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Paraluman S Aspillera

    Paraluman Aspillera dedicated her career to the promotion of her country's national language and culture. As an author, teacher, and journalist, she specialized in the pedagogy of English and Tagalog, fostering a deeper understanding of Filipino linguistic and cultural heritage. Her extensive work in developing Filipino language and literature, coupled with her international efforts to advocate for it, highlights her significant contributions to cultural preservation and education.

    Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs
    • 1993

      Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, is spoken by millions of people. Learn how to communicate with them in fifty carefully planned, eminently practical lessons in this self-study guide. Basic Tagalog intends to teach Tagalog to English speakers with a minimum of time and effort. It includes a structured introduction of eight hundred words of vocabulary, sufficient to cover daily needs; common idioms; and offers hints and study methods suggested by previous students of this method. After a small investment of time, you'll find yourself prepared for everyday situations and have a glimpse of the lives and culture of Filipinos around the world.

      Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs