Learn Filipino, Book One, with Discs 1 and 2

Written for the non-native Filipino (Tagalog) reader who wants to learn the language to communicate with Filipino family and friends. Emphasis on conversation. First fifteen lessons provide a tutorial introduction to the language; last fifteen lessons engage reader in complete conversations. Tutorial has two concurrent threads: 1) structure of the language and 2) vocabulary for and conversations about events in a typical work or school day. Regular use of accompanying CD a must for success. At end of book, student can expect to have vocabulary of 250 top Filipino words and speak at intermediate level. Book made lively by more than 100 line drawings, comic strips and photographs.