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- Tagalog
Learn Tagalog naturally! TEFL-certified instructor with 3 years of experience teaches grammar and offers interactive lessons tailored to your specific goals.
- Tagalog
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About Zhiene
Hi there! Welcome!
Learning a new language can feel a bit scary at first, but I am here to make your Tagalog journey smooth, easy, and successful. With 3 years of real classroom experience and an official TEFL teaching certificate, I don't just speak Tagalog—I know exactly how to teach it so you can understand it quickly. Every lesson we do is well-planned, organized, and built around your personal goals.
While I take my teaching seriously, I want you to feel completely comfortable. My online classroom is a safe, friendly space where there is no pressure and making mistakes is just part of learning! I am very patient, reliable, and ready to helper you at your own pace. Whether you want to talk to family, travel, or learn for work, you can trust me to guide you every single step of the way.
Let's team up and get you speaking Tagalog with real confidence!
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About the lesson
- Primary
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- SPM
- +16
levels :
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All languages in which the lesson is available :
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-Teaching Method & Techniques
I don’t believe in forcing you to memorize endless vocabulary lists or dry grammar rules. Instead, I use a student-centered approach rooted in my TEFL training. We will focus on natural language acquisition through real-life roleplays, situational dialogues, and multimedia resources like videos and popular songs. My goal is to make complex Tagalog grammar feel simple and digestible so you can start speaking with confidence right from our very first lesson.
:A Typical Lesson Plan
Every 60-minute session is tailored to keep you engaged and moving forward:
:The Warm-Up (5-10 mins): We’ll start with a casual, friendly chat in Tagalog to wake up your language brain and review what we learned last time.
:The Core Lesson (20-25 mins): I’ll introduce a new grammar concept or useful vocabulary theme using clear, engaging visual aids.
:Guided Practice (15 mins): We will practice the new concept together through interactive exercises and structured speaking drills.
:Production & Feedback (10 mins): You take the driver's seat! We’ll do a casual conversation or roleplay using what you just learned, followed by a quick wrap-up and some supportive, actionable feedback.
-What Sets Me Apart
With 3 years of experience and a formal TEFL certification, I don’t just speak Tagalog—I know how to break it down systematically for non-native speakers. More importantly, I bridge the gap between stuffy textbook language and the actual colloquial Tagalog (Taglish) that people use every day in the Philippines. I’m incredibly patient and adaptive, and I love creating a comfortable space where mistakes are just part of the fun of learning.
-Who These Lessons Are For:
My classes are highly personalized and perfect for:
:Beginners who want a smooth, zero-stress introduction to the language.
:Intermediate learners looking to polish their pronunciation, understand grammar better, and sound more like a local.
:Expats, travelers, or heritage learners who want to connect on a deeper level with Filipino culture, family members, or colleagues.
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Rates
Rate
- S$14
Pack rates
- 5h: S$70
- 10h: S$140
online
- S$14/h
free lessons
This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.
- 1hr
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