Learning Tagalog
How to Start Learning Tagalog
A simple first-month plan: what to learn first and what to leave for later.
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Resources
Guides for Learning Tagalog
Short, practical reads on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and Filipino culture. New articles are added regularly.
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Learning Tagalog
Tagalog vs Filipino: What's the Difference?
The short answer, the longer answer, and why it matters for learners.
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Vocabulary
Useful Tagalog Phrases for Beginners
The phrases you'll use on day one — greetings, politeness and small talk.
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Pronunciation
How Tagalog Pronunciation Works
Vowels, stress and the sounds English speakers tend to get wrong.
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Grammar
Formal vs Casual Tagalog
When to use po and opo, and how Filipinos actually switch registers.
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