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Thursday, Jul 17, 2008

Newbs - You're Dead! Umuuulan!

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We only have two seasons here in the Philippines - the hot and the wet. Ok, that just sounded dirty, but you've got the point. And right now, we're smack in the middle of the wet rainy season! So don't forget you're umbrellas.. you never know when the rain's going to pour! Cris and Mickey talk about rain, umbrellas and death, as Jov chimes in with his cultural insights.

A: Umuulan! Umuulan!
B: Hala! Wala akong payong!
A: Patay ka! Umuulan! Umuulan!
B: Oo na! Oo na! Patay ako! PATAY AKO!

A: It’s raining! It’s raining!
B: Oh no! I don’t have an umbrella!
A: You’re dead! It’s raining! It’s raining!
B: Yeah! Yeah! I’m dead! I’m dead!

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Our music: "Superproxy" by The Eraserheads

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 10:55 PM | 2 comments

Saturday, Jul 12, 2008

Newbs - Is She In? Anong Oras Siya Babalik?

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Ever gone to the house of the girl of your dreams... and realize she's gone? Ever wonder when she's coming back? Ever realize her name was Juliebeth? Well, if you said yes to the first two questions, this is the lesson for you. And if you're wondering if Juliebeth is a real name, then this is ALSO the lesson for you. Join Cris, Mickey and Jov in this lesson and find out when Juliebeth is coming back!

A: Andiyan po ba si Juliebeth?
B: Ay… wala po.
A: Anong oras po siya babalik?
B: Hindi ko po alam. Baka bukas pa.

A: Is Juliebeth in?
B: Oh.. she’s not here.
A: What time will she be back?
B: I don’t know. Probably tomorrow.

Learn more about Juliebeth here!

Music: Telepono by Sinosikat

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 3:30 AM | 7 comments

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008

Elementary - Bababa ba? Baaaah...

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Ever got trapped with a Filipino in the elevator? Well, here's the perfect thing to say to break the awkward silence. Jovitt covers for Cris and joins Mickey as they talk about a useful Filipino tongue-twister and give more examples that will surely get you saying... "huuuuwatttt???"

Dialogue:

A: Papa, bababa ba?
B: Oo, bababa. Bababa ka ba?
A: Oo, bababa ako kasama yung tupa.
Tupa: Beeeeeeeh.. Beeeeeeeeh...

A: Papa, is it going down?
B: Yup, it's going down. Are you going down?
A: Yup, I'm going down, and I have the sheep with me.
Sheep: Beeeh... beeehh..

Get down, get down and move it all around with the PDF guide!

Our music:
"Ako si M-16" by Junior Kilat

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Our best wishes go to our good friend and high school brother, Michael Pante, who was joined in Holy Matrimony with the lovely Desiree Berjamin last May 31, 2008.

Mabuhay ang Bagong Kasal!

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Posted by KalyeSpeak at 8:44 PM | 8 comments

Friday, May 23, 2008

Elementary - You Stink, Kilikili!

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You know you and a friend are tight when conversations touch on the following topics:

1. love (and the problems which go with it),
2. lifelong dreams (and how to realize them), and
3. stinky armpits (and the use of deodorant).

We'll leave you to figure out how to discuss the first two in Filipino. In this Elementary lesson, Cris and Mickey teach you how to put all tact behind with a lesson on the verb "gamit" and of course, armpits. Yup, kilikili. Jovitt finally puts some pants on and talks about Filipino Hygiene.

A: My Gad! Ang baho ng kilikili mo!
B: Talaga?
A: Sobra! Gumamit ka ba ng deodorant?
B: Oo, Gumamit ako!
A: Eh bakit ang baho?

A: Oh my god! Your armpits stink!
B: Really??
A: Super! Did you use deodorant?
B: Yea, I did use!
A: Why does it stink then??

Learn more um-structured verbs with this PDF!

Musica:
"First Day High" by Kamikazee. Salamat JPaul!

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 2:18 AM | 13 comments

Friday, May 16, 2008

Newbs - DVD! Dibidi!

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That little man whispering to your ear "Dibidi, "Eks, eks", "buld, buld" might creep you out, but he's actually your friendly DVD bootlegger - source of your pirated DVD needs, whether it be the latest Oscar-award winning film or the skankiest lewd movie. Learn how to haggle with the man with this lesson with Cris and Mickey, and listen to Jov as he gives his insights on the dangers of buying those darn discs.

A: Dibidi, dibidi! One-fifty, isa!
B: Ang mahal naman! Wala bang presyong kaibigan?
A: Sixty, last price.
B: Ayos! Pabili sampu!

A: DVD, DVD! One hundred fifty pesos for one!
B: How expensive!, Don't you have a discounted price?
A: Sixty, last price.
B: Ok! I'll buy ten!

Dying to say "How cheap!" or "That's so long!"? Click here!

Moozik:
"DVDX" by Sandwich and "Papaya" by Urzula Dudziak

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 6:01 PM | 10 comments

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Newbs - I'll Go Ahead. Ingat!

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We say goodbye to you today... okay okay, don't fret. We're TEACHING you how to say goodbye today. In this short but sweet lesson, Cris and Mickey will teach you some ways to say goodbye to a friend or make a smooth getaway from an annoying person. Jovitt hops on the culture trail and talks about the Filipino text messaging culture.

A: Una na ako pare!
B: Sige, text-text na lang!
A: Okey, kita-kits!
B: Ingat!

A: I'll go ahead mate.
B: Sure, just text me!
A: Okay, see you!
B: Take care!

Learn more about saying goodbye in this PDF!
Music used in this episode:
Rock Baby Rock by Kala, and One Look by Kjwan.

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 11:55 PM | 6 comments

Monday, May 05, 2008

Elementary - Pepe Gets His Wish. Amoy Aso.

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Whoopee, it's Pepe's birthday and he finally gets his wish! But little does he know that it's actually his DEATH wish. We like it morbid here in KalyeSpeak so it isn't surprising that our little ol' Nanay finds Pepe sprawled on the floor. Cris and Mickey get into the details of the sad (but interesting) story and Jov chimes in with his two cents on Filipinos and their olfactory fixations.

A:Pepe, Pepe! Andito na si Nanay!
Hmm, bakit amoy aso?
Anak, saan nanggaling iyan??
B: Naaay.. salamat po..

A: Pepe, Pepe! Mother's home!
Hmm.. Why does it smell of dog?
My child! Where did that comes from?
B:: Ma.. Thank you...

Want to learn how to say "This smells like crap!"? Click here!

Music for this Episode:
"Prom" by Sugarfree and "Pink Happy Sunday" by Bleedingboy | Soundtrack

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 3:26 AM | 10 comments

Friday, May 02, 2008

Newbs - Asking For A Picture. Isa, Dalawa, Tatlo!

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Travelling around the Philippines alone and dying to have your picture taken with that beautiful Pinay behind you? Don't fret! In this lesson, Cris and Mickey will not only teach you how to charm the locals with your exquisite Filipino, but you'll also learn how to ask someone to take your picture for you! Jovitt gives his two cents on the famous Philippine sunset and where best to see it!

A: Kuya, pwede papicture?
B: Sige, anong background gusto mo?
A: Umm... kasama yung sunset.
B: Okey! Isa.. dalawa.. tatlo! Smile!

A: Kuya, can you take my picture?
B: Sure, what background do you want?
A: Umm, with the sunset.
B: Okay! One, two, three! Smile!

Want to learn how to request for more stuff? Click here

Music used:
Maling Akala by Brownman Revival
Akin Ka Nalang by Itchyworms

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 3:27 AM | 3 comments

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008

Newbs - It's so Hot! Arte mo!

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The vicious heat of the Filipino summer getting to you? It's not all about the tropical paradise of beaches, bikini-clad Pinays, and cold beer you know. For the rest of us who aren't at the beach, we have to endure scorching 37 degree temperatures, which can lead to "inis init". Jovitt discusses this tropical phenomenon while Cris and Mickey take a looksy at a dialogue which can go "either way."

A: Ang init ngayon! Natutunaw ako!
B: Exage ka naman! Hindi kaya.
A: Bakit ka ganyan?
B: Ang arte mo eh.

A: It's so hot today! I'm melting!
B: You're exaggerating! It's not THAT hot.
A: Why do you have to be that way? :(
B: Because you're so fussy.

The UPDATED PDF is just a click away!

Musicalized by:
"Paris" by Chicosci and "Hallelujah" by Bamboo

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 10:56 PM | 13 comments

Friday, Apr 25, 2008

Elementary - Balita ko... It's Dangerous. (The Pepe Saga)

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We heard Pepe and his hysterical "bakit, nay, bakit?". We heard his mother shutting him up with a single "basta." But we never found out the real reason... until now. The mystery unravels as the plot thickens in the dramatic story that is Pepe's dog. Cris and Mickey explain the finer details, while Jovitt joins in to explain the power relations in the Filipino household.

A: Mahal, balita ko gusto ni Pepe ng aso.
B: Mahirap iyan. May asthma yung bata. Delikado.
A: Alam ko. Pero birthday niya...
B: Hindi nga pwede eh!

A: Love, i heard Pepe wants a dog.
B: That's going to be hard. The kid has asthma. It's dangerous.
A: I know.. But it's his birthday..
B: I told you, it ain't happening.

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Thanks to Raissa!

Salamat sa Musika!
"Hari ng Sablay" by Sugarfree and "Isolated" by Makkina

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Thursday, Apr 24, 2008

Newbs - I'm from the States. Astig.

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Just because you're white doesn't mean you're from the States. We all know that's true, but give 40 years of colonization plus another 60 years of neo-colonization and you have Filipinos thinking all white folks come from the land of the free. Well, in this lesson, Cris and Mickey teach you how to clarify where you are from, Cris also adds some flavor with his etymology of the word "astig". Jovitt discusses the importance of hometowns and provinces.

A: Excuse me po, taga-rito ka ba?
B: Hindi, taga-Amerika ako.
A: Talaga? Taga-Canada ako.
B: Astig.

A: Excuse me, are you from here?
B: No, I'm from the States.
A: Really? I'm from Canada.
B: Cool.

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Music included in this episode:
Daliri by Kjwan and Princesa by 6Cyclemind

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 2:48 AM | 3 comments

Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008

Newbs - Taking A Taxi. Sige, Pasok.

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Stuck in the hellish July rains in the middle of EDSA? Late for a flight and the tricycle you're riding in won't make it around to the next corner? Want a wee bit more luxury in your life? Then take a taxi! After this episode with Cris and Mickey, you'll be flagging down taxis left and right. But it doesn't mean that if they stop, you've got yourself a ride. Jovitt explains the mystery of taxis stopping for a customer and driving off to the sunset, leaving the hapless customer behind.

A: Taksi! Taksi!
B: Saan punta niyo?
A: Sa airport.
B: Sige, pasok.

A: Taxi! Taxi!
B: Where you going?
A: To the airport.
B: Sure, hop in.

Want to learn more? Click here for the PDF file

Thanks again to Raissa!

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Thank you for the Music:
"Nahuhulog" by Sandwich and "Subway Station" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 7:52 PM | 3 comments

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008

Elementary - Pepe wants a dog. Ayoko.

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Why do we always want something we can't have? Honestly, we don't know, but it sure makes a good story. In the first Elementary lesson, Cris and Mickey take a look at the life of little Pepe, his forbidden desire, and how it's starting to rip apart his relationship with a loved one. Sounds a tad bit too dramatic? Well, that's how we like it. Jovitt adds to the hoolah with an insider's look at Filipinos and their pets.

A: Nay, gusto ko ng aso.
B: Pepe, hindi nga pwede.
A: Bakit, nay? Bakit???
B: Basta. Ayoko.

A: Ma, I want a dog.
B: You can't have any, Pepe.
A: Why, ma? Why???
B: Because I said so. That's why.

Want to learn more? Click here for the PDF file

Special thanks to Raissa for being our voice talent once again.

Music in this episode:
"Molotov" by Narda and
"Save You" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 2:09 AM | 6 comments

Monday, Apr 07, 2008

Newbs - Hi Hello! Fine Ok lang!

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Pop quiz hot shot. What do Filipinos say to greet each other? If you just answered "mabuhay", then this lesson is for you. Cris and Jov discuss how to greet the Filipino way, and Jovitt talks about different variations of the word "dude" in Filipino.

A: Hoy pare!
B: Kamusta brad?
A: Ok lang. Ikaw?
B. Ganoon pa rin.

A: Hey man!
B: How are you bro?
A: I’m doing ok. How about you?
B: Same old.

Want more vocab? Check out the PDF here!

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Our Music in this episode:
"Hello Moto" by The Itchyworms
and
"Neon Lights" by Makkina

Posted by KalyeSpeak at 8:38 PM | 15 comments

Tuesday, Apr 01, 2008

Newbs - Where’s the bathroom? Ay, ganoon ba?

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Ever had to go to bathroom real bad and didn't have a clue where the bathroom was? Well, in this episode of KalyeSpeak, Cris and Mickey teach you how to ask where the golden promise of bowel relief lies. Just beware of the misguiding answers of the occasional uncaring ates. Is it really to the left or the right?? Also, Jovitt also does some research on the state of public bathrooms in the Philippines and tells us where best to go when number 2 comes knocking on your door.

A: Ate, ate! Saan yung banyo?
B: Sa kanan.
A: Ate! Wala naman eh!
B: Ay, ganoon ba? Sa kaliwa pala.

A: Miss, miss! Where's the bathroom?
B: To the right.
A: Miss! There wasn't any!
B: Oh, is that so? To the left then.

Want more? Click here for the PDF
Special Thanks to Raissa for being our voice talent for this episode!

Music we used for this episode:

"Astro" by Radioactive Sago Project
and
"Warmth" by Makkina

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