PHASE 1: DON'T DROWN — START SWIMMING IN TAGALOG TODAY.
Welcome to the foundation of your Tagalog fluency journey. As a native Tagalog speaker, I’ve hand-picked the exact phrases Filipinos use every day to survive and connect — no textbook fluff, just what actually works in real life.
Phase 1 arms you with 1,000 complete survival phrases across 10 essential categories. Master these, and you’ll handle everyday situations in the Philippines confidently — without constantly falling back on English.
Your Phase 1 Survival Toolkit
Choose any category below to get started. Each one contains 100 real-world phrases with clear audio pronunciations, breakdowns, and practical usage tips.
Emergency & Help
100 phrases to stay safe, get medical help, and fix communication breakdowns fast.
Open CategorySocial & Greetings
100 phrases to greet people, show respect, make friends, and leave a great first impression.
Open CategoryShopping & Money
100 phrases for markets, haggling, payments, and scoring the best deals.
Open CategoryDining & Ordering
100 phrases for restaurants, street food stalls, ordering, and talking about Filipino flavors.
Open CategoryYou’re Ready to Swim
Once you master these 1,000 survival phrases, daily life in the Philippines will feel natural and stress-free. The confidence boost is massive — and Phase 2 takes you even further.