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Elementary-We’re Late. Maliligo Lang Ako.

kalyespeak — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:18:14 +0000

You’re in a rush, you have to get going, but your friend stinks. What to do? Well, practice this helpful dialog of course! Mickey and Jovitt break down the useful phrases of this episode, while Pupay and Razi talk about palangganas, tabos, and taking a shower!

A: Pare, huli na tayo!
B: Maliligo lang ako nang mabilis!
A: Ano? Huli na tayo!
B: Alam ko! Kaso, ang baho ko eh!

A: Dude, we’re late!
B: I’ll just take a quick shower!
A: Whut?! We’re late!
B: I know! But I stink!

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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: Elementary, filipino, friendship, hygiene, language, learn, learn filipino, philippines, tagalog

Kamusta na?

kalyespeak — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:38:00 +0000

Sorry if we haven’t uploaded new lessons yet! But we surely will come mid-April and May! So for now, brush up with our old lessons! Kita kits!!

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Elementary – Driving School

kalyespeak — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:02:32 +0000

They say that if you can drive in the Philippines, you can drive anywhere. But this innate talent of driving has to come from somewhere right? Of course! And all roads lead back to driving school which is what Mickey and Cris will discuss in 2012′s first Kalyespeak episode.

A: Marunong ka ba magmaneho?
B: Opo!
A: Sige, ano yang hawak mo?
B: Cambio po.
A: Sira! Manibela yan!

A: Do you know how to drive?
B: Yes!
A: Ok, so what’s that thing your holding?
B: The gear stick.
A: Crazy! That’s the steering wheel!

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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, driving, driving school, Elementary, filipino, learn filipino, philippines, tagalog, transportation

Maligayang Pasko from Kalyespeak!

kalyespeak — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:00:24 +0000

Another year is about to end and we’d like to thank everyone for listening and spreading the word about Kalyespeak! We wish you all a blessed and peaceful Christmas with your loved ones! Keep learning and keep listening! Kita-kits in kalyespeak.com!

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Music: Gumising by Bukas Palad Ministry (we don’t own the music but we sure love the singers!)

Filed under: News and Updates! Tagged: Christmas, filipino, greeting, Maligayang Pasko, short lessons

Elementary – Gutom! Sisig!

kalyespeak — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 05:26:36 +0000

After a long wait, we’re back with, yes, you guessed it, another food-related lesson! Cris, Jov, and Mickey tackle a classic Pampangueno dish: sisig – a staple for almost every Filipino who drinks beer or hangs out in a grill. It’s delicious. It’s succulent. It’s pig’s head. And it’s making us hungry.

A: Gutom na ako!
B: Maghintay ka muna!
A: Bakit ang tagal?
B: Hindi pa luto yung sisig!
A: AAARGH! GUTOM NA AKO!

A:I’m hungry!!!
B: Just wait a while!
A: What’s taking so long?
B: The sisig isn’t cooked yet!
A: ARGH! I’M HUNGRY!

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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: anger, cook, culture, Elementary, filipino, filipino food, hunger, language, learn, learn filipino, philippines, street food

Pika-pika! – Bahala Na Si Batman

kalyespeak — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:07:24 +0000

Caught in a pickle? Bite off more than you can chew? Crap hit the fan? Thinking of eating that balut? In love with Katy Perry but you’re not Russell Brand? Well, if you don’t know what to do, then listen in! Cris and Mickey talk about this odd, yet interesting, Filipino expression!

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Filed under: Pika-Pika! Tagged: batman, culture, language, learn, learn filipino, philippines, Pika-Pika!, short lessons, tagalog

Elementary – Joke Time!

kalyespeak — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:15:23 +0000

Is there a better way than to start your day with a joke? Of course! That’s by saying a joke in Filipino! In this (long-awaited!) installment of Kalyespeak, Cris and Mickey share a classic Filipino joke, while Jovitt gets off his pison and shares some insights on Filipino jokes.

A: May joke ako! Anong tawag sa taong nasagasaan ng pison?
B: Ano?
A: Tanga!

A: I have a joke! What do you call a person who gets run over by a steam roller?
B: What?
A: Stupid!

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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: Elementary, filipino jokes, funny, jokes, learn filipino, philippines

Try Mo Try Ko! – Bilangan ng Baboy

kalyespeak — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:35:55 +0000

Let’s start July off with a new lesson to pig out on! Ah, did you get that? Did you get that clue? If you did, then this month’s offering of Try Mo, Try Ko will be as easy as pie (even if its an advanced lesson!). Don’t forget to leave your answers on the message board!

Please rate us on iTunes as well! 5 stars will be great!

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Filed under: Try Mo Try Ko! Tagged: animals, counting, filipino, language, learn, learn filipino, listening, numbers, short lessons

Newbs – Take Out! Pabalot!

kalyespeak — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:17:51 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: culture, eat, filipino food, food, language, learn filipino, newbie, request, restaurant, tagalog, take out, waitress

Try Mo Try Ko! – Sundutan!

kalyespeak — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:36:20 +0000

Clean those ears and sharpen those minds because it’s time for another listening lesson with Try Mo, Try Ko! Cris and Razi eavesdrop on an odd conversation between Jovitt and Bernice. So, what’s happening??? Let us know what you think!

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Newbs-Friendship at its Finest

kalyespeak — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 04:21:51 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: adjectives, culture, filipino, friendship, handsome, learn filipino, newbie, philippines, relationships, ugly

Announcement:

kalyespeak — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:41:31 +0000

We will be back late April. Sorry, been busy with school and I am not in Manila now to edit any new episodes. See you all soon, kita kits

Mickey

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Try Mo Try Ko! – Breaking Up

kalyespeak — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:57:07 +0000

Lessons too basic for you? Well, here’s a good way to test your Filipino listening and comprehension skills! Listen in as Razi and Cris introduce Kalyespeak’s newest series “Try Mo, Try ko!”

Leave your answers to the questions in the comments section! Who knows, you might even get a shout-out for being the first to answer correctly!

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Filed under: Try Mo Try Ko! Tagged: filipino, language, learn, learn filipino, listening, love, philippines, romance, tagalog, try mo try ko

Elementary – Street Food Series: Fishballs!

kalyespeak — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:53:31 +0000

We are back! And what better way to usher in 2011 than with a lesson on food! Cris and Mickey talk about this uber-famous Filipino street food, fishballs! Paulo and Jovitt explain how and where to buy these yummy balls-on-a-stick, and guest Bernice also shares her two centavos! Listen now, and don’t forget to listen until the end for a musical treat by Cris!

A: Wow Fishballs! Ano yung masarap na sawsawan?
B: May matamis, may maanghang. Depende na sa iyo yan!
A: Sige, yung matamis na lang!

A: Wow Fishballs! What’s a good sauce?
B: There’s some sweet sauce, there’s some spicy. It all depends on you!
A: Ok, i’ll just get the sweet one then!

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Music: Slip by Kjwan (woohoo!)
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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, eat, Elementary, filipino, fishballs, food, learn filipino, philippines, series, street food series

Maligayang Pasko from Kalyespeak

kalyespeak — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:08:58 +0000

To all Kspeakers out there, we just want to give a big SALAMAT for continuing your support for our humble website! We apologize for not uploading regularly the past two months, but we’ll surely have new and exciting lessons this 2011!

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Music: Pasko Na by the Bukas Palad Ministry Choir (Love this Choir!)

Filed under: News and Updates! Tagged: Christmas

Newbs – Checking the Taxi Meter. Gumagana.

kalyespeak — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:36:28 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: newbie, taxi, taxi meter, transportation, travel

No new posts?! But why?!

kalyespeak — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:25:03 +0000

hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates from the site! Been a busy week preparing for exams! Will upload some new lessons when I have the time to edit! – mickey

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Esteban’s Tagalog Video Lessons

kalyespeak — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:54:42 +0000

Listener and commenter first class Steve has made a couple of videos on learning Tagalog on his YouTube site with hopefully more to come. We, as previous costume wearing dilettantes for different academic purposes, appreciate anyone willing to dress up for the sake of having fun and making things interesting while teaching and learning. Great job Steve!

Go check out Steve’s videos and give him comments and feedback or a thumbs up!

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Elementary – Pick-up Line Fail

kalyespeak — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 02:06:12 +0000

Hankering for some loving? Then how about try a Filipino pick-up line? Just don’t follow this girl as she does an epic fail. It’s also a special episode because we’re joined by a special guest and one of the Kspeak founders is back! Listen in for this extra espesyal lesson!

A: Boss, alam mo ba? Kung posporo ka, at posporo ako, eh di match tayo!
B: Nye.
A: Ah.. umm.. umutot ka ba? Kasi you blew me away!
B: Ano?!

A: Sir, did you know? If you were a matchstick, and I were a matchstick, we’d match!
B: Meh.
A: AH.. umm.. did you fart? Coz you blew me away!
B: What?!?

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Music: Mahirap Talaga Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba by Isla Era
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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, date, dating, Elementary, filipino, language, learn filipino, love, pick-up lines, relationships

Newbs-Thief! Saklolo!

kalyespeak — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:10:58 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: crime, emergency, filipino, help, language, learn filipino, newbie, philippines, saklolo, tagalog, thief

Outside of the “behind the scenes”

kalyespeak — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:52:57 +0000

Just a mini-post to show you guys the view from where we have been recording the Kalye Speak episodes for the last few months.

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Elementary-Do You Want to Talk? May Problema Ako.

kalyespeak — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:00:55 +0000

We’ve all had our fair share of ups and downs. That’s just how life goes. And we all know we couldn’t have made it without the help of our friends. This episode shows exactly the opposite of those times. Listen in as Mickey and Jov eavesdrop on a heart-to-heart talk of two “friends.” Razi and Paulo join in and talk about the Filipino cultural phenomenon known as “utang ng loob.”

A: May problema ako.
B: Gusto mo bang pag-usapan?
A: May pinatay ako.
B: Ah.. sige… una na ako.

A: I have a problem.
B: Do you want to talk about it?
A: I killed someone.
B: Oh… all right… I have to go…

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Music: Hanggang Magdamag by Mayonaisse

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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, Elementary, filipino, friendship, language, learn, murder, philippines, relationships, sharing problems, utang ng loob

Newbs – Street Food Series: Taho!

kalyespeak — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 01:00:55 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: culture, drinks, eat, filipino, filipino food, food, language, learn, learn filipino, newbie, philippines, series, street food, tagalog, taho

Newbs – Street Food Series: This is Delicious! Balut!

kalyespeak — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:00:07 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: balut, culture, delicious, filipino, filipino food, food, language, learn, learn filipino, newbie, philippines, street food

Elementary – Where Does It Hurt? Sa Puso.

kalyespeak — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:00:20 +0000

We head to the doctor’s office today, but as we shall find out, the hurt of this patient needs more than just medical care. It’s a hurt that’s deep, and it does not scar – and that’s the worst hurt that one can get. Mickey and Jovitt tackle the language. They’re joined in by Razi and Paulo who will introduce us to different body parts and how to say them in Filipino.

A: Saan masakit? Sa ulo ba? Sa tiyan?
B: Hindi po, doc. Sa puso.
A: Heart attack iyan!
B: Hindi po. Heartbreak.

A: Where does it hurt? In your head? Your stomach?
B: No, doctor. It’s my heart.
A: That’s a heart attack!
B: No, it’s heartbreak.

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Music: Rock Baby Rock by Kala
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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: body, body parts, culture, doctor, Elementary, going to the doctor, hospital, learn, learn filipino, love, philippines, relationships, romance

Elementary-Lover’s Spat. Honeybabes.

kalyespeak — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:00:04 +0000

We’ve all been through a quarrel or a spat with a loved one. And we’ve always had our own techniques and tricks of patching things up. Now, it’s time to learn how to patch things up the Filipino way. Mickey and Jovitt teach the language, while Razi and Paulo join in for some insights on “tampo” and “lambing.”

A: Oh, nagtatampo ka na naman.
B: Ikaw kasi eh. Nangchichicks ka na naman.
A: Honeybabes, friends lang kami. Promise.
B: Talaga lang ha.

A: Hey, you’re mad at me again…
B: It’s your fault. You’ve been flirting with girls again.
A: Honeybabes, we’re just friends. Promise.
B: Really now…

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Thanks to Yanee for being our female voice talent!
Music: Babaeng Uy Ay by UpDharmaDown, Sugarfree & Brownman Revival
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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, Elementary, fights, filipino, language, learn, love, lover's spat, quarrels, relationships, romance, tampo

Newbs-WIFI? Libre!

kalyespeak — Mon, 17 May 2010 01:00:47 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: coffee shops, culture, filipino, free, internet, language, learn, learn filipino, newbie, philippines, questions, tagalog, WIFI

Elementary – Why Doesn’t She Love Me? Loser Ka Eh.

kalyespeak — Mon, 03 May 2010 01:00:56 +0000

We all get down because of that elusive and slippery four-letter word we call “love.” Why doesn’t he care, why doesn’t she love me, what’s wrong with me? These are the questions we are usually faced with. And, sadly, the answers are often too hard to swallow. Listen in as a heartbroken gent receives the ugly truth from his friend. Jovitt and Mickey handle the teaching, while Razi comes in with his two cents on love and the world of emo.

A: Bakit hindi niya ako mahal?
B: Loser ka eh.
A: Bakit ka ganyan?
B: Emo ka eh.

A: Why doesn’t she love me?
B: Coz you’re a loser.
A: Why are you like that?
B: Coz you’re emo.

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Music: Kailan by The Eraserheads
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Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, Elementary, emo, heartbreak, learn filipino, loser, love, philippines, relationships, romance, sad truth, tagalog

Pika Pika! – Ang Bait Mo Naman!

kalyespeak — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:59:17 +0000

Why, thank you, you’re so kind! Ever the polite language, Filipino can actually be used sarcastically, as is often the case with this phrase, “ang bait mo naman!” Listen in as Cris, Mickey and Jovitt discuss this ubiquitous phrase.

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Filed under: Pika-Pika! Tagged: compliment, good, kind, Pika-Pika!, sarcasm, short lessons

Newbs-My Boil! Tara Na Sa Ospital!

kalyespeak — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:00:09 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: boils, circumcision, culture, emergency, hospital, language, learn, let's go, medical, newbie, pain, pigsa, tagalog

Elementary – Who Are You Voting For? Yung Pinaka…

kalyespeak — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:10:49 +0000

Colorful and tacky posters, annoying jingles, fake smiles and insincere handshakes – it’s that time again in the Philippines – National Elections! Listen in as Jov and Mickey talk about the upcoming May 2010 National Elections as they teach some helpful election-related language! So, who are you voting for?

A: Sino iboboto mo?
B: Yung pinakamatalino. Ikaw?
A: Yung pinakamasipag.

A: Who are you voting for?
B: The smartest one. You?
A: The most hardworking one.

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Music: Hari ng Sablay by Sugarfree
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Photo credit to the owner of this blog.

Filed under: Elementary Tagged: culture, elections, Elementary, filipino, language, learn, philippines

Newbie – I’m Thirsty. Ito, Tubig

kalyespeak — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:14:25 +0000

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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Filed under: Newbies Tagged: i'm thirsty, language, learn, learn filipino, newbie, philippines, thirst, water

Tara Let’s! – Binondo

kalyespeak — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:26:57 +0000

There’s a Chinatown in each country, but in the Philippines, Chinatown isn’t just a town – it’s a part of history. Listen in as Mickey and Cris head to the heart of Binondo and as they discuss the finer things in life, i.e. Chinese food and banks! Ano, tara let’s na to Binondo!

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We’re forever grateful to the genius of Imago! OPM FTW!No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Tara Lets! Tagged: chinatown, culture, filipino, language, learn, philippines, Tara Lets!, tourism, travel

Lull in the lessons updates…

kalyespeak — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:21:45 +0000

Hey Kalyespeakers! Sorry if we haven’t uploaded new audio lessons in the past month or so. We’re encountering some technical difficulties with our stock of old lessons (i.e. crashed computer!).

But don’t worry, you can still get your daily fix of Kalyespeak by following our twitter account. Just follow us @kalyespeak and we’ll be teaching fresh Filipino words and phrases every day!

Posted in News and Updates! Tagged: learn filipino, news, twitter, updates

Kalyespeak now on Twitter!

kalyespeak — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:43:53 +0000

For all those Tweeters (or is it Twitterers) out there, you can now follow us on Twitter! We’ll be posting helpful words everyday that will help with your Filipino!
Follow us at @kalyespeak ! See you!

Posted in News and Updates! Tagged: kalyespeak, twitter

Tara Lets! – Intramuros

kalyespeak — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:11:43 +0000

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!

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Need help with the translation? Follow the conversation with this PDF transcript (Wow! Professional!)

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! No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Tara Lets! Tagged: culture, filipino, history, intramuros, language, learn, old manila, philippine history, philippines, Tara Lets!, tourism, travel, travel show

Newbs – I Lost My Wallet! Putek!

kalyespeak — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:25:27 +0000

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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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!

Song: “Gusto Ko Lamang sa Buhay” by Itchyworms

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Posted in Newbies Tagged: curse words, language, learn, loss, lost, newbie, philippines, putek, tagalog, wallet

Pika-pika! – Yiheeeeeee!

kalyespeak — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:17:20 +0000

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!’.

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Please pray for all those hit by the floods brought about by Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy).

Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: culture, filipino, language, learn, love, philippines, Pika-Pika!, romance, tagalog, teasing

Extra Ispesyal Pika-Pika! – Lasing Ako! (With Special Guest Beth!)

kalyespeak — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:52:50 +0000

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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: culture, drinking, drunk, filipino, language, learn, philippines, Pika-Pika!, short lessons, tagalog

Tara Lets! – Dumaguete

kalyespeak — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:00:50 +0000

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!

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Follow the Filipino with this translated transcript!

We are forever grateful to Imago for their music. No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Tara Lets! Tagged: culture, dumaguete, filipino, inasal, language, learn, negros, philippines, tagalog, travel, travel show, tricycle, visayas

Pika-Pika! – Susmaryosep!

kalyespeak — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:10:44 +0000

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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: culture, expression, filipino, language, learn filipino, philippines, Pika-Pika!, short lessons, surprise, tagalog

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

kalyespeak — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:25:05 +0000

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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Posted in Newbies Tagged: culture, eat, eating, filipino, greeting, language, learn, newbie, philippines, polite kumain, tagalog

Tara Lets – Camarines Sur!

kalyespeak — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:20:13 +0000

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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!

We are grateful to the music of Imago! Galing niyo! No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Tara Lets! Tagged: bicol, culture, filipino, language, philippines, tagalog, Tara Lets!, tourism, travel, travel show, wakeboarding, water sports

Pika Pika! – Merienda Tayo!

kalyespeak — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:30:32 +0000

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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: break, filipino, food, friends, philippines, Pika-Pika!, snack

Elementary – Lakbay Tayo! Boracay

kalyespeak — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:00:33 +0000

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.

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Want more learning goodness? Check out this PDF!

Music: Da Coconut Nut by Smokey Mountain
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Posted in Elementary Tagged: beach, bikini, boracay, culture, Elementary, filipino, language, learn, learn filipino, philippines, speedos, tagalog, travel

Tara Lets! – Tagaytay

kalyespeak — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:10:33 +0000

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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Need translation? Worry no more with this PDF!

The great music you hear is from Imago! No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Tara Lets! Tagged: batangas, culture, filipino, language, philippines, road trip, tagalog, tagaytay, Tara Lets!, tourism, travel, volcano

www.kalyespeak.com is now live!

kalyespeak — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:15:10 +0000

Hello 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?

kalyespeak — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:45:44 +0000

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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: filipino, friends, friendship, greeting friendship, introductions, names, Pika-Pika!, questions, short lessons, tagalog, what is your name

Elementary – I’m Lost. Kailangan Ko.

kalyespeak — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:29:55 +0000

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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Posted in Elementary Tagged: cebu, culture, Elementary, filipino, language, learn, location, manila, philippines, surprise, tagalog

Tara Lets! – Bohol

kalyespeak — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:38:31 +0000

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.

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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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Posted in Tara Lets! Tagged: bohol, bohol bee farm, culture, filipino, language, learn, philippine travel, philippines, tagalog, Tara Lets!, tarsier, travel

Pika Pika! – Pahingi!

kalyespeak — Fri, 01 May 2009 07:18:02 +0000

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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: culture, filipino, language, learn, philippines, Pika-Pika!, tagalog

Newbs – Yaya, I’m Scared! Mumu!

kalyespeak — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:12:36 +0000

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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Know more words to scare little kids! Click here!

Music: Basagan ng Mukha by Radioactive Sago Project

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Posted in Newbies Tagged: culture, filipino, ghosts, kids, language, learn, nannies, newbie, philippines, scared, tagalog, yaya

Newbs – It’s broken! Pwede ipapalit?

kalyespeak — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:17:17 +0000

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.

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PDF to follow

Music: George Estregan Groove Explosion by Radioactive Sago Project
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Posted in Newbies Tagged: broken, culture, exchange, filipino, gadgets, language, learn, newbie, philippines, questions, return, shopping, tagalog

Updates from the Kalyespeak team!

kalyespeak — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:14:38 +0000

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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Posted in News and Updates! Tagged: culture, filipino, kalyespeak team, language, learn, news, philippines, tagalog, updates

Newbs – I Love You! Pakita Mo .

kalyespeak — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:11:29 +0000

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.

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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

No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Newbies Tagged: culture, filipino, i love you, language, learn, learn filipino, learn tagalog, love, mahal kita, newbie, on a date, philippines, relationships, tagalog, valentines

Elementary – Picky Eater. Bahala ka!

kalyespeak — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:07:03 +0000

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.

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“Masarap” the only word in your Filipino food vocab? Click here yo!

Music: “100 Taon” by Narda

Posted in Elementary Tagged: annoy, culture, date, Elementary, filipino, filipino cuisine, filipino food, food, language, learn, learn filipino, on a date, philippines, restaurant, tagalog, tastes

Pika Pika – Inuman na! Let’s all get drunk!

kalyespeak — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:04:31 +0000

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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: alcohol, beer, culture, drinking, filipino, inuman, language, learn, philippines, Pika-Pika!, short lessons, tagalog

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

kalyespeak — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:02:27 +0000

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.

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Learn how to boss people around!

Music: “Love Team” by The Itchyworms

Posted in Newbies Tagged: culture, date, dating, filipino, invite, language, learn, making plans, movie, newbie, philippines, relationships, romance, tagalog

Pika Pika – Happy New Year! Manigong Bagong Taon!

kalyespeak — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:58:02 +0000

Get 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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: celebration, culture, filipino, greetings, holiday, language, learn, manigong bagong taon, new year, philippines, Pika-Pika!, tagalog

Pika Pika – Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko!

kalyespeak — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:55:04 +0000

In 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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Posted in Pika-Pika! Tagged: culture, filipino, language, learn, learn filipino, Maligayang Pasko, Merry Christmas, philippines, Pika-Pika!, short lessons, tagalog

Newbs – Does It Go? Iyakin.

kalyespeak — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:52:52 +0000

That 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.

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Colors and cockroaches in this PDF! Ano ka – sinuswerte?! Of course!

Music: “Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin” by Sugarfree

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Posted in Newbies Tagged: clothes, colors, culture, filipino, insults, language, learn, learn filipino, newbie, shopping, tagalog, zsazsa

Newbs – Christmas episode! Ano plano natin?

kalyespeak — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:41:27 +0000

Christmas, 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.

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Learn more about Filipino Christmas traditions with this merry and jolly PDF!

No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Newbies Tagged: Christmas, culture, filipino, language, learn, midnight mass, newbie, noche buena, philippines, simbang gabi, tagalog

Elementary – It Wasn’t Me! Akala ko… (The Jhun-Bing-Mak Love Triangle II)

kalyespeak — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:37:19 +0000

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!

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Music: Maling Akala by The Eraserheads

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Posted in Elementary Tagged: anger, culture, Elementary, fight, filipino, insult, language, learn, love, mistake, philippines, relationship, relationships, series, tagalog, twins, twist

Newbs – Is It Far? Kaunti Na Lang.

kalyespeak — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:33:56 +0000

Ever 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…

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Learn more adjectives here! WOW GRABE!

Our music for this episode is “Batang Munti” by Narda

No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Newbies Tagged: commuting, culture, distance, far, filipino, language, learn, metro manila, newbie, philippines, tagalog, walking

Elementary – At the KTV. Huwag kang makulit!

kalyespeak — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:30:04 +0000

Filipinos 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!

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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.

No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

Posted in Elementary Tagged: annoying, culture, Elementary, filipino, karaoke, ktv, language, learn, music, night out, philippines, singing, tagalog

Elementary – They Were Kissing. Walang-hiya siya! (The Jun-Bing-Mak Love Triangle)

kalyespeak — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:52:18 +0000

Ever 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?!

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Music: Evidence by Urbandub

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Newbs – Let’s Play! Duwende Ka!

kalyespeak — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:44:29 +0000

That 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!

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Music: “Uh Oh” by Taken by Cars

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Newbs – Adobo… AGAIN?!

kalyespeak — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:41:30 +0000

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!!!

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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!

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Music — Butterscotch by The Eraserheads

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Newbs – Are you ready? Teka lang.

kalyespeak — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:37:07 +0000

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!

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PDF to follow!

Music: Taralets! by Imago

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Newbs – You’re Dead! Umuuulan!

kalyespeak — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:34:38 +0000

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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Newbs – Is She In? Anong Oras Siya Babalik?

kalyespeak — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:30:40 +0000

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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Elementary – Bababa ba? Baaaah…

kalyespeak — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:21:54 +0000

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

Elementary – You Stink, Kilikili!

kalyespeak — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:16:56 +0000

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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Newbs – DVD! Dibidi!

kalyespeak — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:12:54 +0000

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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Newbs – I’ll Go Ahead. Ingat!

kalyespeak — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:07:19 +0000

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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Elementary – Pepe Gets His Wish. Amoy Aso.

kalyespeak — Mon, 05 May 2008 01:34:07 +0000

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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Newbs – Asking For A Picture. Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo!

kalyespeak — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:17:43 +0000

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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Newbs – It’s so Hot! Arte mo!

kalyespeak — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:00:48 +0000

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.

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Musicalized by:
“Paris” by Chicosci and “Hallelujah” by Bamboo

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Elementary – Balita ko… It’s Dangerous. (The Pepe Saga)

kalyespeak — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:55:27 +0000

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.

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Thanks to Raissa!

Salamat sa Musika!
“Hari ng Sablay” by Sugarfree and “Isolated” by Makkina

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Newbs – I’m from the States. Astig.

kalyespeak — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:49:27 +0000

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.

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Music included in this episode:
Daliri by Kjwan and Princesa by 6Cyclemind

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Newbs – Taking A Taxi. Sige, Pasok.

kalyespeak — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:43:34 +0000

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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Elementary – Pepe wants a dog. Ayoko.

kalyespeak — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:47:15 +0000

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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Newbs – Hi Hello! Fine Ok lang!

kalyespeak — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:44:44 +0000

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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Newbs-Magkano? Two beers please

kalyespeak — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:20:42 +0000

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.

Song: “First of Summer” by Urbandub

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Newbs – Where’s the bathroom? Ay, ganoon ba?

kalyespeak — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:20:45 +0000

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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Newbs – Ang Sarap! You Said It!

kalyespeak — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:29:34 +0000

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 “Pangango sa Ilaw March”, which is the theme music of this episode. No copyright infringement intended. If you like the music, go and support OPM by buying the song legally online or in your nearest music store!

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.