Joanna Marie - Tagalog tutor - Lungsod ng Dabaw

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Joanna Marie

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Response 1h

$5/h

1^st lesson free

Tagalog

I am a licensed Professional Teacher from Davao, Philippines, with experience teaching students across multiple levels and age groups. My focus is on teaching Tagalog — our native language here in the

Tagalog

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About Joanna Marie

Kumusta! Magandang araw sa inyong lahat.

I'm a dedicated Tagalog tutor with a genuine passion for helping learners of all ages connect with the Filipino language and culture. Whether you're a young child taking your first steps in Tagalog, a heritage learner looking to reconnect with your roots, or a high school student aiming to build real conversational confidence, I bring patience, structure, and enthusiasm to every lesson.

My teaching approach is rooted in proven language-learning methods — combining interactive, communicative techniques with age-appropriate materials, songs, stories, and games that make learning both effective and enjoyable. I believe language is best learned through genuine use, not just memorization, so my students speak Tagalog from their very first session.

I take my role as an educator seriously: lessons are carefully planned, progress is tracked, and every student's pace and learning style are respected. My goal isn't just to teach vocabulary and grammar — it's to build lasting confidence, cultural understanding, and a real love for the Filipino language.

I look forward to working with you or your child, and to making this learning journey both rewarding and fun. Salamat, and I hope to see you in class soon!

About the lesson

My approach blends structure with play, adjusted to the learner's age and comfort level.
Communicative approach — students speak from lesson one, even with just a few words, rather than memorizing grammar rules in isolation
Total Physical Response (TPR) for younger kids — using gestures, objects, and movement to teach vocabulary (mga bahagi ng katawan, mga hayop, atbp.) so language sticks through action, not rote repetition
Storytelling and songs — Filipino folk tales, awiting bayan, and simple dialogues to make vocabulary memorable and cultural context natural
Repetition through games — flashcard games, roleplay, "Bahay Kubo" style sing-alongs for younger learners; debate or discussion practice for teens

A Typical Lesson Plan (45–60 minutes)

-Warm-up (5–10 min) — greeting practice in Tagalog, quick review of last session's vocabulary
Introduction of new material (10–15 min) — new vocabulary or grammar point, introduced with visuals, objects, or example sentences
-Guided practice (10–15 min) — worksheets, matching games, or sentence-building exercises using the new material
-Active use (10–15 min) — roleplay, conversation practice, or a short game where the student must use what they just learned
-Wrap-up (5 min) — quick recap, assign light homework (a song to listen to, a sentence to write), and a preview of next lesson

What Sets Me Apart
-I incorporate Filipino culture and values (utang na loob, paggalang, pakikisama) alongside language, so students understand why Tagalog is spoken the way it is, not just vocabulary lists
-I tailor lessons to whether the student is a heritage speaker reconnecting with the language, a complete beginner, or a Filipino-American/mixed household kid who understands but doesn't speak confidently — each needs a different starting point

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10 h: $45

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This first lesson offered with Joanna Marie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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I am a licensed Professional Teacher from Davao, Philippines, with experience teaching students across multiple levels and age groups. My focus is on teaching Tagalog — our native language here in the

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About Joanna Marie

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I am a licensed Professional Teacher from Davao, Philippines, with experience teaching students across multiple levels and age groups. My focus is on teaching Tagalog — our native language here in the

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About Joanna Marie

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack rates

free lessons

online

Other tutors in Tagalog

Delia (Del)

Jose

Hilaree Toni

Louie Joy

Ayesa Rhienne

Carene

Alyssa

Jasmin

Jovita

Anniely

Anne Marjorie

Alex

Daniel

Ivan

Ellyza

Mhariniel Grace

Racel

Angel Grace

FARRAH

LYNDON

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