Tagalog Resources Master List
Online Grammar & Language Programs
GLOSS - Defence Language Institute Resources
Includes a number of lessons for a variety of Tagalog skill levels, including quizzes and audio.
KWF Manwal Sa Masinop Na Pagsulat
A formal writing guide, written in Tagalog, from the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino.
Books: Grammar & Language
Tagalog For Beginners by Ramos (Online Version)
Free PDF version of the book available online from University of Hawaii Press.
A Tagalog Reference Grammar (Online Version)
Long considered the "Bible" of Tagalog grammar. Dense and exhaustive. Currently out of print.
Dictionaries: Online
Tagalog.com Dictionary
One of the few online Tagalog dictionaries with stress accent marks. Also: 32,000+ audio clips and 19,000+ built-in example sentences. We strongly believe this is the best Tagalog dictionary on the web.
Dictionaries: Books
Tagalog-English Dictionary by Leo James English
Large and comprehensive (1,600 pages) Tagalog dictionary. One of the most well respected Tagalog-English dictionaries avaliable.
Verb Resources
Book: Tagalog Conjugations by Lowe & Mercer
Small book covering affixes. Half the book is on verb affixes.
Book: Handbook of Tagalog Verbs by Ramos & Bautista
Older verbs dictionary listed by root and the major possible associated affixes for each root.
Reading Practice
Tagalog Reader
Import your Tagalog texts for easier reading. Links every word to the Tagalog.com dictionary and audio system.
Wattpad Tagalog Stories
Amateur short stories written in Tagalog. A lot of love stories and YA fiction. Also some crime, horror/scary, and poetry.
Reddit /Philippines
Tagalog subreddit. A good way to catch up on local Philippines news and practice casual and slang Tagalog word usage.
Listening Practice
Tagalog.com Listening Practice Videos
Hundreds of videos and over 100 hours of video/audio with transcripts for Tagalog listening practice. Every word is attached to the dictionary for easy word look-up.
Tagalog.com Filipino Music
Over 100 Filipino songs with lyrics included, attached to the dictionary for easy word look-up.
LanguageTools.io Conversations
100 six-minute natural conversations between two native Filipino speakers.
Podcasts
PumaPodcast
Mix of English, Tagalog, and Taglish, depending on the episode. Their website is out of date, but if you subscribe using your favorite podcast player you'll see the episodes are current.
SBS Filipino
Australian based news program in Tagalog. Listen online or search for SBS Filipino in your favorite podcast player.
Nakaka Nosebleed Podcast
Americans speaking Tagalog! Found on Youtube or any of your favorite podcast apps.
Hilakbot
Scary / Horror stories in Tagalog. The narration is fairly slow making it easier for intermediate learners.
Music
Tagalog.com Filipino Music + Lyrics
Over 100 Filipino songs with lyrics included, attached to the dictionary for easy word look-up.
Movies
TFC (The Filipino Channel)
TFC is available in many countries outside of the Philippines for about $13/mo USD and includes a large selection of Tagalog-language movies.
Learning Language With Netflix (LLN) Plugin
Chrome browser plugin for following movies subtitles in Tagalog and English. Great for immersion!
Teachers
Tagalog.com Teachers
Hire teachers for one-on-one lessons online. Similar to iTalki, but lower fees for both students and teachers.
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