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Lesson LibrarySurvival Phrases
Absolute Beginner
Survival Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
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Contents
50 Audio Lessons
1

How to Say Thank You in Filipino

Learn the most common way to say "thank you"

Audio
 • 7 Minutes
2

How to Say "You're Welcome" in Filipino

Learn how to say, "You're welcome"

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
3

Getting What You Want Using Filipino

Learn how to say please

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
4

Basic Filipino Greetings

Learn basic greetings

Audio
 • 7 Minutes
5

How to say Goodbye in Filipino

Learn parting phrases

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
6

How to say "Where is the Bathroom" in Filipino

Learn how to ask "Where is the bathroom?"

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
7

Letting Them Know You Don't Understand Their Filipino

Learn how to say "I don't understand"

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
8

Using English to Your Advantage in Filipino

Learn how to ask "Can you speak English?"

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
9

Learn Filipino Using Filipino With This Unbelievably Simple Phrase

Learn how to ask the speaking party to say something again

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
10

How to Say "I'm Sorry" in Filipino

Learn how to ask forgiveness or apologize for something

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
11

Restaurants: Getting a Seat in Filipino

Learn how to answer the first question you are asked at a restaurant

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
12

Restaurants: Choosing a Seat in Filipino

Learn how to answer the question "Smoking or Non-smoking?"

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
13

Filipino Restaurant: Asking About the Menu

Learn what to say when reserving a table at a restaurant

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
14

Restaurants: Asking for the Check in Filipino

Learn how to ask for the bill at a restaurant

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
15

Filipino Business Greetings - Welcome!

Learn basic greetings

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
16

Counting in Filipino - 1 to 10

Learn how to ride a bus

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
17

"How much is it?" in Filipino

Learn "How much is this?" in addition to some more phrases you'll find useful for shopping

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
18

Bargaining in the Philippines

Learn how to ask about the price of something

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
19

Filipino Money—An Introduction

Learn how to talk about food

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
20

Using the Internet in the Philippines

Learn phrases related to internet cafes

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
21

Riding the Bus in the Philippines

Learn how to find out if the bus you're riding will stop at your destination

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
22

Traveling by Bus in the Philippines

Learn how to ask, "How much is it?"

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
23

Getting Around the Philippines

Learn how to ask someone where to get off on public transportation

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
24

Riding the Train in the Philippines

Learn how to take a train

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
25

What Time Does it Open? in Filipino

Learn how to check the business hours of a store

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
26

Filipino for Taking a Taxi

Learn how to take a taxi

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
27

Looking Around Locally in the Philippines

Learn how to ask where you can buy something

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
28

Asking Directions in Filipino

Learn how to ask for directions

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
29

Can I Take Your Picture? in Filipino

Learn how to ask to take someone's photo and to ask them to take yours

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
30

How Do You Say This in Filipino?

Learn how to ask "How do you say this?"

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
31

Learn to Write in Filipino without Lifting a Pen

Learn to ask someone, "Write it down, please"

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
32

Renting a Car in the Philippines

Learn how to rent a car, scooter, or bike

Audio
 • 7 Minutes
33

The Hotel Checkin is Only Half the Battle in the Philippines

Learn how to ask to check in at a hotel

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
34

Places to Stay and the Filipino You Need to Know

Learn how to ask for particular things at a hotel

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
35

Using the Post Office in the Philippines Part 1

Learn how to talk at a post office

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
36

Using the Post Office in the Philippines Part 2

Learn how to talk at a post office

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
37

A Guide to Foreign Exchange in the Philippines

Learn about exchanging foreign currency

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
38

Buying Phone Cards in the Philippines

Learn how to rent a phone

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
39

Your Ticket to a Culturally Rich Stay in the Philippines

Learn how to open the doors to the Philippines' many attractions

Audio
 • 7 Minutes
40

Do you have an English information guide?

Learn how to ask for an English version of something

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
41

Simple Steps to Eating Unknown Foods Gracefully

Learn to ask the valuable question, "How do you eat this?"

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
42

Survival for Vegetarians in the Philippines

Learn to say, "I'm a vegetarian"

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
43

Filipino for Getting Help in the Philippines

Learn how to ask for help and to call the police

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
44

Using Filipino to Get Medical Help

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
45

Explaining Symptoms in Filipino

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

Audio
 • 9 Minutes
46

Buying Medicine in the Philippines

Learn how to ask for medical assistance

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
47

Explaining Allergies in Filipino

Learn how to take the initiative and tell people what you're allergic

Audio
 • 8 Minutes
48

I Like It and I Don't Like It in Filipino

Learn how to talk about likes and dislikes

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
49

How's the weather in the Philippines?

Learn how to talk about the weather

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
50

Introducing Yourself in Filipino

Learn how to introduce yourself

Audio
 • 3 Minutes