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List of all Articles in Asia
Here you can browse through a list of all the article titles in this category, or maybe search for an article that you have seen before and want to read again.
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Backpacking Tips
Some tips on backpacking
Travelers around the world enjoy seeing the sights and wonders
of different places with only a backpack for all the things they
need. Because they only have a pack on their backs, the
possibilities of new...
Himalaya or Snow Abode
The himalaya
is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent
from the Tibetan Plateau. By extension, it is also the name of
the massive mountain system, which includes the Himalaya proper,
the Karakoram, the Hindu Kush, and a...
Important Chinese Festivals
Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year (January/February) It is usually in the winter of a year. The exact date would follow the one in Lunar Calendar. Entering the New Year month, every family would clean and tidy both the inside and the outside of...
Thailand Rock Climbing
Mention Thailand and images of beaches, elephants and Bangkok
come to mind. Less known is the fact Thailand rock climbing is
some of the best in the world.
Thailand Rock Climbing
Located in Southeast Asia, Thailand is bordered by...
Vacation Insurance... Saves Your Money, Time And Frustrations!
Don't forget your vacation insurance before you take off for any travel. I am very serious when it comes to insurance, I do not want to take any chances, I grew up in a family with my mother as a sole bread winner, my Dad passed away when I...
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Learn To Talk Filipino
Are you travelling to Asia? If you are travelling to the Philippines in particular, would you like to learn some basic spoken Filipino?
Here is just a little information about the form of communication in the Philippines. The Filipino people have many different dialects or languages, yet the national language is Pilipino, which is also called Tagalog. However, if you don't know how to speak the language, there is nothing for you to worry.
Majority of Filipinos speak English fluently. Although, their English have an accent, nevertheless, it is understood and spoken in all the islands of the PHilippines. The national language is also understood all over the country.
You might wonder, why can Filipinos speak English? English is the main form of communication in the Philippine educational system. It is the main communication language used in business transactions both in the private and the public sector of the society.
As a matter of fact, it is estimated that there are more Filipinos who are college graduates than the Americans. This is because Filipinos value education a lot.
Now, here are some basic phrases worth learning. The phrases will first be written in English, followed by the Tagalog language of that phrase:
1. Good morning.- Magandang umaga po.
2. Good afternoon.- Magandang hapon po.
3. Good evening.- Magandang gabi po.
4. Thank you.- Salamat po.
5. I am hungry.- Ako ay nagugutom.
6. I am thirsty.- Ako ay nauuhaw.
7. What is your name?- Anong po'ng pangalan nyo?
8. Who are you?- Sino po kayo?
9. You are handsome.- Ang gwapo nyo.
10. You are beautiful.- Ang ganda nyo.
The word "po" is often included in the sentence as a form of respect to the person you are talking to.
Well, good luck to your Philippine travel. Salamat po.
About the Author
VMT Singuillo is a freelance writer and has written articles for www.yourcheaphotels.com, www.an-airline-ticket.com, www.grandfatherclock.biz, www.turnwordsfortraffic.com and more.
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