Kumusta! [Hello!] Learning Tagalog may be challenging, but it doesn't have to be difficult. With the right kind of tools and an enthusiasm to learn, it can be a goal that's fun to achieve. This course is designed for beginning learners with zero to a little knowledge of Tagalog. I prepare the lessons based on the understanding that students who are going to take this course know how to read and have a basic understanding of English grammar. It's the only basic requirement for this course. 

In this ongoing course, students will be introduced to Tagalog through vocabulary building, common phrases, fun expressions, and conversations. Students will have an opportunity to hone their ability to speak and understand this language. We will go over the basics of Tagalog reading, pronunciation and grammar. Student will use targeted vocabulary and sentences to help them construct their own sentences using the skill they will learn in this class. 

For this course, I prepare slides and activities to make Tagalog understandable and the classroom experience fun and relatable for everyone! I like to add spontaneity in my classes to encourage free talk. I like interactions in the classroom and strive to achieve a class that’s informative and engaging. 

Each class will be 30-35 minutes long and will include any or all of the following:
Introduction - 3 minutes
Cultural Lesson - 2 minutes
Main Lesson and Practice - 20
Review and Application - 5
Question and Sharing - 5

Below is the course outline:

Introduction and Greetings
Week of February 5 - Greetings and Introduction
Week of February 12 - Ang Alpabeto/Letters
Week of February 19 - Numbers/Mga Bilang
Week of February 23 - Mga Numero
About Myself  
Week of February 26 - It's Me/Ako
Week of March 5  - Mga Kulay/Family /Aking Pamilya
Week of March 12 - Mga Kulay/Paaralan
Daily Routine 
Week of March 19 - Morning and Evening/Araw at Gabi 
Week of March 26 - Meals
Week of April 2 - Time Words 
Moments 
Week of April 9 - Days of the Week 
Week of April 16 - Months of the Year
Week of April 23 - Weather and Seasons 
Likes and Dislikes
Week of April 30 - Hobbies 
Week of May 7 - Sports 
Week of May 14 -  Activities 

‘Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.’ –Oliver Wendell Holmes
Join in anytime. Let's learn and grow together!
-Ms. Helen