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Tagalog, Conversational: Learn to Speak and Understand Tagalog with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur Conversational)

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The half-hour a day is just the right amount of time -- it's not that much of a commitment if you really want to learn the language. At first I thought the repetition would make it boring but the interactive nature of the CD's keep it interesting and keep your brain engaged. Of course, like any other language, you'll learn only if you have the desire to learn it and are willing to put in the time. In this case, it doesn't demand much. Use what you learn with each lesson so you can make the imprints in your brain. Be honest with yourself and do not advance to the next level until you are comfortable with how much you've picked up. If I remember right, this program just asks for 70% retention. As I said, it's a great way to get started!

I use these CD's on the drive to/from work, and they have proven most effective. I listen to each one about 2 or 3 times until I absorbed about 90% of the material. I think this is necessary because I'm partially focusing on the road.

The CD's stay true to the title. All lessons are really working through a conversation, and not just repetitive memorization. I've made some good progress, and my filipino wife is quite impressed with what I've learned.

I recommend this to anyone. I know my father tried Pimsleur's french lessons and had a equally good experience. the only negative is that you don't learn the spelling, but so what. I think their conversational technique is much more effective then a written lesson.

It delivers on its promise to learn to speak Tagalog. It's teaching method is very effective. I'm already half way through the included 16 lessons and have learned quite a bit of basic conversational Tagalog.

I purchased this product with confidence as I had used Pimsleur to effectively learn basic Japanese about 10 years ago, on audio cassette. Following the lessons along on my Ipod, I now have more portable, pinpoint access within each lesson. It's introductory focus on conversation is a nice compliment to using Rosetta Stone, which its strong point is building up a comprehensive vocabulary.

I'm on lesson 14 of 16 of this and I'm pleased so far. If you're going to visit the Philippines and need just enough Tagalog to get around, this is perfect. It really focuses on the basics of asking where things are, telling time, shopping, etc. The lessons are structured well and make learning interesting. Tagalog is not an easy language to learn -- it has lots of sounds native English speakers will struggle to master -- and you'll probably need to listen to each CD a few times. Don't move on until you're confident or you'll be lost later on. My only (minor) complaint about the lessons is that the native speakers on the CDs sometimes pronounce the same words or phrases differently, or too quickly, and it takes a while to figure out how to pronounce them correctly. I recommend you get a Tagalog-English dictionary or look up words online, because seeing a word or phrase in print will help. Overall, a worthy product.

Kumusta!! Anybody can learn with this product! Easy to use and understand! If you have never tried a language learning cd before then this is the one to go with. I have tried many other similar products on the market and this one beats the competitors easily. If you are planning a trip to another country or only want to broaden your knowledge, this is the product to invest in. It is worth every penny.

So I have purchased Pimsluer products in the past (JAPANESE) and I picked it up very fast. This program is great, it's just that Tagalog is not the easiest language to pick up even though it's closely related to Spanish. I am a native English speaker, but speak Spanish as well. Japanese wasn't too bad to learn, but Tagalog is very different in the sounds your mouth makes. Still I like the product, just saying the language itself is a bit more difficult. But I will buy Pimsluer again if I plan on learning another language.

I'm through 15 of the 16 Tagalog lessons now. I feel like I've made good progress in learning how to speak Tagalog. The lessons are both challenging and accessible. For $30 it was a no-brainer for me compared with spending $180 for Rosetta Stone.

With 30 minutes a day. You learn basic conversational tagalog. I recommend a handbook or dictionary if you are interested in learning how to write the words as well.

Yes Learn Tagalog Lesson 1 16 parts Then buy lesson 2 then buy lesson 3 then buy lesson 4 and so and so on they do not say that when you buy these Cds you have to buy more to learn more