| Tagalog for Beginners: An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Online Audio Included) [With MP3] Contributor(s): Barrios, Joi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0804841268 ISBN-13: 9780804841269 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Southeast Asian Languages (see Also Vietnamese) - Foreign Language Study | Oceanic & Australian Languages |
| Dewey: 499.211 |
| LCCN: 2011006676 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" (1.20 lbs) 384 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tagalog for Beginners is a straightforward and user-friendly guide to the Tagalog language. It is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, quickly and accurately--whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the sizeable Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're merely a language lover. From the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction--with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of everyday situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The online audio recordings help reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension. Helpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs. Key features include: :
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