KalyeSpeak – Learn Filipino

Elementary – Ang Trapik! I’ll Walk!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:00:49 +0000

Is this a dream? Is this real? Is this really a new episode? It is! And the lesson explains the long wait… traffic! No one does traffic like Manila does! So, listen in as the crew talks about getting stuck in EDSA… and Razi almost dying in a mountain! Doesn’t make sense? Well, if you listen, we PROMISE it’ll make sense.

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A: Ang trapik! Wala po bang ibang daan?
B: Wala, ito na yon.
A: Hassle! Maglalakad na lang ako!

A: It’s so traffic! Is there no other way?
B: Nope, this is it.
A: Hassle! I’ll just walk then!

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Hello… Updates!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Sun, 13 Mar 2016 19:53:04 +0000

Hey, everyone! If you’re all wondering what happened to some of our episodes, we’re currently remastering them! We’ll upload them soon (i.e. when we find time!) haha! Hope all is well! While we’re busy with the episodes, follow us on twitter @kalyespeak and join our Facebook page: kalyespeak!

Kita kits!!

Wooooah! We haven’t updated in more than a year!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 01:52:22 +0000

But… stay connected with us on our Facebook page: kalyespeak and on twitter: @kalyespeak

We might just record soon… KITA KITS!!!

Elementary – Suntanned from the Beach

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:44:31 +0000

It’s not a Christmas episode, we know, but who wouldn’t want a lesson about the beach? Well, here it is! Mickey and Cris talk about getting a tan from the beach! And be careful how you pronounce that B word (unless you want to emulate our favorite VJ)! The lesson will also talk about focus verbs (oooh, exciting!! Razi, Jov, and Paulo join in and give a rundown of our favorite beaches!

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A: Ba’t ang itim mo?
B: Pumunta ako sa beach kahapon.
A: Ano ginawa mo doon?
B: Lumangoy, ano pa ba?

A: Dude, why do you seem so dark?
B: I went to the beach yesterday.
A: What did you do there?
B: I swam, what else?

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Elementary – Lilipat Migration

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:37:31 +0000

Saying goodbye is never easy, but remembering always softens the blow. In this new lesson from the Kspeak Crew, we talk something every Filipino can relate to – migration! We will also learn how easy it is to use the future tense in Filipino! Kinig na!

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A: Lilipat kami papuntang States.
B: Hah? Kailan kayo aalis?
A: Bukas na.
B: Ay. Huwag mo akong kalimutan ah.

A: We’ll be moving to the States.
B: What?! When are you leaving?
A: Tomorrow.
B: Oh.. please don’t forget me…

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Asan na yung new episodes?!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:22:19 +0000

Hey guys! Sorry if we haven’t uploaded new lessons in a while! Mickey’s reviewing for the law bar exams and hasn’t had time to gather the gang for a recording session! Come November, we’ll surely squeeze in time to record some new podcasts! But until then, enjoy our 50+ lessons… all for free! Kita kits!

If you can’t wait until then, join our Facebook page (just search for KALYESPEAK) and follow us on twitter (@kalyespeak) where we have discussions and mini-vocab lessons going.

Elementary-We’re Late. Maliligo Lang Ako.

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!

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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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Kamusta na?

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!!

Elementary – Driving School

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Elementary – Gutom! Sisig!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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.

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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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Pika-pika! – Bahala Na Si Batman

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Elementary – Joke Time!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:15:23 +0000

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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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Try Mo Try Ko! – Bilangan ng Baboy

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Try Mo Try Ko! – Sundutan!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Announcement:

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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

Try Mo Try Ko! – Breaking Up

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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No new posts?! But why?!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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

Esteban’s Tagalog Video Lessons

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!

Outside of the “behind the scenes”

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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.

Pika Pika! – Ang Bait Mo Naman!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Lull in the lessons updates…

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!

Kalyespeak now on Twitter!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!

Pika-pika! – Yiheeeeeee!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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).

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

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Pika-Pika! – Susmaryosep!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Pika Pika! – Merienda Tayo!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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www.kalyespeak.com is now live!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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 http://www.kalyespeak.com. The former address, https://kalyespeak.wordpress.com will still work, of course. Thanks you for bearing with us!

Ingat

– Cris

Pika-Pika – Anong Pangalan Mo?

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Pika Pika! – Pahingi!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Updates from the Kalyespeak team!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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! https://kalyespeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/updates.mp3

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

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Pika Pika – Happy New Year! Manigong Bagong Taon!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Pika Pika – Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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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Newbs – Christmas episode! Ano plano natin?

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!

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Newbs – Ang Sarap! You Said It!

kalyespeak@gmail.com (Kalyespeak Crew) — 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!

https://kalyespeak.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/newbs-ang-sarap-you-said-it.mp3
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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.