Tagalog for Beginners · an Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines (Downloadable MP3 Audio Included)

**This is a self—study Tagalog book with an MP3 Audio CD included.**

This is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, easily and accurately--whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the large Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're simply 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 common 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.

**Key features include** :

-An accompanying MP3 Audio CD

-Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life.

-Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand

-Notes on the Tagalog language and history

-A special section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.