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Go Filipino: Let's Learn Tagalog

56 EpisodesProduced by Kris AndresWebsite

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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Lesson 52: IPAG- Benefactive Verbal Aspects

November 15th, 2022

36:08

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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Lesson 51: I- Benefactive Verbal Aspects

November 1st, 2022

35:24

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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Lesson 50: Tagalog Slang Words (Part 1)

October 15th, 2022

31:16

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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Lesson 49: -AN Locative Verbal Aspects

August 18th, 2021

57:02

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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Lesson 48: -AN Object Verbal Aspects

August 10th, 2021

56:09

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 …

Lesson 47: I- Object Verbal Aspects

July 1st, 2021

32:49

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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Lesson 46: -IN Verbal Aspects

June 26th, 2021

48:43

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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Lesson 45: MANG- Verbal Aspects

May 1st, 2021

1:03:12

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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Lesson 44: MA- Verbal Aspects

April 15th, 2021

34:17

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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 …

Lesson 43: MAG- Verbal Aspects

March 9th, 2021

47:17

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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Lesson 42: UM Verbal Aspects

February 13th, 2021

45:04

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 …

Lesson 41: Benefactive, Instrumental, And Causative Focus Verbs

January 30th, 2021

50:54

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 …

Lesson 40: -IN And PAG-AN Locative Focus Verbs

January 12th, 2021

40:30

Apart from the -AN suffix, Locative Focus Verbs use the -IN suffix and the PAG-AN affix combination.

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Lesson 39: "-AN" Locative Focus Verbs

December 30th, 2020

59:56

(NOTE: This episode was originally published on Patreon on October 28, 2020.)

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 …

Lesson 38: "-AN" Object Focus Verbs

December 7th, 2020

35:11

(NOTE: This episode was originally published on Patreon on September 30, 2020.)

The -AN suffix has many functions, one of which is to turn root words into object focus verbs.

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Lesson 37: "MA-" Object Focus Verbs

August 28th, 2020

31:22

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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Lesson 36: "I-" Object Focus Verbs

August 15th, 2020

37:41

We continue our lesson about Object Focus Verbs, this time concentrating on the I- prefix.

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Lesson 35: "-IN" Object Focus Verbs

July 13th, 2020

45:53

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.

Lesson 34: "-UM-", "MAG-", And "MA-" Actor Focus Verbs

June 24th, 2020

41:42

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 …

Lesson 33: ILAN? (How Many?)

June 13th, 2020

57:39

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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Lesson 32: SAAN? (Where? Part 2)

May 31st, 2020

57:46

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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Lesson 31: SAAN? (Where? Part 1)

May 16th, 2020

38:04

This lesson is the first part of our discussion about SAAN, the Tagalog word for "where."

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Lesson 30: SINO? (Who?)

May 9th, 2020

38:38

Continuing our series about questions, we will learn about SINO, the Tagalog word for "who."

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Lesson 29: ANO? (What?)

May 1st, 2020

35:22

Continuing our lesson about questions, we take a deeper dive into ANO, the Tagalog word for "What."

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Lesson 28: The "BA" Question Particle

April 15th, 2020

58:32

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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Lesson 27: HUWAG and AYAW Negation Words

April 8th, 2020

31:41

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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Lesson 26: WALA and HINDI Negation Words

April 1st, 2020

27:52

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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Lesson 25: Non-verb Sentences

March 24th, 2020

56:37

In this lesson, we create Tagalog sentences without using any verbs.

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Lesson 24: Foundations Of A Tagalog Sentence

March 17th, 2020

33:58

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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Lesson 23: Superlative Adjectives, Part 2

March 10th, 2020

33:21

It's Go Filipino's first birthday! Many thanks to everyone who has listened and supported this humble podcast for the past 12 months.

In this lesson, we wrap up our discussion about the superlative adjectives.

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Lesson 22: Superlative Adjectives, Part 1

February 26th, 2020

48:02

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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Lesson 21: Comparative Adjectives

February 6th, 2020

51:30

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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Lesson 20: Neutral Adjectives

January 16th, 2020

30:46

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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Lesson 19: Demonstrative Locative Pronouns

January 4th, 2020

36:02

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 …

Lesson 18: Plural Personal Locative Pronouns

December 23rd, 2019

44:19

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 …

Lesson 17: Singular Personal Locative Pronouns

December 2nd, 2019

38:54

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 …

Lesson 16: Relational (Non-focus) Pronouns

November 19th, 2019

51:25

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.

Lesson 15: Focus Pronouns

October 23rd, 2019

47:12

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 …

Bonus Lesson: Go Filipino Review, Chapter 2

October 8th, 2019

9:31

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 …

Lesson 14: Colonial And Modern Systems Of Measurement

September 24th, 2019

33:35

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 …

Lesson 13: Pre-colonial Systems Of Measurement

September 1st, 2019

26:39

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 …

Lesson 12: Shapes

August 7th, 2019

34:39

In this episode, we learn about the Tagalog words for different shapes and figures.

Also, August is "Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa" (National Language Month) in the Philippines. We learn a quick history of the country's …

Lesson 11: Tagalized Spanish Numbers

July 24th, 2019

46:15

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 …

Lesson 10: Tagalog Numbers

July 16th, 2019

35:11

We are taking things slowly as we talk about how Tagalog speakers count numbers.

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Lesson 9: Colors

June 26th, 2019

26:39

Happy Pride, mga kapatid! Let's talk about colors in Tagalog and how they are used as adjectives.

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Lesson 8: Root Words (The Bases Of Tagalog Nouns, Adjectives, And Verbs)

May 18th, 2019

21:09

We previously learned about Markers, those tiny words that assign roles to nouns within a sentence. Naturally, we should be learning about nouns, but …

Bonus Lesson: Go Filipino Review, Chapter 1

May 10th, 2019

11:35

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 …

Lesson 7: SA (As Beneficiary), KAY, And KINA Locative Markers

May 2nd, 2019

29:29

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, …

Lesson 6: Relational (Non-focus) And Locative Markers

April 22nd, 2019

21:57

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.

Lesson 5: Focus Markers

April 15th, 2019

22:12

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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Lesson 4: Create Simple Sentences Using SINO (Who?)

April 10th, 2019

20:16

In this lesson, we learn new sentences revolving around the Tagalog word for "WHO," which you can use on telephone conversations and learning about …

Lesson 3: Create Simple Sentences Using ANO (What?)

March 31st, 2019

18:28

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 …

Bonus Lesson: Double Vowels and Glottal Stops

March 16th, 2019

9:05

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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Lesson 2: Questions That Tourists Could Use Around The Philippines

March 10th, 2019

14:42

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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Lesson 1: Pronunciations and Basic Greetings

February 25th, 2019

39:38

Before we go deep into learning the Filipino language, we focus first on the pronunciations of vowels and basic greetings.

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