Teacher Rona

Frequently Asked Questions

How easy is it to learn Filipino in Manila?

Like in any language, there are factors that can make Filipino hard to learn. That said, it’s actually one of the easiest languages to study and master. That doesn’t mean that you can become fluent overnight, but compared to other languages, Filipino is a bit more straightforward.
One thing that makes learning Filipino fun is that Pinoys can be very encouraging and won’t hesitate to tell you that learning the language isn’t that difficult at all.
Another thing that makes Filipino an interesting language to learn is that around twenty percent of the language is based on Spanish. In a way, that’s like hitting two birds with one stone.

Is it difficult to learn Filipino in Manila?

Yes, Filipino is a hard language to learn, at least for English speakers. In fact, Tagalog, also known as Filipino, is ranked as a Category IV language by FSI’s ranking. Due to its linguistic and cultural differences with the English language, Tagalog is considered relatively hard for English speakers to learn. In fact, the ranking shows it will take around 1100 hours to attain fluency. However, non-English speakers might just find the language pretty easy, especially if it shares similar features with their native language.