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Tarfumes.com - Learn Filipino, Book One, with Discs 1 and 2
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List Price: $29.95
Our Price: $29.95
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Manufacturer: Magsimba Press
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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9781932956412
ISBN: 1932956417
Label: Magsimba Press
Manufacturer: Magsimba Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: 2004-12
Publisher: Magsimba Press
Studio: Magsimba Press
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Editorial Reviews:
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Written for the non-native Filipino (Tagalog) reader who wants to learn the language to communicate with Filipino family and friends. Emphasis on conversation. First fifteen lessons provide a tutorial introduction to the language; last fifteen lessons engage reader in complete conversations. Tutorial has two concurrent threads: 1) structure of the language and 2) vocabulary for and conversations about events in a typical work or school day. Regular use of accompanying CD a must for success. At end of book, student can expect to have vocabulary of 250 top Filipino words and speak at intermediate level. Book made lively by more than 100 line drawings, comic strips and photographs.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Method; Very Successful
Comment: I bought both this book and Book 2 to prepare for a trip to the Philippines. What great investment! I was looking for something that could give me a good foundation in grammar and good vocabulary for everyday family-type situations. These are the books. There were very helpful, as I was in rural Nueva Ecija, and many did not speak English. Everyone was surprised at how much I had learned without knowing anyone who speaks Tagalog. I made many friends in the Philippines with the help of these books. Many, many thanks to the author for his contribution to the success of my trip!!
I have studied other languages, using either conversational or grammar focuses. Both methods have their advantages and drawbacks, but the method used in this book is an excellent melding of the two methods so as to maximze the advantages of both. The books are accompanied by CDs and supported by an active website that reinforces the lessons and expands the cultural awareness. The exercises (with answers) were exactly to the point and helpful. I purchased a couple of other recommended books before this set, but they were not as effective. These are the ones that taught me what I needed to know. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who has a desire to learn Tagalog, as I know they work.
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Summary: Helpful
Comment: This book is really helpful in learning the basics of the language. It's fun to read and even has songs to learn! The CDs are great in helping with pronunciation and the layout of the book is simple. Pretty close to my high school Spanish book! I would recommend this to anyone trying to learn tagalog.
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Summary: Learn Filipino
Comment: The book is very good. I am slowly working my way thru it. I also use an excellent dictionary as a supplement to the book. The CD is okay. It is fast, but using it together with the book it is easy to follow along. I am not sure about CD #3 & 4 as they must be downloaded from the web and I've not done that yet. I am a beginner and have tried other books, but this one is clearly the best one. I also use flascards and have a digital voice recorder that I use to help with conversation, words and phrases as well. If you want to understand the language, this workbook is good.
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Summary: Check the CDs!
Comment: I have visited the Philippines many times and love it dearly; plan to retire there. Received Learn Filipino book and CDs and, like others, I found the CDs cracked. Received replacement book and good CDs next day (thank you Amazon). This is not Amazon's fault, this is poor packaging by the publisher or distributor.
I think the book is good but, like others, I am a little disappointed with the CDs. I wish there was much more work on correct pronunciation which is key to communicating effectively. For me, this is the most difficult part of learning Tagalog because the stresses and accents of most of the words are so different from English. Say it wrong and it has a completely different meaning - or none at all. I also think the guitar piece that precedes every single aralin should be limited to once per CD.
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Summary: A good basic text
Comment: I bought the book to learn a little Filipino prior to a trip. The CD is good although they don't always give you enough time to respond. It addresses grammar well. So far it seems a little weak in vocabulary I think I will be needing.
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