Learn Ilocano
A great way for English speakers to learn the Ilocano language.
Ilocano is spoken in the (primarily Northern) Philippines by about eight million people and another few millions around the world. Filipinos of Ilocano descent rank first in Fil-Am population. Learn Ilocano enables Filipino-American of Ilocano descent hoping to find their roots or visit Ilocano relatives a way to communicate using their ancestral language. This is also for anyone interested to discover the beauty of the Ilocano language – its tourist spots, its people, and of course, its native tongue.
The application features hundreds of everyday phrases spoken by native speakers – ranging from basic words to more complex concepts. . It’s a must-have for people traveling to the Philippines- business people, beginner or intermediate speaker, looking for romance, visiting friends and relatives or for fun. Specially visiting historic places like Vigan and the heroic place in Tirad Pass, or to enjoy the white sand beaches in Pagudpud.
No internet connection required and suitable for iPhone or iPod touch devices.
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Topics include:
* Basics
* Travel
* Transportation
* Hotels
* Food
* Shopping
* Making Friends
* Entertainment
* Sightseeing
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Features:
- LEARN MODE provides you an interactive way to click-and-play the voice recordings of native speakers – essential for serious learners who want to study the subtleties of the language.
- LISTEN MODE for easy listening of your favorite Categories while on a Bus, Airplane, Train or even sleeping. Plays the word-phrase in English-Ilocano or vice versa.
- SEARCHABLE WORD LIST enables you to use the application like a quick-reference for common phrases in every situation.
- ABOUT ILOCANO lists some interesting facts about the language and map.
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Other Philippine Dialects are also available: Tagalog, Pangasinan, Cebuano, Kapampangan, Bicol, Chavacano, Ilonggo , Waray and more soon.