Learn to Speak Tagalog Filipino

Why do you want to learn Tagalog Filipino?

Why Learn Tagalog Filipino?

Learning Tagalog Filipino opens up a world of opportunities and enriches your personal and professional life. Here are some compelling reasons people from around the globe are drawn to mastering the language of the Philippines:

1. Enhance Workplace Communication

If you have Filipino colleagues or employees, learning their language can greatly improve workplace dynamics. It shows respect and helps in conveying your messages more effectively. According to a study by the European Commission, multilingual employees can boost productivity by up to 50%.

2. Foster Inclusivity at Work

Feeling left out when colleagues speak in their native language can be isolating. By learning Tagalog, you bridge that gap and create a more inclusive environment. This not only strengthens team cohesion but also builds mutual respect and understanding.

3. Strengthen Personal Relationships

Whether you have a Filipino partner or are in a relationship with someone from the Philippines, speaking their language can deepen your connection. It's a heartfelt way to show your love and commitment, and it enhances communication. Research from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships suggests that shared language is a key factor in relationship satisfaction.

4. Impress and Connect with Online Dates

Dating a Filipina online? Impress her with your knowledge of Tagalog! It shows effort and interest in her culture, which can make a significant positive impression.

5. Embrace Your Heritage

If you have Filipino roots, learning Tagalog is a wonderful way to connect with your heritage. It allows you to communicate with relatives and understand family traditions, fostering a deeper appreciation of your cultural identity.

6. Integrate into Your Community

Living in an area with a significant Filipino population? Speaking their language can help you integrate better, build friendships, and participate more fully in community events.

7. Enhance Your Travel Experience

Planning a trip to Manila or other beautiful provinces in the Philippines? Knowing some Tagalog can make your travels smoother and more enjoyable. You'll find it easier to navigate, get better deals, and discover hidden gems that only locals know about.

8. Establish Instant Connections

Filipinos are known for their warmth and hospitality. They are delighted when foreigners make an effort to speak their language, instantly creating a bond. This can lead to more meaningful interactions and friendships.

9. Add to Your Linguistic Repertoire

Tagalog is spoken by millions of people worldwide and is one of the official languages of the Philippines. Adding it to your list of spoken languages enhances your cognitive abilities and makes you a more versatile communicator. Studies have shown that bilingualism can improve cognitive function and delay the onset of dementia.

Fun Facts About Learning Tagalog Filipino

• Rich Vocabulary: Tagalog has loanwords from Spanish, Chinese, Malay, and English, making it a diverse and interesting language to learn.

• Unique Sounds: The language has sounds and phonetic combinations that are unique and fun to pronounce.

• Cultural Insight: Learning Tagalog gives you deeper insights into Filipino culture, traditions, and values.

• Simple Grammar: Compared to other languages, Tagalog grammar is relatively straightforward, with no gendered nouns and a logical sentence structure.

Learning Tagalog Filipino is not just about mastering a new language; it's about embracing a vibrant culture, strengthening personal and professional relationships, and enriching your life. Whether for work, love, travel, or personal growth, the reasons to learn Tagalog are as diverse as the language itself. So, why not start today and enjoy the many benefits that come with speaking Tagalog Filipino?

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There are many and varied reasons why people around the world want to learn the language of Filipinos they here are a few reasons we have gathered: 

You may have an employee who speaks the language and you want to learn the language in order to communicate they more effectively at work. 

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Co-workers who are speaking in their own language and you don't to feel left out in the workplace. Although they won't normally talk about you may feel that it's still a good idea to learn their language. 

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A significant other who is not well versed with your language yet and you want to learn the language, also to show your love and affection, to express yourself in her or his native tongue. 

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You may be dating a Filipina online and you want to impress her with new words that you learned online. 

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Relatives, your mother, father, grand parents, aunts, cousins are Filipino and you want to learn their language to prove that you value your roots. 

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Living in a community with a lot of people from the Philippines, you may want to learn to speak their language to have better relations with them.

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Travelling to Manila or other provinces would be easier once learn a few important words, you may even be able to get discounts and be able to find out other locations or perks that is only available to natives. 

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Filipinos are happy and delighted to hear foreigners speaking their language thus you will be able to instantly establish a bond with them. 

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You may simply want to add this widely used language in the list of languages that you can speak .

What do you need to learn first?

In a formal school setting you will be asked to learn the alphabet first and then teachers will ask you to read.  

Most learners are already able to speak the language before they  even start to read and the reason behind this is that speakers of any language was emersed to their language even before they go to school. 

They learned by listening early in their life as babies and was able to absorb words even before they could learn to walk. 

Like babies we need to absorb the language in the early stages of learning any language. Because of this information we need to begin learning the Filipino language like a new born, with open ears to every word that we hear from native speakers.

We also need to do it slowly at first and not try to consume enormous amounts of information in the very beginning.  But of course if you are a fast learner by all means immerse yourself in complicated lessons all you want. 

For the rest of us we need to take it slowly in the start and progress gradually as we become more acquainted with the language.

So the first thing we need to learn is to listen to the words carefully, and again do it one at a time, just a few words each day, or better yet just a short phrase that you can use in a practical way. 

For example: You may want to say "I would like to learn Tagalog" in Filipino. It is said like this "Gusto kong matuto ng Tagalog"

Listen to native speakers

A few decades ago it was harder to find people to listen who speak Tagalog but now with the technology and internet connectivity it's a lot more easier. The only challenge now is to find the time to actually listen to native speakers says the words that we need to learn. 

Here are a few ways to do it: 

Find a podcast that talks about learning Filipino. Make sure that the announcer / podcaster is a true native speaker not someone who is also trying to learn the language. But if you prefer to listen to someone just like you who is trying to learn the Filipino by all means do so. 

Watch Tagalog movies, there many out there. Youtube is one good source of these kinds of films. You just need to type Tagalog Movies, Pinoy Blockbusters, Filipino videos or any combination of these words and  you'll be able to find resource materials. 

Talks and seminars or should I say webinars that you can find online about any topic. Just type in in Webinar plus the topic you want to learn and the word tagalog or filipino and you will be able to find a lot of information to watch or listen to. 

There even radio drama programs that you can tune in to, most of them are already online or have uploaded their episodes on streaming platforms. 

When you listen to native speakers you can:

Willingness to sacrifice time and effort to learn to speak Tagalog

Learners who are truly serious are easily going to say that they are committed to learning how to speak Filipino but the truth is they are not. 

Learning to speak Tagalog would take time and much effort but if you want it bad enough and if you are serious about it you can do it. You just need to have a plan and you have to stick to it to each day to accomplish your language goals. 

The question is how bad do you need it? 

How much time each day are you willing to invest to learn to speak Tagalog? 

Are you practicing what you've learned? If you yes, how long and how often? 

Just like with any other goal you need to be serious about learning how to speak Tagalog.

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