Böcker av Jiedson R. Domigpe

Elementary Tagalog is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and Tagalog language learning package. Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippinesalso known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills develop. The expert guidance in Elementary Tagalog is ideal both for true beginners and heritage learners who grew up in Filipino-speaking communities or families. The accompanying 2-hour long downloadable audio improves listening comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation. Covering a range of topics, the Tagalog language lessons center on themes of the family, the home, and the communityincluding food, travel, health, leisure time, festivals, and popular culture. There are plenty of exercises, activities, and practice drills to help learners acquire and master Tagalog language fundamentals, while culture notes explore the diversity, heritage, and history of the Philippines. Elementary Tagalog is composed of twenty-four lessons divided into eight units. Each lesson contains: Cultural Notesat the beginning of each unit these offer explanations of social, economic, and historical aspects of Filipino society A Vocabulary Listlocated within each lesson, it ties into the theme of the unit Reading and Reading Comprehensiongiven mostly in the form of Tagalog language dialogues, these are designed to expose the students to real-life conversations as might be had by native Filipino speakers. Three Active Learning Activities these follow the dialogue comprehension in each lesson, and ask students to employ new Tagalog vocabulary. The Grammar Sectiondivided into four parts: definitions of terms, examining form, grammar presentation, and grammar notes. Practice Exercises and Activitiestarget speaking Tagalog, reading Tagalog, writing Tagalog and Tagalog listening skills. Accompanying Downloadable Audiolistening activities to reinforce Tagalog learning is also included with the book Available separately is the companion Elementary Tagalog WorkbookThis helpful workbook will assist you in practicing and polishing your Filipino language skills, offering a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog.

Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo!Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog! Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master basic Tagalog (Filipino) without frustration. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce its sounds to using correct grammar, communicating in dialogues and building vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills in Tagalog language develop. The expert guidance in Elementary Tagalog is carefully sequenced to be the most effective and supportive for beginners and really helps students learn Tagalog. Covering a range of topics, the lessons center on themes from the family, the home, and the community to food, travel, health, leisure time, festivals and popular culture. There are plenty of exercises, activities and practice drills to help learners acquire and master the language fundamentals, while culture notes explore the diversity, heritage and history of the Philippines. The Elementary Tagalog Workbook is a helpful companion to the textbook and will assist you in practicing and polishing your skills. Each lesson supplements the corresponding lesson in the textbook. There are ten activities per lesson, which offer a range of exercises and practice opportunities to enable you to achieve proficiency in everyday, conversational Tagalog.