"Basic Tagalog takes a friendly and innovative approach, emphasizing the structure of the Tagalog language rather than just vocabulary. This user-friendly beginner Tagalog book teaches more than 2,000 Tagalog words and expressions with over 500 being added for this new edition. These are spread throughout 44 lessons, the Appendices and the exercises as well as in the Tagalog-English and English-Tagalog vocabulary lists at the back of the book. The added Tagalog vocabulary is meant to keep learners abreast of changes that have occurred in the language since the first edition of Basic Tagalog which was published. This edition has retained all the grammar lessons and the tried-and-tested teaching methodology developed b the author, Paraluman S. Aspillera, for the original version. Her method has proven to be extremely effective for tens of thousands of foreigners and non-Tagalogs who have used this book to learn Tagalog, including many who have successfully learned to speak Tagalog, read Tagalog and write Tagalog through self-study on their own without a teacher. Downloadable audio has also been added to facilitate the correct pronunciation of Tagalog words and phrases. A succinct introduction to the language and a description of the character of Filipinos will hopefully provide learners with a better understanding of the language they are learning. The lessons in Basic Tagalog are intended for a three-month period of intensive study followed by another three months of applied oral communication. In six months (or about 250 hours), it is expected that an average learner should be able to speak, write and understand simple, everyday, conversational Tagalog as spoken by most Filipinos. Highlights of this book include: Over 2,000 Tagalog words and expressions. 44 lessons organized by organized for efficient language absorption. Extensive exercises and activities to reinforce the lessons. Vocabulary lists serve as comprehensive English-Tagalog and Tagalog-English dictionaries. Completely updated and expanded with new materials. Includes downloadable audio. Using Basic Tagalog to study the Tagalog language will further encourage both non-Tagalogs and non-Filipinos to speak Tagalog better. Only then will they appreciate the individuality of the language that reflects the resilience and flexibility of Filipinos all around the world. In the end, such learning will improve daily interactions and communications between non-Filipinos and Filipinos--whether in business, education, tourism, social or civic endeavors."

Essential Tagalog Grammar: A Reference for Learners of Tagalog offers clear, simple and concise explanations and lots of practical everyday examples in a simple well-organized format. This comprehensive and user-friendly grammar also provides accurate definitions and translations, pronunciation marks (all long vowels and glottal stops are indicated throughout the book), extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive index. Free audio recordings of the examples in the chapter on pronunciation can be downloaded from learningtagalog.com. Essential Tagalog Grammar is recommended for learners of Tagalog who want to understand how the language works and have a quick reference handy, native speakers who want to gain insights into their own language, and anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of Tagalog grammar.

This text approaches the grammar of Tagalog through an examination of word formation, sentence construction, and sentence types. There is also a discussion of the phonology. Tagalog Structures is to be used in conjunction with Conversational Tagalog and Tagalog Dictionary.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 edition. Excerpt: ...or considered. Tvmaya. Ang linaya, what verified (obs.). XII. Verbs which signify destruction, or change or transformation of the object as a result of the action, take in to express the result of such action, if no modifying circumstances, such as of cause, instrument, etc., are implied. To destroy. To tear down; to raze. To kill; extinguish. Sumira. Ang sinira, wThat was destroyed. Gumiba. Ang ginibd, what razed. Pumatay. Ang pinatay (1) person or animal killed; (2) What extinguished. Ang ipatay or pinagpatay, the weapon or means of killing. Ang pinagpatayan, the place where a murder was committed. Siyd pinalay niyd, he killed him. Ang ipinatay niyd sa kaniyd ang baril, the gun was what he killed him with. Pinatay niyd siyd nang baril, he killed him with a gun. Mamatay, to die. Ang kamatayan, death (abstr.). Ang Hnamatay&n, the place of death (past time). Ang ikinamatay, the cause of death (past time). Ex.: Patay na mjd (he is dead now). Namatayan ako nang amd (I have been bereaved of my father by death). Aling bdhay ang kinamataydn niyd? (In which house did he die?) And ang ikinamatay niyaf (What was the cause of his death?) JSahirinan siyd nang tinik (he was choked by a fish bone). Magpatay, to sentence to death; to have another put to death. Mamdtay, to kill habitually. Tigapagpatay, butcher or executioner. Manhimatay, to faint awray. Magpakamatay (1) to allow one's self to be killed; (2) to commit suicide. Sumtinog. Ang sinunog, what burned. Tumast&s. Ang tinastds, what ripped up, undone, etc. Pumalit. Ang pinalit, what exchanged or bartered. Humusay. Ang hintisay, what disentangled or set in order. Magpakahtisay, to arrange well, to settle things with care; also to behave well. Magitim. Ang initim, what blackened. Ang...

Modern Tagalog expands on the descriptions and lessons in Tagalog Structures and is illustrated with numerous new examples. This volume will be valuable for all students of Tagalog as a foreign language who have advanced beyond the beginning level. It provides further practice on points ranging from phonology to syntax. Although the emphasis of the exercises is on written work, many of them may be used for oral drill as well.