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Learn Tagalog

A great tool for English speakers to learn the Tagalog language.

As the basis of Philippine national language “Filipino”, Tagalog remains a common language between Filipino communities from different ethnic background all over the world. Learn Tagalog provides anyone with Filipino descent to learn their mother tongue or for any English speaker who wants to visit the Philippines and enjoy Filipino hospitality and Filipina beauty.

The application features hundreds of everyday phrases spoken by native speakers – ranging from basic words to more complex concepts. It’s a must-have for people traveling to the Philippines- business people, beginner or intermediate speaker, looking for romance, visiting friends and relatives or for fun.


Days of the Week Demo
Numbers 1-10 Demo
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Searching for Roots

  • Next-generation Filipino-Americans are eager to connect with their kin in the Philippines.
  • Tourists and Foreigners with Filipina spouses want to learn Filipino culture and tradition

According to past surveys, millions of Filipino immigrants worldwide preserve their culture by reliving traditions and through using their native language and dialects.
In the US, recent discussions with second- to third-generation Filipino-Americans prove that this still holds true; some even expressed their interest in visiting relatives in the Philippines.
In a similar study, foreigners with Filipino spouses and tourists alike want to immerse themselves in Filipino culture by relating with those around them while in the Philippines.

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Learn Pangasinan

An easy way for English speakers to learn the Pangasinan language.

Pangasinan is spoken in the Philippines by about three million people and another few million around the world. Of the estimated one million Filipinos in the US, immigrants of Pangasinense descent rank second in population. Learn Pangasinan is a great tool to bridge Fil-Ams hoping to find their ancestral roots or visit Pangasinense relatives, or for anyone interested to discover the beauty of the Pangasinan language – its tourist spots, its people, and of course, its native tongue.

The application features hundreds of everyday phrases spoken by native speakers – ranging from basic words to more complex concepts. It’s a must-have for people traveling to the Philippines, especially when visiting historic places like Gen. Douglas McArthur’s official headquarters and the spectacular Hundred islands in Alaminos, or to party at the province’s numerous beaches on Pista’y Dayat (Festival of the Sea).

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PHILIPPINE FAST FACTS

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.

In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor, which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia. They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its independence in 1946.
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