Newbs – Take Out! Pabalot!

12 06 2011

Eating out and realized that you ordered too much? That leftover lechon sure is looking good for breakfast tomorrow. But what to do, what to say? Well, in this month’s Kspeak lesson, Cris and Mickey will teach you how to say “take out!” faster than you can say “wow, sarap!” Razi, Bernice, and Jovitt also talk about “takaw mata” in the culture portion.

A: Ang dami pang tira!
B: Pabalot na lang kaya natin?
A: Sige, sabihin mo sa ate!
B: Ate, pabalot!

A: There’s so much leftovers!
B: You think we should take it home?
A: Yeah!! Tell the waitress!
B:  Miss! Please have this wrapped for take out!

Music: Tikman by Sugarfree (we don’t own the music but we love it!)


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Newbs-Friendship at its Finest

21 04 2011

Ever had those days when you just felt downright ugly? Yeah? Then this lesson is for you! Learn how to be honest with yourself with this lesson hosted by Cris and Mickey! The intricacies and nuances of the Filipino culture is discussed by Bernice, Razi, and Jovitt!

A: Ang panget ko talaga.
B: Hindi ka panget
A: Salamat. Ang bait mo talaga.
B: Hindi ka lang gwapo.

A: I’m so ugly!
B: You’re not ugly.
A: Thanks, you’re so kind.
B: You’re just not handsome.



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Music: Ako si Superman by Handog
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Newbs – Checking the Taxi Meter. Gumagana.

2 11 2010

Getting around Manila is easy, but getting around without being cheated by the taxi driver is another matter. In this long-overdue Kalyespeak lesson (sorry for the delay guys!), we’ll learn from Mickey and Jovitt how to check if the taxi meter is actually working! Razi and Paulo join in and share their tips on taking a taxi around Manila.


A: Bos, gumagana ba metro mo?
B: Oo, bakit?
A: Ang mahal kasi eh.
B: Tama yan, traffic eh.

A: Sir, is your taxi meter working?
B: Yes, why?
A: It’s so expensive.
B: That’s correct, it’s just really traffic.

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Music: Slip by Kjwan

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Newbs-Thief! Saklolo!

12 08 2010

You’re walking down the street, and next thing you know it, a guy comes running from behind you, snatches your wallet and runs off to the horizon. What are you to do? Shout “Saklolo!” of course! Listen in as the Kspeak Crew talks about this perilously termed Filipino word!

A: Saklolo! Magnanakaw! Saklolo!
B: Saan siya pumunta?!
A: Doon banda!
B: Ako bahala!

A: Help! Thief! Help!
B: Where’d he go?
A: Over there!
B: I’ll handle it!



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Music: No Touch by Rocksteddy
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Newbs – Street Food Series: Taho!

5 07 2010

Is it a drink or a snack? When it comes to taho, who cares?! It’s cheap and good, that’s all that matters! In this lesson from the Street Food Series, Mickey and Jov talk about the hot and sweet concoction that is taho. Raz and Paulo chime in and explain what it’s made of.

A: Taho! Taho!
B: Manong, magkano po isang baso?
A: P10 yung maliit. P15 yung malaki.
B: Isang maliit po. Padamihan po ng sago.

A: Taho! Taho!
B: Sir, how much is a glass?
A: P10 for the small one, P15 for the larger one.
B: One small one please. And please put a lot of sago.


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Song: Handog by Join the Club
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Newbs – Street Food Series: This is Delicious! Balut!

21 06 2010


People say Filipinos eat anything. And, honestly, maybe we do. In the pilot lesson of the new Street Food Series, the Kalyespeak crew will peel away the shell of everyone’s favorite egg – Balut. What is it? Is it good? Is that a feather?! Find out the answers here!

A: Ang sarap nito!
B: Ano ba iyan?
A: Balut!
B: Wow! Pahingi!

A: This is delicious!
B: What is that?
A: Balut!
B: Wow! Give me some!


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Music: Healing by Julianne
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Newbs-WIFI? Libre!

17 05 2010

Ever go to a coffee shop and feel the need to go online (to listen to the newest episode of kalyespeak, yeh?)?! Well, here’s just the lesson for you! Whether you call it wifi or wee-fee, we all need it, so here’s how to say it! Join Mickey, Jovitt and Razi as they talk about the language, free wifi and coffee shops


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A: May WIFI ba dito?
B: Siyempre.
A: Ano yung password?
B: Hindi kailangan. Libre eh.

A: Is there WIFI here?
B: Of course!
A: What’s the password?
B: You don’t need it because it’s free!

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Music: Bonggahan by 6CycleMind
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Photo from Corbis.





Newbs-My Boil! Tara Na Sa Ospital!

19 04 2010

You’ll know an emergency when you see one – and a festering boil ready to pop is one of them. Listen in as Jovitt and Mickey tackle an emergency in this episode of Kalyespeak. Also, Razi is making his debut as the newest member of the team as the ever-knowledgable Society Snail. This promises to be an insightful lesson of boils, emergencies, useful language, and circumcision (yes, you read it right, circumcision.)

A: Sasabog na yung pigsa ko!
B: Tara na sa ospital!
A: Bilis ang sakit!

A: My boil is going to explode!
B: Let’s go to the hospital!
A: Hurry! It hurts!!!


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Music: Superproxy 2K6 by the late great Francis M
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Newbie – I’m Thirsty. Ito, Tubig

1 03 2010

Your throat is dry. Your lips are cracked. You’re parched, admit it. There’s no shame in saying you’re thirsty. And because we have no shame here in Kalyespeak, we’ll be teaching you how to say “I’m thirsty” in Filipino (talk about a segue!). Tune in as Mickey and Jovitt talk about thirst and water. Listen in closely and you might just guess where Cris G has gone off to!

A: Nauuhaw ako.

B: Oh, ito tubig.

A: Salamat po.

A: I’m thirsty.

B: Here, have some water.

A: Thanks.


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Music: “Lifeline” by Kjwan (galing!)

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Newbs – I Lost My Wallet! Putek!

5 10 2009

nawawala 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!


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Who’s Anne Curtis? She’s just the leading lady of the Philippines! Search her in Google!

Song: “Gusto Ko Lamang sa Buhay” by Itchyworms

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Newbs – The Curious Case of the Filipino Greeting. Kumain Ka Na Ba?

5 08 2009

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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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Song: “All For A Tuesday” by Taken By Cars

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Newbs – Yaya, I’m Scared! Mumu!

27 04 2009

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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…


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Music: Basagan ng Mukha by Radioactive Sago Project

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Newbs – It’s broken! Pwede ipapalit?

5 04 2009

42-18982435Ever 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.


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Music: George Estregan Groove Explosion by Radioactive Sago Project
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Newbs – I Love You! Pakita Mo .

13 02 2009

42-18245423Ah, 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.


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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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Newbs – Do You have plans tomorrow? Nood tayo ng sine.

7 01 2009

planoWant 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.


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Music: “Love Team” by The Itchyworms








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