Tagalog, which is mainly spoken in the Philippines, is one of the most beautiful languages in Asia. Writer and self-confessed language nerd Kris Andres wants to share that beauty with you. Whether you are visiting the country for business or pleasure, married or dating someone from the Philippines, … read more
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After the I- Benefactive Verbal Aspects, we now learn how the IPAG- Benefactive Focus Verbs are expressed if the action happened, is currently happening, and is anticipated to happen.
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The verbal aspects of I- Benefactive Focus Verbs are similar to that of I- Object Focus Verbs. They are, however, different when it comes to their respective sentence structures.
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Let's spice up our Tagalog course with a special topic every 10 episodes, beginning with an introduction to Tagalog slang words.
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While the verbal aspects of -AN Object Focus Verbs and -AN Locative Focus Verbs are similar, the difference lies in their functions and sentence structures. This lesson centers on the -AN Locative Verbal Aspects.
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The verbal aspects of -AN Object Focus Verbs and -AN Locative Focus Verbs share the same pattern. The difference lies in sentence structure. We will focus on the -AN Object Verbal Aspects first, while we will learn …
The verbal aspects of I- Object Focus Verbs are mostly similar to that of -IN Object Focus Verbs, but with an added twist.
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We now shift to learning the verbal aspects of object focus verbs, starting with action words that use the -IN suffix.
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This lesson covers the verbal aspects of MANG- Actor Focus Verbs. The MANG- prefix has a unique feature: it morphs depending on the first letter of the root word.
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This lesson covers the verbal aspects of both MA actor focus verbs and MA object focus verbs. While they share the same …
Now that we have learned how verbal aspects work, let's discuss how they are applied to MAG actor focus verbs.
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We now move on to learning the Tagalog verbal aspects, which work like verb tenses in the English language but with slight differences. We will then learn about how to express the UM actor focus verbs if the action …
This lesson talks about the last batch of verbal focus, namely: Benefactive (which uses the I- or IPAG- prefixes), Instrumental (which uses the IPANG-, IPAM- or IPAN- prefixes), and Causative/ Rational (which uses the …
Apart from the -AN suffix, Locative Focus Verbs use the -IN suffix and the PAG-AN affix combination.
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Another function of the -AN suffix is to create locative focus verbs. How can you tell it apart from the -AN object focus verbs? Listen to …
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The -AN suffix has many functions, one of which is to turn root words into object focus verbs.
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This batch of Tagalog Object Focus Verbs features the use of the MA- prefix, which we previously used to create adjectives and Actor Focus Verbs.
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We continue our lesson about Object Focus Verbs, this time concentrating on the I- prefix.
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Everything in a Tagalog sentence shifts depending on where the focus marker is placed. This lesson is the first of our series about Object Focus Verbs, which are used if the focus of the sentence is at the direct object.
It is time to pay attention to the most difficult part of learning the Tagalog language: verbs. In this lesson, we learn about the Actor Focus Verbs …
This episode focuses on the Tagalog word for "how many." We will also focus on why Filipinos need to open a discussion about why Black lives matter.
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This is the second half of our lesson about SAAN (where), which includes three new questions words that are based on it: NASAAN, TAGASAAN, and PARA SAAN.
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This lesson is the first part of our discussion about SAAN, the Tagalog word for "where."
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Continuing our series about questions, we will learn about SINO, the Tagalog word for "who."
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Continuing our lesson about questions, we take a deeper dive into ANO, the Tagalog word for "What."
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This is the first of our series of lessons about questions. Here we learn how any sentence becomes a yes-or-no question just by adding a single word into the mix. Where that word is placed, however, requires precision.
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This is the second half of our lesson about negations, featuring negative commands and negative actions. We also learn about what happens when we use two negative words in a sentence.
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This is the first lesson about negations or expressing negatives in a sentence. Here we discuss the Tagalog words for "nothing" and "no."
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In this lesson, we create Tagalog sentences without using any verbs.
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We've learned about the basic components of Tagalog grammar; now it's time to use them in building a sentence.
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In this lesson, we wrap up our discussion about the superlative adjectives.
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Superlative adjectives in the Tagalog language are more than just "most" and "-est," This lesson is the first part of learning how to craft Tagalog superlatives.
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We continue our lesson about Tagalog adjectives. This time, we talk about comparative adjectives or how Tagalog speakers compare two or more nouns.
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New year, new lesson! This lesson talks about Tagalog adjectives, specifically the neutral kind. We also learn how Tagalog adjectives link with the nouns they describe and its additional functions.
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Happy New Year, everyone! Manigong Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat! This episode is the final part about pronouns, where we learn about the demonstrative locative pronouns. They are also the only pronouns with a unique …
Kris is spending the holidays in California and has recorded his first of several lessons while overseas. This lesson is part 4 of Pronouns, focusing …
The Locative Pronouns, also known as the SA-Pronouns, has four functions. Being how detailed I am in teaching the Tagalog language, the discussion about this type of pronoun comes in three parts. In this lesson, we …
In this lesson, we continue our discussion about pronouns in the Tagalog language as we take a closer look at the Relational Pronouns. We see how Tagalog pronouns change depending on whether the noun is the focus or not.
In this lesson, we get to know pronouns in the Tagalog language, particularly those that serve as the focus of a sentence, and whether you will need …
You've learned numbers, shapes, and even measurements. It's time to put your knowledge to the test with another edition of Go Filipino Review! We …
In this episode, we continue our lesson on measurements in Tagalog as we deep dive into the colonial period and modern times. We learn about how …
In this episode, we learn about the ancient Tagalog system of measurement. Although these units of measurement have become archaic and are used informally nowadays, we want to show how the ancestors of modern-day …
In this episode, we learn about the Tagalog words for different shapes and figures.
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In this lesson, we learn about Tagalog numbers based in Spanish. We also learn why the Spanish language is not prevalent in the Philippines nowadays …
We are taking things slowly as we talk about how Tagalog speakers count numbers.
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Happy Pride, mga kapatid! Let's talk about colors in Tagalog and how they are used as adjectives.
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We previously learned about Markers, those tiny words that assign roles to nouns within a sentence. Naturally, we should be learning about nouns, but …
It’s time to put your Tagalog knowledge to the test. You heard it right; we’re doing a pop quiz! Go Filipino Review has 10 multiple-choice questions …
We are down to the final stretch of Markers, where we learn how SA indicates beneficiaries and future time, as well as the last two markers: KAY and KINA. We also scratch the surface of Tagalog pronouns, family titles, …
We continue our lesson about Markers, concentrating on ones that indicate non-focus actors and locations. We also learn the Tagalog words for family members and commonly-used verbs to impress your friends and family.
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Markers are integral in the Tagalog language, but not a lot of Filipino language courses teach this. In this episode, we learn how markers work, as well as the importance of focus in a Tagalog sentence.
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In this lesson, we learn new sentences revolving around the Tagalog word for "WHO," which you can use on telephone conversations and learning about …
In this lesson, we learn about how to build your Tagalog vocabulary, which involves a lot of "what's this" and "what's that," all while getting …
Continuing from Lesson 2, let’s talk about double vowels, glottal stops, and the two ways of saying “yes” and “no.”
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Let's learn how to make use of the Tagalog language as a tourist. This episode helps you ask for directions, say sorry for bothering strangers, and ask how much is the "Barrel Man."
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Before we go deep into learning the Filipino language, we focus first on the pronunciations of vowels and basic greetings.
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