Who Tahanan is for
Tahanan teaches Tagalog to adults who want to talk with Filipino family. It is built for Filipinos raised outside the Philippines and for people joining a Filipino family.
Tahanan is a good fit if
You understand Tagalog but answer in English
You heard it from parents or grandparents growing up, and the words come slower than you would like. Lessons fill gaps in grammar and vocabulary, AI conversations let you practice out loud, and a coach listens to your recordings and tells you what to fix.
Tagalog for heritage learnersYou are joining a Filipino family
You want to follow the conversation at family meals and speak to your partner’s parents with respect. Lessons start from zero and explain the cultural context, such as how to address older relatives.
Tagalog for family connectionYou want to learn with family members
The Family plan covers up to four separate learner accounts on one membership. Each person keeps their own progress.
Compare plansYou want feedback from a person without booking lessons
Record your answers whenever you have time. Your coach, a native Tagalog speaker in the Philippines, replies with corrections on their working days.
How coaching worksHow Tahanan compares
| Tahanan | Apps that teach many languages | Private tutor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it teaches | Tagalog for everyday conversation with family | Many languages, with Tagalog as one course among many | Whatever you and your tutor plan |
| Speaking practice | AI conversations at any time, plus recordings reviewed by a coach | Varies by app, usually automated | Live conversation in each session |
| Feedback from a person | Yes, by voice message on the coach’s working days | Usually not | Yes, live |
| Live video lessons | No | Usually not | Yes |
| Schedule | Study and record when you like | Study when you like | Booked sessions |
| Cost | $17.99 a month or $159.99 a year on the website | Often free, with paid upgrades | Paid per session |
A tutor is the better choice if you want live conversation every week. You can also use both: Tahanan for daily practice and a tutor for live sessions.
Tahanan is not a good fit if
- You want live video lessons. Tahanan coaching happens through voice messages.
- Your family speaks Bisaya and you need it now. Bisaya / Cebuano is the next language we are adding. Join the language waitlist.
- You want Ilocano, Hiligaynon / Ilonggo, Bikol, or Kapampangan. They are planned, with no launch dates yet.
Start learning Tagalog
Tahanan is an app for iPhone and Android. New members can start a 7-day free trial in the app. Read the FAQ for prices, refunds, and how coaching works.