Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;A concise Tagalog phrase book and guide to the official language of the Philippines, andlt;iandgt;Essential Tagalogandlt;/iandgt; contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Tagalog.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Have you ever considered learning Tagalog (andlt;iandgt;the Filipino languageandlt;/iandgt;), but been put off by the overabundance of regional Filipino languages? Don't let yourself be scared away! Tagalog, the national language is the only language you will need while visiting Philippines.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Philippines is the 12 most populated country in the world and although there are 8 recognized regional languages, Tagalog is spoken by 96% of Filipinos, including the business class and residents of all the major cities like Manila and Quezon City. Part of Tuttle Publishing's andlt;iandgt;Essential Phrasebooksandlt;/iandgt; Series, andlt;iandgt;Essential Tagalogandlt;/iandgt; is a great first introduction and phrasebook for the language of the Philippines. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the the Philippines or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Tagalog!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Tagalog phrasebook or as a Tagalog to English Dictionary / English to Tagalog Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Tagalog without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to andlt;iandgt;Essential Tagalogandlt;/iandgt; again and again when visiting the Philippines and working or interacting with Filipinosandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this book you will find:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in the Philippines.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;This beginner Tagalog book will help you to quickly and easily learn Tagalog. Your ability to read Tagalog, write Tagalog, speak Tagalog, and comprehend Tagalog will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Tagalog language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: andlt;iandgt;Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabicandlt;/iandgt;.
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;Essential Tagalogandlt;/iandgt; provides all the vocabulary and sentences you will need for everyday interactions in the Philippines, presented in a way that is concise, accessible and easy to understand. It will give you the confidence to approach every situation, be it for business or pleasure.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this book you'll find:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Over 1500 essential Tagalog sentences and phrases used when meeting people, starting up conversations, asking and replying to questionsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;liandgt; A glossary of 2000 key vocabulary items to ensure that the right word is always at your fingertips in every situationandlt;BRandgt;andlt;liandgt; Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of travel and doing things that help you make the most of your stay in the Philippinesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;liandgt; Boxed features give special phrases and etiquette notes to help make your interactions with people much easier and smootherandlt;BRandgt;andlt;ILandgt; Latest terminology for computers, smart phones and social mediaandlt;BRandgt;andlt;ILandgt; Handy format helps you find what you need easily and quickly andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Basic grammar and pronunciation guides get you speaking simple Tagalog sentences right away. Information on social customs and basic etiquette help you interact with people you meet and avoid making embarrassing mistakes. Whether you're a novice Tagalog speaker or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again.
Synopsis
This portable, user friendly Tagalog language guide, phrasebook and dictionary is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Tagalog before and during your trip. If you only want to purchase one Tagalog language book
Essential Tagalog is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's
Essential Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Philippines and is also designed as a Tagalog phrasebook, making it the most versatile Tagalog language learning tool on the market.
Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Philippines who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Tagalog phrase book or as an English Tagalog Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Tagalog without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to
Essential Tagalog again and again when visiting the Philippines and working or interacting with Filipinos.
In this book you will find:
- Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.
- A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.
- Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in the Philippines.
- Extensive information about Chinese grammar and pronunciation.
This beginner Tagalog book will help you to quickly and easily learn Tagalog. Your ability to read Tagalog, write Tagalog, speak Tagalog, and comprehend Tagalog will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Tagalog language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include:
Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic."
Synopsis
Essential Tagalog provides all the vocabulary and sentences you will need for everyday interactions in the Philippines, presented in a way that is concise, accessible and easy to understand. It will give you the confidence to approach every situation, be it for business or pleasure.
In this book you'll find:
Basic grammar and pronunciation guides get you speaking simple Tagalog sentences right away. Information on social customs and basic etiquette help you interact with people you meet and avoid making embarrassing mistakes. Whether you're a novice Tagalog speaker or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again.
Synopsis
andlt;bandgt;This portable, userand#8211;friendly Tagalog language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Tagalog before and during your trip. andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;If you only want to purchase one Tagalog language bookand#8212;andlt;iandgt;Essential Tagalogandlt;/iandgt; is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's andlt;iandgt;Essentialandlt;/iandgt; Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of the Philippines and is also designed as a Tagalog phrasebook, making it the most versatile Tagalog language learning tool on the market.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to the Philippines who want to supplement their learning, this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Tagalog phrase book or as an Englishand#8211;Tagalog Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Tagalog without the need to say a single word. You will soon find yourself turning to andlt;iandgt;Essential Tagalogandlt;/iandgt; again and again when visiting the Philippines and working or interacting with Filipinos.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this book you will find:andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in the Philippines.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Extensive information about Chinese grammar and pronunciation. andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;This beginner Tagalog book will help you to quickly and easily learn Tagalog. Your ability to read Tagalog, write Tagalog, speak Tagalog, and comprehend Tagalog will be vastly improved without having to take an entire Tagalog language class. Other titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: andlt;iandgt;Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabicandlt;/iandgt;.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Renato Perdonandlt;/bandgt; is a Tagalog native speaker now living in Sydney, Australia. He is an accredited translator both from and into Tagalog and also edits the Tagalog language section of the community newspaper Bayanihan News.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Jan Tristan Arroyo Gaspiandlt;/bandgt; grew up in Quezon City, Philippines. He earned two B.A. degrees from the University of California Berkeley, where he served as editor-in-chief of the university's annual Filipino.
Table of Contents
andlt;iandgt;Contentsandlt;/iandgt;andlt;BRandgt; Introductionandlt;BRandgt; Pronunciation Guideandlt;BRandgt; Useful Listsandlt;BRandgt; Courtesiesandlt;BRandgt; Conversationandlt;BRandgt; Eating Outandlt;BRandgt; On the Roadandlt;BRandgt; Public Transportationandlt;BRandgt; Overnight Accommodationandlt;BRandgt; Money Mattersandlt;BRandgt; Mail and the Telephoneandlt;BRandgt; Shoppingandlt;BRandgt; At the Tourist Information Centerandlt;BRandgt; Sportsandlt;BRandgt; Sicknessandlt;BRandgt; In Troubleandlt;BRandgt; Word Lists