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Tara Lets! – Intramuros
18 10 2009
Today, we’re going to be kicking it old school. In this month’s Tara Lets, Cris and Mickey head to Old Manila and talk about the historical city of Intramuros. Listen in as we take a trip back in time to discover what went down behind the walls of this historical site. It’s been around for more than 300 years, so that’s a lot of history – from the time of Rajah Sulayman to the Spanish era up to the World War II, Intramuros has been at the center of it all. Oh, game, tara let’s!
Listening in not enough? Check out these links of the best walking tours of Old Manila:
Walk this Way with Carlos Celdran! Take the tour! Incredible!
Ivan Man Dy is the Man! Take the tour too!
Thank you again to Imago for the wonderful music!
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Categories : Tara Lets!
Newbs – I Lost My Wallet! Putek!
5 10 2009
You get home one day, excited to show your friend your autograph of Anne Curtis. And then you realize you lost your wallet on the way! Crud! How do you express that in Filipino? Well, listen in as Cris and Mickey teach you a mild swear word, and talk about Anne Curtis.
A: Putek! Nawawala wallet ko!
B: Ano laman?
A:P10,000! At yung autograph ni Anne Curtis!
B: Diyos ko!
A: Crud! I lost my wallet!
B: What was in it?
A: P10,000! And my autograph of Anne Curtis!
B: My God!
Want to be enlightened some more? Well, click here for the PDF!
Who’s Anne Curtis? She’s just the leading lady of the Philippines! Search her in Google!
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Tags: curse words, language, learn, loss, lost, newbie, philippines, putek, tagalog, wallet
Categories : Newbies
Pika-pika! – Yiheeeeeee!
30 09 2009
Ever notice that something romantic’s a-brewing between two of your friends? Ever see the subtle touches on the shoulder, the intimate whispers, the exceedingly awkward politeness? Ever want to put them on the spot?! Well, in this Pika-pika, you’ll learn how! With just one annoying word (can it even be considered a word?!), you’ll be putting romantic issues of others out in the open (or even make romantic issues out of nothing!). So, listen in and master the art of the perfectly-timed ‘Yihee!’.
Please pray for all those hit by the floods brought about by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy).
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Tags: culture, filipino, language, learn, love, philippines, Pika-Pika!, romance, tagalog, teasing
Categories : Pika-Pika!
Extra Ispesyal Pika-Pika! – Lasing Ako! (With Special Guest Beth!)
26 08 2009
We know, we know, Pika-pika’s usually a once-a-month thing… but not this month – especially with this EXTRA SPECIAL PIKA-PIKA! Listen in as Kalyespeak finally tackles the “L” word and Cris talks about his upcoming foray in Beijing! And if that’s not enough, we have our very first guest – all the way from New York! Ispesyal na ispesyal! 
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Tara Lets! – Dumaguete
25 08 2009
Cris and Mickey head to the sugary sweet island of Negros to talk about Dumaguete, the capital of Negros Oriental. Listen in as the duo talks about brown beauties, azzucarreras, chicken inasal and sputtering tricycles. Ano, tara let’s?! TARA LET’S!
Follow the Filipino with this translated transcript!
We are forever grateful to Imago for their music.
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Categories : Tara Lets!
Pika-Pika! – Susmaryosep!
13 08 2009
Ever arrive home and find your kid doing something he isn’t supposed to be doing? Ever had a bad day at work, get stuck 5 hours in ridiculous traffic, and get a text message that your boss wants you to come back for overtime? Ever been flabbergasted and wanting for a Filipino expletive to express yourself? Well, here it is! But unlike other languages, it’s not a dirty word – in fact, it’s a call to the high heavens. Listen in as the Kspeak trio invoke the family of all families in this peculiar Filipino expression!
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Newbs – The Curious Case of the Filipino Greeting. Kumain Ka Na Ba?
5 08 2009
So, we’ve learned how to say ‘kamusta’ (or ‘kumusta’ – whichever way you want to spell it), but is there a more Filipino way of greeting people? IS THERE?! Well, indeed there is! Listen in as Cris and Mickey break down this lesson and Jovitt comes in with his four cents on this peculiar Filipino greeting.
A: Oh, hijo. Kumusta ang biyahe?
B: Ok naman po.
A: Kumain ka na ba?
B: Opo.
A: Oh, son. How was your trip?
B: It was ok.
A: Have you eaten?
B: Yes sir.
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Tags: culture, eat, eating, filipino, greeting, language, learn, newbie, philippines, polite kumain, tagalog
Categories : Newbies
Tara Lets – Camarines Sur!
23 07 2009
This month, we join in as Mickey and Jovitt talk about the up and coming tourist favorite – Camarines Sur, better known as CamSur. The culture vulture talks about his trip to this Southern Luzon province and his adventures wakeboarding and kneeboarding in the CamSur Water Complex. So, tara, let’s go to CamSur!
Check out the PDF for helpful translations of the show!
Want to go to CamSur yourself? Head to their website here!
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Tags: bicol, culture, filipino, language, philippines, tagalog, Tara Lets!, tourism, travel, travel show, wakeboarding, water sports
Categories : Tara Lets!
Pika Pika! – Merienda Tayo!
9 07 2009
Need a break? Have a banana cue! Filipinos love to eat so much that in-between meals are part of our culinary culture. What do we call it? Merienda! In this lesson, we’re giving you another excuse to go out and have a break – because we know you can never have too much of that. Learn this short phrase and you’ll be able to invite a friend to come along.
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Elementary – Lakbay Tayo! Boracay
2 07 2009
Manila is the capital of the Philippines… but Boracay is, um, the CAPITAL of FUN. Ok, that sounded lame. But you get the point – Boracay is the place to go to for beach fun and partying. Listen in as Cris and Mickey give Jovitt a call, as the culture vulture enjoys the view in Boracay.
Andito ako ngayon sa Boracay!
Ang ganda ng beach!
Parang pulbos yung buhangin, at ang linaw ng tubig!
Ang dami pang naka-bikini! Wow!
Kaso ang dami ring naka-Speedo! Kadiri.
I’m here right now in Boracay!
The beach is awesome/beautiful!
The sand is like powder!
And the water is so clear!
And there’s also a lot of people in bikinis! Wow!
But, there are also a lot in Speedos. Yuck.
Want more learning goodness? Check out this PDF!
Music: Da Coconut Nut by Smokey Mountain
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Tags: beach, bikini, boracay, culture, Elementary, filipino, language, learn, learn filipino, philippines, speedos, tagalog, travel
Categories : Elementary
Tara Lets! – Tagaytay
25 06 2009
In this month’s Tara Lets!, we head south to Tagaytay! Only an hour or two away from Manila, Tagaytay has been one of the most popular road-trip destinations of people living in the city. Listen in as Mickey and Cris talk about this city perched on top of an ancient volcano!
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Tags: batangas, culture, filipino, language, philippines, road trip, tagalog, tagaytay, Tara Lets!, tourism, travel, volcano
Categories : Tara Lets!
www.kalyespeak.com is now live!
24 06 2009Hello listeners!
We have now successfully transfered our domain to wordpress! You may now redirect your bookmarks back to www.kalyespeak.com. The former address, http://kalyespeak.wordpress.com will still work, of course. Thanks you for bearing with us!
Ingat
- Cris
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Pika-Pika – Anong Pangalan Mo?
17 06 2009
We’ve all known each other for quite some time and fortunately we’ve all been courteous enough to introduce ourselves. But what if you encounter a stranger, a little lost kid, or a duwende perhaps? I’m sure they won’t be going all James Bond with their names. So in order to get the ball rolling in the friendship and familiarity department, here’s a quick lesson on asking someone’s name
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Tags: filipino, friends, friendship, greeting friendship, introductions, names, Pika-Pika!, questions, short lessons, tagalog, what is your name
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Elementary – I’m Lost. Kailangan Ko.
2 06 2009
You think you’re one place, turns out you’re miles away. Maybe you hit a wormhole or something. If ever you get trapped in a twilight zone and end up in the Philippines, you’ll learn just exactly what to say in this episode. Mickey and Cris take on the curious incident of the Cebuano lost in Manila.
A: Waaah! Waaah!
B: Oh, bata, anong nangyari?
A: Kailangan ko ng tulong. Nawawala ako. Nasaan ba ako?
B: Nasa Manila tayo, boy.
A: Talaga? Kanina lang nasa Cebu ako.
B: Ano?! Paano nangyari iyon?
A: Waah! Waah!
B: Hey kid, what happened?
A: I need help. I’m lost. Where am I?
B: We’re in Manila, kid.
A: Really? I was in Cebu just a moment ago!
B: What?! How’d that happen?
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What else do you need? How about a helpful PDF?! Click here!
Music: Maskara by The Eraserheads
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Tags: cebu, culture, Elementary, filipino, language, learn, location, manila, philippines, surprise, tagalog
Categories : Elementary
Tara Lets! – Bohol
25 05 2009
In this first episode of Tara Lets, we head to the land of Chocolate Hills and tarsiers – Bohol! But if you think Bohol is simply about landscapes and large-eyed animals, think again! Listen in as Mickey and Cris talk about the beautiful scenery and attractions of this unique island of the Visayas.
Lost in the Tagalog? Check out this PDF transcript to see helpful translations.
Interested in booking in the Bohol Bee Farm? Head here!
Thanks to this blog for the tarsier pic.
Music: Tara Let’s by Imago
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Pika Pika! – Pahingi!
1 05 2009
Imagine yourself in the desert, the malevolent sun beating down on your burning skin, your throat as dry as the sand around you. Then, out of nowhere, you see an angel holding a bottle of Coca-cola. The thing is, the angel only speaks Filipino. So what now? Well, listen in as Cris and Mickey discuss the magic word ‘Pahingi’ in this edition of Pika-pika!
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Newbs – Yaya, I’m Scared! Mumu!
27 04 2009
We go back to the days of yore, where things were simpler, and all our questions were answered by our yayas. Yayas?! Yep, in this episode, Cris and Mickey discuss the Filipino cultural phenomenon called ‘yayas.’ We’re not talking about no creepy sisterhood here, but nannies!
A: Joeyboy! Huwag kang pupunta diyan!
B: Bakit, yaya?
A: May mumu diyan!
B: Takot ako… huhuhu.
A: Joeyboy! Don’t go there!
B: Why, yaya?
A: There’s a ghost there!!
B: I’m scared! huhuhu…
Know more words to scare little kids! Click here!
Music: Basagan ng Mukha by Radioactive Sago Project
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Tags: culture, filipino, ghosts, kids, language, learn, nannies, newbie, philippines, scared, tagalog, yaya
Categories : Newbies
Newbs – It’s broken! Pwede ipapalit?
5 04 2009
Ever buy your dream TV, bring it home, set it up in your living room, and just when you’re ready to kick-back into LCD-heaven, you find out it doesn’t work? If you have, then here’s how to say it in Filipino – the simplest way possible. Join Mickey and Cris as they explore the world of brokenness and um, fixed-ness.
A: Kuya, pwede ipapalit?
B: Bakit?
A: Sira siya eh.
B: Hmm… ayos siya. Hindi lang naka-plug
A: Kuya, can we have this exchanged?
B: Why?
A: It’s broken.
B: Hmm, it’s working fine. It just wasn’t plugged.
PDF to follow
Music: George Estregan Groove Explosion by Radioactive Sago Project
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Tags: broken, culture, exchange, filipino, gadgets, language, learn, newbie, philippines, questions, return, shopping, tagalog
Categories : Newbies
Updates from the Kalyespeak team!
5 04 2009
We’re back! The Kalyespeak team is back in business! It’s been quite a while since we last released an episode since we’ve been busy with work and school! But the team is back! Listen in for some updates and some new stuff to look forward to!
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Categories : News and Updates!
Newbs – I Love You! Pakita Mo .
13 02 2009
Ah, love. The four letter word that starts a life of happiness and fulfillment. The four letter word that makes the world go round. The four letter word that makes us gush and see little bunny rabbits hop around with unicorns prancing on colorful rainbows. Um, ok, maybe not the last part. Sadly, it’s also the four letter word that causes awfully awkward conversations… such as this one. Listen and learn to profess your love in Filipino with Mickey and Cris.
A: Pare, alam mo ba? Mahal kita.
B: Huwag mo sabihin iyan. Pakita mo na lang.
A: Dude, did you know? I love you.
B: Don’t say that… just show it.
Check out a really romantic proposal here!
Music: “Kailan” by Smokey Mountain
“This Guy Is In Love With You Pare” by Parokya ni Edgar” and performed by Tryst
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Tags: culture, filipino, i love you, language, learn, learn filipino, learn tagalog, love, mahal kita, newbie, on a date, philippines, tagalog, valentines
Categories : Newbies
Elementary – Picky Eater. Bahala ka!
6 02 2009
Game for a night out trying out Filipino cuisine? Can’t describe that tingling sensation on your tongue? Well, listen in on this date as it goes from sweet to sour… pun intended. Cris and Mickey eavesdrop on a night out as we learn the different tastes of Filipino cuisine.
A: Gusto mo ba ng sinigang?
B: Ayoko. Maasim masyado.
A: Eh bicol express?
A: Ayoko. Maanghang masyado.
B: Eh mangga?
A: Ayoko. Matamis masyado.
B: Ay, bahala ka.
A: Do you want sinigang?
B: Nah, too sour.
A: How about bicol express?
B: Nah, too spicy.
A: How about a mango then?
B: Nah, too sweet.
A: Ah, whatever. Eat what you want. Suit yourself.
“Masarap” the only word in your Filipino food vocab? Click here yo!
Music: “100 Taon” by Narda
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Tags: annoy, culture, date, Elementary, filipino, filipino cuisine, filipino food, food, language, learn, learn filipino, on a date, philippines, restaurant, tagalog, tastes
Categories : Elementary
Pika Pika – Inuman na! Let’s all get drunk!
16 01 2009
Get the party started with this new phrase! Learn how Filipinos officially declare the festivities open. Are you ready? Inuman na!
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Categories : Pika-Pika!
Newbs – Do You have plans tomorrow? Nood tayo ng sine.
7 01 2009
Want to ask that cute girl out, but don’t quite know how to phrase it in Filipino? Well, here’s the lesson for you. Cris and Mickey will teach you how to ask if that pretty morena Pinay has plans for tomorrow. Flash that killer smile along with that perfect Pinoy accent and you may just find yourself scoring a date. The vulture Jovitt joins the duo and gives his observations about first dates.
A: Sharon, may plano ka ba bukas?
B: Wala naman.
A: Nood tayo ng sine.
B: Sige. Kita-kits.
A: Sharon, do you have plans for tomorrow?
B: Nope, don’t have any.
A: Let’s watch a movie.
B: Sure, see you.
Learn how to boss people around!
Music: “Love Team” by The Itchyworms
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Tags: culture, date, filipino, invite, language, learn, making plans, movie, newbie, philippines, romance, tagalog
Categories : Newbies
Pika Pika – Happy New Year! Manigong Bagong Taon!
29 12 2008Get ready for some fireworks as we give you a lil quicky on how to welcome the New Year — KALYESPEAK STYLE! Manigong Bagong Taon!
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Pika Pika – Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko!
23 12 2008In Kalyespeak’s first EVER (and historic!) Pika-Pika, Cris and Mickey put their Santa hats on and dissect the phrase “Maligayang Pasko!”
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Newbs – Does It Go? Iyakin.
19 12 2008That high-pitched androgynous being that is Zsazsa is back, and now she’s shopping. Of course, his/her friend is back as well, with a new mean putdown in store for poor Zsazsa. Cris and Mickey explain the language of colors, matching clothes, and Christmas trees (go figure!).
A: Bagay ba?
B: Pulang t-shirt, green na pantalon. Ano ka – Krismas tree?
A: Ang sama mo.
B: Iyakin.
A: Does it go?
B: Red shirt, green pants. What do you think you are – a Christmas tree?
A: You’re so mean.
B: Crybaby.
Colors and cockroaches in this PDF! Ano ka – sinuswerte?! Of course!
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Music: “Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin” by Sugarfree
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Tags: clothes, colors, culture, filipino, insults, language, learn, learn filipino, newbie, shopping, tagalog, zsazsa
Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Christmas episode! Ano plano natin?
17 12 2008Christmas, ah, that lovely holiday. Although Christmas in the Philippines is different from the Western idea of Christmas – no snowmen or jingle bells here, Pinoys have their own special way of bringing in the cheer. For culture talk, Mickey and Cris discuss different Filipino traditions and share a special Christmas message for all the Kalyespeak supporters. Merry Christmas everyone!
A: Nay, ano plano natin sa Pasko?
B: Simbang gabi tapos noche Buena.
A: Kailan tayo magbubukas ng regalo?
B: Pagkatapos ng noche Buena.
A: Mom, what are we doing for Christmas?
B: Midnight mass, then Christmas dinner.
A: When will we open gifts?
B: After the Christmas dinner.
Learn more about Filipino Christmas traditions with this merry and jolly PDF!
If you want to give us a Christmas present, you can donate to us via PayPal! Email us to find out how!
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Tags: Christmas, culture, filipino, language, learn, midnight mass, newbie, noche buena, philippines, simbang gabi, tagalog
Categories : Newbies
Elementary – It Wasn’t Me! Akala ko… (The Jhun-Bing-Mak Love Triangle II)
15 12 2008
We love confrontations, and this is the confrontation to end all confrontations. Jhunjhun (with bolo in hand) finally catches up with Bingbing and they have a heated talk on the alleged kissy-kissy with Makmak. Cris and Mickey listen in as an unexpected twist unfolds.
A: Bingbing! Kasama mo raw si Makmak?!
B: Hah? Hindi ako iyon!
A: Nakakasuka ka. Bruha.
B: Sinasabi ko sa iyo… HINDI AKO IYON!
A: Kung hindi ikaw, sino?!
B: Si… si Bengbeng, yung kambal ko. Akala ko… akala ko patay na siya.
A:Bingbing! I heard you were with Makmak?!
B: Huh? That wasn’t me!
A: You make me vomit. Witch.
B: I’m telling you! It wasn’t me!
A: If it wasn’t you, who was it then?
B: It was… it was Bengbeng, my twin. I thought… I thought she was dead!
PDF to follow!
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Music: Maling Akala by The Eraserheads
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Tags: anger, culture, Elementary, fight, filipino, insult, language, learn, love, mistake, philippines, series, tagalog, twins, twist
Categories : Elementary
Newbs – Is It Far? Kaunti Na Lang.
21 11 2008Ever had that trip that seemed like forever? Well, we’re pretty sure it won’t compare to the trip the father and son in this episode are having… hey, there’s no longer road than the road in a post-apocalyptic Philippines. Hold the tissue if you have a daddy issue, and listen in as Cris and Mickey brush off the soot and teach you helpful Filipino. Jov keeps on walking with a note for pedestrians out there.
A: Malayo pa ba, itay?
B: Malapit na anak.
A: Pagod na ako…
B: Kaunti na lang.
A: Is it still far, dad?
B: It’s near already.
A: I’m already tired…
B: Just a little more…
Learn more adjectives here! WOW GRABE!
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Our music for this episode is “Batang Munti” by Narda
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Tags: commuting, culture, distance, far, filipino, language, learn, metro manila, newbie, philippines, tagalog, walking
Categories : Newbies
Elementary – At the KTV. Huwag kang makulit!
8 11 2008Filipinos love to sing, that’s why there’s a million KTV hotspots around the Metro. Some are family-oriented, some are for friends looking for a good-time, and some are for those lonely folk looking for a “good-time”. Go where you want, we here in Kspeak won’t judge you, just as long as you learn the language. Cris and Mickey lower the volume of the screeching tunes of the neighboring KTV-fest and get down with the grammar. Jovitt joins in and belts a tune of his own.
A: Ang galing ko kumanta! Ikaw naman!
B: Ayoko!
A: Sige na! Kanta ka na!
B: Ayoko nga eh!
A: Sige na! Isang kanta lang!
B: Huwag kang makulit!
A: I sing so well! Your turn!
B: I don’t want to!
A: Come on! Sing!
B: I told you I don’t want to!
A: Come on! Just one song!
B: Stop pestering me!
Wanna learn how to boast more about your good skills? Get the supplementary PDF here!
Mickey and Cris were guests on SpanishPod’s ¿Que Pasa? show! (They flew all the way to Shanghai to meet their idols!)
Hear them tell the story of the man, whose last song was Frank Sinatra’s My Way!
SpanishPod is a language learning podcast founded by Praxis Language, Ltd. It was selected by Best Life Magazine as one of the Top Ten Best Podcasts on the Internet. This innovative teaching tool, together with another Praxis creation ChinesePod, serves as the inspiration and model of KalyeSpeak when it started this March 2008.
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Our Music: “Grabeng Pag-ibig” by The Itchyworms and “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
And if you really want to know what Rodolfo was singing, it’s “25 Minutes” by the legendary Michael Learns to Rock.
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Tags: annoying, culture, Elementary, filipino, karaoke, ktv, language, learn, music, night out, philippines, singing, tagalog
Categories : Elementary
Elementary – They Were Kissing. Walang-hiya siya! (The Jun-Bing-Mak Love Triangle)
21 10 2008Ever had your heart broken by a two-timing loved one? If you haven’t, you can live through the excruciating ordeal vicariously as you listen to a boyfriend’s painful realization that his heart just got chopped in two. If you have, well, um, time to get over it. In this unusually long but entertaining episode, Cris and Mickey leave out the anger as they delve into the nitty-gritty of the dialog, while the culture vulture Jovitt takes a bite out of Filipino names.
A: Jhunjhun, girlfriend mo si Bingbing, di ba?
B: Oo, bakit?
A: Nakita ko siya kasama si Makmak. Naghahalikan sila.
B: ANO?! Walang-hiya siya.
A: Relax lang…
B: Saan yung bolo ko?!
A: Jhunjhun, Bingbing is your girlfriend, right?
B: Yeah, why?
A: I saw her with Makmak. They were kissing.
B: What??? That b*tch!
A: Just relax…
B: Where’s my machete?!
Want to know how to say, “we love each other”? Click here and feel the love!
Music: Evidence by Urbandub
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Tags: anger, culture, Elementary, filipino, jealousy, language, learn, love, love triangle, names, philippines, shame, tagalog, weapons
Categories : Elementary
Newbs – Let’s Play! Duwende Ka!
31 08 2008That little man isn’t real you know. With his little bowler hat, long beard, crooked nose, and the fact that he’s not more than a foot tall, it’s pretty obvious. That little man is a duwende! Keep your kids from playing with these little fellas! Cris and Mickey teach you what to do when encountering a dwarf, and Jovitt adds his own insights on Philippine mythological creatures.
A: Bata, maglaro tayo!
B: Uuuh, sino ka?
A: Kaibigan mo ako!
B: Teka, duwende ka!
Translation:
A: Hey kid, let’s play!
B: Umm, who are you?
A: I’m your friend!
B: Wait, you’re a dwarf!
Wanna play some more? Download our supplementary PDF!
Music: “Uh Oh” by Taken by Cars
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Tags: child, culture, dwarf, filipino, kid, language, learn, legends, mythology, newbie, philippines, play, question, tagalog, who
Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Adobo… AGAIN?!
21 08 2008
Ever got home craving for a double cheese burger and all you got was a crummy salad? Ever happen to you twice… thrice… quatrice (there such a word?)??? Well, in this lesson, Cris and Mickey (who both sport a weird English accent) will teach you how to show disappointment, albeit in a rude way. Jovitt pipes in with his recipe for the delectable Filipino dish – adobo.
A: Ano ulam natin?
B: Adobo po.
A: Adobo na naman??? Sawa na ako sa adobo!!!
A: What food are we having?
B: Adobo.
A: Adobo AGAIN??? I’m sick and tired of adobo!!!
Want to learn how to say you’re sick and tired of being sooooo good? Check this PDF lesson file out!
Want to make your own adobo? Click here for a basic recipe!
Do you have your own adobo recipe? Leave it on the comments section!
Music — Butterscotch by The Eraserheads
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Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Are you ready? Teka lang.
12 08 2008
Aiyo! So you’re friend is one of those slow types – 30 minutes to get ready to take a shower, another 30 in the shower, and yet another 30 getting out of the shower. Cris and Mickey give you a lesson on how to ask if he’s ready (which he probably isn’t). Jovitt flies in to talk about “Filipino time.”
A: Buboy, handa ka na ba?
B: Hindi pa.
A: Tara na! Late na tayo!
B: Teka lang!
A: Buboy, are you ready?
B: Not yet.
A: Come on! We’re late already!
B: Hold up a bit!
PDF to follow!
Music: Taralets! by Imago
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Categories : Newbies
Newbs – You’re Dead! Umuuulan!
17 07 2008
We only have two seasons here in the Philippines – the hot and the wet. Ok, that just sounded dirty, but you’ve got the point. And right now, we’re smack in the middle of the wet rainy season! So don’t forget you’re umbrellas.. you never know when the rain’s going to pour! Cris and Mickey talk about rain, umbrellas and death, as Jov chimes in with his cultural insights.
A: Umuulan! Umuulan!
B: Hala! Wala akong payong!
A: Patay ka! Umuulan! Umuulan!
B: Oo na! Oo na! Patay ako! PATAY AKO!
A: It’s raining! It’s raining!
B: Oh no! I don’t have an umbrella!
A: You’re dead! It’s raining! It’s raining!
B: Yeah! Yeah! I’m dead! I’m dead!
Get drenched with more knowledge with the supplemental PDFs here!
Our music: “Superproxy” by The Eraserheads
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Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Is She In? Anong Oras Siya Babalik?
12 07 2008
Ever gone to the house of the girl of your dreams… and realize she’s gone? Ever wonder when she’s coming back? Ever realize her name was Juliebeth? Well, if you said yes to the first two questions, this is the lesson for you. And if you’re wondering if Juliebeth is a real name, then this is ALSO the lesson for you. Join Cris, Mickey and Jov in this lesson and find out when Juliebeth is coming back!
A: Andiyan po ba si Juliebeth?
B: Ay… wala po.
A: Anong oras po siya babalik?
B: Hindi ko po alam. Baka bukas pa.
A: Is Juliebeth in?
B: Oh.. she’s not here.
A: What time will she be back?
B: I don’t know. Probably tomorrow.
Learn more about Juliebeth here!
Music: Telepono by Sinosikat
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Categories : Newbies
Elementary – Bababa ba? Baaaah…
5 06 2008
Ever got trapped with a Filipino in the elevator? Well, here’s the perfect thing to say to break the awkward silence. Jovitt covers for Cris and joins Mickey as they talk about a useful Filipino tongue-twister and give more examples that will surely get you saying… “huuuuwatttt???”
Dialogue:
A: Papa, bababa ba?
B: Oo, bababa. Bababa ka ba?
A: Oo, bababa ako kasama yung tupa.
Tupa: Beeeeeeeh.. Beeeeeeeeh…
A: Papa, is it going down?
B: Yup, it’s going down. Are you going down?
A: Yup, I’m going down, and I have the sheep with me.
Sheep: Beeeh… beeehh..
Get down, get down and move it all around with the PDF guide!
Our music:
“Ako si M-16″ by Junior Kilat
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Our best wishes go to our good friend and high school brother, Michael Pante, who was joined in Holy Matrimony with the lovely Desiree Berjamin last May 31, 2008.
Mabuhay ang Bagong Kasal!
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Sorry for the late post, mypodcast.com experienced some techinical difficulties over the past week!dio
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Categories : Elementary
Elementary – You Stink, Kilikili!
23 05 2008
You know you and a friend are tight when conversations touch on the following topics:
1. love (and the problems which go with it),
2. lifelong dreams (and how to realize them), and
3. stinky armpits (and the use of deodorant).
We’ll leave you to figure out how to discuss the first two in Filipino. In this Elementary lesson, Cris and Mickey teach you how to put all tact behind with a lesson on the verb “gamit” and of course, armpits. Yup, kilikili. Jovitt finally puts some pants on and talks about Filipino Hygiene.
A: My Gad! Ang baho ng kilikili mo!
B: Talaga?
A: Sobra! Gumamit ka ba ng deodorant?
B: Oo, Gumamit ako!
A: Eh bakit ang baho?
A: Oh my god! Your armpits stink!
B: Really??
A: Super! Did you use deodorant?
B: Yea, I did use!
A: Why does it stink then??
Learn more um-structured verbs with this PDF!
Musica:
“First Day High” by Kamikazee. Salamat JPaul!
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Tags: annoyance, armpit, culture, Elementary, filipino, hygiene, language, learn, philippines, really, stink, tagalog, use
Categories : Elementary
Newbs – DVD! Dibidi!
16 05 2008
That little man whispering to your ear “Dibidi, “Eks, eks”, “buld, buld” might creep you out, but he’s actually your friendly DVD bootlegger – source of your pirated DVD needs, whether it be the latest Oscar-award winning film or the skankiest lewd movie. Learn how to haggle with the man with this lesson with Cris and Mickey, and listen to Jov as he gives his insights on the dangers of buying those darn discs.
A: Dibidi, dibidi! One-fifty, isa!
B: Ang mahal naman! Wala bang presyong kaibigan?
A: Sixty, last price.
B: Ayos! Pabili sampu!
A: DVD, DVD! One hundred fifty pesos for one!
B: How expensive!, Don’t you have a discounted price?
A: Sixty, last price.
B: Ok! I’ll buy ten!
Dying to say “How cheap!” or “That’s so long!”? Click here!
Moozik:
“DVDX” by Sandwich and “Papaya” by Urzula Dudziak
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Categories : Newbies
Newbs – I’ll Go Ahead. Ingat!
10 05 2008
We say goodbye to you today… okay okay, don’t fret. We’re TEACHING you how to say goodbye today. In this short but sweet lesson, Cris and Mickey will teach you some ways to say goodbye to a friend or make a smooth getaway from an annoying person. Jovitt hops on the culture trail and talks about the Filipino text messaging culture.
A: Una na ako pare!
B: Sige, text-text na lang!
A: Okey, kita-kits!
B: Ingat!
A: I’ll go ahead mate.
B: Sure, just text me!
A: Okay, see you!
B: Take care!
Learn more about saying goodbye in this PDF!
Music used in this episode:
Rock Baby Rock by Kala, and One Look by Kjwan.
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Tags: culture, farewell, filipino, goodbye, language, learn, philippines, see you, tagalog, text
Categories : Newbies
Elementary – Pepe Gets His Wish. Amoy Aso.
5 05 2008
Whoopee, it’s Pepe’s birthday and he finally gets his wish! But little does he know that it’s actually his DEATH wish. We like it morbid here in KalyeSpeak so it isn’t surprising that our little ol’ Nanay finds Pepe sprawled on the floor. Cris and Mickey get into the details of the sad (but interesting) story and Jov chimes in with his two cents on Filipinos and their olfactory fixations.
A:Pepe, Pepe! Andito na si Nanay!
Hmm, bakit amoy aso?
Anak, saan nanggaling iyan??
B: Naaay.. salamat po..
A: Pepe, Pepe! Mother’s home!
Hmm.. Why does it smell of dog?
My child! Where did that comes from?
B:: Ma.. Thank you…
Want to learn how to say “This smells like crap!”? Click here!
Music for this Episode:
“Prom” by Sugarfree and “Pink Happy Sunday” by Bleedingboy | Soundtrack
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Tags: culture, death, dog, filipino, language, learning, Pepe, pet, philippines, smell, tagalog
Categories : Elementary
Newbs – Asking For A Picture. Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo!
2 05 2008
Traveling around the Philippines alone and dying to have your picture taken with that beautiful Pinay behind you? Don’t fret! In this lesson, Cris and Mickey will not only teach you how to charm the locals with your exquisite Filipino, but you’ll also learn how to ask someone to take your picture for you! Jovitt gives his two cents on the famous Philippine sunset and where best to see it!
A: Kuya, pwede papicture?
B: Sige, anong background gusto mo?
A: Umm… kasama yung sunset.
B: Okey! Isa.. dalawa.. tatlo! Smile!
A: Kuya, can you take my picture?
B: Sure, what background do you want?
A: Umm, with the sunset.
B: Okay! One, two, three! Smile!
Want to learn how to request for more stuff? Click here
Music used:
Maling Akala by Brownman Revival
Akin Ka Nalang by Itchyworms
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Categories : Newbies
Newbs – It’s so Hot! Arte mo!
29 04 2008
The vicious heat of the Filipino summer getting to you? It’s not all about the tropical paradise of beaches, bikini-clad Pinays, and cold beer you know. For the rest of us who aren’t at the beach, we have to endure scorching 37 degree temperatures, which can lead to “inis init”. Jovitt discusses this tropical phenomenon while Cris and Mickey take a looksy at a dialogue which can go “either way.”
A: Ang init ngayon! Natutunaw ako!
B: Exage ka naman! Hindi kaya.
A: Bakit ka ganyan?
B: Ang arte mo eh.
A: It’s so hot today! I’m melting!
B: You’re exaggerating! It’s not THAT hot.
A: Why do you have to be that way? 
B: Because you’re so fussy.
The UPDATED PDF is just a click away!
Musicalized by:
“Paris” by Chicosci and “Hallelujah” by Bamboonoy, irritate, Filipino, langu
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Categories : Newbies
Elementary – Balita ko… It’s Dangerous. (The Pepe Saga)
25 04 2008
We heard Pepe and his hysterical “bakit, nay, bakit?”. We heard his mother shutting him up with a single “basta.” But we never found out the real reason… until now. The mystery unravels as the plot thickens in the dramatic story that is Pepe’s dog. Cris and Mickey explain the finer details, while Jovitt joins in to explain the power relations in the Filipino household.
A: Mahal, balita ko gusto ni Pepe ng aso.
B: Mahirap iyan. May asthma yung bata. Delikado.
A: Alam ko. Pero birthday niya…
B: Hindi nga pwede eh!
A: Love, i heard Pepe wants a dog.
B: That’s going to be hard. The kid has asthma. It’s dangerous.
A: I know.. But it’s his birthday..
B: I told you, it ain’t happening.
Click here for more learning goodness!
Thanks to Raissa!
Salamat sa Musika!
“Hari ng Sablay” by Sugarfree and “Isolated” by Makkina
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Tags: birthday, child, culture, dangerous, Elementary, filipino, i heard, love, philippines, rumors, series, tagalog
Categories : Elementary
Newbs – I’m from the States. Astig.
24 04 2008
Just because you’re white doesn’t mean you’re from the States. We all know that’s true, but give 40 years of colonization plus another 60 years of neo-colonization and you have Filipinos thinking all white folks come from the land of the free. Well, in this lesson, Cris and Mickey teach you how to clarify where you are from, Cris also adds some flavor with his etymology of the word “astig”. Jovitt discusses the importance of hometowns and provinces.
A: Excuse me po, taga-rito ka ba?
B: Hindi, taga-Amerika ako.
A: Talaga? Taga-Canada ako.
B: Astig.
A: Excuse me, are you from here?
B: No, I’m from the States.
A: Really? I’m from Canada.
B: Cool.
Music included in this episode:
Daliri by Kjwan and Princesa by 6Cyclemind
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Tags: cool, country, culture, filipino, origin, philippines, tagalog, USA, where are you from
Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Taking A Taxi. Sige, Pasok.
16 04 2008
Stuck in the hellish July rains in the middle of EDSA? Late for a flight and the tricycle you’re riding in won’t make it around to the next corner? Want a wee bit more luxury in your life? Then take a taxi! After this episode with Cris and Mickey, you’ll be flagging down taxis left and right. But it doesn’t mean that if they stop, you’ve got yourself a ride. Jovitt explains the mystery of taxis stopping for a customer and driving off to the sunset, leaving the hapless customer behind.
A: Taksi! Taksi!
B: Saan punta niyo?
A: Sa airport.
B: Sige, pasok.
A: Taxi! Taxi!
B: Where you going?
A: To the airport.
B: Sure, hop in.
Want to learn more? Click here for the PDF file
Thanks again to Raissa!
Thank you for the Music:
“Nahuhulog” by Sandwich and “Subway Station” by Makkina
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Tags: culture, directions, filipino, hailing a cab, philippines, tagalog, taking a taxi, transportation, where are you going
Categories : Newbies
Elementary – Pepe wants a dog. Ayoko.
15 04 2008
Why do we always want something we can’t have? Honestly, we don’t know, but it sure makes a good story. In the first Elementary lesson, Cris and Mickey take a look at the life of little Pepe, his forbidden desire, and how it’s starting to rip apart his relationship with a loved one. Sounds a tad bit too dramatic? Well, that’s how we like it. Jovitt adds to the hoolah with an insider’s look at Filipinos and their pets.
A: Nay, gusto ko ng aso.
B: Pepe, hindi nga pwede.
A: Bakit, nay? Bakit???
B: Basta. Ayoko.
A: Ma, I want a dog.
B: You can’t have any, Pepe.
A: Why, ma? Why???
B: Because I said so. That’s why.
Want to learn more? Click here for the PDF file
Special thanks to Raissa for being our voice talent once again.
Music in this episode:
“Molotov” by Narda and
“Save You” by Makkina
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Tags: animals, culture, desire, dogs, filipino, not want, pessimism, pets, philippines, questions, tagalog
Categories : Elementary
Newbs – Hi Hello! Fine Ok lang!
7 04 2008
Pop quiz hot shot. What do Filipinos say to greet each other? If you just answered “mabuhay”, then this lesson is for you. Cris and Jov discuss how to greet the Filipino way, and Jovitt talks about different variations of the word “dude” in Filipino.
A: Hoy pare!
B: Kamusta brad?
A: Ok lang. Ikaw?
B. Ganoon pa rin.
A: Hey man!
B: How are you bro?
A: I’m doing ok. How about you?
B: Same old.
Want more vocab? Check out the PDF here!
Our Music in this episode:
“Hello Moto” by The Itchyworms
and
“Neon Lights” by Makkina
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Tags: culture, filipino, greeting friendship, philippines, tagalog
Categories : Newbies
Magkano? Two beers please
3 04 2008
Two bottles of beer, one guy. Sounds like a lonely night. But not here in KalyeSpeak. In this episode, the Kalye Trio head to a bar and keep our lonely yuppie company. Will he share his beer? Probably not. But the Trio will share some valuable insights on some useful Filipino sentence structures, numbers, and the most popular beer brand in the Philippines. Itaas mo!
A: Bos! May beer ba kayo dito?
B: Opo,may San Miguel kami.
A: Magkano isang bote?
B: P18 lang.
A: Sige, padala dalawang bote.
A: Waiter, do you have beer here?
B: Yes, we have San Miguel.
A: How much is a bottle?
B: Only P18.
A: Good, please bring me two bottles.
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Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Where’s the bathroom? Ay, ganoon ba?
1 04 2008
Ever had to go to bathroom real bad and didn’t have a clue where the bathroom was? Well, in this episode of KalyeSpeak, Cris and Mickey teach you how to ask where the golden promise of bowel relief lies. Just beware of the misguiding answers of the occasional uncaring ates. Is it really to the left or the right?? Also, Jovitt also does some research on the state of public bathrooms in the Philippines and tells us where best to go when number 2 comes knocking on your door.
A: Ate, ate! Saan yung banyo?
B: Sa kanan.
A: Ate! Wala naman eh!
B: Ay, ganoon ba? Sa kaliwa pala.
A: Miss, miss! Where’s the bathroom?
B: To the right.
A: Miss! There wasn’t any!B: Oh, is that so? To the left then.
Want more? Click here for the PDF
Special Thanks to Raissa for being our voice talent for this episode!
Music we used for this episode:
“Astro” by Radioactive Sago Project
and
“Warmth” by Makkina
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Tags: bathroom, comfort room, culture, directions, filipino, john, negation, newbie, philippines, tagalog, toilet
Categories : Newbies
Newbs – Ang Sarap! You Said It!
3 03 2008
Romeo and Juliet. Bonny and Clyde. Donald and Daisy. Filipinos and their food. Simply inseparable. In the pilot podcast of KalyeSpeak, Mickey and Cris talk about that oh-so-sweet, oh-so-creamy dessert with that mix-mix name.
Dialogue:
A: Exage! Ang sarap!B: Ano ba iyan?
A: Halo-halo.
B. Sinabi mo pa, masarap talaga iyan.
Translation:
A: Wow! Delicious!
B: What is that?
A: Halo-halo!
B. You said it, that’s really good!
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At last, our first episode! We’ve finally recorded an episode after weeks of testing. We admit there are still some stuff to work on, so give us some feedback so that we can improve your learning experience. Be brutally honest. We’re incredibly dense, that’s why we made this thing — like William Hung — with no professional training. But with your help, we’ll get there!
A few people to thank and give credit for helping out in this project:
Ken Carroll, Jenny Zhu, and John Pasden for being our inspirations. 多谢！
The Malabon Brass band for their “Pa
ngango sa Ilaw March”, which is the theme music of this episode.
Jill Lao, our original lady voiceover, who had to move on before this project was to be launched. We wish you all the best in the fashion world!
Kimie Ong, our new lady voiceover. You’ll be hearing more of her in future episodes!
And of course, God for being awesome.
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