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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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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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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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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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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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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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?

A: Mom, what are we doing for Christmas?

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Learn more about Filipino Christmas traditions with this merry and jolly PDF!

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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.

B: Ano ba iyan?

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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!

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.