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Viewing Should you Learn Tagalog before Visiting the Philippines?Should you Learn Tagalog before Visiting the Philippines?
By Bud Brown Should you learn Tagalog before visiting the Philippines? The short answer is definitely yes. Knowing Tagalog will set you apart from the thousands of visitors who have not bothered to learn the main language of the Philippines. It will definitely be worth your time and energy learning Tagalog - whether you have a husband, wife, or pen pal living there or you are just visiting the Philippines. Even if Tagalog it is not a resident's first language, chances are, they have learned it as a second language. Are you tired of sitting in the middle of a crowd of people speaking a language you do not understand? Believe me, I feel your pain. When I met my girlfriend, later my wife, I was so frustrated by not being able to understand the conversations she was having with her friends and relatives. Just the thought of trying to learn this language was overwhelming! Finally, I learned a little secret. Here is the little secret to getting along in this fascinating language. Learn these common complimentary phrases first: • Sige na! (Said in a pleading way means "Come on!" or "Go on!" • Mahal kita! (Always an appreciated phrase, means "I love you.") • Maganda ka ("You are beautiful." or "You are handsome.") • Masarap!(Said while eating means "Delicious"!) • Maganda ang _________ mo! ("Your ______ is beautiful.") • mata, buhok, ipin, katawan, mukha ("eyes", "hair", "teeth", "body", "face") • Maraming salamat! ("Thank you very much!") I guarantee that you will be the hit of the party. Many, many doors will open for you when you begin to speak just a little Tagalog. Then, as you become more proficient, word will spread that you are a person who has taken the time to learn their language and their appreciation will be shown in many ways. Warning: When you start to speak Tagalog, even just a few words and phrases, you will be getting more compliments and favors than you would have believed possible! About the Author: Do not wait to start learning Tagalog! By this time next week, you could be able to say words and phrases that will open many doors for you. Your first step is to go to Tagalog 101.Info, with many resources for learning Tagalog. Bud Brown is a linguist, teacher, and world traveler. Article Source: A Language Guide - http://www.a-language-guide.com More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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