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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 | 14 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 | 7 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 | 4 comments

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