Tagalog for Beginners: An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio included)
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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. Review: Great book! - My wife is Filipina and is very good with speaking English but this book sometimes stumps her lol. She's learned a few translations that she didn't know before this book. I can't say I've had the time to fully sit down and study the book but I sure would like to as soon as possible! It's a dream of mine to speak tagalog to my wife and in laws. Review: A great help - Tagalog for Beginners is an excellent resource for anyone starting their journey in learning Tagalog. The book moves at a comfortable pace, making it easy for beginners to grasp essential vocabulary and grammar without feeling overwhelmed. Explanations are clear and concise, breaking down language concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand and apply. One of its standout features is the included audio files, which are incredibly helpful for pronunciation practice and listening comprehension.
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,063 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Philippines Travel Guides #18 in Vocabulary Books #19 in Foreign Language Instruction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,036 Reviews |
R**.
Great book!
My wife is Filipina and is very good with speaking English but this book sometimes stumps her lol. She's learned a few translations that she didn't know before this book. I can't say I've had the time to fully sit down and study the book but I sure would like to as soon as possible! It's a dream of mine to speak tagalog to my wife and in laws.
S**I
A great help
Tagalog for Beginners is an excellent resource for anyone starting their journey in learning Tagalog. The book moves at a comfortable pace, making it easy for beginners to grasp essential vocabulary and grammar without feeling overwhelmed. Explanations are clear and concise, breaking down language concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand and apply. One of its standout features is the included audio files, which are incredibly helpful for pronunciation practice and listening comprehension.
H**A
Book on foreign language
Good step by step guide in learning a foreign languages
A**G
Love
I bought this book for learn Tagalog because my husband is Filipino and I want to learn his language and culture.
Z**E
Helpful
I bought this because my girlfriend is Pinoy and I wanted to learn how to speak Tagalog as well! so far it has been helpful. Btw this is proper Tagalog some of these words are unused by native speakers.
A**R
It doesn't teach you how to pronounce the words
The font is super tiny. Very hard to read when the font is in super tiny font.
J**Y
Best book
The best book I found to learn Tagalog. Recommend
A**R
Product
Arrived perfectly
M**1
Not for beginners confusing and inconsistent
Missing vocabulary introduced in the dialogues and texts. Very confusing explanations. I have to use translators to fully understand most texts at the end of each chapters. The author takes the liberty of changing the world order and sentences structures which is common in Tagalog but without explanation. I don’t recommend this book if you are willing to learn on your own without previous knowledge. I had to seek out some other resources to find a use of this book.
S**0
こういう書籍と出逢えて幸せ。最強のコスパ(笑)
よく感じることですが、洋書は付属CD （DVD）の内容が充実していますね。特に、練習のさせ方。ポーズを置いてきっちりリピートさせたり…本書にもトレーニングがふんだんに盛り込まれています。 →音声収録時間:7時間39分!! また、巻末のabc順索引（単語）がとても重宝しています。 英語学習と一石二鳥。超「推しtextbook 」です(笑)。
C**A
Good book
B**T
difficile les premiers jours....
je disais difficile les premiers jours ... en relisant deux a trois fois les 4 premiers chapitres on prend le pli bonne methose au final qui aide bien , je vais acheter le advanced du même auteur..... :) comme il est extremement difficile de trouver de bons ouvrages commencez par celui là .... et bon voyage aux Philippines :)
C**E
Perfect Gift for Learning Tagalog – Practical and Easy to Follow!
I bought Tagalog for Beginners as a gift for a friend who wanted to learn the Filipino language, and they absolutely loved it! From the very first chapter, they felt encouraged and excited to dive in. The book is incredibly well-structured, beginner-friendly, and practical — perfect for someone starting from scratch. What really stood out was how it balances grammar, vocabulary, and everyday conversation. The explanations are clear and simple, and the examples feel very natural and authentic. My friend especially appreciated the pronunciation tips and cultural notes that gave more context to the language. Even better, the layout isn’t overwhelming — it’s broken into manageable lessons, so it's easy to pick up and continue learning even with a busy schedule. If you’re looking for a thoughtful and useful gift for someone interested in Filipino language or culture, this book is a fantastic choice. It’s fun, educational, and genuinely helps build confidence in speaking Tagalog. Highly recommend!
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