Tagalog Language

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The Headstart language courses were created by the US Defense Language Institute for military personal who were serving abroad and needed to learn the basics of the language of the country where they were posted. The courses are intended to give you the basic vocabulary and structures that will allow you to deal with the kind of situations you might encounter while living in the country.

The Headstart for the Philippines course, which first appeared in 1985, consists of four core modules plus one extra optional module, with each one being made up of two to three units. At the start of each module, you are given a list of the module objectives, and then in each unit, the new language is presented in the form of a dialog. This is followed by a series of exercises that allow you to practice what you have just learned until you have mastered all the new material.

There is also a series of audio recordings, which form an integral part of the course. These recordings enable you to work on your pronunciation while taking you through the dialogs and exercises. All the instructions you require are included in the recordings, so all you need to do to study the course is to listen to the recordings and follow what they tell you.

Finally, the course materials are also accompanied by an in-depth introduction to Filipino culture that, although now a little dated, contains a wealth of information concerning the traditions and customs of the country.

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Tagalog Language

  • FSI Tagalog Language Course
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