{"product_id":"9780804841269","title":"Tagalog for Beginners: An Introduction to Filipino, the National Language of the Philippines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a straight–forward and user–friendly guide to the Tagalog language.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTagalog for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is the book to help you learn Tagalog (Filipino) on your own, easily and accurately—whether you're traveling to the Philippines for a vacation or a business trip, or you have ties to the large Tagalog-speaking community in the U.S., or you're simply a language lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the fascinating history of Philippines' language to how you speak it, join skilled teacher Barrios on a guided introduction—with a practical focus. After journeying through the carefully-paced explanations, conversations, cultural info, and activities in Tagalog for Beginners, learners will be able to use Tagalog (Filipino) in a wide range of common situations. From shopping for food to asking directions, from telling time to expressing how you feel, this book gives you the communication skills you need. The \u003cb\u003eMP3 audio-CD\u003c\/b\u003e helps reinforce pronunciation and improve listening comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelpful suggestions guide heritage learners (those of Filipino descent but born outside the Philippines) on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An accompanying MP3 Audio CD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Realistic dialogues to bring the language to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Activities and exercises to help you read, write, speak and understand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Notes on the Tagalog language and history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A special section guides native (heritage) learners and instructors on how to use the book most effectively for their needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016251490544,"sku":"9780804841269","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780804841269_p0.jpg?v=1763729174","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780804841269","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}