillera Revised and updated by Yolanda Canseco Hernandez Copyright ◎2007 by Periplus EditionsAll rights reserved. LCC Card No.2007933898ISBN 13:978-0-8048-3837-5ISBN 10:0-8048-3837-2 Distributed by: North America,Latin America &Europe Tuttle Publishing364 Innovation Drive North Clarendon,VT 05759-9436Tel:(802)7738930;Fax:(802)7736993Email:info@tuttlepublishing.comwww.tuttlepublishing.com Japan Tuttle PublishingYaekari Building,3F5-4-12 Osaki,Shinagawa-kuTokyo 141-0032,Japan Tel:(81)35437-0171;Fax:(81)35437-0755Email:tuttle-sales@gol.comwww.tuttlepublishing.com 10090807 654321 Printed in Singapore # Acknowledgments We are grateful to the following persons who have helped in the publication of this revised edition of Basic Tagalog:Dr.Monita Manalo,University of Wisconsin-Madison for reviewing the updated manuscript;Dr.Isagani R.Cruz and Dr.LuisP.Gatmaitan for granting us permission to include their materials in this book;Lco Angelito C.Alvarado of lustrador ngKabataan (Illustrators for Children)[INK]for providing illustrations for this book. Published by Tuttle Publishing,an imprint of Periplus Editions(HK)Ltd,with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive,North Clarendon,Vermont 05759 and 61 Tai Seng Avenuc \#02-12 Singapore 534167. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical,including photocopying,recording,or by any information storage or re

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What learning approach does the book use to help students reach practical Tagalog?

It updates vocabulary and materials while retaining the author’s proven methodology, combining grammar learning in the first three months with oral practice and application afterward.

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