Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Feb 3, 2012, 9:20 am
One of the challenges when taking a local transportation is to make sure you are conveying the right information to the driver who is not very conversant in the English language.  So often times foreigners think that the driver is trying to rip them off or is trying to get more money from them.  T...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Feb 1, 2012, 6:10 am
  Taft Avenue just got more exciting as the famed street welcomes the latest addition to its line of dynamic dining and lifestyle establishments —The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Set to open in One Archer’s Place on Fidel Reyes St. near De La Salle University (DLSU), the new The Coffee Bean...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jan 21, 2012, 5:42 am
One of our basic activities is shopping for our basic needs like food, clothing and what-have-you, there are three major places to go when you do your shopping or buying:  a) the sari-sari store, the tiny neighborhood store where you can get stuff for small quantities or amounts, b) the mirkado, or...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Oct 24, 2011, 12:24 pm
Drawing inspiration from his grandmother who died of bone cancer, the very same illness that kept her wheelchair-bound, Councilor Alfred Vargas, the hardworking councilor of Quezon City, launched PWD (Persons with Disabilities)...PWeDe which aims to increase people's awareness of the plight of the P...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Oct 24, 2011, 11:47 am
We all know that Bulacan is one of the provinces that suffered from Ramon's wrath and the devastation caused a lot of suffering among the Bulakenyos.  During times like these, Filipinos never fail to extend their hands whether it be volunteering to help evacuees or donating food and clothing.  In ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Oct 23, 2011, 10:13 am
Hi folks, I have added a new grammar lesson.  Check it out on Grammar Lesson 5 - Demonstrative Pronouns on the right column of this page.   If you want to submit your answers for verification, send it to: mmaata@hotmail.com and I will be most happy to tell you how you fared in the exercise.  Sig...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Oct 5, 2011, 7:09 am
If you are coming to visit someone you are romantically involved with in Cebu, you have to be ready and equipped with some romantic expressions to win your lady's hand and heart (body and soul).  You have to show your romantic side, exaggerate it if you must because Filipino ladies want to be wooed...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Oct 3, 2011, 7:03 am
I stayed in this idyllic town in Leyte for 3 weeks for work and pleasure and those 3 weeks were one of those I would fondly recall always.    I let my hair down and just simply relaxed on this beach which is 50 meters away from the cottage inside Visayas State University, one of the premier...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Sep 17, 2011, 11:16 am
(Photo from:  Bruce Casanova) I was one of those who monitored the pageant on Sept. 12, because, for the first time, I was convince the crown belongs to Shamsey Supsup, the Philippines' bet for the Miss Universe title.  I believe Shamsey is one of the really good representatives that we have...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Sep 15, 2011, 10:44 am
Who has not heard of "Lolong,"  the buwaya, or crocodile that was caught in Bunawan, a town in the province of Agusan del Sur, on Sept 3, 2011?   Well, everyone probably has.  Lolong was finally caught three weeks after some experienced crocodile hunters and locals carefully planned to capture t...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Aug 25, 2011, 7:07 am
Looking for a great vacation spot? If you're a travel enthusiast or just in the mood to have a weekend getaway with your loved ones, then you should definitely visit the 22nd Philippine Travel Mart (PTM).  This will be held from September 2-4 at a bigger venue which is the SMX Convention Cent...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Aug 20, 2011, 1:51 pm
  When the Andalucia docked in Maasin, Leyte, I couldn't help but think that my stars were working in my favor (as they always do), considering that I missed my chance to see it when it docked in Manila and I didn't even have an inkling that it was going to follow me all the way to Leyte Province ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Aug 19, 2011, 1:07 pm
Hi guys,  please check out the grammar lessons (on the right side of this page) that I have recently added.  You will see the first one is all about Cebuano subject pronouns.  I will try to come with more grammar lessons in the future.  If you have any question about the topic please feel free t...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jun 11, 2011, 11:16 pm
Before I continue, let me just apologize for my failure to bring you your regular Cebuano lesson the past few months.  I have been involved with a myriad of things that a multi-tasker like me could not resist doing, a habit that I should start curbing. Anyway, one of the things that foreigne...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Mar 5, 2011, 1:13 pm
Foreigners are often asked by the locals if they can speak the local language.  The question goes like this: Q:  Kahibawo ka ba magBinisaya? ("Kahibawo" comes from "makahibalo" and shortened to 'kahibalo' it is used to ask if someone has the knowledge or knowhow to perform an action or knowledge a...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jan 16, 2011, 8:19 am
Hi, loyal readers of Cebuanoteacher, I have good news for you all!  You can now follow me on Twitter where you can ask me anything you want to know about the Cebuano language.    I have created this account so that you will have instant answers to your queries, so see you all there!
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Nov 14, 2010, 9:06 am
In a secluded part of the scenic district of San Isidro, Rodriguez, (formerly known as Montalban), Rizal, lies Avilon Zoo, otherwise called Montalban Zoological Park.    This 7.5 hectare zoological park is considered the largest in the Philippines.  I had attempted to pay it a visit a mill...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Sep 8, 2010, 2:27 pm
Life is very laid back in this small but pretty town of Laguna, is probably what you will be thinking once you set your feet here.  Vestiges of Spanish colonialism is very evident in each turn you make from the town center, to the church (naturally) and to the municipal hall.   The town of ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Aug 29, 2010, 12:39 am
Another way of expressing negation in Cebuano is by using "wala."  Study the following: Walay kwarta  (no money) Walay uyab (no girlfriend/boyfriend) Walay trabaho (no job) Walay tawo (no one/no person) Walay oras (no time) What word is used to negate the existence of something? What ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Aug 16, 2010, 11:02 pm
The town of Pila is Laguna's response to the Vigan of Ilocos in that Pila's old homes have preserved the Spanish architecture that characterized them: carved wooden balustrades, wooden or iron bars crossing the shuttered windows that give natural ventilation,  recessed porches and balconies, ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Aug 11, 2010, 10:49 am
In the previous entries, we have created simple descriptive sentences. Here are some of them:   Daku ang balay. (The house is big.) Lawum ang dagat. (The sea is deep.) Gamay ang tindahan. (The store or the shop is small.) Nindut ang buwak. (The...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Aug 5, 2010, 3:45 am
Cebu Pacific's inflight magazine writes Neva's as one of the places to go to get delicious pizza and other kind of good food in Puerto Prinsesa.  It is a simple affair, nestled in a garden full of ornamental plants and trees, but the food is far from simple. Their menu is quite ecclectic.  No tell...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Aug 4, 2010, 2:28 pm
Whenever someone writes me about my online course in Cebuano, I always think about his reasons or objectives for studying it.  And when I ask this, I always receive responses ranging from serious to funny to downright impossible.  Some of them say that they want to learn Cebuano because it is thei...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Aug 2, 2010, 11:38 pm
Like any tourist destination, there are many souvenir items for sale at every tourist site in Palawan.  If you go to Honda Bay, there are vendors that sell souvenir items such as t-shirts, fancy pearl jewelries, ref magnets, key chains, and the like.  They are very affordable.  T-shirts can...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Jul 29, 2010, 12:15 pm
For P40, one can see these dangerous reptiles at the Palawan Wildlife and Rescue Center, which was formerly called Crocodile Farming Institure.   It is a breeding facility for the c. porosus and c.mindorensis type of crocodiles.  The big ones you see here are the older crocs which you find ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jul 25, 2010, 11:50 am
Puydi is the word for can or may in Cebuano and they go with the infinitive form of the verbs in all focuses.  We shall discuss focuses of verbs in the succeeding lessons.   In the past lessons we have used the following verbs with gusto and kinahanglan:    moadto mokaon molakawmoinummopalit &...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Jul 24, 2010, 11:07 am
If you can see a dead mangrove submerged for over a year in sea water, chances are, you will be able to see this slimy, worm-looking creature that lives and feeds on the flesh of the dead mangrove.  It is called Tamilok and according to people who have tasted it, its flesh tastes like the flesh of ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Jul 11, 2010, 3:15 pm
  Baker's Hill is a travel destination in Puerto Prinsesa because it is a business establishment with a unique format.  It is a combination of a refreshment parlor and theme park, and unlike some theme parks privately run, there is no entrance fee at Baker's Hill.  So coming here is not only refr...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Jul 9, 2010, 1:23 am
After hopping around the many islets of Honda Bay, I felt I was already acclimatized with the seas of Palawan and that it was time for me to enjoy the natural wonders that Palawan boasts of.  As you all know,  the Subterranean  River of Palawan  is the official nominee of the Philippines for the...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jun 28, 2010, 6:40 am
From our previous lessons, you now know how to express what you want and what you need.  In this lesson, you will know how to express what you like and what you like to do. The word for like in Cebuano is ganahan.  As we all know, ganahan is used to generally tell things that we prefer or li...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Jun 7, 2010, 3:57 am
Taal Volcano was a picture of tranquility when we went there one day in April.   The sight of the world's smallest active volcano instantly wiped away the sweat from our long ride from Los Banos, Laguna, the muggy air disappeared.   This volcano which lies within the lake which is also insid...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - May 29, 2010, 2:31 am
I was in Quezon Memorial Circle this afternoon and I chanced upon this mini amusement center currently being constructed inside the big Quezon City landmark.  This new attraction at the QCMC showcases thrilling rides like the Wild Wind.  This is actually like the Space Shuttle of Enchanted K...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - May 6, 2010, 1:11 pm
This lesson will be about expressing what one needs:  Kinahanglan is the word for need in Cebuano.  How is it used? With a noun: I need some water. (nag)kinahanglan ko ug dyutayng tubig.  "Dyutay" means a little.   If you notice the nag is placed in parentheses, it's because native ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Apr 29, 2010, 12:48 pm
Liliw is one of the towns in Laguna province and it is famous for its footwear industry.  Most of its products can be seen on display at large department stores in malls in big cities such as Metro Manila (but with a different price tag, naturally).   These products have really been a big help to...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Apr 5, 2010, 4:39 am
This lesson will tackle about expressing basic needs:  Study the following: I want Gusto ko              You want Gusto ka He/she wants Gusto siya Let's add an object: Gusto ko ug mangga.  Gusto ka ug saging.Gusto siya ug halu-halo. Now, express the following ...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Mar 7, 2010, 12:12 pm
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Mar 1, 2010, 12:00 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Mar 1, 2010, 12:00 am
Study the following examples: my name akong ngalan your job imong trabaho his name iyang ngalan our house (inclusive of listener) atong balay our house among balay (exclusive of listener) your family (pl.) inyong pamilya their hobbies ilang kalingawan What a...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Feb 11, 2010, 5:16 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Feb 11, 2010, 5:16 am
The following are the subject pronouns for Cebuano: I Ako, ko You Ikaw, ka He/She Siya We (the speaker and the listener) Kita We (only the speakers) Kami They Sila Read the following and examine why they are called subject pronouns: I am a teacher. Maistra ako. You are a stud...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Feb 7, 2010, 11:18 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jan 5, 2010, 3:36 am
Happy New Year Everyone! After learning to make phrases, it's time for us to start creating simple descriptive sentences. If you have been reading the former entries or lessons, you will be able to do the simple structures and you will be ready for our future lessons. Let's take the for...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Jan 5, 2010, 3:36 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Dec 19, 2009, 5:02 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Dec 14, 2009, 11:36 pm
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Nov 26, 2009, 3:46 am
Linkers are major features of Visayan language. They connect a part of speech to the word that modifies it. Let me illustrate it further. Now, Try to master the following nouns: house balay sea dagat store tindahan flower buwak person/man tawo If you have mast...
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Nov 26, 2009, 3:46 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Manila Traveler - Nov 26, 2009, 1:01 am
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Tagalog Teacher posted an article on Visayan Teacher - Nov 3, 2009, 10:56 am
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