Learning that STICKS
i have tried different tools, courses, and apps to learn tagalog. nothing has worked quite as well as Tahanan.
i’m only a few days into using Tahanan, but what i appreciate most is how the structure of the language is delivered in bite sized pieces; for instance, understanding how certain words are harnessed that don’t necessarily have an English equivalent. i also appreciate the challenge of recording myself speaking the language to a coach and getting real feedback! from a real person!
highly recommend. the knowledge compounds over time, you learn phrases that are actually useful, and it breaks down the nuances of the language that aren’t easily defined elsewhere.
i’m only a few days into using Tahanan, but what i appreciate most is how the structure of the language is delivered in bite sized pieces; for instance, understanding how certain words are harnessed that don’t necessarily have an English equivalent. i also appreciate the challenge of recording myself speaking the language to a coach and getting real feedback! from a real person!
highly recommend. the knowledge compounds over time, you learn phrases that are actually useful, and it breaks down the nuances of the language that aren’t easily defined elsewhere.
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Gentle and keeps me on track!
This app has been great so far. It’s easy to use, and very encouraging which helps me feel motivated. It can be tricky to stay motivated to learn the language especially in diaspora!
Coach Darlyn has been a huge help as well. Having someone gently and excitedly keep me on track helps so much!
Coach Darlyn has been a huge help as well. Having someone gently and excitedly keep me on track helps so much!
Must download!
I really enjoy the activities and prompts to engage you, especially the challenges from Coach Darlyn and the phone calls. I’m able to practice my Tagalog and get better each day!
Been waiting for this!
I been waiting for someone to make a Tagalog language app. Other ones do it but not this thorough. He has the usual lingo style vocab recall etc. but this also has audio lessons, the regular lesson plan, an AI phone call lessons where you talk back and forth with an AI track, daily challenges, and then an actual teacher from the Philippines who will send you sentences to read everyday and then send you audio correcting you. I’ve been doing it for about 3-4 months now daily and my most shocked was watching a video online and being able to follow the convo for a bit. I wasn’t perfect but I found myself not having to read caption in English as much. Absolutely love it!
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Best Tagalog language tool out there!
I've been using Tahanan for four weeks, and I feel like I've learned more now than I have with the years of self-study I've done in the past. I love the simple bite-sized lessons and the clear explanations. My speaking coach Darlyn has been especially helpful in correcting my pronunciations and giving tips on making my speech more natural. Finally, the AI conversation feature is so helpful as it gives me confidence to speak without a Tita judging me. I'm so glad I made this investment, and I hope to see more Philippine
languages become available (especially Ilokano, my parents' language.)
languages become available (especially Ilokano, my parents' language.)
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Best Tagalog learning app I’ve found so far!
I’ve been searching for years for an app to learn Tagalog but have struggled to find something that doesn’t teach such formal speech or take into account the nuances of how the language is spoken in real life. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Something made by Filipinos for Filipinos that will help me finally connect with my roots. Not only does it teach me natural and useful ways of speaking, it breaks down the grammar and even the culture so everything is taken into account to prepare you for communicating in the Philippines. I’ve paid for the annual subscription and I love that it gives me a challenge to send a recording of me speaking Tagalog to a real coach who will give me feedback on my pronunciation. This app has taught me the most out of all the different routes I’ve tried over the years. I’m excited to see how this app will progress!
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Excellent learning tool!
This app has been a godsend! I’ve tried numerous apps and programs, but this has been the best one pound for pound that I have found, the premium features are DEFINITELY worth the price, and Coach Darlyn has been absolutely AMAZING!
Salamat, Tahanan!
Salamat, Tahanan!
Practical Help
This is by far the best app to learn Tagalog for beginners. I am 100% Filipina and grew up hearing it, but never fully understood and only knew a few phrases. The coaching and practice with AI phone call feature is really what makes this app stand out. Although you have to pay for these tool, it is completely worth it to one day be able to talk to my Lola completely in Tagalog especially as she begins to forget how to speak English. Great app!
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Genuinely a great language learning app
I am very impressed with this app! It is structured extremely well and makes learning something to look forward to. The coaching feature is a great addition where you can work with a real person and have that extra support.
Actually gets you speaking!
I’ve tried so many language apps and this is my favorite by far. It’s especially great for fil-am who understand Tagalog pretty well but can’t speak it. The app will actually get you speaking with the 1-1 coach and AI conversation partner. I’m only a few weeks in but I feel like my speaking skills have improved so much already!
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Easy & Great Learning Tool!
I have been using that app for 1 week, and it was been a great experience so far! The lessons are engaging and well paced. I really enjoy the simulated phone call/conversations. This is something not offered on other language learning apps. Salamat Tahanan for making learning Tagalog a great experience! I look forward to continuing my studies!
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Best Tagalog App I’ve Ised
Super helpful! I love the one-on-one coach and AI coach to practice conversations. They also provide corrections. The creator is also so attentive and open to suggestions. I also love the cultural insights. I highly recommend this app.
Great app!
This is a great app for learning Tagalog. I’m really happy to be learning my Filipino roots. My one request is to add vocab lists to review words in groups (like the difference between my, your, and hers/his all together. Thanks for your great work!
Good app
Please add option to play audio lessons at 1.5x or 2x speed.
It also doesn’t mark audio lessons as complete when I tap mark as complete.
Otherwise the best app out there for learning Tagalog. The cultural insights are a great addition too.
It also doesn’t mark audio lessons as complete when I tap mark as complete.
Otherwise the best app out there for learning Tagalog. The cultural insights are a great addition too.
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback! I will add these suggestions and bugs to my product road map and address them as soon as I can! If you have any other feedback you can reach me at luke@tagalogapp.com or use the in-app feedback option in the settings. Maraming salamat for the review! -Luke
Love this app
I love Tahanan. I got this app to better help me communicate with my partners grandma. He’s Filipino (I’m Mexican) and his grandmother mainly speaks tagolog. I’ve learned so much and it’s such a nice feeling to be able to ask “Kumusta po kayo?”and see the excitement in his grandmothers eyes. It can be very challenging at times, but Tahanan makes the process fun. It’s also brought my partner and I a lot closer. He loves helping me study and we always plan study dates at local coffee shops.
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Highly recommend
Fun and super helpful. I’ve tried other apps but because Tahanan is so hands on, it’s actually making a difference. I’ve learned so much within a week of using the app and love the ai coach and real coach feedback. It’s what makes Tahanan stand out from other apps.
UI needs tweaking
Flash words runs off the page. Reduce font to fit on screen.
Response from developer
Thanks for writing this feedback! There’s currently a known bug with text fitting when the font size is enlarged by your device’s accessibility settings. I will be addressing this issue very shortly. Maraming salamat po
Great app!
You can definitely see the amount of effort put into this app, very organized and I appreciate how they went above and beyond to incorporate background information on Filipino culture. It's nice that they use real people for the voiceovers which lets you hear accurate pronunciation. After seeing this app advertised on Instagram I immediately downloaded and paid for my first month to work towards my goal of being able to communicate with my Filipino side of the family. I'd say their pricing isn't so bad because let's be honest- the average person spends that much at the drive through. Their lessons are easy to understand and have really helped me pick up new words and phrases. No complaints, I definitely recommend!
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Great Learning App
I’ve long struggled to find a method of learning Tagalog, with the goal of conversational fluency with my fiancée and her family. After trying many apps, this one finally has helped me take big steps toward that goal! Between the lessons, flashcards, AI conversational phone calls, and assigned tutors - I have learned at a much faster pace than ever before! The price is higher than many other apps, but the return on investment is well worth it.
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Tahanan😢
Tahanan was okay. You can only go to like 3 lessons and then it won’t let you continue without paying for a subscription. I don’t like that you can get the basic info without having to g to pay. I know most apps are like this. I would use Duolingo but there is no Tagalog.
