JPeeph
November 26, 2015, 06:04 PM
hi everyone, I am from Philippines. It is sad I missed the opportunity to learn Spanish which was scrapped late in the 80s. I feel there is an importance of learning it as Philippine history is my favorite subject. I, as a Bicolano (Bicol a region on the east coast of Luzon Island) our language is peppered with Spanish idioms. Recently as I watch local news on TV I realized the importance of giving myself a shot of learning Spanish in order for me to appreciate our language. Because we grew up learning English and Filipino (Tagalog) most younger folks would prefer to use English/Tagalog words instead of hispanismos in our language. It may soon be gone that we wont be hearing Spanish words in our language unless most people would appreciate in using it in everyday conversation. Since there is no more Spanish subjects in our schools English/Tagalog words are becoming common. The only way to hear Spanish peppered bicol is through local TV news or listening via AM radio. Spanish idioms in our language are viewed by younger generations as archaic. I believe we should continue the tradition of learning Spanish in order to enrich and appreciate our language. Any help from the forumers here in order for me to learn Spanish the quick way would be greatly appreciated. Gracias!
Here's a sample of our language:
Labi quinientos na residente kan paanan kan bulkan an naka-escapar sa peligro kan pagsabog kan Mayon huli sa atab na pag-aviso kan gobierno na mag-evacuar sa salvadong lugar ngani ma-evitaran an daños y perjuicios sa buhay kan tawo asin mga propriedades.
(Over five hundred villagers living at the foot of Mayon volcano had been warned to evacuate to safer places in order to avoid loss of lives and damage to property.)
Here's a sample of our language:
Labi quinientos na residente kan paanan kan bulkan an naka-escapar sa peligro kan pagsabog kan Mayon huli sa atab na pag-aviso kan gobierno na mag-evacuar sa salvadong lugar ngani ma-evitaran an daños y perjuicios sa buhay kan tawo asin mga propriedades.
(Over five hundred villagers living at the foot of Mayon volcano had been warned to evacuate to safer places in order to avoid loss of lives and damage to property.)