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Tagalog·82 million speakers

Learn Tagalog Online — Tagalog for Everyday Manila

Tagalog (the basis of Filipino) uses the Latin alphabet and borrows thousands of words from Spanish and English. It's surprisingly accessible for English speakers, especially for casual conversation.

Everything you need to learn Tagalog

Six core skills, 25 exercise types, and AI that meets you at your level — all built around Tagalog specifically.

Real Tagalog Conversations

Dialog exercises voiced by native-quality Tagalog TTS drill ordering food, asking directions, and everyday small talk — not scripted textbook phrases.

Grammar Through Practice

Interactive gap-fill and translation exercises teach Tagalog grammar in context. When you make a mistake, a grammar card explains exactly what went wrong.

Listening at Native Speed

Train your ear with dictation, listen-and-tap, and comprehension tasks. Difficulty scales from A1 slow-speech to C1 native pace.

Writing with AI Feedback

Compose short Tagalog texts in response to writing prompts. AI evaluates grammar, vocabulary range, and coherence — then shows exactly how to improve.

Dual Spaced Repetition

SM-2 and FSRS algorithms together schedule reviews at the scientifically optimal moment, boosting long-term retention to 90%+.

CEFR A1–C2 Progression

Full CEFR curriculum from absolute beginner to mastery. Every lesson is tagged with its CEFR level so you always know where you stand.

Sample Tagalog exercises

Every Tagalog course uses a mix of these exercise types to drill vocabulary, grammar, listening, and writing.

Translate

Listen

Gap Fill

Match

Flashcard

Dialog

Tagalog courses available now

New Tagalog courses are being added regularly. Join now to be notified when they launch.

Why learn Tagalog with Talktiko?

25 exercise types — translation, dialog, video dictation, pronunciation — cover every Tagalog skill, not just vocabulary

650+ TTS voices including premium ElevenLabs Tagalog speakers with natural intonation

Dual spaced-repetition (SM-2 + FSRS) schedules reviews at the scientifically optimal moment

AI generates fresh Tagalog exercises at your exact CEFR level — no recycled content

CEFR A1–C2 courses scale from zero to near-native fluency

Free to start — no credit card, no time limit on free-tier courses

Free to start · No credit card

Start speaking Tagalog this week

Filipino/Tagalog with Latin alphabet, English loanwords, and everyday Manila speech. Join thousands of learners building real Tagalog skills with exercises designed for your level.

Frequently Asked Questions about learning Tagalog

Is Tagalog the same as Filipino?
Filipino is the national language of the Philippines, based largely on Tagalog. In practice, the two terms are used interchangeably for the language most widely spoken in Manila and central Luzon.
How easy is Tagalog for English speakers?
Tagalog uses the Latin alphabet and borrows extensively from Spanish and English. Grammar is different (verb-first sentences, affixes change verb focus) but accessible with structured practice.
Will Tagalog help me in other Philippine languages?
Tagalog is the most widely understood language in the Philippines. Most Filipinos speak Tagalog as a second language, though regional languages like Cebuano, Ilocano, and Hiligaynon are also widely spoken.
How long to basic Tagalog?
With daily practice, most learners handle introductions, shopping, and everyday questions within 6–8 weeks.