Tagalog learners need frequent practice. This is why I created this course to allow Tagalog learners to meet regularly to learn frequently used vocabulary words and to practice words they might already know. Starting with colors, shapes, numbers and counting, days of the week, the weather, animals and the family, they will start to grow and develop their Tagalog vocabulary. Giving them the knowledge of just words in isolation is not enough. I will teach them how to use the words in short, simple sentences so that they can speak the language slowly in their daily lives. 

Lessons are themed each week for consistency. I prepare and provide worksheets for learners to stay engaged during class and some days there will be homework assigned but it is optional and just an additional resource I like to give students to further reinforce their understanding and memory. I love creating colorful flash cards for my lessons and sending each student a printable version to enrich their learning experience. It is yet another tool for the students to remember the lessons learned during class. I always recommend using this complimentary resource as a quick way to go over vocabulary words at home.

During class kids will participate in discussion. Please note that they do not need to speak in Tagalog the entire time. This is a beginners class so I always assume that learners speak little to no Tagalog. I will teach them the words, phrases and sentences. Instruction will be 60-40 English-Tagalog. I will host interactive games where I will encourage learners to use Tagalog to answer questions so they will be intuitively learning as they play. I am also a big believer in play-based learning so I will incorporate appropriate crafts when needed to supplement our lesson. A material list will always be provided well in advance.

Below is the weekly schedule of the first few weeks of the course

Week of AUGUST 17: VERBS: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSE: comprehensive review of all verbs for retention
Week of AUGUST 24: VERBS: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSE: comprehensive review of all verbs for retention PLUS colors and numbers incorporated into lesson
Week of AUGUST 31: VERBS: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSE: comprehensive review of all verbs for retention PLUS parts of the body and emotions incorporated into lesson
Week of SEPTEMBER 7:  VERBS: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSE: comprehensive review of all verbs for retention PLUS fruits and vegetables incorporated into lesson
Week of SEPTEMBER 14: VERBS: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSE: comprehensive review of all verbs for retention PLUS days of the week and months of the year incorporated into the lesson
Week of SEPTEMBER 21: VERBS: PRESENT, PAST AND FUTURE TENSE: comprehensive review of all verbs for retention PLUS my family incorporated into the lesson

Learners do not need to know the language to join the class. As mentioned, this is a beginner course and all you need is a love of learning.