Tara Lets! – Intramuros

18 10 2009

Intramuros

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!





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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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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Pika-pika! – Yiheeeeeee!

30 09 2009

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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).





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

26 08 2009

EI Pika-pika lasingWe 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

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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!





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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Elementary – Lakbay Tayo! Boracay

2 07 2009

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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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Elementary – I’m Lost. Kailangan Ko.

2 06 2009

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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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Tara Lets! – Bohol

25 05 2009

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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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Pika Pika! – Pahingi!

1 05 2009

pikapikapahingi 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

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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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Know more words to scare little kids! Click here!

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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PDF to follow :)

Music: George Estregan Groove Explosion by Radioactive Sago Project
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Updates from the Kalyespeak team!

5 04 2009

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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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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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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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Elementary – Picky Eater. Bahala ka!

6 02 2009

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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








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