How do Philippines talk?

These are all mostly indigenous languages belonging to the Austronesian language family. Out of these, 10 languages account for the language over 90 percent of Filipino people speak at home. These languages are Tagalog, Bisaya, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Maguindanao, Kapampangan and Pangasinan.
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How does Philippines speak?

There are over 120 languages spoken in the Philippines. Filipino, the standardized form of Tagalog, is the national language and used in formal education throughout the country. Filipino and English are both official languages and English is commonly used by the government.
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How does Filipino sound like?

As a Chinese, the Filipino language sounds like a mixture of different languages — Spanish, English, and maybe Malaysian language. A typical Filipino sentence consists of different words from different languages.
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What is a Filipino accent?

Philippine English is a rhotic accent mainly due to the influence of Philippine languages, which are the first language of most of its speakers.
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Do Filipinos speak Spanish?

Spanish is not commonly spoken in the Philippines today. Though Spanish was an official language from 1565 to 1987, it declined rapidly after Spain lost the Spanish-American war and control of the islands in 1898. Currently around 0.5% (<500,000) of the 110 million Filipinos speak Spanish.
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What's your name in Philippines?

Ano ang pangalan mo? (a-no ang pa-nga-lan mo) / What's your name?
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What makes Philippine English unique?

The Philippine variety of English has evolved beyond the American standard, having developed distinctive features of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and discourse determined by the native languages and culture of its Filipino speakers.
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Is Filipino hard to learn?

Like in any language, there are factors that can make Filipino hard to learn. That said, it's actually one of the easiest languages to study and master. That doesn't mean that you can become fluent overnight, but compared to other languages, Filipino is a bit more straightforward.
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What is I love you in Philippines?

In Filipino, its "Mahal kita". You can also say "Mahal na Mahal kita" which means I love you very much.
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Do Filipino people bow?

Tag: Bowing. Mano or Pagmamano is a gesture used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving the greeting bows towards the offered hand of the elder and presses his or her forehead on the elder's hand.
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How can I impress a Filipina girl?

10 WAYS TO IMPRESS A FILIPINO WOMAN
  1. Be respectful. This is just a pretty basic thing to keep in mind. ...
  2. Make her laugh. Women love a man with a good sense of humor. ...
  3. Feed her. ...
  4. Know her culture. ...
  5. Never disrespect her culture. ...
  6. Be straightforward. ...
  7. Get to know her family. ...
  8. Get her gifts.
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Is Filipino Spanish?

Philippine Spanish (Spanish: Español Filipino, Castellano Filipino) is a Spanish dialect and variant of the Spanish language spoken in the Philippines. Philippine Spanish is very similar to Mexican Spanish due to Mexican and Hispanic American emigration to the Spanish East Indies (Philippines) during the Galleon trade.
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Do Filipinos speak English?

The Philippines is recognized globally as one of the largest English-speaking nations with majority of its population having at least some degree of fluency in the language. English has always been one of the official languages of the Philippines and is spoken by more than 14 million Filipinos.
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What clothes do Philippines wear?

The national costume of the Philippines, the baro't saya, is an elegant hybrid of Filipino and Spanish clothing styles. The term itself comes from the Tagalong words "barot at saya" or "blouse and skirt," still the basic components of the ensemble.
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Is Filipino English accent good?

Generally, the Filipino English accent is a very neutral accent that helps ESL learners learn English easily. Besides the proper emphasis of the vowel and consonant sounds, Filipino English speakers always speak English at a normal speed. Truly, the Filipino English accent is friendly and comprehensible.
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Is Philippine English wrong in English?

Philippine English accent is a legitimate variety of the English language, according to Dr. Danica Salazar, world English editor for the Oxford English Dictionary, the principal historical dictionary of the English language. “The Philippine English is not slang. It is not wrong.
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Why do Filipino students have difficulty speaking in English?

Discrimination as a Problem

Most Filipinos from the age of teens to middle-aged who have not been able to pursue college can speak basic English because they've learned it from school for many years since elementary to high school.
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What are some Filipino sayings?

Filipino Proverbs, Quotes, and Sayings
  • “To be merciful is God's, while to act is man's.” ...
  • “It's difficult to wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep.” ...
  • “A quiet person hides his anger.” ...
  • “News has wings, while the ground has ears.” ...
  • “If someone throws a rock at you, throw him bread.”
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What are some basic Filipino words?

Here are some common Tagalog words and phrases to get your started:
  • Hello (informal) = Musta.
  • Hello (formal) = Kumusta.
  • What is your name? (informal) = Anong pangalan mo?
  • What is your name? (formal) = Ano po ang pangalan nila?
  • Nice to meet you = Kinagagalak kong makilala ka.
  • Good morning (informal) = Magandang umaga.
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How do you say thank you in Philippines?

The informal way of saying this phrase is maraming salamat. Salamat is the Filipino word for “thank you.” You may want to use a more formal phrase to express your gratitude, in this case salamat po is more appropriate. You would use salamat po if you were thanking someone older than you.
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Do Philippines use chopsticks?

Don't ask for chopsticks in the Philippines. Filipinos eat with forks and spoons.
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Is there a pure Filipino?

In terms of genome and anthropological studies and research the “pure Filipino” does not exist. In other words there is no “pure Filipino.”
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