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Rosetta Stone

Learn Tagalog

via Rosetta Stone

Overview

If you’ve ever thought about learning Tagalog, you wouldn’t be alone. As the foundation of the Philippines’ national language, Filipino, Tagalog is spoken by millions and connects people across islands and around the globe. It’s a bridge to family, heritage, culture, and community — and an exciting language to make your own.

Getting started may seem challenging at first, but the rewards come quickly. With the right tools, you can make steady progress and begin using Tagalog in everyday life sooner than you think.


Learn Tagalog online with Rosetta Stone. Practice speaking, build vocabulary, and master grammar with lessons designed for beginners and advanced learners.

Syllabus

  • Beginner
    • Learn the sound system and consistent vowels
    • Simple greetings and polite forms
    • Build short sentences with po (politeness/respect) and ba (question particle)
    • Get comfortable with everyday vocabulary
  • Intermediate
    • Expand conversation topics (shopping, family, travel)
    • Explore verb affixes like mag-, -um-, -in-
    • Use connectors for longer sentences (dahil – because, pero – but, kapag – when/if)
    • Write simple notes and messages
  • Advanced
    • Practice verb focus shifts and more complex tenses
    • Recognize idioms, metaphors, and proverbs
    • Handle academic or professional settings
    • Read news articles and modern literature

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