Tag Archives: tagalog

Wika Notes 01b

I dedicate this series to my increasing number of foreign friends who want to learn, are starting to learn, or have acquired some fluency in, Tagalog. It’s also for my fellow Filipinos who want to refresh and deepen their knowledge … Continue reading

Posted in Language | Tagged | Leave a comment

Wika Notes 01a

Note 1: I’m starting a new series—or rather, resuming an old series—on Tagalog. I dedicate this series to my increasing number of foreign friends who want to learn, are starting to learn, or have acquired some fluency in, Tagalog. It’s … Continue reading

Posted in Language | Tagged | Leave a comment

Fake Spanish freaks, stay away!

No, this isn’t an ultra-nationalist or racist rant, and sorry if the title sounds that way. In fact, right now I’m having a long and lovely affair with (or rather, rediscovery of) Spanish culture and language. I threw a little farkin’ … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Language | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Languages

I have quite a strong interest – and strong opinions (but hey, who doesn’t?) – in languages. My own native languages are Tagalog and Ilocano, and I’ve somewhat acquired a bit of skill in writing in English – although when … Continue reading

Posted in Culture, Personal | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment