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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.
Cue the Kilig: 10 of Our favorite FilAm inspired Valentine’s Day Cards
As January comes to a close, it’s about that time to dig into all your mental notes about your loved ones' likes / dislikes and start making preparations for the most romantic holiday of the year, Valentines Day!
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.
Learning Tagalog Made Easy with Joi Barrios-LeBlanc
If you’re like me, you’ve always wanted to learn how to speak the native tongue of the Philippines, Tagalog, but you didn’t know where to start. Lucky for us, University of California, Berkeley professor Joi Barrios has written a book for beginners to easily learn and understand Tagalog, the exact language that is spoken in Manila today.
Tagalog Loan Words from Other Asian Languages
The Philippines has been rich in culture and language even before pre-colonial age. With a booming in trade with its neighboring countries, language in the are has evolved and shared words that would later still be used today.
We listed some loan words from other Asian languages that are used in modern Tagalog.