#learning tagalog
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Kumusta! First off, I'd just like to say you're a super big inspiration when it comes to learning about Filipino culture! It's cool to see someone in a similar position be able to accomplish a bunch and all of your resources have been super helpful. If you don't mind me asking, would you mind sharing what your process with learning Tagalog was like when you first started out? For example, how did you start out learning vocab or other skills? (sorry, i know this a super basic question)
Kumusta! Salamat sa tanong mo. The process went like this:
Basic grammar using text books and YouTube videos.
Vocabulary via constant reading & listening. I used fan fiction, songs, YouTube videos, shows etc. For the first 2-3 months I did not understand more than a few words but if you persevere you’ll see slow but rewarding progress.
I wrote down & repeated aloud words that would frequently be used. More importantly I wrote them with context; I used the words in sentences, not just in isolation.
As for “other skills”, I’m not sure what you mean exactly but I hope this can help you:
Speaking - I talk to myself a lot lol. I also talk to my Filipino friends
Writing - I wrote about my everyday life & thoughts in a journal using Tagalog & I texted my filo friends.
In summary:
learn basic grammar then focus on input; reading & listening.
Use methods you enjoy by incorporating your hobbies into language learning like how I used fanfiction and music.
Keep in mind the context of each word/ phrase
Bonus: know the context you want to use Tagalog/ your target language in because this will affect what vocab you need to learn. For example if you want to use Tagalog in a casual setting, you will need to take on a very different approach than a learner who wants to use Tagalog for work/business.
#filipino#philippines#philippine culture#filipino american#pinoy#tagalog#learning tagalog#filipino language
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Useful Youtube Channels for Learning Tagalog
The Pinoy Grammar
For in-depth explanations of Tagalog grammar rules.
Talk to Me in Tagalog
To hear useful everyday Tagalog phrases spoken slowly and clearly.
Easy Filipino
Videos interviewing Filipinos on the street on different topics, with subtitles in Tagalog and English.
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Day 3/365 no zero days challenge
français
Gained 180 XP on Duolingo
(Unrelated to French but related to the above point) I turned off notifications for when I go down on the dashboard because I would get so stressed about wanting to advance to the next level but that’s not necessarily what language learning is about. Because I would want to stay in top 7, I would direct a lot of energy doing Duolingo when I could be doing more effective language learning (no offense).
I responded back to my French penpal. One of the lasting topics of our conversation is Twilight and right now our subtopic is that Twilight is fucking weird and it's so fun to be talking about this and in a foreign language.
tagalog
I was supposed to have a 1-hour long class at 10am, but since I got back home around 3am and didn’t get any sleep, guess who slept through their alarm ? Language learning during the holidays really is an extra challenge
I wrote a small introduction text. I began by writing what I wanted to say in English, then, using tagalog.com (the BEST) and google translate, I rewrote the text in tagalog.
Reviewed how to conjugate -um verbs using this lovely video
Overall, spent around 1 hour studying :)
español
Did a journal entry! (Did I look up every word? Yes. But did it help to jog my memory and get re-acquainted with the language? YUP.)
Began my quest for a language exchange partner for Spanish! I'm currently speaking to someone, but I'm not sold quite yet on if we're compatible. At first, I was gonna wait to find a partner, but speaking is the best way to improve a language so I'm putting myself out there.
Did the italki language test and I received [drumroll] B2 ? I really though I would get A2 MAYBE B1 if a miracle happened. If you are not familiar with the Italki Language Test, I included my results down below :
It is interesting how A1+ and B1-B2 makes B2. It's as if it's rounding up rather than finding the average.
I found myself laughing a lot throughout the whole test because I realized how SHIT my speaking is, but, hey, I'm all about that abundant mindset and I guess I got a lot to catch up on.
Although italki thinks that I am at B2 level (hilarious), I am still gonna consider myself A2
#no zero days 2023 langblr#language learning#language#french langblr#studyblr#french#studying spanish#learning spanish#spanish langblr#tagalog langblr#learning tagalog
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does anyone have resources for basic tagalog? like for writing in tagalog for school
its a long story and involves my friend not knowing tagalog, and moving to a school that requires essays in tagalog.
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Fiction Podcasts + Language Learning!
(Audiodramas recommendations whcih main language is English but they also future heavily other languages)
Korean- Moonface
A fiction show about a Korean American son (Joel Kim Booster) who wants to come out to his mom (Esther Moon), but can't because they don't speak the same language
Tagalog- Hi Nay
Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, is a supernatural horror fictional podcast about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto.
Spanish- Celestial Blood
Celestial Blood is a bilingual radionovela about love and secrets in the family of twins Sol and Mundo Lucero.
If you have any other recs (specially of hindi, nahuatl, arabic, tagalog or thai) pls comment!
#langblr#tagalog#spanish#korean#language learning#korean langblr#tagalog langblr#spanish langblr#fiction podcast#podcast recommendations#audio drama#audiodrama sunday
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#shitpost#i lied im not just using The Bible and Vocaloid videos im also using Duolingo Learn english for Tagalog Speakers becasue hthy#dont have a course to learn tagalog for english speakers so this is the next best thing i think
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Why. Why did middle schoolers call you russian slurs.
well first off I was also a middle schooler at the time, that should explain most of it. Also I was absolutely an asshole
#anonymous#[.asks]#and none of the teachers knew russian so it was the language to insult people in. Very efficient use of learning space in your brain!#so was tagalog actually! but at least that had the more reasonable explanation of there being a number of kids who spoke it regularly
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What do you mean to learn a language I have to practice for a while?? I know words why don't the rest just appear in my head and make me fluent??
#qsmp#this is /silly#i want to learn spanish portuguese and tagalog all at the same time#i'm getting better but my impatient ass doesn't like that learning new skills requires time😭
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is it fucked up that as a filipino i dont know any filipino mc streamers or filipino streamers in general? like the ones who actually stream in tagalog/bisaya/ilocano/ilonggo/whatever dialect???
like im so envious of the ppl who are like "so and so was my childhood im excited to see them in qsmp" and here i am like "wow filipino streamers huh can't wait to meet them ^_^"
#qsmp#i would also like to preface this post by saying im from the middle of mindanao and i spent all my life hating manila#motherfucking manila why do they always get all the conventions and concerts#most of the ppl from manila ive interacted with online/irl when they learn im from mindanao say 'wait you have internet?' fuck off fuck you#actually now that i think about it maybe i dont want filipinos on the qsmp our country is so fucked up it's like the tower of babel#like what if theyre out of touch rich kids or worse like what if theyre from manila? like i cant handle that#dapat yung laki sa hirap dapat yung probinsyano#coco martin for qsmp#payag ako na tagamanila kung laki sa hirap#ALSO WE HAVE SO MANY DIALECTS LIKE HOW DOES THIS EVEN WORK?#like are they only recruiting tagalog streamers or are there cebuanos and ilonggos too? maybe even maguindanaoans? im reaching#when q said he was researching a country with an interesting culture i hope it was us#pilipinas as a country is just a whole can of worms and it sure is interesting#i also spent most of my life hating spanish ppl for colonizing our country haha and now im learning spanish haha how ironic#actually no im like cellbit im learning mexican#hi mexican ppl did u know our countries are like colony twins#girl no one is reading this
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sorry guys i kinda made the split second decision to learn guitar and my fingers hurt like shit
#sid rambles#lol. my head too but thats from pagsasalita ng tagalog habang nageenglish mga kalaro ko#<- speaking in tagalog while the people im playing with speak in english#going insane anyway two days without classes in gonna grind the guitar or so help me beelzebub#<- learning out of spite#<- i need to spite my father
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Living in the states as a Filipina-American kinda sucks because there's so much admiration for Japanese and Korean culture here that I feel more connected to those Asian cultures than my own
Where's my Tagalog-pop??? Where's the Tagalog punk rock at??? Why can I never find those songs with English translations?
The only connection I have to my Filipino heritage is the food and those random awkward phone calls from my grandma and cousins.
So yeah, for the new year I wanna learn Tagalog and listen to Tagalog music and learn more about Filipino culture
pls recommend Tagalog songs and/or youtube channels and/or language learning tips pls I really appreciate it
#filipina#filipino#asian american#asian#tagalog#language learning#philippines#heritage#culture#new years resolution#new year
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Sakaling hindi niyo malaman ang downside ng pagaral ng wika, eto yung journal entry ko ng kagabi:
Pagod na akong pagaaral ng Tagalog. Lagi ako magkamali. Lagi ako humahanap ng tamang salita at gumagamit ng diksionaryo. Ang hirap tangina. Gusto ko na sumuko pero alam ko pag ginawa ko yan, ‘di ako magpapatawad sa’king sarili.
In case you don’t know the downside of studying a language, here is my journal entry from last night:
I’m tried of studying Tagalog. I always make mistakes. I’m always looking for the right words and using a dictionary. It’s so fucking hard. I want to give up but I know if I do that, I won’t forgive myself.
Magiging mas honest na ako ngayon. Gusto ko ipakita sa inyong lahat na okay lang pag may kahirapan kayo at magkamali. Matuto ako ng ibang wika para kumonekta sa mga tao, hindi para maging perpekto o maging fluent man.
I’m going to be more honest with you guys from now on. I want to show you all that it’s okay to have setbacks and make mistakes. I learn another language not to be perfect or even fluent but to connect with people.
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ang mga paboritong Tagalog movies/shows ko ngayon
Trese
Radyo Todo
Trese ay tungkol sa isang detective na sinusubukang (tries to) ang mga krimen na nasasangkot (involved) ang supernatural. Meron ito mga alamat (folklore) ng Pilipinas tulad ng tiyanak at aswang. Base sa isang pinoy komiks ni Budjette Tan.
Wednesday (Tagalog dub)
Wednesday ay tungkol sa anak na babae ng Addams Family. Kapag pumunta siya sa high-school, sinubukan siya nagpatay mga lalaki kasi nagbully sila ang kapatid ni Wednesday. Kasi ng ito, pupunta na siya sa Nevermore High, ang paaralan para sa mga "outcasts".
Bwakaw
Bwakaw ay ang dark comedy tungkol sa isang matandang lalaki sino si bakla pero hindi siya nag-come out hanggang 60 siya. Kaya nag-iisa siya, pero meron isang matalik na kaibigan siya - kanyang aso.
(to be continued lol)
The Panti Sisters
The Gifted
Drag Race PH
Drag Den
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day 6/365 no zero days challenge
français
spoke with customers at work ! it's incredible, i can talk about the problems of the US in french, but stumble over asking someone if they want water :-)
español
one of the customers who came in was from mexico city, so i spoke a bit of spanish !
this was really good because it reminded me why i wanted to take up spanish again - to be able to speak with hispanohablantes ! ...like duh but it frustrates me whenever a hispanohablante comes in and i want to be able to speak with them in their native language, but i lack the vocabulary to do so
tagalog
i said "salamat" to one person today and...that's all
tomorrow i plan to spend more time with tagalog !
today was my weakest day of the whole week, but i did work for 8 hours, so i'll give myself a break.
#no zero days 2023 langblr#language learning#language#french langblr#studyblr#french#studying spanish#learning spanish#spanish langblr#tagalog langblr#learning tagalog
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Tim and Lucy engagement dinner, he takes her out to a hole in the wall Chinese restaurant in LA and surprises her by timidly asking if he can order for them. When the waiter comes around, he orders in clunky but clear Cantonese and Lucy spends the entire meal blushing, smiling, and desperate to take him home because she had no idea he had been learning.
#bonus points#he said he needed to learn so she couldn’t tell secrets to their kids that he wouldn’t be able to understand#🥹😭#chenford#Tim learns Lucy’s (love) languages#she teaches him Tagalog next#they both already know Spanish#I swear most of their dirty talk is just them speaking in non-English languages#they try to out language each other#Tim brushes up on his Kurdish and Lucy learns Arabic#etc etc#aapilucychen#celebratinglucychen
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Ay ang dami naman ang Pinoy dito! Nagulat ako dahil hindi ko inaasahan na makakita ng napakaraming post sa Tagalog. Nakatutuwa talaga akong makakita ng napakaraming Tagalog kasi nakatira ako sa ibang bansa (nag ingles lang sila dito)
#qsmp#sorry if I mess up I’m still trying to learn more Tagalog#I’m writing this post based off of what my parent has taught me and google translate aaa#feel free to correct me this is my first time writing in Tagalog aaaaa#aaaaa sorry if I messed up I’m trying my best aaaa#qsmp language day
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