Teaching My Wife Tagalog Before Our First Trip to the Philippines!

Can my wife learn enough Tagalog to survive the Philippines in just 9 minutes?! We're two weeks out from her FIRST trip — so it's time for her official Philippines 101 exam. In this video, I put Emmy through a crash course on everything she needs before we land: the geography (Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao), a quick history of the Philippines — from the indigenous roots, to 300 years of Spanish influence, to the American era that's why everyone speaks such great English and why there's a Jollibee on every corner 🍗 — and then the most important part: real, usable Tagalog. We cover the basics (opo = yes, hindi = no), the ONE magic word that instantly makes you more respectful in any sentence ("po"), how to NOT get scammed in the market ("Magkano po?"), and the most beautiful word in the language — bayanihan. Then comes flashcard exam time… and her final grade might surprise you. Whether you're learning Tagalog, planning your first trip to the Philippines, or you're Filipino watching a foreigner attempt your language drop a comment with the next word we should teach her! SUBSCRIBE — we're filming a TON while we're in Luzon & Palawan, and you won't want to miss it. LIKE if Emmy earned that B+. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 — Philippines 101: two weeks until the trip 0:55 — Geography: Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao 2:10 — Quick history: Spanish & American influence 2:52 — The most beautiful Tagalog word: Bayanihan 3:29 — Tagalog 101: opo, hindi & the magic word "po" 5:34 — How NOT to get scammed: "Magkano po?" 7:15 — Flashcard exam ⚡ 8:20 — The final grade… Salamat sa panonood! ❤️ Mahal namin kayo! #Tagalog #Philippines #LearnTagalog #Tagalog101 #FilipinoCulture Amazon links coming soon: • Filipino soy sauce: https://amzn.to/4x2nAzP • Vinegar: https://amzn.to/4x2nAzP • Mama Sita’s seasoning mixes: https://amzn.to/3Q5NqlM • Calamansi juice or concentrate: https://amzn.to/4uNtEKV • Cast iron sizzling plate for sisig: https://amzn.to/3QnUlad Our Vlogging Gear • Main Camera - DJI OSMO Pocket 3 - https://amzn.to/4o5SuDx • DJI MIC Mini - https://amzn.to/4uQ7uYw • DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo - https://amzn.to/4ohgK5B