Tagalog for Beginners: An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio included)

Tagalog for Beginners: An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio included)

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<b><i>Tagalog for Beginners</i> is a straightforward and user–friendly guide to the Tagalog language.</b> <br><br>It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly and accurately-whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover. <br><br>From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction-with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of everyday situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The <b>MP3 audio-CD</b> helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. <br><br>Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. <br><br><b>Key features include:</b>:<ul><li> An accompanying MP3 Audio CD.</li><li> Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life.</li><li> Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand.</li><li> Notes on the Tagalog language and history.</li><li> A specific section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.</li></ul>