Tagalog With Albine

This Tagalog tutorial is suited for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this podcast, you'll be able to: Recall a few Tagalog words that was learned in the past: bahay (house), daán (road/street, hundred), ibon (bird), ulap (cloud), k abuté (mushrooms), baka (cow), kabayo (horse), pun ó (tree). Know how to say a few food ingredients in Tagalog and these are abokado (avocado), kakáw (coco...

This episode is suited for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this tutorial, the student was able to practice the following: Anó'ng oras na? (What time is it) Oo (casual yes); Opo (Yes Sir/Ma'am) Mga bahagi ng araw (Parts of the day) Umaga (Morning) Tanghalì (Noon) Hapon (Afternoon) Gabí (Evening/night) Madalíng araw (Early morning) Hating gabí (Mindnight) There are just 2 seasons i...

This is part 2 of the conversation between Albine (the Tagalog Language Teacher) and Kelly (the Student). In order to practice Tagalog, the conversation revolves around the recent Miss Universe Philippines Pageant. If you're a beginner in Tagalog, simply listen to this episode and try to catch some words so that you're able to grow your Tagalog vocabulary. You may also catch some phrases t...

This episode is about a conversation between Albine (the Tagalog Language Teacher) and Kelly (the Student). Albine encourages her student to practice her Tagalog by talking about something of great interest to the student. To put you into perspective, Kelly's primary language is English-US. Albine works with Kelly since 2020. In this episode, Kelly talks about: Ang mga paborito niyáng kandidat...

This episode it suited for Total Beginners in Tagalog. The students are presented a poster full of images that are about the things you see in the countryside. Some images have Tagalog words next to them. As a student in Tagalog, you're encouraged to build up your Tagalog vocabulary. A poster is a good tool to help you recall some words and phrases that you already know but new words will sure...

This episode is good for total beginners in Tagalog. At the end of this tutorial, the student will be able to introduce himself in Tagalog. When introducing yourself in Tagalog, your script should follow this format: Your name. Where are you from? Your age. What do you do? Your interests Your favorite food Why do you wish to learn Tagalog

In this episode, Albine explores the sentiments of two people who wish to speak Tagalog as their second language. The first guest, Koli, is more fluent in Tagalog while the second guest, Brandon, is just starting to learn a new language. The first 10 minutes is spoken in Tagalog while the remaining 35 minutes is mostly English. Consider the following parts: Paano mo ginagamit ang maraming wika sa...

This episode is about a conversation between Albine (the mentor) and Kelly (the mentee). On a random day of coaching session, Albine encourages her student to speak her mind and express it in Tagalog. To put you into perspective, Kelly's primary language is English-US. She's learning and practicing Tagalog for more than 3 years now but only recently she's also studying Spanish language...

Let's practice Tagalog by role playing. This is a sample conversation between a tourist in the Philippines and the hotel's front desk clerk. The tourist is checking in while at the same time, he asks for a few information about an interesting place to see. This episode will help you engage in a conversation with a Filipino local. Tagalog To English A: Kumusta! Magkano ang rate ng kwarto sa...

This episode features a short story written by Efren Abueg, Ang Bagong Paraiso. The reading material is taken from https://www.panitikan.com.ph/maikling-kwento/pag-ibig/sa-bagong-paraiso-buong-kwento  Tagalog To English Interpretation: Kinukumbinsí ang sarili (convincing the self) Nanaíg pa rin ang pag-ibig nilá. (In the end, their love affair prevailed.) Waláng kwenta 'yon (that's useless...

This episode features a short story written by Efren Abueg, Ang Bagong Paraiso. The reading material is taken from https://www.panitikan.com.ph/maikling-kwento/pag-ibig/sa-bagong-paraiso-buong-kwento  Vocabulary Building: Magbinatâ (verb; to become a full grown man) Magdalagá (verb; to become a lady) Ngunit kontra ang kaniláng magulang (but their parents are against) Pag-iibigán (verb gerund;...

This is a lesson on Tagalog Grammar. Specifically, this episode will talk about Active Voice and Passive Voice of verbs. Essential Question: What verbs are used to express active voice in Tagalog? What verbs are used to express passive voice? Notes: Active Voice means the subject is the doer of the action while Passive Voice means the object is the doer of the action. Example: Kumuha akó ng tubig...

This episode features a short story written by Efren Abueg, Ang Bagong Paraiso. The reading material is taken from https://www.panitikan.com.ph/maikling-kwento/pag-ibig/sa-bagong-paraiso-buong-kwento  Phrases (or Sentences): Samahan bilang magkalarô: relationship as a playmate Itinuring niláng kaniláng paraiso ang kaniláng lugár: they considered their place as their paradise Ang kaniláng pagi...

This is a short lesson on Tagalog Grammar. Specifically, this episode will talk about Subject Markers, Object Markers, Subjective Pronouns, Object (to a verb) Pronouns, Location Marker, and Compound Sentence.  Essential Question:  What prior knowledge must a beginner learn before understanding Tagalog Verbs?  Part #1: Subject Markers ang, si & sina. Examples: ang bahay ang pusà&...

This is a free-format episode as we practice Tagalog. This is suited to Upper Beginner & Lower Intermediate students in Tagalog.  Essential Questions What is the difference between "noóng" & "hulí"? What is the difference between "noóng" & "nang" Tagalog To English: Panáy (adverb): frequent; Matuksó (verb): to be tempted, to be teased; Halíp (adjective): except;  Noón (adverb...

This is a short lesson on Tagalog Grammar. Specifically, this episode will help you understand how to use the si, ang, ni, ng, sa & kay markers or linkers.  Essential Questions: What are the 2 parts of the statement? What are the subject markers in Tagalog language? What are the object markers in Tagalog language? What are the possessive markers in Tagalog language? Subject answers the qu...

Let's practice Tagalog by telling the tale: "Si Kuneho At Si Pagóng". This tutorial will help you: Grow your Tagalog vocabulary Improve your Tagalog pronunciation Learn simple sentence construction Consider scene 5... Nang sumisikat na ang araw ay pinaghandâ na ng Alamíd ang maglalaban. Ang mabilís na pagbababâ ng kaniyáng kanang kamáy ang hudyát na simulâ na ang laban. Sabáy na gumaláw paakyát ng...

This is a free-format episode as we practice Tagalog. Specifically, let's practice how to use the An Group of verbs.  Essential Questions: What pronouns go with An Group of verbs? How to connect the verb with markers ni & ng? How to use the subject markers ni & ang?

Let's practice Tagalog by telling the tale: "Si Kuneho At Si Pagóng". This tutorial will help you: Grow your Tagalog vocabulary Improve your Tagalog pronunciation Learn simple sentence construction Consider scene 4... Maagang-maaga dumatíng sa paanán ng bundók ang maglalaban. Maaga ring dumatíng ang ibá’t ibáng hayop na tuwáng-tuwáng makasasaksí ng isáng tunggalián. Kapansín-pansíng kung maraming...

This is a free-format episode as we practice Tagalog. Session 2 coaching is usually suited to Upper Beginner & Lower Intermediate students in Tagalog. When joined by a Spanish speaking student, Albine gets to learn a little bit of Spanish that makes the session interesting and fun. Tagalog To English: paksâ: topic;  ibabâ: to bring something down; talunin: to defeat; itumbá: to put or bri...

Let's practice Tagalog by telling the tale: "Si Kuneho At Si Pagóng". This tutorial will help you: Grow your Tagalog vocabulary Improve your Tagalog pronunciation Learn simple sentence construction Consider scene 3... Tuwáng-tuwâ ang Kuneho sa hamon ng Pagóng. Nakasisiguro siyáng sa bagal ng Pagóng ay tiyák na mananalo siyá. Upang mapahiyâ ang Pagóng ay pinágtatawág ng Kuneho ang lahát ng kamág-an...

This is a free-format General Tagalog Practice. When joined by a Spanish speaking student, Albine gets to learn a little bit of Spanish that makes the session interesting and fun... This will help you grow your vocabulary, get a quick lesson on Tagalog verbs, introduce new Tagalog expressions, and get a quick practice on "bakâ", "kapág" & "kung". Tagalog To English: bakâ: possible, could, migh...

Let's practice Tagalog by telling the tale: "Si Kuneho At Si Pagóng". This tutorial will help you: Grow your Tagalog vocabulary Improve your Tagalog pronunciation Learn simple sentence construction Consider scene 2... Hindî ipinahalatâ ng Pagóng na siyá ay nagdamdám. Upang patunayang may maipagmamalakí din namán ay sinagót niyá ang mayabang na kalaban. “Abá, Kuneho, maaaring mabagal ngà akóng magl...

Let's practice Tagalog by telling the tale "Si Pagong At Si Kuneho". This tutorial will help you: Grow your Tagalog vocabulary Improve your Tagalog pronunciation Learn simple sentence construction Consider scene 1... Isáng araw ay nagkásalubóng sa daán ang Kuneho at ang Pagóng. Ngingisi-ngising inaglahì ng Kuneho ang Pagóng. “Hoy, Pagóng!” sigáw ng Kuneho, “pagkaiklî-iklî ng mga paá mo at pagkabag...