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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.

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Tagalog On The Spot

Slang Of The Day

Jowa
lover / boyfriend / girlfriend

Example:
Jowa mo ba si Juan?
Is Juan your boyfriend?