Tagalog for the Filipino diaspora

Learn Tagalog before Tita roasts you

Short Taglish lessons voiced by the whole family. Understand what Lola is saying at dinner, answer Tita's interrogation, and finally get the jokes.

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The Ano Daw? home screen with today's lesson and a streak

Real Tagalog, the way your family talks

Not textbook Filipino. The phrases you actually hear at parties, on the phone with Lola and in the group chat.

50 units

From "Kumain ka na?" to fluent chismis

Five chapters, a few minutes a day. Chapter 1 is free.

Voiced

The whole family talks

Every line is spoken by a character: Tita, Lola, Lolo, Tito Boy and Ate Joy.

Voicemails

Lola left you a message

Listen to real-speed voicemails and catch what she's asking you to bring.

Practice

Clear exercises

Pick the meaning, build the sentence, answer real-life scenes. Each one tells you exactly what to do.

Rapid Fire

Beat the clock

Quick rounds to keep words fresh, with combos and confetti.

Notebook

Lola's Notebook

Keep phrases you want to use on your next call home.

A lesson scene: Tita asks a question and the right answer is confirmed
Decode the Tita

Every joke comes with the real meaning

We tell you what it literally says, what it really means, and when it can get you in trouble.

"Tumaba ka!"

Literally: "You gained weight!"

What Tita means: "I missed you."

⚠️ Careful: Titas and lolas say this as a warm hello. Don't say it to anyone yourself, family included. It can really hurt.
Voicemails

Lola's on the phone

Fifty voicemails from the family, each one a little story. Listen, then show you understood.

👵 Lola👩 Tita👴 Lolo🧢 Tito Boy👧 Ate Joy
A voicemail from Lola playing in the app

Start free

Chapter 1 is free, no account needed. Plus unlocks the whole course.

Free

Chapter 1

  • The first 10 units
  • Voicemails, Rapid Fire and Lola's Notebook to try
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All 50 units

  • Yearly, monthly or a one-time Lifetime purchase
  • Every voicemail and future units
  • Prices shown in the app before you buy

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