Nenita Pambid Domingo Knihy

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo!Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog!Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master basic Tagalog (Filipino) without frustration. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce its sounds to using correct grammar, communicating in dialogues and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills in Tagalog language develop. The expert guidance in Elementary Tagalog is carefully sequenced to be the most effective and supportive for beginners and really helps students learn Tagalog.Covering a range of topics, the lessons center on themes from the family, the home, and the community to food, travel, health, leisure time, festivals and popular culture. There are plenty of exercises, activities and practice drills to help learners acquire and master the language fundamentals, while culture notes explore the diversity, heritage and history of the Philippines.The Elementary Tagalog Workbook is a helpful companion to the textbook and will assist you in practicing and polishing your skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, which offer a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog.

This leading beginner Tagalog textbook offers a comprehensive approach to mastering the language of the Philippines, also known as Filipino or Pilipino. It guides students from reading and pronouncing Tagalog words to using correct grammar, engaging in dialogues, and expanding vocabulary. Both true beginners and heritage learners will find valuable support in its expert guidance. An accompanying MP3 audio CD enhances listening comprehension and pronunciation skills. Lessons cover various topics, including family, home, community, food, travel, health, leisure, festivals, and popular culture, with numerous exercises and activities to help learners grasp language fundamentals. Cultural notes delve into the Philippines' diversity, heritage, and history. The textbook comprises twenty-four lessons across eight units, each featuring Cultural Notes that explain social and historical aspects of Filipino society, a Vocabulary List tied to the unit's theme, and reading comprehension through Tagalog dialogues that reflect real-life conversations. Active Learning Activities encourage students to use new vocabulary, while the Grammar Section breaks down definitions, forms, and presentations. Practice exercises target speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. An audio CD with listening activities reinforces learning, and a companion workbook offers additional exercises to enhance proficiency in everyday conversational Tagalog.