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Dear Guro (ng Ingles)

Dec 21, 11

Posted by Chelo in Featured Articles, My Tagalog, Tagalog

Dear Guro ng Ingles, Nais ko lang po malaman kung bakit kumplekado and lingwahe na Ingles. Una, sabi nyo po sa phonics: “A” is fo “Apple” at “B” is for “Book” Pero bakit po and tawag ninyo ay “BENK” at hindi “BANK”? Sa pinanggalingan ko po, simple lang...

Filipino Ka Nga Ba?

Dec 11, 11

Posted by Chelo in My Tagalog, Tagalog

“Definitely Filipino” nga ba ako? Ano nga ba ang deskription ng Filipino? Nakatira sa Pinas? Kumakain ng Balut? Pag gustong ipaabot ang remote control at tinanong kung “Nasaan?” ang sagot ay “Um *ang labi ay nakaturo* Hober ‘der Oh!” Pero papaano kung wala naman ako sa Pinas? Kung ayaw...

Day 20 Filipino Respect: We Say "Po" and "Opo"

Oct 20, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, History, Tagalog, Tagalog Words

So on this post, we talked about how the young-uns (young ones) show respect to the elderly (Lolo and Lola). Today I’d like to share with you another way that we express respect with our words. In fact, this way is widely used even for people who are close to age. Wanna learn it? It’s as easy as PO and...

Day 19 Filipino Christmas Songs and Carols

Oct 19, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, History, Tagalog

Fact:If I were in the Philippines right now,October 19, 2011…If I were walking andwindow shopping at SM Mall… I’d be hearing one of these songs over the radio speakers…. “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit” . “Noche Buena” I remember, as a young kid, hearing Christmas songs and carols over the...

Day 13: Learn Tagalog: "Saying Hello"

Oct 13, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, Tagalog, Tagalog Phrases, Tagalog Words

Here’s a conversation [audio:http://homeandbahay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/hello.mp3|titles=hello] . . . [audio:http://homeandbahay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kamusta.mp3|titles=kamusta] [audio:http://homeandbahay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/kamusta-ka.mp3|titles=kamusta...

Day 12 "Bahay Kubo"

Oct 12, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, History, Nursery Rhymes, Tagalog

Here’s 3 Facts about “Bahay Kubo” 1. It is translated as Nipa Hut; an indigenous house used in the Philippines made with bamboo and Nipa/Anahaw leaves. 2. I almost named Home and Bahay (this blog) as “My Bahay Kubo”. 3. It is the title to one of the most popular Tagalog/Filipino nursery rhymes that...

Day 6: A Lesson in Pronunciation: Tagalog Vowels

Oct 06, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, Tagalog, Tagalog Phrases, Tagalog Words

Day 6 of 31 Days of {my } Filipino Culture! Are you having fun yet? I know I am. Aside from sharing interesting foods, traditions, and facts about my Filipino culture, I’d also like to insert some basic Tagalog lessons. Things like basic greetings, phrases and words that I know would be helpful for a non-Tagalog speaker...

Day 5: Kids and Grandparents

Oct 05, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, Tagalog Phrases

Most Asians, the Japanese, Korean, the Chinese… they may bow they may stoop. Some Europeans and some Americans, removing or tipping of the hat, or a...

Day 4: It’s Not "Bayang Magiliw"

Oct 04, 11

Posted by Chelo in 31 Days of (my) Filipino Culture, Featured Articles, History, Tagalog

There are many lessons I’ve learned and committed to memory because of sheer traumatic embarrassing experience… For example: 5th Grade. Classroom spelling B. The kind where you have to stand while the rest of the class eyeballs you. I was asked to spell the word “which”. W-I-T-C-H? “try...

Tagalog Nursery Rhyme #2 : The Filipino’s "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"

Aug 03, 11

Posted by Chelo in Featured Articles, Nursery Rhymes, Tagalog

Are you still humming and singing about the “Tasty, Feisty, Crab” from last month’s Tagalog nursery rhyme? Today’s rhyme is a little less nonsensical and a whole lot educational If you grew up in the US then you must be familiar with “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” (and...

Meet the Home and Bahay Family and Learn Some Tagalog Words

Jul 29, 11

Posted by Chelo in Featured Articles, People, Tagalog, Tagalog Words

Family Circle ENGLISH with TAGALOG Translation Click on the link to hear the pronunciation for the Tagalog words. English Tagalog English Tagalog Kapatid-na-LalakiKapatid-na-Babae Dad/Daddy ...

Tagalog Nursery Rhyme #1 : Translate The Tasty Feisty Crab

Jul 06, 11

Posted by Chelo in Nursery Rhymes, Tagalog

We live in the eastside of the US. Naturally, we expect that our baby girl will learn English…even perhaps the Southern drawl. (Y’all Come on and eat some Pinoy food! :) ) This means I must put an effort to teach her my mother tongue, Tagalog. One of the ways I aim to teach her Tagalog is to teach her songs/nursery...

Chelo { Thanks for taking time, Johanna! As usual, find your posts inspiring and educational } – May 15, 8:37 AM
Chelo { Hello Keren! The climate was not too drastic of a change since we were staying in Florida for a while before coming to Saipan. BUT... } – May 15, 8:35 AM
Johanna { What a great peak into your life in Saipan! I love hearing and learning about other cultures. } – May 15, 6:50 AM
Keren { Thanks for sharing! I love seeing your pictures and reading about your life in Saipan!! Has it been hard to adjust to the climate change? } – May 08, 1:30 PM