Learn Tagalog Basics
Kamusta! We at Tagalog Basics aim to teach you the essential of conversing in Tagalog, the most widely spoken language in the Philippines. Tagalog is the foundation of the Filipino national language. We will help you communicate at a beginner level with average Filipinos in any situation!
What's the difference between Tagalog and Filipino?
Tagalog is the language spoken by most Filipinos. As of 2007, more than 28 million people speak Tagalog as their first language and by more than 45 million people as their second language.
Filipino is the national language of the Philippines. It is the standardized version of Tagalog.
It incorporates letters and words from English and Spanish with the original Tagalog language.
Kamusta!
Hello!
Tagalog
Filipino
Pilipinas
Philippines
Where should I start?
Start with any of the beginner level vocabulary, lessons and activities below.
Learn A Random Lesson
- Tagalog Phrases About The WeatherThe weather is a common topic for starting up a conversation. …
- Extra Consonants for Loan WordsTagalog uses the following additional consonants to the “Abakada” consonants. They …
- National Symbols Of The Philippines (Mga Simbolo ng Bansang Pilipinas)Pambansang Puno – Narra Philippine National Tree – Narra Pambansang Dahon …
- Tagalog Quiz – DirectionsTranslate the following words from English to Tagalog. Review directions in …
- Tagalog Words For Jobstrabaho job hanapbuhay occupation guro teacher estudyante student/pupil magsasaka farmer mangingisda …
- Filipino Children Song & Rhyme: Maliliit na gagambaMaliliit Na Gagamba The Itsy Bitsy Spider Maliliit na gagamba, Umakyat …
- Tagalog Syllables Aka “Abakada”In 1940, the Philippines adopted an indigenized version of the Latin …
- Tagalog Phrases For Who Questions (Sino)sino who Sino ka? Who are you? Sino kayo? Who are …
- Tagalog Conversations At The AirportNick and Karen are at the airport for the first time. …
- Saying No & Dealing With SolicitationAs is typical with most third-world countries, solicitation is commonplace in …
