If you’ve ever wondered whether Filipino and Tagalog are the same language, you’re not alone. This question pops up constantly in language forums, classrooms, and even among Filipinos themselves. The two words are used so interchangeably that Continue reading
Tagalog
FilipinoPod101 Review: Is It Worth It? (2025)
It’s not always easy to find useful Filipino/Tagalog learning resources. Unlike more widely-studied languages like Spanish, German, or Japanese, there simply isn’t a big ecosystem of Continue reading
Spanish Vocabulary in Tagalog (Filipino)
In my recent video comparing Indonesian and Tagalog, I mentioned that Spanish has had a big impact on Tagalog vocabulary, since the Philippines was controlled by Spain for hundreds of years. An estimated 20% -33% of Tagalog vocabulary is of Spanish origin. This vocabulary is deeply Continue reading
25 Basic Tagalog Phrases and Greetings
Who needs Tagalog?! Filipinos pretty much all speak English, right?!
Well, yeah, more or less. But when you’re visiting a country as social and fun as the Philippines, knowing some Tagalog will not only endear you to the locals, but inspire almost inexplicable positivity everywhere you go. Continue reading
2 Weeks In Philippines – Experiences With Tagalog
Here I am at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport on my way home from a 2 week sojourn in Philippines (or Pilipinas as thy call it here). Before departing for this trip I had studied Tagalog (aka Filipino) for about a month, and as usual learning the basics of the language made for a richer, more Continue reading
