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First words in Tagalog
Kumusta / Hi, How are you? / Hi
ma-gan-DANG A-raw po / ku-MUS-ta
Magandang araw po, Good day (respectful)
Formal greeting
Did you know? Tagalog is a fascinating Austronesian language with a unique grammatical structure: the verb sits at the heart of the sentence and shifts form depending on 'focus' (who does what to whom). The Philippines was colonized by Spain for 333 years, which explains the thousands of Spanish loanwords woven into daily speech: 'mesa' (table), 'pera' (money), 'silya' (chair). Taglish, the fluid mix of Tagalog and English, is the native tongue of Filipino youth and social media. Filipinos are world-renowned for their exceptional hospitality, captured in the word 'bayanihan' (communal spirit).
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2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 32 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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A curriculum designed to get you speaking Tagalog in the situations that actually matter to you.

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  1. 01
    Conversational Tagalog for Manila and Luzon
  2. 02
    Filipino vs. Tagalog: understanding the national language
  3. 03
    The unique verb-focus grammar system
  4. 04
    Taglish: contemporary Tagalog-English code-switching
  5. 05
    Business Tagalog for BPO, IT and Filipino healthcare
  6. 06
    Culture: festivals, OPM (Original Pilipino Music), Filipino TV series

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Tagalog

Moderately challenging. The Latin alphabet and the many Spanish loanwords make it approachable. The real difficulty is the 'verb focus' grammatical structure, which differs radically from European languages. But core vocabulary is often recognizable: 'mesa' (table), 'kutsara' (spoon), 'pinto' (door) all come directly from Spanish.
Filipino is the official national language of the Philippines, based on Tagalog but incorporating borrowings from other Philippine languages (Cebuano, Ilocano, and others). In practice, Tagalog and Filipino are almost identical. Tagalog is spoken natively in the Manila and Luzon regions; Filipino is the standardized version taught throughout the country.
Yes, the Philippines is the third-largest English-speaking country in the world. English is an official language alongside Filipino. But speaking Tagalog gives you access to the real culture, builds genuine relationships, and makes you far more effective in the sectors that employ Filipinos: BPO, healthcare, tourism and staffing.
Yes, the Filipino diaspora is one of the largest in the world, with around 12 million Filipinos living abroad. Major communities exist in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Italy, and across the Middle East. Filipinos are especially present in luxury hospitality, home care, nursing, and personal services. Speaking Tagalog with this community creates immediate, deep human connections.
The FSI rates Tagalog as Category 3 (around 1,100 hours for an English speaker). Plan on 9 to 12 months to reach conversational B1 level. The Latin alphabet and Spanish loanwords accelerate the early stages, but the verb-focus grammar requires real commitment. Filipino series and films (on Netflix Philippines) are excellent immersion tools.
Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.
100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.
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KG

The moment I corrected a translation error in Tagalog, I cracked open a bottle to celebrate.

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Tagalog taught me patience. Every mistake is a lesson, every lesson a step forward.

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Firefighter, Tagalog changed my life: I negotiate directly with suppliers, no middleman.

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Good Tagalog teacher, very patient. However session spots fill up quickly.

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Veterinarian, Tagalog changed my life: I ended up training my colleagues on the basics to make their life easier.

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When I understood a movie in Tagalog without subtitles, my flatmate looked at me like I'd won the lottery.

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Tagalog created a family ritual. Sunday mornings, we do exercises together with the kids.

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Botanist, Tagalog changed my life: I ended up training my colleagues on the basics to make their life easier.

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