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6/3/2017

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DON'T BE RUDE WHEN RIDING A JEEPNEY IN THE PHILIPPINES...PLEASE.

5/27/2016

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​I know some of you, even after having gone to the Philippines a gazillion times, have NEVER EVER ridden a jeepney! I strongly urge you to do this. Even if you are not Filipino or have never been to the Philippines, 


 THIS IS A BUCKET LIST ITEM 


Where will you ever be in
A TIN CAN DISCO ON WHEELS
​sitting uncomfortably stuck to the two people next to you?
 


​If it sounds intense, it is. 
The  physical requirements alone can make some people bow out.  Like literally make a low bow while walking out of the jeepney.

Some say it is called "Jeepney" because people are sitting knee-to-knee with each other.

**BAD JOKE ALERT** 
​"Jeep" "Knee"? Get it? hehe <<-- (Tagalog for "haha.") 


​If you don't want to sit inside the small space, you are allowed to "sabit" either by sitting on top of the roof or by clinging on the back of the jeep. Don't be surprised if you see older kids clinging to the back of the jeep.
 I used to do this when I was younger too. Danger?-- What danger?


Anyway, should you decide to try out taking a jeepney when in the Philippines,




​Here are some guidelines to follow:



1.  If you are seated far from the driver (near the jeep entrance), the other passengers are expected to pass your payment to the driver (and pass your change back). Say thank you to the people.


2.  If possible, pay with small bills or with exact change especially early in the morning.  If people are being noisy in the Jeepney, do not ask them to be quiet. Filipinos are not known for being ​quiet in public.

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HOW TO LEARN TAGALOG USING MOVIES (and why you might be wasting your time)

5/12/2016

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If I keep watching Tagalog movies, am I going to learn how to speak Tagalog?
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If want to learn how to speak it, the short answer is NO.
 
However, if you

Watch movies
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 Get some speaking practice
+
Study grammar
+
Learn sentence formation,
then
YES!

Movies are a great way to learn the language the way it is actually spoken
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I get a big number of learners who have used books to self-study, but because of the difference between written and conversational Tagalog, they ended up speaking Tagalog in a way that is not normal in an everyday conversational setting. So movies are good to fix this problem!


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Now, why watch a Tagalog movie to learn Tagalog?

  • You pick up the sounds and rhythm of Tagalog.
  • You notice certain words and phrases that are often used by native speakers.
  • And you get to see the things you have learned from your lessons used in action.
 


Here are reasons why watching movies may not work for you:


  • The level may be way too high for you.
  • There is no interaction.
  • It’s hard to listen intently.
  • There’s no transcript.
  • And you can’t listen multiple times.
 

Unless you are only interested in “kinda following” the movie (and maybe laughing or crying at the wrong times *eek!*)

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Here are--

My Steps On How To Use Movies To Learn Tagalog

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      1. Learn some basic grammar and vocabulary.


      2. Watch the movie throughout for the fun of it and then pick a short section              to focus on.


      3. Ideally, you would have a Tagalog transcript. Study the transcript and make                sure you understand the transcript and can translate it to English.


      4. Go back to your “focus section” of the movie and turn off the subtitles.


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We had a great time in Virginia! Thank you for the review! 

4/17/2016

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So I am making this post really late at night. It's because I just realized (two seconds ago) that Facebook posts are embeddable! :D I wanted to see what it looked like so here I am giving it a try. I decided to share with you one of the nice things you guys have left on my Facebook page. 

Salamat so much!
Joanna

Oh, and don't forget we ARE on Facebook! ---->>> Join the FB group
There, you can post questions you may have about learning Tagalog, or make announcements or share information with others, or just stop by to say hello! 
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Karoling in the Philippines

12/25/2015

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What Happens in Vegas in Kusina ni Lorraine

12/7/2015

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So I just got back from Vegas this past weekend and immediately after getting picked up from the airport, my auntie took us straight to what she called "the best Filipino buffet in Las Vegas." She said "O, maaga pa! They still have tuyo!"

So there we were, my mom and my auntie
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Filipinos don't turn off lights

9/21/2015

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How do we say "Turn off the light" in Tagalog? #tagalog #learntagalog #filipino #filipinosbelike #twk #pinoy pic.twitter.com/1o4OoKt8SZ

— Tagalog With Kirby (@TagalogWKirby) September 21, 2015
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What does the Philippines, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Tunisia all have in common?

6/19/2015

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SAMPAGUITA!

The Sampaguita, (Arabian Jasmine), is the national Flower of these countries!



This flower is the most and highly respected flower species of the Philippines, Symbolizes
peace, purity, humility and strength.

The Sampaguita believed to come from the Filipino word “sumpa kita” meaning “I promise you ”.


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The sweet -smelling white flower of sampaguita are used as Garland, Filipino string the flower with leis, corsages and crown and distill it oil and sell them in store, street mostly outside the churches.


It is used to welcome guest, or as an offering adornment in religious altar. In early days sampaguita garland are exchanged by young couples as a pledge of their love.
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Manny sings his own version of "We Are The World"

4/16/2015

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Lalaban Ako Para Sa Filipino
And here's Jimmy Kimmel's rendition
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Hear Rihanna's hit, "Umbrella," in Tagalog (w Lyrics)

4/11/2015

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