Mag-Filipino Tayo

Download or read book Mag-Filipino Tayo written by Rosalinda Falaminiano and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mag-Filipino Tayo is a conversational, interactive text for students with little or no knowledge of the Filipino language. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar and develop speaking skills through activities, exercises, illustrations, and photos. Students learn about "loaned" words from English and Spanish. They gain a firm understanding of how verbs in Filipino focus on aspect rather than tense. They learn the specific interrogatives used when asking about time and date. Each chapter includes sections on context, target communication skills, pronunciation lessons to help with new sounds such as the aspirated K, P, and T, grammatical structures, and culture. Student-friendly and easy to use, Mag-Filipino Tayo is an excellent text for students who want to improve their language skills and learn about the culture and history of the Philippines. The book can also be used by those who want to gain deeper insight into their own language and culture and interact with family members and relatives from the Philippines.