Waray is the fifth most-spoken native regional language in the Philippines, native to Eastern Visayas. It is a dialect that is prevalently spoken by the Waraynon but a second language to some people in the islands of Northern Samar, and some Cebuano-speaking people of the western and southern parts of Leyte.
This 6-week beginner class emphasizes the learning of the phonics of the vocabulary related lessons, common vocabulary, and simple sentence construction. By the end of the program, participants will acquire the language skill needed to communicate in the community of native Waray speakers such as basic conversation, and simple sentence construction. This will cover a short history of the Waray, social introductions, daily conversations, as well as ordering food, and buying.
What This Class Covers
Week 1: Maupay nga adlaw, sangkay! Kumusta ka?
Introduction to the Waray dialect, how to introduce yourself and greet people.
Week 2: Ano iton? Nag-aano ka? Tikain ka?
Learn the question words and how to use them appropriately.
Week 3: Kabuotan nim. Maupay ka nga sangkay.
Commonly used adjectives to describe you, your friends, places, and things.
Week 4: Uy! Alas ano na? Ano na nga adlaw yana?
Numbers, hours, months, and days of the week.
Week 5: Papalita ak hiton. Ini it akon karuyag.
Learn Waray demonstrative words that will help you point to specific objects, or places. Ordering food, buying things, and asking for directions.
Week 6: Conversational Practice
CLASS SCHEDULE:
California
Sunday
6:00pm-7:30pm
Dec 5
Thursdays
6:00pm-7:30pm
Dec 9, 16, 23, 30
Jan 6
Manila
Monday
10:00am-11:30am
Dec 6
Fridays
10:00am-11:30am
Dec 10, 17, 24, 31
Jan 7
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California
Sundays
6:00pm-7:30pm
Dec 12, 19, 26
Jan 2, 9, 16
Manila
Mondays
10:00am-11:30am
Dec 13, 20, 27
Jan 3, 10, 17
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California
Thursdays
6:00pm-7:30pm
Jan 13, 20, 27
Feb 3, 10, 17
Manila
Fridays
10:00am-11:30am
Jan 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 18
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California
Thursdays
6:00pm-7:30pm
Feb 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Manila
Fridays
10:00am-11:30am
Feb 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1
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