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Title: The Tagalog Language. a Comprehensive Grammatical Treatise Adapted to Self-Instruction and Particularly Designed for Use of Those Engaged in Government Service or in Business or Trade in the PhilippinesPublisher: Manila, J. FajardoPublication date: 1909Subjects: Tagalog language -- GrammarNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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lousy.
This is a bad product, for a number of reasons. Firstly, much of the Tagalog here is painfully formal - using the translations in this book I was laughed at in the Philippines for using "deep Tagalog." This "deep Tagalog" is not only much more difficult to learn, but often socially inappropriate. Commonly used words and phrases that are in the real world accomplished with a few easy syllables are presented here as long and inappropriately linquistically complex diatribes.

Indeed, social status as subtely expressed through language is important in the Philippines, and visitors are not expected to always get this right. Still, it is not correct to think that erring on the side of the formal is always best; it can be just as awkward to be overly formal as it is to be overly colloquial. But the translations in Language 30 go beyond that. It's more like learning the Queen's English and then being sent to mid-America. It just isn't going to work, and you, the tourist, had a much tougher learning curve in the process.

The Language 30 Series to me seems to be cheaply done and forumlaic - the publishers take pretty much the same words in each region's language and have a native speaker translate them with little concern for context, and this leads to numerous errors. Language 30 seems to see language as just a bunch of individual words with little concern for the nuances of a language. For example, there are different words in Tagalog for rice depending on if it's cooked or if it's raw ("bigas" and "canin"). Using the wrong one will simply yield confusion. But to Language 30 rice is just rice. And if you can't even order rice when you've finished this language course, well, basically, you're screwed! The book and tapes are full of stupid little errors like this, the result of the authors not caring enough to understand even the most rudimentary aspects of the language being taught. Beyond that, the native speakers speak too quickly and often indistinctly. Keep the booklet handly, because you'll have to examine each syllable and rewind a lot!

Really, for a quick and dirty quide the Lonely Planet book is quite good. I started with Language 30 and then learned to sing numerous Filipino popular songs, really a great way to hone a language. After a couple months in country (after getting over the original embarrassment for my Language 30 Tagalog and having to unlearn much of what I'd learned) I was in good shape. So it is possible to learn some vocabulary from this set, which is why I gave it two stars instead of one. But you've been warned.

Not a bad value, but a bit tedious
This set is a decent value. For your money, you get a fairly broad range of phrases and vocabulary. However, the organization of information assumes that you can keep interest listening to a bunch of discrete phrases repeated one after the other with no conversations or anything remotely natural. If you can, in fact, maintain interest while listening to these tapes repeatedly, then you'll do well with this set. If, on the other hand, you need something more dynamic, you might do well to look elsewhere.

Hindi Isang Mabutie aklat
Ang basic Tagalog Aklat ay Basic Tagalog para sa Foreigners ang Non-Tagalogs iyon ay isang mabutie Aklat . 5 stars para sa Basic Tagalog.

Mabuhay Republica Ng Pilipinas Ang Pinoys

Ok guide for learning phrases
Mabuhay!This set is perfect for those of you who want to possess a very basic command of Tagalog or want to have some phrases handy while visiting the Tagalog-speaking regions of the Philippines.

The sections arecategorized by situations, such as introductions or at the hotel, and to alesser extent - vocabulary words like time and food.

Even if you'relearning Tagalog "in-depth," the cassettes will come in handy asan aide to your pronunciation.But be warned, this shouldn't be relied onas a full course.

Good for travel or basic introduction for further study.
This cassette-book has all the basic words and phrases needed for travel to the Philippines. ... Read more

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Joachim Heinrich Campe (June 29, 1746, Deensen, near Holzminden - October 22, 1818, Braunschweig) was a German writer, linguist, educator and publisher.*****«Vista la instancia suscrita por D. Gervasio Memije en la que solicita autorizacion para imprimir y publicar la obra titulada, Ang Bagong Robinson.--Visto el informe emitido por la Comision permanente de Censura:--Resultando que la obra de que se trata en nada afecta á la sana moral y buenas costumbres.--Este Gobierno General, de conformidad con la expresada Comision de Censura y lo propuesto por la Direccion general de Administracion Civil, autoriza á D. Gervasio Memije para imprimir y publicar la obra en tagalo «Ang Bagong Robinson»; debiendo sujetarse á lo que previene el art.° 4.° del Reglamento de Imprenta, prévio pago de los derechos de firma correspondientes.»*****Book on CD Edition. Not a DVD, not an audio CD, no illustrations. Produced in a Microsoft Compatible Format for reading, printing, copying, searching key words, terms or passages or for research. ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Tagalog (pronounced /t?????l??/ in English)[3] is an Austronesian language spoken in the Philippines by about 22 million people. It is related to Austronesian languages such as Indonesian, Malay, Javanese and Paiwan (of Taiwan), Cham (of Vietnam and Cambodia), and Tetum (of East Timor). It is the first language of the Philippines' Region IV (CALABARZON and MIMAROPA) and is the basis for the national and the official language of the Philippines, Filipino. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Marifil Niña Girado (born November 1, 1980), best known simply as Nina, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, record producer, commercial model, TV and radio personality. Girado has released multi-platinum records in the Philippines and is also known as the "Asia's Soul Siren". She is sister of singer Filbert King Girado, Jr. She has released seven albums and performs at bars such as Taboo Ultra Lounge, Bagaberde Grill, Hard Rock Cafe, 19 East, Club-O and can be seen on TV via the musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN. She can be heard on her weekly radio show on Wave 89.1 radio station, "Renditions of the Soul". Her album Nina Live! is the biggest selling album by a female OPM artist, and the fourth biggest selling album in OPM History, next to Eraserheads' Cutterpillow, and Jose Mari Chan's Christmas in Our Hearts and Constant Change. She is the first and only female OPM artist (third overall) to achieve a Diamond album award. She has collaborated with foreign artists and songwriters. In 2004, Girado recorded a song for Diane Warren's compilation album, Diane Warren Presents Love Songs. In 2005, she recorded two songs with American singer Joe Pizzulo, for his album All the Best. Girado has also performed songs with international artists Fra Lippo Lippi, Keith Martin, Lea Salonga, Billy Crawford, Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda of Journey. Girado was born on November 1, 1980 in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was raised by her parents, Filbert Girado, a Bayanihan Boys Choir member, and Maria Daulet, a pianist, in Quezon City together with her siblings Dew-Anne, Ardie and Filbert "King", Jr. When she was five years old, Girado started singing in a corner of a room, and her father noticed it. Seeing the potential, Filbert trained her... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=6930606 ... Read more

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The Superior Tagalog subliminal CD is designed to super charge your brain to learn Tagalog faster and easier than ever imagined. Most people struggle when they try to learn Tagalog, but now you don't have to because subliminal programming can prime your brain to acquire the language rapidly.All you have to do is continue the same Tagalog classes or reading material that you're studying now and listen to this CD to accelerate your learning ability. It won't teach, but it will turn you into an Tagalog learning machine.This CD contains 6 ten minute subliminal sessions to choose from. Each session contains the same subliminal suggestions carefully crafted by hypnotist Alex Armani, CHT. You get to choose which track(s) to listen to!Successful people across the world are using subliminal programming to help them correct bad habits, improve their health, and acquire new languages faster than ever possible before. Subliminal programming means you will hear NO AUDIBLE VOICE because it has been masked in order to bypass your conscious filters. This gives the suggestions the ability to directly impact your subconscious mind for maximum impact.Using this CD for a long period of time will increase your desire and ability to speak and understand Tagalog when exposed to the language. This will accelerate your learning. It does not actually teach Tagalog because it primes your brain for rapid learning only.These sessions were designed for use at any point in your day or night. You can listen intently or play it in the background. This CD only features 6 subliminal audio tracks to choose from including ocean waves, rain, thunder storm, bird song, whale song, and hypnotic music. ... Read more

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I was extreemly dissapointed in this cd that's why I sent it back it said learn tagalog it was just music how in the world are you going to learn any language by listenening to sublimal music with out any talking or instructions ... Read more

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Excerpt: Ang SingsingNang Dalagang MarmolI.Matapus ang kasindáksindák na labanáng nangyari sa m~ga tagalog at americano sa Kin~gwá, lalawigan n~g Bulakán, n~g iká 23 n~g Abril n~g 1899, na siyáng ikinápatáy kay Coronel Stotsenburg, sa Capitán at ibá pang m~ga kawal americano, kamíng m~ga tagalog naman ay nagsiurong sa Sibul, at sa isáng bahay-gamutan n~g aming m~ga kawal ay nátagpuán ko ang isáng matapang na pinunòng tagalog na bahagyâ náng makagaláw at makapagsalitâ dahil sa marami niyáng súgat. Malakí ang awà sa kanyá n~g lahát n~g táong nan~garoroón at siyá na lamang ang napagúusapan at lubós nápupuri dahil sa kanyáng kabihasnán sa pakikilaban at sa kapusukan sa m~ga pakikipagsagupà; at sa katotohanan kahit mamámatáy na lamang ay pilit pa niyáng napaúrong ang malalakas naming m~ga kaaway.Nang aking matantô ang labis na paglilingkód n~g bayaning itó sa ating Bayan, ay pinagsikapan kong siyá'y alagàan, bagamán walâ akóng pananalig na siyá'y maáari pang mabúhay.N~guni't aywan kun sa kabagsikan n~g bisà n~g tubig sa Sibul, ang pinunong itó na Pusò ang pan~galan, isang araw ay idinilat ang m~ga matá at nagsalitâ n~g ganitó:*****The Book on CD Advantage. Print only the pages, passages or paragraphs you want. Search for key words or terms, Read from your laptop, home computer, mini or Smart Phone when it pleases you, no need to purchase or carry around a separate piece of equipment. Share it electronically with friends and relatives. You have permission to re-sell copies as long as they are unchanged from this original. Supply your children with books on their computers instead of video games. Share with 1 or 100 students at the same time for educational purposes. Pay one low price and have as many books of this title that you want to print. ... Read more

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This is nonfiction commentary.Chapters: Ploning, Bituing Walang Ningning, Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat, Paper Dolls, Shake, Rattle & Roll X, Panaghoy Sa Suba, Shake, Rattle and Roll 9, the Promise, Ang Tanging Pamilya: a Marry Go Round, Dyesebel, Oro, Plata, Mata, Shake, Rattle & Roll 8, Wag Kang Lilingon, Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?, a Very Special Love, Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita, When I Met U, D'lucky Ones, Mano Po 6: a Mother's Love, Jose Rizal, Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo, You Changed My Life, Ouija, Love Me Again, in My Life, Bagets, Paano Kita Iibigin, Mulawin: the Movie, Moments of Love, Villa Estrella, Ang Pamana: the Inheritance, Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag, Jellyfish, Bagong Buwan, Agent X44, Blue Moon, Super Noypi, All About Love, My Best Friend's Girlfriend, for the First Time, Kubrador, Don't Give up on Us, Urduja, Manila, Burlesk King, Hinugot Sa Langit, My Only Ü, and I Love You So, Sukob, One True Love, D' Anothers, Shake, Rattle and Roll 2k5, Miss You Like Crazy, Deathrow, White Lady, the Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros, Let the Love Begin, Muro Ami, Nobody, Nobody But... Juan, Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo, Milan, Paano Na Kaya, Resiklo, I Love You, Goodbye, Close to You, Chavit, Pamahiin, Saranggola, Tenement 2, Sa Pusod Ng Dagat, Patayin Sa Sindak si Barbara, Hiram Na Mukha, You Got Me!, Magnifico, Scorpio Nights, Exodus: Tales From the Enchanted Kingdom, Can This Be Love, Lastikman: Unang Banat, Small Voices, Txt, Dubai, Pacquiao: the Movie, Natutulog Pa Ang Diyos, Patayin Mo Sa Sindak si Barbara, Shake, Rattle & Roll Iv, Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, Volta, First Day High, Now That I Have You, Till I Met You, Mag-Ingat Ka Sa... Kulam, Omg (Oh, My Girl!), Juan & Ted: Wanted, Once Upon a Time in Manila, Gagamboy, Till There Was You, Twilight Dancers, Ang Lalaki Sa Buhay ni Selya, Woman of Breakwater, Macho Dancer, Barumbado, Alyas Batman En Robin, Batang Px, Kailan Mali Ang Pagibig, Wapakman, May Minamahal, Ako Legal Wife, Tiyanaks, Supahpapalicious,... ... Read more