Essential vocabulary skills for Filipinos

Introduction

Many Filipinos are hesitant to speak English because they simply don't have a large English vocabulary. They often use Tagalog words in English sentences, or they simply revert entirely back to Tagalog. In this mini-course, we'll talk about ways to improve your vocabulary.

If you practice the things we discuss here, your English skills will definitely improve.

As you study these articles, it's very important to understand that knowledge alone is not enough to produce a change in your English. You must make a conscious effort to use these skills whenever you speak English. If you don't apply this knowledge in daily conversation, your English abilities will not improve. There is a difference between "knowing" and "doing".

Keep in mind that this mini-course only presents an overview of the most common English problems. It's intended to give you a starting point, by giving you an idea of the areas you should concentrate on. After reading these articles, you can move on to more detailed lessons on this website.