Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Learn a little Filipino everyday with the free Filipino Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!martilyo hammer (noun)Mayroon lang akong isang martilyo at iilang disturnilyador sa aking toolbox. In my toolbox I only have one hammer and a few screwdrivers.pangalmot na martilyoclaw hammerOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Filipino Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Learn a little Filipino everyday with the free Filipino Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!kilo kilogram (noun)Isang kilo ay halos 2.2 libra.One kilogram is roughly 2.2 pounds.22 kilo22 kilogramsOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Filipino Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier. More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Filipino. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since. In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Filipino on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you. Hint: It will launch in beta later this month! If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All FilipinoPod101 Subscriptions! (example taken from japanesepod101.com) It’s built from the ground-up... Show more

Learn a little Filipino everyday with the free Filipino Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!alugbati spinach (noun)Kulitis ay isang mayamang mapagkukunan ng iron at kalsyum.Spinach is a rich source of iron and calcium.dahon ng kulitisspinach leavesensaladang kulitisspinach saladOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Filipino Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn a little Filipino everyday with the free Filipino Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!agila eagle (noun)Ang agila ay lumilipad sa himpapawid.The eagle is flying in the sky.Ang agila ay lumilipad at mabilis na humablot ng isda.The eagle is flying and swooping for fish.kalbong agilabald eagleOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Filipino Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn a little Filipino everyday with the free Filipino Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!sandok ladle (noun)Ang sandok ay kinakailangan upang maghain ng prutas na punch mula sa mangkok.A ladle is needed to serve fruit punch from the bowl.metal na sandokmetal ladleOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Filipino Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn a little Filipino everyday with the free Filipino Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!ibon bird (noun)Ang emu ay malaki at di-nakakalipad na ibon.The emu is a large, flightless bird.Bawat taon, ang ibon ay nalipad mula sa Kanada hanggang Mehiko.Each year, the birds fly from Canada to Mexico.kulay kahel at kayumangging ibonyellowish brown birddilaw na ibon na may kulay kahel na tukayellow bird with an orange beakOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Filipino Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Hello Listener, Imagine having your very own FilipinoPod101 teacher. They give you personal attention and fix any Filipino problem you’ll ever have. They can... Correct your writing Be a source of constant Filipino practice Give you insider tips on what words sound more natural in Filipino Correct your Filipino pronunciation (something most native speakers are too polite to do!) Point out your weaknesses Tell you how to best master Filipino Access to your own Filipino teacher was already available in our Premium PLUS subscription, but mostly via email interaction. Now, there’s a new Premium PLUS feature that gives you 1-on-1 instruction on the website or on the go via an App: Premium PLUS My Teacher (formerly titled... Show more