Overview of the Headstart for the Philipines

Produced by the Defense Language Institute

The focus of this course is on speaking and understanding useful Pilipino. The audio programs use Pilipino, Tagalog, and Filipino interchangeably. The course is divided into five units covering the following topics: getting to know you, getting around, at the restaurant, shopping, and getting help. Each unit is divided into two to three lessons. The learning activities for most units are: conversations, notes on the conversations, exercises, and a self-evaluation quiz. The cultural notes include information on: geography, climate, history, food, and restaurants, sightseeing, shopping, and currency.