Tagalog for Beginners
eBook - ePub

Tagalog for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Tagalog for Beginners

Practical Learning with SynapseLingo

About this book

E-book includes audio access and learning software via link.

This beginner-friendly course is your practical entry into Tagalog—designed for English-speaking learners. You'll start with essential sounds and clear pronunciation, then build useful words, phrases, and short dialogues for everyday life, travel, and family. Every unit follows a simple pattern: a short explanation in English, a compact vocabulary list, a sample dialogue, pronunciation tips, mini-exercises, and a quick review to consolidate what you've learned.

Tagalog grammar is explained in plain language—sentence order, personal pronouns, common question forms, focus markers (ang/ng/sa), and verb aspects (past, present, future)—with no unnecessary jargon and plenty of memorable examples. Culture notes help you use Tagalog naturally and respectfully in Filipino contexts—whether ordering food, greeting new friends, or navigating Manila.

Perfect for self-learners at CEFR A1–A2, the book includes clear goals, study-time tips, checklists, and short tests at the end of each chapter to keep you motivated. Highlighting draws attention to Tagalog terms so you recognize them faster in context. Whether you're preparing for a trip to the Philippines, connecting with Tagalog-speaking family and friends, or starting your language journey, this book guides you step by step to real conversational success.

SynapseLingo provides a learning-smart structure: short steps, frequent review, and language you can use immediately. This e-book was developed with AI-assisted tools and subsequently editorially reviewed to ensure the highest learning quality.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright
  3. Lesson 1: English–Tagalog: Have = magkaroon — I have to They have
  4. Lesson 2: English–Tagalog To Be = maging: I am ako ay, You are ikaw ay
  5. Lesson 3: Learn Tagalog Fast: go = pumunta (English–Tagalog)
  6. Lesson 4: English–Tagalog: Master can with maaari and I can kaya ko
  7. Lesson 5: English–Tagalog: Make/Do = gawin & gumawa
  8. Lesson 6: I had = nagkaroon ako: Tagalog Past "Have" Made Fun
  9. Lesson 7: I was ako ay: Tagalog Past Tense — Was/Were
  10. Lesson 8: English–Tagalog: I went = pumunta ako — Past “go” Made Easy
  11. Lesson 9: English–Tagalog Past Made & Make: gumawa ako, gumawa ka, gawin
  12. Lesson 10: English–Tagalog: I will have — magkakaroon ako
  13. Lesson 11: English–Tagalog Will Be Made Easy: I will be = maging
  14. Lesson 12: English–Tagalog Future Tense: I will go — pupunta ako and more
  15. Lesson 13: English–Tagalog Future Verbs: I will do gagawin ko (plus you, we, they!)
  16. Lesson 14: English–Tagalog Travel Phrases: Is there ...? = Mayroon bang ...?
  17. Lesson 15: English–Tagalog: Is there ...? = Mayroon bang ...?
  18. Lesson 16: English to Tagalog: May I ...? with Maaari ba akong ...?
  19. Lesson 17: Learn Tagalog Fast: I need ... = Kailangan ko ...
  20. Lesson 18: English–Tagalog: Where is ...? = Nasaan ang ...?
  21. Lesson 19: English–Tagalog: What is ...? = Ano ang ...?
  22. Lesson 20: How Much Does ... Cost? English to Tagalog with Magkano ang ...?
  23. Lesson 21: Learn Tagalog: I would like ... = Gusto ko ...
  24. Lesson 22: Learn Tagalog: Can you ... ? = Maaari ka bang ...?
  25. Lesson 23: Learn 'Can you ... ?' in Tagalog: Maaari ba kayong ... ?
  26. About the Author
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