Tagalog Software
Are you looking forward to learning the Tagalog Language? Well, although there you can try getting a tagalog software, it really isn’t required. I’m not saying that a software is useless, it’s just that to learn tagalog is really easy. Courses and lessons on tagalog are enough actually… And if you want to know how to pronounce certain words, you can refer to online streaming sites like youtube for info. What really is essential in learning a new language is constant practice.
Learn Tagalog Online – how to speak tagalog Fluently in Less Than a Year
Imagine yourself speaking Tagalog fluently at a family gathering one year from now. Wouldn’t that be great?
Yes, of course, you say. But how can I learn Tagalog so quickly? The key is to do a little Tagalog every day using good learning materials.
Learning a little Tagalog every day is so crucial because when you skip a day, your commitment to continue is at risk. You’re much more likely to skip another day and then another…
By doing even just 5 minutes on busy days, you stay on the program. Those 5 minutes can mean the difference between success and giving up. The trick is to create the routine to learn Tagalog at a specific time of the day. This can be after dinner or during your lunch break or any other time that is convenient and easy to remember. It’s best to do it after some other daily activity that you never skip.
That’s it. That’s the big one. With regular practice you can learn almost anything.
How fast you progress and how much fun it will be depends on your learning materials. A good course saves you a lot of time and concentrates on what’s important, giving you all the information you need.
For a good Tagalog course, this means:
1. Plenty of dialogues
2. Audio
3. Translations
4. Grammar
5. Good structure
Let’s have a look at each of these points.
Dialogues are extremely important. Speaking a language is not just making factual statements. When we talk, we express our emotions with our intonation and our choice of words. We use fillers, expressions, exaggerations etc. These can only be learned with the help of natural dialogues.
Audio is the only way you can become familiar with the sounds of the language. Repeat the sentences aloud to train your pronunciation and don’t forget to imitate the intonation! Act like you’re part of the story. That really speeds up learning, as the story sticks much better.
Translations are an absolute must. They come in two flavors:
(1) word-for-word translations or hints (when there is no equivalent word in English) and
(2) natural translations to put the whole sentence in English. That way, you really know what a sentence and all the words in it mean.
Grammar. Tagalog grammar can be tricky. Although basic Tagalog is easy to learn, it is very different from English and guessing how it works is nearly impossible. A good Tagalog grammar reference works wonders.
And structure. The course needs to be structured in such a way that you don’t feel overwhelmed as a learner. Dialogues should be easy in the beginning and become gradually more complex.
How would you know if a course is good? Look inside! That’s the advantage of online courses. No need to order before you see what you get. A final word of advice: practice with native speakers. Surprise them with your witty sentences. Let them know you are on a program to learn their language, and they will surely help and encourage you.
Yes, you can learn to speak Tagalog in a year. The real trick is to do a little every day. Use good materials and put it into practice! Personally, Learning Tagalog has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done for my marriage. It has been a great source of fun and I definitely recommend it. It’s one of those things you want to pass on.
I hope you enjoy Learning Tagalog!
About the Author:
Frederik De Vos is a linguist, engineer and software developer who lived in the Philippines for some time and learned Tagalog. Together with his wife, Fiona, he developed Learning Tagalog, a course to learn Tagalog online. Fiona also wrote Essential Tagalog Grammar: A Reference for Learners of Tagalog. This book is also available online as a free Tagalog grammar reference.
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