Go Filipino: Let's Learn Tagalog
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Lesson 52: IPAG- Benefactive Verbal Aspects
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the I- Benefactive Verbal Aspects, we now learn how the IPAG- Benefactive Focus Verbs are expressed if the action happened, is currently happeni...
Lesson 51: I- Benefactive Verbal Aspects
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The verbal aspects of I- Benefactive Focus Verbs are similar to that of I- Object Focus Verbs. They are, however, different when it comes to their res...
Lesson 50: Tagalog Slang Words (Part 1)
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's spice up our Tagalog course with a special topic every 10 episodes, beginning with an introduction to Tagalog slang words. A heartfelt appreciat...
Lesson 49: -AN Locative Verbal Aspects
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the verbal aspects of -AN Object Focus Verbs and -AN Locative Focus Verbs are similar, the difference lies in their functions and sentence struc...
Lesson 48: -AN Object Verbal Aspects
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The verbal aspects of -AN Object Focus Verbs and -AN Locative Focus Verbs share the same pattern. The difference lies in sentence structure. We will f...
Lesson 47: I- Object Verbal Aspects
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The verbal aspects of I- Object Focus Verbs are mostly similar to that of -IN Object Focus Verbs, but with an added twist.A heartfelt appreciation to ...
Lesson 46: -IN Verbal Aspects
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We now shift to learning the verbal aspects of object focus verbs, starting with action words that use the -IN suffix.A heartfelt appreciation to my $...
Lesson 45: MANG- Verbal Aspects
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson covers the verbal aspects of MANG- Actor Focus Verbs. The MANG- prefix has a unique feature: it morphs depending on the first letter of th...
Lesson 44: MA- Verbal Aspects
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First of all, #StopAAPIHate.This lesson covers the verbal aspects of both MA actor focus verbs and MA object focus verbs. While they share the same pr...
Lesson 43: MAG- Verbal Aspects
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we have learned how verbal aspects work, let's discuss how they are applied to MAG actor focus verbs.Stick around at the end of this episode ...
Lesson 42: UM Verbal Aspects
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We now move on to learning the Tagalog verbal aspects, which work like verb tenses in the English language but with slight differences. We will then l...
Lesson 41: Benefactive, Instrumental, And Causative Focus Verbs
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson talks about the last batch of verbal focus, namely: Benefactive (which uses the I- or IPAG- prefixes), Instrumental (which uses the IPANG-...
Lesson 40: -IN And PAG-AN Locative Focus Verbs
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Apart from the -AN suffix, Locative Focus Verbs use the -IN suffix and the PAG-AN affix combination.A heartfelt appreciation to my $5 Patrons mentione...
Lesson 39: "-AN" Locative Focus Verbs
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(NOTE: This episode was originally published on Patreon on October 28, 2020.)Another function of the -AN suffix is to create locative focus verbs. How...
Lesson 38: "-AN" Object Focus Verbs
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(NOTE: This episode was originally published on Patreon on September 30, 2020.)The -AN suffix has many functions, one of which is to turn root words i...
Lesson 37: "MA-" Object Focus Verbs
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This batch of Tagalog Object Focus Verbs features the use of the MA- prefix, which we previously used to create adjectives and Actor Focus Verbs.A hea...
Lesson 36: "I-" Object Focus Verbs
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our lesson about Object Focus Verbs, this time concentrating on the I- prefix.A heartfelt thanks to my $5 Patrons:- Caroline Jane Walsh- ...
Lesson 35: "-IN" Object Focus Verbs
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everything in a Tagalog sentence shifts depending on where the focus marker is placed. This lesson is the first of our series about Object Focus Verbs...
Lesson 34: "-UM-", "MAG-", And "MA-" Actor Focus Verbs
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is time to pay attention to the most difficult part of learning the Tagalog language: verbs. In this lesson, we learn about the Actor Focus Verbs o...
Lesson 33: ILAN? (How Many?)
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the Tagalog word for "how many." We will also focus on why Filipinos need to open a discussion about why Black lives matter.A ...
Lesson 32: SAAN? (Where? Part 2)
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of our lesson about SAAN (where), which includes three new questions words that are based on it: NASAAN, TAGASAAN, and PARA SA...
Lesson 31: SAAN? (Where? Part 1)
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This lesson is the first part of our discussion about SAAN, the Tagalog word for "where."A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons:- Caroline Jane Walsh- Jess ...
Lesson 30: SINO? (Who?)
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series about questions, we will learn about SINO, the Tagalog word for "who."A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons:- Caroline Jane Walsh- Je...
Lesson 29: ANO? (What?)
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our lesson about questions, we take a deeper dive into ANO, the Tagalog word for "What."A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons:- Caroline Jane Wa...
Lesson 28: The "BA" Question Particle
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of our series of lessons about questions. Here we learn how any sentence becomes a yes-or-no question just by adding a single word i...
Lesson 27: HUWAG and AYAW Negation Words
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second half of our lesson about negations, featuring negative commands and negative actions. We also learn about what happens when we use ...
Lesson 26: WALA and HINDI Negation Words
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first lesson about negations or expressing negatives in a sentence. Here we discuss the Tagalog words for "nothing" and "no."A heartfelt t...
Lesson 25: Non-verb Sentences
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we create Tagalog sentences without using any verbs.A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons:- Jess L- Raphprobably- Elaine- Craig Putz- Abiga...
Lesson 24: Foundations Of A Tagalog Sentence
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've learned about the basic components of Tagalog grammar; now it's time to use them in building a sentence.A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons:- Jess ...
Lesson 23: Superlative Adjectives, Part 2
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Go Filipino's first birthday! Many thanks to everyone who has listened and supported this humble podcast for the past 12 months.In this lesson, w...
Lesson 22: Superlative Adjectives, Part 1
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Superlative adjectives in the Tagalog language are more than just "most" and "-est," This lesson is the first part of learning how to craft Tagalog su...
Lesson 21: Comparative Adjectives
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our lesson about Tagalog adjectives. This time, we talk about comparative adjectives or how Tagalog speakers compare two or more nouns.A h...
Lesson 20: Neutral Adjectives
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new lesson! This lesson talks about Tagalog adjectives, specifically the neutral kind. We also learn how Tagalog adjectives link with the no...
Lesson 19: Demonstrative Locative Pronouns
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everyone! Manigong Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat! This episode is the final part about pronouns, where we learn about the demonstrative ...
Lesson 18: Plural Personal Locative Pronouns
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kris is spending the holidays in California and has recorded his first of several lessons while overseas. This lesson is part 4 of Pronouns, focusing ...
Lesson 17: Singular Personal Locative Pronouns
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Locative Pronouns, also known as the SA-Pronouns, has four functions. Being how detailed I am in teaching the Tagalog language, the discussion abo...
Lesson 16: Relational (Non-focus) Pronouns
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we continue our discussion about pronouns in the Tagalog language as we take a closer look at the Relational Pronouns. We see how Taga...
Lesson 15: Focus Pronouns
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we get to know pronouns in the Tagalog language, particularly those that serve as the focus of a sentence, and whether you will need a...
Bonus Lesson: Go Filipino Review, Chapter 2
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've learned numbers, shapes, and even measurements. It's time to put your knowledge to the test with another edition of Go Filipino Review! We have...
Lesson 14: Colonial And Modern Systems Of Measurement
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our lesson on measurements in Tagalog as we deep dive into the colonial period and modern times. We learn about how Fili...
Lesson 13: Pre-colonial Systems Of Measurement
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn about the ancient Tagalog system of measurement. Although these units of measurement have become archaic and are used infor...
Lesson 12: Shapes
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn about the Tagalog words for different shapes and figures.Also, August is "Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa" (National Language Month...
Lesson 11: Tagalized Spanish Numbers
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn about Tagalog numbers based in Spanish. We also learn why the Spanish language is not prevalent in the Philippines nowadays d...
Lesson 10: Tagalog Numbers
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking things slowly as we talk about how Tagalog speakers count numbers.Go Filipino Recommends: "Oro, Plata, Mata," a film by Peque Gallaga. S...
Lesson 9: Colors
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride, mga kapatid! Let's talk about colors in Tagalog and how they are used as adjectives.Go Filipino Recommends: "Moondogs" by Alexander Yates...
Lesson 8: Root Words (The Bases Of Tagalog Nouns, Adjectives, And Verbs)
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We previously learned about Markers, those tiny words that assign roles to nouns within a sentence. Naturally, we should be learning about nouns, but ...
Bonus Lesson: Go Filipino Review, Chapter 1
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to put your Tagalog knowledge to the test. You heard it right; we’re doing a pop quiz! Go Filipino Review has 10 multiple-choice questio...
Lesson 7: SA (As Beneficiary), KAY, And KINA Locative Markers
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are down to the final stretch of Markers, where we learn how SA indicates beneficiaries and future time, as well as the last two markers: KAY and K...
Lesson 6: Relational (Non-focus) And Locative Markers
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our lesson about Markers, concentrating on ones that indicate non-focus actors and locations. We also learn the Tagalog words for family m...
Lesson 5: Focus Markers
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Markers are integral in the Tagalog language, but not a lot of Filipino language courses teach this. In this episode, we learn how markers work, as we...
Lesson 4: Create Simple Sentences Using SINO (Who?)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn new sentences revolving around the Tagalog word for "WHO," which you can use on telephone conversations and learning about ne...
Lesson 3: Create Simple Sentences Using ANO (What?)
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this lesson, we learn about how to build your Tagalog vocabulary, which involves a lot of "what's this" and "what's that," all while getting acquai...
Bonus Lesson: Double Vowels and Glottal Stops
16 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing from Lesson 2, let’s talk about double vowels, glottal stops, and the two ways of saying “yes” and “no.” Support "Go Filipi...
Lesson 2: Questions That Tourists Could Use Around The Philippines
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let's learn how to make use of the Tagalog language as a tourist. This episode helps you ask for directions, say sorry for bothering strangers, and as...
Lesson 1: Pronunciations and Basic Greetings
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before we go deep into learning the Filipino language, we focus first on the pronunciations of vowels and basic greetings.Support "Go Filipino" by lis...