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Essential Tagalog Phrasebook & Dictionary: Start Conversing in Tagalog Immediately! (Revised Edition)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Essential Tagalog Phrasebook & Dictionary: Start Conversing in Tagalog Immediately! (Revised Edition)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Renato Perdon
Revised by Jan Tristan Gaspi
Revised by Sining Maria Rosa L. Marfori
SeriesEssential Phrasebook And Dictionary Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 191,Width 127
Category/Genre Languages
Travel and holiday guides
Language phrasebooks
ISBN/Barcode 9780804846813
ClassificationsDewey:499.21183421
Audience
General
Edition Second Edition
Illustrations over 2,000 terms and expressions; manga illustrati

Publishing Details

Publisher Tuttle Publishing
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date 9 November 2021
Publication Country United States

Description

Essential Tagalog Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes fundamental sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Tagalog right away. Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless and social media help you make the most of the language. In addition, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies and more. This resource includes: Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily Latest Tagalog vocabulary and phrases for smart phones, social media and more In this book you'll find: Expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions and starting up friendly conversations A pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the language New manga illustrations showing key phrases and situations Phrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social media A useful English-Tagalog dictionary so the right word and phrase is always at your fingertips! Travel tips, cultural notes and more-allowing you to interact with Tagalog speakers without making serious blunders Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting the Philippines or interacting with Tagalog speakers.

Author Biography

Renato Perdon is a Tagalog native speaker now living in Sydney, Australia. He is an accredited translator both from and into Tagalog and also edits the Tagalog language section of the community newspaper Bayanihan News. Jan Tristan Gaspi graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree from University of California, Berkeley and had experience as an assistant researcher in writing a Tagalog textbook with a professor. He was previously a consultant and Editor-in-Chief for UC Berkeley annual Filipino publications. Sining L. Marfori earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philippine Studies from University of the Philippines. She taught Filipino language to foreign students in U.P. Diliman and Ateneo de Manila University. She co-wrote Instant Tagalog and Essential Tagalog. She is currently teaching basic to advanced Tagalog at a TV network's artist center.