KalyeSpeak - Learn Filipino!

Newbs - Adobo... AGAIN?!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:22:00 +0800

Ever got home craving for a double cheese burger and all you got was a crummy salad? Ever happen to you twice… thrice… quatrice (there such a word?)??? Well, in this lesson, Cris and Mickey (who both sport a weird English accent) will teach you how to show disappointment, albeit in a rude way. Jovitt pipes in with his recipe for the delectable Filipino dish – adobo. A: Ano ulam natin? B: Adobo po. A: Adobo na naman??? Sawa na ako sa adobo!!! A: What food are we having? B: Adobo. A: Adobo AGAIN??? I'm sick and tired of adobo!!! Want to learn how to say you're sick and tired of being sooooo good? Check this PDF lesson file out!

Want to make your own adobo? Click here for a basic recipe! Do you have your own adobo recipe? Leave it on the comments section! :) Music -- Butterscotch by The Eraserheads

Newbs - Are you ready? Teka lang.

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:51:00 +0800

Aiyo! So you’re friend is one of those slow types – 30 minutes to get ready to take a shower, another 30 in the shower, and yet another 30 getting out of the shower. Cris and Mickey give you a lesson on how to ask if he’s ready (which he probably isn’t). Jovitt flies in to talk about “Filipino time.” A: Buboy, handa ka na ba? B: Hindi pa. A: Tara na! Late na tayo! B: Teka lang! A: Buboy, are you ready? B: Not yet. A: Come on! We're late already! B: Hold up a bit! PDF to follow! Music: Taralets! by Imago

Newbs - You're Dead! Umuuulan!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:55:00 +0800

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! Get drenched with more knowledge with the supplemental PDFs here! Our music: "Superproxy" by The Eraserheads

Newbs - Is She In? Anong Oras Siya Babalik?

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:30:00 +0800

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

Elementary - Bababa ba? Baaaah...

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:44:00 +0800

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 ------ 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! ----- Sorry for the late post, mypodcast.com experienced some techinical difficulties over the past week!

Elementary - You Stink, Kilikili!

Fri, 23 May 2008 02:18:00 +0800

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!

Newbs - DVD! Dibidi!

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:01:00 +0800

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

Newbs - I'll Go Ahead. Ingat!

Sat, 10 May 2008 23:55:00 +0800

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.

Elementary - Pepe Gets His Wish. Amoy Aso.

Mon, 05 May 2008 03:26:00 +0800

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

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

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:27:00 +0800

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

Newbs - It's so Hot! Arte mo!

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:56:00 +0800

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

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

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:27:00 +0800

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. Click here for more learning goodness! Thanks to Raissa! Salamat sa Musika! "Hari ng Sablay" by Sugarfree and "Isolated" by Makkina

Newbs - I'm from the States. Astig.

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:48:00 +0800

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. Click here for your own PDF Music included in this episode: Daliri by Kjwan and Princesa by 6Cyclemind

Newbs - Taking A Taxi. Sige, Pasok.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:52:00 +0800

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! Leave your comments, questions and lesson suggestions at kalyespeak.mypodcast.com Thank you for the Music: "Nahuhulog" by Sandwich and "Subway Station" by Makkina

Elementary - Pepe wants a dog. Ayoko.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:09:00 +0800

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

Newbs - Hi Hello! Fine Ok lang!

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:38:00 +0800

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! Leave your comments, questions or lesson suggestions at kalyespeak.mypodcast.com or kalyespeak@gmail.com Our Music in this episode: "Hello Moto" by The Itchyworms and "Neon Lights" by Makkina

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

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:46:00 +0800

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

Newbs - Magkano? Two Beers Please

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:38:00 +0800

Two bottles of beer, one guy. Sounds like a lonely night. But not here in KalyeSpeak. In this episode, the Kalye Trio head to a bar and keep our lonely yuppie company. Will he share his beer? Probably not. But the Trio will share some valuable insights on some useful Filipino sentence structures, numbers, and the most popular beer brand in the Philippines. Itaas mo! A: Bos! May beer ba kayo dito? B: Opo,may San Miguel kami. A: Magkano isang bote? B: P18 lang. A: Sige, padala dalawang bote. A: Waiter, do you have beer here? B: Yes, we have San Miguel. A: How much is a bottle? B: Only P18. A: Good, please bring me two bottles. Extra Vocabulary - NUMBERS 1- isa 2 - dalawa 3 - tatlo 4 -apat 5 - lima 6 - anim 7 - pito 8 - walo 9 - siyam 10 - sampu Music we used for this episode: "First of Summer" by Urbandub "Broken Mirrors and Screaming Turtles" by Up Dharma Down

Newbs - Ang Taba Mo! Go on a Diet!

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:10:00 +0800

Too much Jollibee? Enjoying the halo-halo? Drinking too much Coke? We don't mind, but your insensitive and blunt friends might. In today's lesson, our happy but unlucky chubby friend gets a not-so-friendly verbal jab from a girl. Watch the drama (or lack of it) unfold as Cris and Mickey discuss the finer points. Special guest appearance by our Korean friend Kim. A: Grabe! Ang taba mo na! B: Ha? Ano? A: Ang taba mo na! Dapat magdiet ka na! B: Aray. Salamat. Translation: A: Oh wow! You've gotten so fat! B: Huh?? What?? A: You've gotten so fat! You should go on a diet! B: Ouch. Thanks..

Newbs - Ang Sarap! You Said It!

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:44:00 +0800

Romeo and Juliet. Bonny and Clyde. Donald and Daisy. Filipinos and their food. Simply inseparable. In the pilot podcast of Kalye Speak, Mickey and Cris talk about that oh-so-sweet, oh-so-creamy dessert with that mix-mix name. Dialogue: A: Exage! Ang sarap! B: Ano ba iyan? A: Halo-halo. B. Sinabi mo pa, masarap talaga iyan. Translation: A: Wow! Delicious! B: What is that? A: Halo-halo! B. You said it, that's really good! --- At last, our first episode! We've finally recorded an episode after weeks of testing. We admit there are still some stuff to work on, so give us some feedback so that we can improve your learning experience. Be brutally honest. We're incredibly dense, that's why we made this thing -- like William Hung -- with no professional training. But with your help, we'll get there! A few people to thank and give credit for helping out in this project: Ken Carroll, Jenny Zhu, and John Pasden for being our inspirations. 多谢！ The Malabon Brass band for their "Pangango sa Ilaw March", which is the theme music of this episode. Jill Lao, our original lady voiceover, who had to move on before this project was to be launched. We wish you all the best in the fashion world! Kimie Ong, our new lady voiceover. You'll be hearing more of her in future episodes! And of course, God for being awesome.