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Taglish Is Giving Main Character Energy — And Fil-Ams Are Finally Embracing It
“Can you make pakisuyo to Kuya to get my iced coffee, tapos let’s chika-chika after?”
If that sentence made perfect sense to you, congrats — you speak fluent Taglish, the unspoken love language of Filipino-Americans.
9 of the Best Apps to Learn Tagalog Without the Boredom: A Gen Z + Millennial Guide
Learning Tagalog (Filipino) not only connects you to one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures—it also comes with real cognitive benefits. Here's a structured guide, ordered from the easiest to the most comprehensive methods.
The Origin of The Filipino Accent | Understanding the Evolution of our Phonetics and Linguistics
The Filipino accent, particularly in the context of modern Tagalog and its influence from various linguistic sources, is a fascinating blend of native phonetic structures, colonial influences, and regional variances.
Reviving Tagalog for the Next Generation: An Interview with Jeepney School’s Ate Cherry AITKEN
I’ve written about online courses, I’ve written about children's books, and now I’m writing about the best Tagalog educational channel on Youtube, now showing on a screen near you, Jeepney School.
Cussing in Context | The Colorful Origins of Filipino Swear Words
Color language can sometimes is such that it can be used in many ways; to convey strong emotions or the novelty of everyday life. Filipino swear words, like those in many other languages, have rich and varied origins.
The Top Most Spoken Languages in the Philippines
August is celebrated as “Buwan ng Wika” or roughly “Month of Language”. So let' us take a look and appreciate the rich and diverse tapestry of culture that are the native languages of the Philippines.