I'm an engineer from the U.S. visiting Manila around the Pampanga Area, San Angeles for a month December 2007. Will pay $300 USD a week to be tutored and taught tagalog and more about the filipino culture. Will also provide meal expenses and traveling expenses. If your interested in the oppurtunity, reply and I will give contact information and make future arrangements. Thank you for your time
2007-01-22 04:12:17 · 12 answers · asked by Briand K 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
I'll Be Willing To Help You Learn Our Language & Culture...
You Dont Have To Pay Me Anything...
And Please Stop Volunteering To Pay That Amount Of Money To People.There Are People Who Are Willing To Take Advantage Of People Like You Especially Here OnLine...
Anything For A Person Who's Willing & Happy To Learn About Our Culture...
Feel Free To E-Mail...
AznBabyAngel17@yahoo.com
2007-01-23 14:17:14 · answer #1 · answered by aznbabyangel17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, but it doesn't cover the basics. That's for elementary and high school. Filipino subjects in college focus more on Philippine Literature and the life and works of Jose Rizal (our national hero). You can, of course, enroll in special Tagalog classes. There are also some special schools for foreigners. EDIT: Almost everyone speaks Tagalog here. THE GENERAL DISCUSSION OF ANY SUBJECT IS IN FILIPINO, so I really wouldn't recommend anyone to study here if they're not fluent in the native language. Good Luck. EDIT 2: The second answer gives sound advice. Let me second that- If you want proper education, go to the top schools. Don't even bother enrolling on low-tier Colleges/Universities. You won't learn a thing.
2016-03-29 09:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
December is a good month to visit Philippines, traditionally it is our biggest holiday. Most Filipinos abroad visit Philippines during time, unfortunately the airfare is high $1,500 return from SF to Mla.
I am from Angeles City Pampanga myself and I have siblings that lives there. In fact we are planning to go to Philippines Dec 2007.
I am hoping you realize that learning another language will not take one week or one month, it takes years to master any language. English is my second language and I am still learning English all the time everyday.
May I ask your purpose of learning Tagalog? and Filipino culture? I am just curious
2007-01-22 20:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by trykindness 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...$300 is too much. Now for your first lesson on Philippine culture. "Do not offer that amount to any Filipino." believe me, there are many scams out here. Filipinos are too trusting and will bite the offer. But if you fooled him/her...well it will always result to pay back time!
The best way is to have some friends in the internet that are Filipino...since you're be going here in the Philippines by December, it's really a long time from now, and it will be sufficient to know Philippine culture. Filipinos are very friendly and will be too generous to offer their hand tro help you. You don't have to spend that much.
If you have some question regarding the Philippines, I can help you and it won't cost a dime.
Here's my e-mail: pinoy_atheist2000@yahoo.com
2007-01-22 17:11:11 · answer #4 · answered by John the Pinoy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
wow! dude.. are you serious? there are lots of filipinos in the US and i doubt you havent met one.. and im pretty sure there's a filipino there who's from pampanga who can teach things about the philippines so by the time you get here, you know a lot about the culture and the language.. what part of the US are you from? maybe i have friends who'll be willing to teach you.. just provide them with the meal.. lol..
2007-01-23 01:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by mcsteamyandme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
300 US Dollars is a big amount and some people here might volunteer even though they are not qualified to tutor you. I suggest you visit a local university or college and seek advise for a Tagalog tutor including introduction to Philippine culture.
For starters check this website regarding Philippine culture
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Culture
2007-01-22 14:45:22 · answer #6 · answered by CDOguide 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
awww mann i was gonna do it for you but i live all the way in the metro manila area... but anyway... what do u need to know... here let give u a brief tutorial session.. (though majority of the Phil. population understands english its good to know some things)
Hi- hi (haha)
Thank You- Salamat
How Much?- Mag Kano?
Where is the bathroom? - asan yong banyo
My name is...- ako si ____
Whats your name?- anong pangalan mo? (pang-gah-lan)
What is this / that?- ano to / yan?
Can you help me please- Paki tulong na man ako please
You are pretty- Maganda ka
Friend- kaibigan (ka-E-B-gun)
Dude, friend, or just any person you dont know the name- Pare [pah-reh](for a guy) Mare [mah-reh] (used for a female)
blahhh blaaah... that should some how get you by but especially in that area... i think theyre pretty used to foreigners so i believe you should be okay though... just becareful of thieves! don't be trusting too much people... and people who will kinna just see you as $$$.. you know what im saying... ummm what else... theeeey love to drink... and have fun... sing kareoke and dance... they know how to have a good time... umm... try to give a god tip on the workers... coz they work really hard to please foreigners... hehe i mean if they deserve it... yeahh... but all in all filipinos are pretty friendly and hospitable... you should enjoy your time...
so i hope this helps...
i grew up in Brooklyn, New York and Houston, Texas but i'm here for the time being tryin to that nursing thanng.. soo yeah.. anywway enjoy your stay... my suggestion is go get hella spoiled on our resorts and spa places...
- princess
2007-01-22 04:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Aundrea 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'M willing to tutor you 300 is too much when will you arrive? IT's better if you would arrive early so I could teach you the basics of TAGALOG & FILIPINO CULTURE.johann_lucas2006@yahoo.com IS MY E-MAIL address if you're INTERESTED.WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES!!!! MABUHAY!!!!!
2007-01-22 19:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by JOHANN L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just buy a book about Filipino culture.
$300/ week is too much.
2007-01-22 12:52:24 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi briand,I would like to help you but since you will be visiting the pampanga area,I suggest who ever is going to tutor you knows the kampampangan dialect,because kapampangan speaks their dialect even there are other tagalog speaking people around,it's kind of rude but they are just like that (no offense meant to kapampangans who reads this).I could help you out with your tagalog even without pay,I just like to share with you our language,but unfornately I don't know much of the kapampangan dialect.for tagalog my email is empong_roque@yahoo.com.ph.No charge.
2007-01-22 12:52:59 · answer #10 · answered by mommyleo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋