Adult Beginner Tagalog Learners, I’ve discovered the brain switch
That lets you FINALLY be the boss of your TAGALOG LEARNING EXPERIENCE so you can…
TAP INTO YOUR TAGALOG MIND SPEAK SOONER WITH LESS EFFORT
So you can finally STOP memorizing and
START making memories with Filipino Family and loved ones
There’s a science-backed method of learning
By learning the master key of Tagalog Sentence Construction
So you can enjoy learn Tagalog at a pace that fits you
Dear Tagalog Learner ,
May I call you kabayan? (kabayan means you’re a fellow Filipino, a countryman or compatriot)
I’d like to call you my kabayan, because someone who loves the language, culture and people is a Filipino in my book.
Your desire to learn Tagalog and our culture touches my heart.
I already consider you a long lost brother or sister...
I know many of you, my new kabayans have tried apps, software, tutors, forums, Facebook groups to learn Tagalog …
And I feel the struggle
And frustration, and pain
As a language teacher and fellow language learner
… But there’s something new I’d like to show you
It might be what you’ve been missing…
What I’d have to share with you goes DEEPER than all those TOOLS.
I’d like to give you the Kabayan Express Pass into the Tagalog Mind.
Is that ok?
In this page, you’ll discover an approach that will allow you to
Start really talking to your Filipino family and friends,
Gain confidence in listening, speaking and understanding and
Help you to finally make that connection
This is the sweet fruit of my own bitter struggles in learning other languages online
and the realizations I’ve gained as a licensed professional teacher handling live classes in the Philippines.
Learning Tagalog is NOT about
- Smartness or how good you were at school
- Spending MORE time studying
- Giving up your social life to hit the books
Actually, when you learn my system …
+ you can spend less time reviewing and more time hanging out with your Filipino friends/family
+ focus on making memories NOT memorizing
+ start building relationships with your newfound understanding
Within minutes of finishing this book, you can start testing what you’ve learned on native speakers.
You’ll see the hidden patterns of speech that just repeats over and over.
You’ll be more curious to learn more while growing your confidence knowing you’re on the right track.
You can stop saying gibberish and start really CONNECTING with Filipinos.
Is it really possible?
Let me tell you about 2 people who trusted me to help…
One of my learners told me about his experience courting a Filipina …
Let’s call him Rob.
Rob was walking around the mall with his Filipina date helping her find a handbag she had saved up for and was now ready to buy.
After a long day of searching, they had absolutely ZERO luck.
Tired and with aching feet, Rob wanted to know what his date felt about not finding her bag so he said to her,
Naiinis ako
She replied, “Relax, we had a great time today.”
What he meant to say was, “Are you mad that we didn’t find the bag?”
What he accidentally said in Tagalog was “I am mad,” not “Are you mad?”
In any other relationship, this would’ve started a bigger fight.
(How to appease an angry Filipino/Filipina is a whole different lesson altogether ;p)
Luckily, his date figured out that Rob meant something else.
Another learner who we’ll call Paul …
He’s already 50 years old and married to a Filipina wife for 10 years.
However his wife did not want to teach him Tagalog.
“My wife doesn’t want to teach me Tagalog because she is more familiar with another local dialect and can’t speak pure Tagalog.”
He’d already joined a Tagalog subscription program before but since he didn’t practice it didn’t sink in
By the time he had someone to practice with, his subscription had already run out and this got him even more frustrated.
And there are hundreds more stories…
Nothing changed for both of them (and the rest of my students) until they worked with me
Robert Jr. Canturias
Student
Ma'am Mabel De Leon is a kind, very helpful, have a passion to her work and a hard working type of teacher. She wants her students to learn from her lesson by guiding them and giving some informative information.
I just want to say na walang hanggan ang aking pasasalamat sa lahat lahat po ma'am hanggang ngayon po ay nag papasalamat parin ako sa inyo naging masaya, makabuluhan, at the best ang aking SHS journey maraming salamat po sa mga aral na naituro niyo saamin hindi lang tungkol sa lesson sa loob ng classroom kundi sa lesson tungkol sa buhay na nagsilbi pong aral saakin para maging best version po ang aking sarili. Hanggang ngayon po ma'am ang aral po na naituro niyo saakin ay nakatatak parin po sa aking isipan.
Muhammad Sheyhidan
Student
Other than increasing vocabulary on some words, it can be good approach to the foreigners out there, including me ofc.
The lesson was awesome, for those who won't be able to understand it by reading, there's also a video about this! You can look both videos and ebook for better understanding and reference.
Ricardo Yoshiura
Student
So far, I really enjoyed it. Very well explained.
Also the three sentences pattern, it's much clearer to me now. I will focus on the 2nd pattern.
It’s NOT your fault
I feel you, I get the struggle of learning Tagalog because of myths or misunderstanding.
MISTAKE #1 Tagalog is Too Complex
- It’s more complex if you’re on the outside looking in
MISTAKE #2 Learning by Brute Force
- AKA, learning by memorizing
- This didn’t work in school, it still doesn’t work now
- Language is a skill and its developed by proper instruction and usage
MISTAKE #3 Learning from Native Speakers who are not Trained
- A person may be able to speak Tagalog, but it doesn’t mean they can explain grammar rules (you can test this for yourself). Adult learner NEEDS these explanations to grow.
- This includes learning from family or husband/wife, boyfriend/girlfriend. They can speak but it doesn’t mean they have the time, patience or skill to teach you. It causes fights and more misunderstandings.
MISTAKE #4 Learning Tagalog “grammar” by finding grammatical rules explanation.
Tagalog language is a completely different language. It is unique because it is flexible and some of the Tagalog sentence structure is not solely based on grammatical rules but based on pronunciation convenience, Filipino traits and characters and other practical reasons.. If you will keep on looking at grammatical rules as to why a Tagalog native speaker speaks that way. You will get frustrated learning it. Good news is that there is a systematic pattern and easy to understand method to learn it.
I’m sorry to say that my experiences as a language professional and language learner has exposed me to the current industry right now. It’s sad.
There are abundant resources, yes.
But the quality and science behind it is still stuck in the 80s
There are too many promises of “learning fast” by these “teachers”
… who want to force random vocabulary words into your head?
… or keep translating phrases for you assuming you’ll just “get it”
Cracking the Language Barrier
That’s why I did my own research and experimentation guided by testing.
I’m proud to say my learners were able to crack the language barrier.
They began to impress their loved ones with their language skills.
People began to ask if they grew up in the Philippines
Their Filipino co workers felt comfortable enough to invite them to more intimate gatherings
Some began to get more attention on their CVs/resumes for being bilingual
Other started converting their bucket lists into to-do lists,
planning their island-hopping trips to the 7,000+ islands of my homeland
If you want IN on this, let me show you below.
Why Should you Listen to ME?
My name is Mabel de Leon.
I am the founder of Tagalog Hub and the author of 3 books on Tagalog.
For almost a decade, I’ve been working offline and online in the educational field. I’ve been helping people across a range of ages and backgrounds learn Tagalog.
I love it when learners get their own AHA moment, when they begin to really grasp the lessons.
In that moment, they own TAGALOG and can use it well
I design the lessons so that the learners can have a chance for their AHA moment
Now,
Each learner has their own timing … seeing this over and over has led me to realize something BIG.
YOU MUST NOT TEACH ADULTS LIKE CHILDREN.
It’s so basic, but often overlooked.
As an adult, it is demeaning, maybe even offensive to be talked down to.
You’re smart! You have life experience! You want logic in your learning! Right?
Adults have different capabilities.
We also can’t just focus on learning Tagalog 24/7; we have a life we need to live too
I respect that.
That’s why I’ve created this. There’s an effective AND efficient way to learn TAGALOG as an adult
Children are always held up as the standard for learning
Adults see kids at how they pick up language easily and become jealous
What they don’t know is adults CAN learn as well or even better than CHILDREN
Linguistics Research (the study of languages) proves it.
My Loss, your Win
I went through what you’re going through
I remember it well
I was working and I wanted to expand my horizons.
I wanted to meet new friends and experience other cultures
I decided to enroll myself in a live class…
But what was about to happen changed all of that.
I was excited for the 1st session.
So after my day job, I traveled to class, went home and slept.
Just rinse and repeat, right?
WRONG.
I realized that after my job, the 2-hour travel to the class and home drained me
Worse, despite burning the midnight oil, I couldn’t catch up to the lessons
I was staring blankly at the whiteboard
The late nights made it harder to do my day job well
My health started to suffer.
I’m sad to say that my enthusiasm quickly faded …
I even began to hate the language …
Learning the language became another chore …
It wasn’t long now until ….
I QUIT.
It’s true. Do you want to guess how many sessions I took before I quit?
(go on, take a guess)
(Did you make your guess?)
I quit at the 3rd session!
Bye bye money (I paid for 10 sessions)
Imagine that?
Thinking back, I realized I paid money, exhausted myself
And all I got was I learned to HATE learning a language.
Where was the love that I felt when learning was fun?
Oh man, that was a very frustrating time in my life.
I don’t want THAT for you…
WHEN YOU LOVE SOMETHING YOU KEEP COMING BACK
After moping around for a bit, and feeling guilty,
I began browsing the internet again for language learning.
I was entertained a lot, but did I learn?
No.
I kept searching because I wanted it to work.
My dreams of hearing myself confidently speaking and travelling were strong.
I continued my day job and at night,
I found ways to keep teaching myself.
Forum after forum,
Website after website,
Video after video …
I had insights on things that worked for me.
I took notes about these insights to use on my classes:
- I learned best at my own pace (so I can still work, watch movies, see friends)
- I learned best when I’m relaxed (at home with my feet up, no long travel )
- I learned easily when I cared about what’s being talked about
That’s when EVERYTHING CLICKED IN MY HEAD!
My science-backed training plus my real-life experiences mixed together help me create a way to best help my learners …
TAP INTO YOUR TAGALOG MIND, SPEAK SOONER WITH LESS EFFORT
Here are 2 ways to put this into practice …
- LEARN using ADULT METHODS
This seems simple but is often overlooked.
Let me tell you what I was taught in teacher-training popularized by Dr. Malcolm Knowles, the father of adult learning theory. Here’s how I’ve applied it:
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If you want to learn Tagalog. You must create the schedule for it to fit in your life.
YOUR OWN PACE!
How can you live your life AND depend on your teacher’s free time?
Adults need to USE TAGALOG with native speakers to learn best because concepts must connect with words.
They must speak, and listen and read at the same time.
You decide goals, thus you are RESPONSIBLE for your learning.
You learn best when you COMMIT and FOLLOW THROUGH.
Next, when you do decide, make sure you’re learning the right way by…
2. TAP YOUR TAGALOG MIND BY LEARNING PATTERNS NOT WORDS
CROSS TRANSLATION is a big mistake for Tagalog learners.
It’s HOW NOT to tap your Tagalog Mind
Here’s how most do it..
First you have a thought/idea,
Then you describe it in your language (English, French, Spanish Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese etc.
And finally you translate it again to TAGALOG
WRONG!
To speak Tagalog, you must THINK in Tagalog by using SENTENCE PATTERNS
“You can’t learn a foreign language by rote memorization,” because according to Nobel Prize Winner Daniel Kahneman, language should be automatic and quick. Just like driving a car or martial arts, you must allow the brain to record a PATTERN without conscious effort and minimal attention.
That’s why science recommends learning grammar patterns NOT memorizing words.
If there’s a pattern, you can recognize it.
If you can recognize it, you can repeat it AND get similar results.
Here are the 2 again…
LEARN using ADULT METHODS
TAP YOUR TAGALOG MIND BY LEARNING PATTERNS NOT WORDS
After putting all these into practice here’s what happened to my learners…
Jerome P. Almadovar
Student
Si ma'am Mabel yung tipong adviser na gusto mo hangadin sa buhay mo. Hindi lang teacher o adviser, isa rin siyang nanay, kapatid at kaibigan, siya yung teacher na mapagsasabihan mo ng mga hinanakit mo kasi makikita mo ang sinseridad sa pakikinig niya sayo. Sa teaching strategy niya. Hindi siya mahigpit pero madidisiplina ka, ikaw ang susunod ng kusa sa kanya.
Sainesh Singh aka "Sunny"
Student from Australia
"I recently sat down to go through some Tagalog learning material from Mabel and was impressed by the easy to follow content and the attention to detail. For a beginner level like myself, this content is perfect as it combines visual and textual learning cues to assist with my development. On top of that, Mabel is always acessible through various social media platforms and many of us get to engage with her through WhatsApp and Facebook to ask questions, banter about lifestyles and weave in some Tagalog learning along the way. I recommend those that are keen to learn Tagalog to try out her lessons and content."
You can have this too …
I can show you how to have similiar AHA experiences..
In fact, I’ve put it all together in a handy and concise 87-page guide entitled:
3-UNITS PATTERN: SYSTEMATIC GUIDE TO CONSTRUCT TAGALOG SENTENCE
You will :
FINALLY get pointed in the right direction of Tagalog learning. We focus on one sentence structure and 3 unit patterns.
Get your hands on a simplified master key to Tagalog, research-based and written by an expert
Learn how to make sentences RIGHT NOW! Just simple word changes widens your ability to communicate IMMEDIATELY.
Experience how we break down complex Tagalog concepts. You’ll get it in no time at all
REAL TAGALOG as spoken on the ground. No textbook Tagalog or ancient phrases like ... “ikinagagalak kitang makilala.” Google translate, take a hike.
Receive 3 BONUS lessons designed for daily conversation use! Not a day will go by without you either using this.
Lock the Lessons into your mind via learning check per lesson with answer keys at the end
Get shocked that word order DOES NOT MATTER when you know the right particles
And much, much more.
If you get on board with us right now, you’ll also GET
- REAL After Sales support. I am so confident with this book that I will include you in a private Whatsapp group to make sure you get Tagalog right.
- You’ll get to interact with fellow learners like YOU. You can see how they learn, you can ask your most embarrasing questions without fear of being judged by native speakers
At this point, please allow me to ask you..
What will you do when you Master Tagalog?
Who would you be able to meet?
What activities would you join?
What would your Filipino friends feel when they hear you?
What will people think when they discovered you made this happen?
What will people say when they suddenly speak Tagalog with so much confidence?
What’s possible when you have another language you can shift to,
To express yourself,
To reach out,
To make connections?
Studies have shown that being able to speak more than 1 language IS the most DESIRABLE skill in the 20th century. Aside from the broadening of personal and career horizons, there are A LOT of cognitive advantages (the brain becomes younger, you become even smarter and think faster )
The fact that you’re here means you’ve made the effort,
You’ve made sacrifices in the past for things you really believe in.
This is your chance to make yourself heard, with people you’ve chosen to hear you.
And you can do all that in a way that fits you and your lifestyle.
Backed by the latest research and tested on the ground
So you’re probably thinking…
How much is
3-UNITS PATTERN: SYSTEMATIC GUIDE TO CONSTRUCT TAGALOG SENTENCE
You’re getting:
The ONLY eBook in the Philippines that taps into the Tagalog Mind and let’s you see behind-the-scenes
Honest and realistic lessons from a veteran instructor
Access to supplementary video and other learning materials available 24/7
The foundational logic and reasoning behind how sentences are formed
Distilled learning from hundreds of hours of practical instruction
In the eBook we’ll also share:
Lesson 1: Proper Uses of Particle “si” and Particle “ni” in Tagalog (Worth of 1 Tutorial session- with average rate of P500)
Lesson 2: Multiple Functions of Particle “ng” in Tagalog (Worth of 3 Tutorial session- with average rate of P1500)
Lesson 3: Three (3) Units Sentence Pattern Verb+Subject+Object (Worth of 1 Tutorial session- with average rate of P500)
Lesson 4: Multiple Functions of Particle “sa” in Tagalog (Worth of 3 Tutorial session- with average rate of P1500)
Lesson 5: Three (3) Units Sentence Pattern Verb+Subject+Place (Worth of 1 Tutorial session- with average rate of P500)
Lesson 6: Three (3) Units Sentence Pattern Verb+Subject+Object (Object Focus Sentence) (Worth of 1 Tutorial session- with average rate of P500)
Lesson 7: Tagalog Verb Tenses (Worth of 3 Tutorial session- with average rate of P1500)
Bonus Lesson: Word “kita” (Worth of 1 Tutorial session- with average rate of P500)
And yes, as I mentioned earlier, you also get in on my private Whatsapp Tagalog Hub group (P1000)
All in all, that’s at least Php 8,000 in value
Tell me, how much would you pay to see the look on the faces
Of people who’ve made fun of your Tagalog accent,
Or corrected your grammar and words
When you speak Tagalog with confidence and mastery?
If you think about it, how much have you already spent?
In time, in effort, on other programs to reach your dreams.
I shared my journey with you earlier, you know my story and a bit of what I’ve invested to get here.
But you know what, since you’re here my kabayan.
Let me do this for you.
You won’t even need to pay for half of the market value of this.
You can start training your Tagalog Mind ...
RIGHT NOW for ONLY 20 USD
Train your Tagalog Mind
When you click that button...
You’ll be brought to a secure link to complete the process
Once payment is confirmed, you will get your guide in maximum of 24 hours.
You can do 3 things at this point in time...
Door 1: Quit Tagalog, quit your dreams
At the end of this you might realize, this is not for you.
That’s ok. Time will pass by anyway.
Door 2: Do it Yourself
Don’t get me wrong, this is admirable.
Back to life as usual, clicking random links leading to random tagalog tidbits. You’ll be entertained but still not speaking or understanding Tagalog.
This might mean you believe your way of doing things works.
Best of luck to you, I hope you take some of what I’ve taught here to heart.
Door 3: Activate your Tagalog Mind. Learn Tagalog naturally, realistically and at a pace that fits you.
The moment you start learning Tagalog this way, you can’t help but keep learning more. You’ll see that it’s working, people are responding to you; it’s very addicting.
Open the double door and see what’s possible as you’re learning Tagalog, who will you meet what are the new things you’ll get to try, what places will you be able to go
Train your Tagalog Mind
If you’ve wanted to ...
Really Talk to your Filipino Family/Friends
Stop being made fun of for your wrong words/grammar
Start learning even with a full-time job and other responsibilities
This is it. It’s up to you.
I’ll be glad to see your name pop-up in my email.
And welcome you and introduce you to your other kabayans.
Much Love,
Mabel
P.S. Additional answers to questions you still might have:
Concern
- What if It will not work for me?
- I’m a completely beginner, I don’t know where to start
- What if I fail again? I’m doubtful if this is for me
- I’m afraid to fail again
- I don’t have money
- I don’t have time
Solution
- I’ll give you a 30 days Money Back Guarantee
- I’ll guide you from the basic pattern of learning the language.
- I’ll help you get more clarity in the confusing parts of the topic and make it easy for you to understand the concept
- I’ll teach you how to overcome all your insecurities and
- I’ll teach you how you can start learning Tagalog language at affordable cost
- You can learn Tagalog language at your own pace and at your convenient time
P.S. Here’s the LINK to get in on all of this in case you missed it
Activate your Tagalog Mind. Learn Tagalog naturally, realistically and at a pace that fits you.