The first app I've stuck with
“I have tried other apps but this is the first one I've stuck with and I actually feel like I'm learning and retaining it! I definitely would recommend!”
Jane D.
These reviews come from heritage learners, beginners, and people learning for family, culture, and everyday conversation. Many of them started from the same place: understanding some Tagalog, but freezing when it was time to speak.
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“Words that were difficult for me to remember in the beginning are now second nature. I used phrases I learned with my mom and she said 'wow where did you learn that?' I'm looking forward to learning more so that I can talk to my lolo and lola in Tagalog!”
Gabrielle M.
People talk about feeling less overwhelmed, more connected to family, and more confident speaking out loud.
“I have tried other apps but this is the first one I've stuck with and I actually feel like I'm learning and retaining it! I definitely would recommend!”
Jane D.
“Tahanan has been an amazing tool for learning Tagalog so I'm able to speak to my mom in her native language. She's been very impressed with not only the words and phrases I've learned, but my pronunciation as well!”
Jennifer B.
“I've used apps that just push you onto new vocab and nothing really sticks. I love that Tahanan helps you review past vocab. I'm hoping to learn enough to communicate with my in-laws and visit The Philippines. So far, Tahanan is helping with that!”
Courtney B.
“I'm traveling to see my grandfather in the Philippines, and he doesn't know english. This app has helped me learn and remember words in Tagalog. I'm so grateful I found this app so I can communicate with my grandfather.”
Raedyn A.
“I've always wanted to learn Tagalog. This is the first app that has helped me understand language and pronunciation without overwhelming me. The flashcard and AI speech practice have been game changers.”
Erika
“What really put this app above all the others for me were the AI phone calls! It helps you practice your pronunciation and phrasing as if you are having a real conversation. Definitely boosted my confidence after a few tries!”
Sage H.
“This app is absolutely essential for my learning. The lesson breakdowns are categorized perfect, which makes learning that much faster. I log on to practice and review at least 4 times per day!”
Jonathan S.
“I started using Tahanan on my Lola's birthday. Since her and my Lolo passed away, I wanted to learn Tagalog to feel more connected to them. The study streak counter and daily reminders have been SO helpful for keeping me on track!”
Pascal
“Tahanan has been such a joyful opportunity to reconnect with so much of my family, regardless of who is fluent, only understands, or doesn't know any Tagalog at all. Being able to learn my native language alongside my family means the world.”
Roberta G.
“I really enjoyed not just the phrase and meaning but the actual breakdown of what each part of the structure means so I actually get to learn what I'm saying and build on it for the future. I'm hoping to use this to communicate with my family and community members!”
Angelina
“The app is very beginner friendly and keeps you engaged throughout the lesson. The microphone feature is excellent because instead of just keeping track of the spelling of the words, you can also focus on the pronunciation as your skill progresses.”
Adriana
“My daughter and I have been using it together and she's been able to repeat vocab and phrases much easier with the audio lessons. We're learning a lot together!”
Zarina R.
“Being a native speaker and relearning the language in a formal setting, I'm not only seeing how things are spelled but what each word actually means. I feel like I've been piece-mealing sentences for ages.”
Patty H.
“I love how the app is beginner friendly. The flashcards are so helpful along with the pronunciation practice. The grammar lessons are also helpful because I was always so confused about word order!”
Jazmine C.
“The conversation feature was a confidence builder for me. I own a Filipino food trailer and want to make my Filipino customers feel at home while sharing our culture.”
Michelle M.
“I also use other tools but this app helps me fill in the gaps and will make learning so much easier for me. I am very excited to go deeper in this app!”
Michael C.
“So far I like this app! I really enjoy practicing on the phone with Maria and the feedback she gives me.”
Jess
“I love the flash cards. They really help test my knowledge and make sure the vocabulary sticks.”
Daniel O.
“I really do enjoy this website and would love it as an app with notifications enabled because my day gets too busy and I forget to practice. I'm hoping that once it becomes an app I will be more consistent so that I can talk to my family and surprise them with how much I have learned.”
Sam Lopez
If these stories feel familiar, Tahanan was likely built for someone like you.