Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs
Summary
The feel-good place to buy books
Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs by Paraluman S Aspillera
Contains lessons that are intended for a three-month period of self study of at least two hours per day and another three months of applied oral communication. This book helps an average learner to be able to speak, write and understand simple, everyday conversational Tagalog as spoken by most Philippinos.
"I hope that the new and expanded edition of this book will further encourage both non-Tagalogs and non-Filipinos to speak the Tagalog language betterOnly then shall they appreciate the individuality of the language that reflects the resilience and flexibility of Filipinos all around the world." —Yolanda Canseco Hernandez, author
Paraluman Aspillera, author, teacher, and newspaper journalist, specialized in the teaching of English and Tagalog. She was director of the Institute of Filipino Language and Culture at Philippine Women's University and a professor of Pilipino and Philippine Literature at the Institute of Asian Studies, University of the Philippines. She wrote the popular daily column "Your Tagalog Column," which appeared in the Manila Times, and authored many books and articles in both English and Tagalog. Mrs. Aspillera dedicated herself to promoting the national language and culture of her country through extensive travel in North America, Europe, and Asia, and served as executive secretary and director of the UNESCO-sponsored Akademya ng Wikang Pilipino.
Yolanda Canseco Hernandes holds a Master of Arts in English and a B.A. in Literature in Journalism. She was a mentor for more than 10 years at the Philippine Women's University and also taught at the Institute of Filipino Language and Culture.
Yolanda Canseco Hernandes holds a Master of Arts in English and a B.A. in Literature in Journalism. She was a mentor for more than 10 years at the Philippine Women's University and also taught at the Institute of Filipino Language and Culture.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780804838375 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804838372 |
| Title | Basic Tagalog for Foreigners and Non-Tagalogs |
| Author | Paraluman S Aspillera |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Multiple-component retail product |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
| Year published | 2007-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |