Tanaw Tagalog: Learn Filipino
Beginner Tagalog lessons
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Learn practical Tagalog with photo-based lessons, native pronunciation, everyday phrases, and quick practice modes for beginners.
Learn Tagalog the natural way — by seeing, hearing, and using real words.
Tanaw Tagalog helps you build practical Filipino vocabulary through beautiful photos, native pronunciation, and phrases you'll actually say at home, at the palengke, on a biyahe, or over adobo with family.
WHY TANAW?
Most language apps throw grammar drills at you on day one. Tanaw starts with words you can picture, hear, and remember — the way children learn their first language.
• See it — Every word comes with a vivid, realistic photo set in Filipino life
• Hear it — Tap to hear clear, native Tagalog pronunciation for every word and phrase
• Say it — Practice with real example sentences you can use right away
107 WORDS. 14 REAL-WORLD TOPICS.
Learn vocabulary organized around everyday life in the Philippines:
• Food & Pagkain — kanin, adobo, kape, and more
• Family & Pamilya — nanay, tatay, ate, kuya
• Travel & Biyahe — sasakyan, jeepney, hotel, pasaporte
• Market / Palengke — tindera, presyo, sukli
• Restaurants & Kainan — menu, order, waiter
• Daily Life, Emotions, Culture, Weather, and more
PERSONALIZED FOR YOU
Tell us what you want to talk about — food, family, travel, shopping — and Tanaw builds lessons around your interests from day one.
4 PRACTICE MODES
Reinforce what you learn with quick, focused activities:
• Image Recognition — hear a word, pick the right picture
• Word Matching — see an image, choose the Tagalog word
• Listen & Choose — train your ear with audio-first quizzes
• Phrase Builder — assemble real Tagalog sentences
STAY MOTIVATED
• Set a daily word goal and track your progress
• Earn XP, unlock achievements, and keep your streak alive
• Get a daily Tagalog word reminder to build the habit
BUILT FOR BEGINNERS
Whether you're reconnecting with Filipino heritage, preparing for a trip to the Philippines, learning for a partner or in-laws, or simply curious about the language — Tanaw meets you where you are.
No prior Tagalog experience needed.
PERFECT FOR
• Travelers heading to Manila, Cebu, Palawan, or anywhere in the Philippines
• Filipino-Americans and diaspora reconnecting with their roots
• Families raising bilingual kids
• Anyone who wants to say kumusta and mean it
Download Tanaw Tagalog and start your first lesson in minutes.
Kumusta — let's learn together.
Ratings & Reviews
New beginner lessons, improved pronunciation audio, and faster practice modes.
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Information
- Seller
- Jaxily LLC
- Size
- 130.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.6 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Jaxily LLC