(On Zoom) Tagalog Beginner 1 Tuesday 6:00pm - 7:00pm PT (June 4th to July 9th) Instructor: Joy
This class will meet on Zoom from June 4th to July 9th.
About the instructor: Joy was born, raised, and educated in the Southern part of the Philippines, where she got her bachelor’s degree, majoring in Communication Arts in Filipino, and was a Language Teacher in a public school before moving here in the USA. Since then, she became a sub-contractor (and sometimes an independent contractor) to Language Services companies on the East Coast, serving military officers as well as Foreign Service Officers. With more than a decade of experience in Tagalog Language Training, whether it is teaching/training Tagalog to diplomats heading to the Philippines, developing language curriculums for contracting government agencies or companies, or creating standardized test materials for language testing, she does it all with enthusiasm, perfection, and love for her work. She believes that language is a tool to understand a culture, and culture is what connects people.
About the class: The Tagalog Beginner 1 class is designed for complete beginners who have little to no prior knowledge of the Tagalog language. This class aims to introduce students to the basics of Tagalog vocabulary and grammar, and help them develop the fundamental skills needed to communicate in Tagalog.
Throughout the course, students will learn basic Tagalog phrases and vocabulary, including common greetings, numbers, and everyday expressions. They will also learn how to form simple sentences, including sentence structure and basic verb conjugation. Students will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with their classmates and receive feedback from their instructor on their pronunciation and grammar usage.
By the end of the class, students should be able to hold simple conversations in Tagalog, understand basic written texts, and write simple sentences in Tagalog. They will have a foundation in the language and be prepared to continue their language learning journey at the beginner 2 level.
Required Textbook: Order Tagalog Textbook here