The short answer is definitely yes. Knowing Tagalog will set you apart from the thousands of visitors who haven’t bothered to learn the main language of the Philippines. It will definitely be worth your time and energy learning Tagalog whether you have a husband, wife, penpal or just visiting the Philippines. Even if Tagalog it is not the person’s first language, chances are, they have learned it as a second language.

Aren’t you tired of sitting in the middle of a crowd of people speaking a language you don’t understand? Believe me I feel your pain. When I met my girlfriend, later my wife, I was so frustrated not being able to understand the conversations she was having with her friends and relatives. Just the thought of trying to learn this language was overwhelming! Finally I learned a little secret.

Here is the little secret to getting along in this fascinating language. Learn these common complimentary phrases first:

• Sige na! (using said in a pleading way means “come on!” or “go on!”
• Mahal kita! (always an appreciated phrase means “I love you.”)
• Maganda ka (you’re beautiful)
• Gwapo ka. (You’re handsome)
• Masarap! (Said while eating means delicious!)
• Maganda ang _________ mo! (Your ______ is beautiful.)
• mata, buhok, ipin, katawan, mukha (eyes, hair, teeth, body, face)
• Maraming salamat! (Thank you very much!)

I guarantee you that you will be the hit of the party. Many, many doors will open for you when you begin to speak just a little Tagalog. Then, as you become more proficient, word will spread that you re a person that has taken the time to learn their language and their appreciation will be shown in many ways.

WARNING: When you start to speak Tagalog, even just a few words and phrases, you will be getting more compliments and favors than you would have believed possible!

Hello.

My wife is 41 and from the Philippines. We have two small children.

What is a good magazine in the Tagalog language to order a subscription for her? I think a magazine with a monthly subscription would be best. Where is a good place to order it from?

Also, what is a good Tagalog newspaper–maybe I can order her Sunday edition only to have shipped to our USA address. Where can I order?

I want the language to be in Tagalog and not in English.

Miraming Salamat Po! (thank you very much!)

Hi, I am going to travel Philippines with my gf. I want to stay a few weeks in each place then move on.
What places would you recommend visiting?
How long do you reckon we could stay there with 1,000,000 pesos?

I need websites similiar to Rossetta Stone that will help me learn the language of Tagalog, from the Philippines.

I've heard so much about how successful Chinese are in the Philippines. That they came from China, started from scratch, and became successful business owners.

There are lots of OFW's who go back to the Philippines to start a business but most of the time their businesses usually fail. Also most Balikbayans and foreigners would be reluctant to start a business because most see it as a bad place to make an investment.

So what makes Chinese people in the Philippines succeed in business where most OFW's, Balikbayans, and Foreign investors either do not succeed or are reluctant to invest?

When did the Philippines become a democracy? Also if you have any other information about the Philippines and their democracy.

If you can answer the following questions it will be much appreciated

1. What level of freedom do the people of The Philippines enjoy? (like what kind of rights do they have?

2. What level do the people play in a role in choosing their government?

3. Any major wars? Or were there any countries that took over The Philippines?

Thanks in Advance!

My wife is a filipina and I would like to learn tagalog. Rosetta Stone is too expensive. Does anybody know of any other learning programs that are cheaper and still good?

I need a public record or proof of someone that is still living here in the Philippines, how and where can I go to find out and have documented proof.
The reason being, is that i am getting divorced and the courts needs such documented proof.

It would be a big help to me because i am getting very depressed over this issue, because the courts might not grant me the divorce w/o such documented findings.

Thank you for your help.

I just uploaded this video today – July 8, 2009
Hope you enjoy it!
Bud

Get the HUGE Peace Corps Tagalog Language Packet (320 pages!) in PDF Format so you can download and print out, or just read it on your computer.

The materials in this packet were designed for the rapid Tagalog language training of Peace Corps volunteers, focusing on daily communication needs in this context. The packet contains:

• lists of common phrases, expressions, and vocabulary on a variety of topics related to Peace Corps work; a list of core competencies for specific topics (socializing, using language to manage learning, food, shopping, transportation, and health)
• a Tagalog-to-English glossary
• a workbook containing exercises for each of the above topics, and
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• Appended materials include additional notes on grammar, syntax, morphology, negation, and common expressions.
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