KalyeSpeak - Learn Filipino!

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Sun, 31 May 2009 09:12:00 +0800

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Newbs - Yaya! I’m scared!

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:37:00 +0800

We go back to the days of yore, where things were simpler, and all our questions were answered by our yayas. Yayas?! Yep, in this episode, Cris and Mickey discuss the Filipino cultural phenomenon called ‘yayas.’ We’re not talking about no creepy sisterhood here, but nannies! A: Joeyboy! Huwag kang pupunta diyan! B: Bakit, yaya? A: May mumu diyan! B: Takot ako… huhuhu. A: Joeyboy! Don’t go there! B: Why, yaya? A: There’s a ghost there!! B: I'm scared! huhuhu… Know more words to scare little kids! Click here! Music: Basagan ng Mukha by Radioactive Sago Project

Pika Pika - Pahingi!

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:35:00 +0800

Imagine yourself in the desert, the malevolent sun beating down on your burning skin, your throat as dry as the sand around you. Then, out of nowhere, you see an angel holding a bottle of Coca-cola. The thing is, the angel only speaks Filipino. So what now? Well, listen in as Cris and Mickey discuss the magic word 'Pahingi' in this edition of Pika-pika!

Newbs - It’s broken! Pwede ipapalit?

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:53:00 +0800

Ever buy your dream TV, bring it home, set it up in your living room, and just when you’re ready to kick-back into LCD-heaven, you find out it doesn’t work? If you have, then here’s how to say it in Filipino – the simplest way possible. Join Mickey and Cris as they explore the world of brokenness and um, fixed-ness. A: Kuya, pwede ipapalit? B: Bakit? A: Sira siya eh. B: Hmm… ayos siya. Hindi lang naka-plug A: Kuya, can we have this exchanged? B: Why? A: It’s broken. B: Hmm, it’s working fine. It just wasn’t plugged. PDF to follow :) Music: George Estregan Groove Explosion by Radioactive Sago Project

Updates from the Kalyespeak team!

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:49:00 +0800

We're back! The Kalyespeak team is back in business! It's been quite a while since we last released an episode since we've been busy with work and school! But the team is back! Listen in for some updates and some new stuff to look forward to! :)

Newbs - I Love You! Pakita Mo .

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:21:00 +0800

Ah, love. The four letter word that starts a life of happiness and fulfillment. The four letter word that makes the world go round. The four letter word that makes us gush and see little bunny rabbits hop around with unicorns prancing on colorful rainbows. Um, ok, maybe not the last part. Sadly, it’s also the four letter word that causes awfully awkward conversations… such as this one. Listen and learn to profess your love in Filipino with Mickey and Cris. A: Pare, alam mo ba? Mahal kita. B: Huwag mo sabihin iyan. Pakita mo na lang. A: Dude, did you know? I love you. B: Don't say that... just show it. Check out a really romantic proposal here! Music: "Kailan" by Smokey Mountain "This Guy Is In Love With You Pare" by Parokya ni Edgar" and performed by Tryst

Elementary - Picky Eater. Bahala ka!

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:37:00 +0800

Game for a night out trying out Filipino cuisine? Can’t describe that tingling sensation on your tongue? Well, listen in on this date as it goes from sweet to sour… pun intended. Cris and Mickey eavesdrop on a night out as we learn the different tastes of Filipino cuisine. A: Gusto mo ba ng sinigang? B: Ayoko. Maasim masyado. A: Eh bicol express? A: Ayoko. Maanghang masyado. B: Eh mangga? A: Ayoko. Matamis masyado. B: Ay, bahala ka. A: Do you want sinigang? B: Nah, too sour. A: How about bicol express? B: Nah, too spicy. A: How about a mango then? B: Nah, too sweet. A: Ah, whatever. Eat what you want. Suit yourself. "Masarap" the only word in your Filipino food vocab? Click here yo! Music: "100 Taon" by Narda

Pika Pika - Inuman na! Let's all get drunk!

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:02:00 +0800

Get the party started with this new phrase! Learn how Filipinos officially declare the festivities open. Are you ready? Inuman na!

Newbs - Do You have plans tomorrow? Nood tayo ng sine.

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:34:00 +0800

Want to ask that cute girl out, but don’t quite know how to phrase it in Filipino? Well, here’s the lesson for you. Cris and Mickey will teach you how to ask if that pretty morena Pinay has plans for tomorrow. Flash that killer smile along with that perfect Pinoy accent and you may just find yourself scoring a date. The vulture Jovitt joins the duo and gives his observations about first dates. A: Sharon, may plano ka ba bukas? B: Wala naman. A: Nood tayo ng sine. B: Sige. Kita-kits. A: Sharon, do you have plans for tomorrow? B: Nope, don’t have any. A: Let’s watch a movie. B: Sure, see you. Learn how to boss people around!

Pika Pika - Happy New Year! Manigong Bagong Taon!

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:26:00 +0800

Get ready for some fireworks as we give you a lil quicky on how to welcome the New Year -- KALYESPEAK STYLE! Manigong Bagong Taon!

Pika Pika - Merry Christmas! Maligayang Pasko!

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:38:00 +0800

In Kalyespeak's first EVER (and historic!) Pika-Pika, Cris and Mickey put their Santa hats on and dissect the phrase "Maligayng Pasko!"

Newbs - Does It Go? Iyakin.

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:03:00 +0800

That high-pitched androgynous being that is Zsazsa is back, and now she’s shopping. Of course, his/her friend is back as well, with a new mean putdown in store for poor Zsazsa. Cris and Mickey explain the language of colors, matching clothes, and Christmas trees (go figure!). A: Bagay ba? B: Pulang t-shirt, green na pantalon. Ano ka – Krismas tree? A: Ang sama mo. B: Iyakin. A: Does it go? B: Red shirt, green pants. What do you think you are - a Christmas tree? A: You're so mean. B: Crybaby. Colors and cockroaches in this PDF! Ano ka - sinuswerte?! Of course! Want to help us out? Donate now via Paypal! E-mail us at kalyespeak@gmail.com to find out how! Music: "Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin" by Sugarfree

Newbs - Christmas episode! Ano plano natin?

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:16:00 +0800

Christmas, ah, that lovely holiday. Although Christmas in the Philippines is different from the Western idea of Christmas – no snowmen or jingle bells here, Pinoys have their own special way of bringing in the cheer. For culture talk, Mickey and Cris discuss different Filipino traditions and share a special Christmas message for all the Kalyespeak supporters. Merry Christmas everyone! A: Nay, ano plano natin sa Pasko? B: Simbang gabi tapos noche Buena. A: Kailan tayo magbubukas ng regalo? B: Pagkatapos ng noche Buena. A: Mom, what are we doing for Christmas? B: Midnight mass, then Christmas dinner. A: When will we open gifts? B: After the Christmas dinner. Learn more about Filipino Christmas traditions with this merry and jolly PDF! If you want to give us a Christmas present, you can donate to us via PayPal! Email us to find out how! :)

Elementary - It Wasn't Me! Akala ko... (The Jhun-Bing-Mak Love Triangle II)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:33:00 +0800

We love confrontations, and this is the confrontation to end all confrontations. Jhunjhun (with bolo in hand) finally catches up with Bingbing and they have a heated talk on the alleged kissy-kissy with Makmak. Cris and Mickey listen in as an unexpected twist unfolds. A: Bingbing! Kasama mo raw si Makmak! B: Hah? Hindi ako iyon! A: Nakakasuka ka. Bruha. B: Sinasabi ko sa iyo… HINDI AKO IYON! A: Kung hindi ikaw, sino?! B: Si… si Bengbeng, yung kambal ko. Akala ko… akala ko patay na siya. A:Bingbing! I heard you were with Makmak! B: Huh? That wasn’t me! A: You make me vomit. Witch. B: I’m telling you! It wasn’t me! A: If it wasn’t you, who was it then? B: It was… it was Bengbeng, my twin. I thought… I thought she was dead! PDF to follow! If you want to give us a Christmas present (i.e. a donation, wink wink), you can donate to us via PayPal! Email us to find out how! :) Music: Maling Akala by The Eraserheads

Newbs - Is It Far? Kaunti Na Lang.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:18:00 +0800

Ever had that trip that seemed like forever? Well, we're pretty sure it won't compare to the trip the father and son in this episode are having... hey, there's no longer road than the road in a post-apocalyptic Philippines. Hold the tissue if you have a daddy issue, and listen in as Cris and Mickey brush off the soot and teach you helpful Filipino. Jov keeps on walking with a note for pedestrians out there. A: Malayo pa ba, itay? B: Malapit na anak. A: Pagod na ako... B: Kaunti na lang. A: Is it still far, dad? B: It’s near already. A: I’m already tired… B: Just a little more… Learn more adjectives here! WOW GRABE! Want to help us out? Donate now via Paypal! E-mail us at kalyespeak@gmail.com to find out how! Our music for this episode is "Batang Munti" by Narda

Elementary - At the KTV. Huwag kang makulit!

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:05:00 +0800

Filipinos love to sing, that’s why there’s a million KTV hotspots around the Metro. Some are family-oriented, some are for friends looking for a good-time, and some are for those lonely folk looking for a “good-time”. Go where you want, we here in Kspeak won’t judge you, just as long as you learn the language. Cris and Mickey lower the volume of the screeching tunes of the neighboring KTV-fest and get down with the grammar. Jovitt joins in and belts a tune of his own. Dialogue: A: Ang galing ko kumanta! Ikaw naman! B: Ayoko! A: Sige na! Kanta ka na! B: Ayoko nga eh! A: Sige na! Isang kanta lang! B: Huwag kang makulit! A: I sing so well! Your turn! B: I don’t want to! A: Come on! Sing! B: I told you I don’t want to! A: Come on! Just one song! B: Stop pestering me! Wanna learn how to boast more about your good skills? Get the supplementary PDF here! Mickey and Cris were guests on SpanishPod's ¿Que Pasa? show! (They flew all the way to Shanghai to meet their idols!) Hear them tell the story of the man, whose last song was Frank Sinatra's My Way! SpanishPod is a language learning podcast founded by Praxis Language, Ltd. It was selected by Best Life Magazine as one of the Top Ten Best Podcasts on the Internet. This innovative teaching tool, together with another Praxis creation ChinesePod, serves as the inspiration and model of KalyeSpeak when it started this March 2008. -- Our Music: "Grabeng Pag-ibig" by The Itchyworms and "My Way" by Frank Sinatra And if you really want to know what Rodolfo was singing, it's "25 Minutes" by the legendary Michael Learns to Rock.

Elementary - They Were Kissing. Walang-hiya siya! (The Jun-Bing-Mak Love Triangle)

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:03:00 +0800

Ever had your heart broken by a two-timing loved one? If you haven't, you can live through the excruciating ordeal vicariously as you listen to a boyfriend’s painful realization that his heart just got chopped in two. If you have, well, um, time to get over it. In this unusually long but entertaining episode, Cris and Mickey leave out the anger as they delve into the nitty-gritty of the dialog, while the culture vulture Jovitt takes a bite out of Filipino names. A: Jhunjhun, girlfriend mo si Bingbing, di ba? B: Oo, bakit? A: Nakita ko siya kasama si Makmak. Naghahalikan sila. B: ANO?! Walang-hiya siya. A: Relax lang… B: Saan yung bolo ko?! A: Jhunjhun, Bingbing is your girlfriend, right? B: Yeah, why? A: I saw her with Makmak. They were kissing. B: What??? That b*tch! A: Just relax… B: Where’s my machete?! Want to know how to say, "we love each other"? Click here and feel the love! Music: Evidence by Urbandub

Newbs - Let's Play! Duwende Ka!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:21:00 +0800

That little man isn’t real you know. With his little bowler hat, long beard, crooked nose, and the fact that he’s not more than a foot tall, it’s pretty obvious. That little man is a duwende! Keep your kids from playing with these little fellas! Cris and Mickey teach you what to do when encountering a dwarf, and Jovitt adds his own insights on Philippine mythological creatures. A: Bata, maglaro tayo! B: Uuuh, sino ka? A: Kaibigan mo ako! B: Teka, duwende ka! Translation: A: Hey kid, let's play! B: Umm, who are you? A: I'm your friend! B: Wait, you're a dwarf! Wanna play some more? Download our supplementary PDF! Music: "Uh Oh" by Taken by Cars

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