Elementary Tagalog: Tara, Mag-Tagalog Tayo! Come On, Let's Speak Tagalog! (Online Audio Download Included) [With MP3] Contributor(s): Domigpe, Jiedson R. (Author), Domingo, Nenita Pambid (Author) |
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ISBN: 080484514X ISBN-13: 9780804845144 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Oceanic & Australian Languages - Language Arts & Disciplines | Alphabets & Writing Systems - Language Arts & Disciplines | Spelling & Vocabulary |
Dewey: 499.211 |
LCCN: 2011043963 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 7.5" W x 9.9" (2.38 lbs) 416 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
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Publisher Description: This is the leading beginner Tagalog textbook and language learning package. Elementary Tagalog's comprehensive approach will help students master Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, also known as Filipino or Pilipino. From learning to read Tagalog words and pronounce Tagalog sounds to using correct Tagalog grammar, communicating in Tagalog dialogues and building Tagalog vocabulary, learners will be surprised at how quickly their skills develop. The expert guidance in Elementary Tagalog is ideal both for true beginners and heritage learners who grew up in Filipino-speaking communities or families. The accompanying MP3 audio CD improves listening comprehension and ensures correct pronunciation. Covering a range of topics, the lessons center on themes of the family, the home, and the community to food, travel, health, leisure time, festivals and popular culture. There are plenty of exercises, activities and practice drills to help learners acquire and master the language fundamentals, while culture notes explore the diversity, heritage and history of the Philippines. This is a complete language system and no prior knowledge of Tagalog is needed to begin and is the most comprehensive way to learn Tagalog. Elementary Tagalog is composed of twenty-four lessons in eight units. Each Lesson contains:
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