🇵🇭 Tagalog — Day 4 Module
Numbers are excellent pronunciation and comprehension practice because they force you to speak and listen clearly. Don't just memorize them in order—learn to recognize them randomly, state your age, and ask number-related questions.
- Count from 1–20 in Tagalog without pausing
- Understand numbers when spoken slowly
- Say your age using the '_____ taong gulang ako' pattern
- Recognize simple quantities and numbers randomly
- Ask and answer basic number-related questions with 'Ilan?'
- Begin recognizing numbers in prices and everyday situations
⏱️ Your 30-Minute Daily Schedule
1. ⏱️ 0–5 Min — Pronunciation: Numbers 1–20 Clarity & Flow
Numbers are excellent pronunciation practice because they force you to speak clearly without swallowing syllables. Practice each number slowly, then increase speed:
Question-Word Pronunciation
| Tagalog | Meaning | Stress | Audio & Copy |
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| 1 — isa | one | ee-SAH |
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| 2 — dalawa | two | dah-lah-WAH |
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| 3 — tatlo | three | taht-LOH |
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| 4 — apat | four | AH-paht |
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| 5 — lima | five | lee-MAH |
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| 6 — anim | six | AH-neem |
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| 7 — pito | seven | pee-TOH |
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| 8 — walo | eight | wah-LOH |
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| 9 — siyam | nine | see-YAHM |
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| 10 — sampu | ten | sahm-POO |
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| 11 — labing-isa | eleven | lah-bing-ee-SAH |
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| 12 — labindalawa | twelve | lah-bin-dah-lah-WAH |
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| 13 — labintatlo | thirteen | lah-bin-taht-LOH |
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| 14 — labing-apat | fourteen | lah-bing-AH-paht |
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| 15 — labinlima | fifteen | lah-bin-lee-MAH |
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| 16 — labing-anim | sixteen | lah-bing-AH-neem |
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| 17 — labimpito | seventeen | lah-bim-pee-TOH |
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| 18 — labing-walo | eighteen | lah-bing-wah-LOH |
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| 19 — labinsiyam | nineteen | lah-bin-see-YAHM |
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| 20 — dalawampu | twenty | dah-lah-wahm-POO |
Count 1–5: Isa, dalawa, tatlo, apat, lima.
Then 6–10: Anim, pito, walo, siyam, sampu.
Then 11–20: Labing-isa... dalawampu. Repeat 3 times, gradually building speed!
You should be able to say 1–20 smoothly without stopping or stumbling between each number.
2. ⏱️ 5–10 Min — Vocabulary: Numbers 1–20 & Core Quantities
Memorize numbers 1–20 as two balanced groups of 10. Notice how 11–19 combine 'labin/labing' with the root number:
| Tagalog | English Meaning | Context & Audio |
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| isa | 1 (one) |
Root number 1
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| dalawa | 2 (two) |
Root number 2
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| tatlo | 3 (three) |
Root number 3
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| apat | 4 (four) |
Root number 4
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| lima | 5 (five) |
Root number 5
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| anim | 6 (six) |
Root number 6
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| pito | 7 (seven) |
Root number 7
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| walo | 8 (eight) |
Root number 8
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| siyam | 9 (nine) |
Root number 9
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| sampu | 10 (ten) |
Root number 10 (isa + pu)
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| labing-isa | 11 (eleven) |
labing + isa
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| labindalawa | 12 (twelve) |
labin + dalawa
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| labintatlo | 13 (thirteen) |
labin + tatlo
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| labing-apat | 14 (fourteen) |
labing + apat
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| labinlima | 15 (fifteen) |
labin + lima
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| labing-anim | 16 (sixteen) |
labing + anim
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| labimpito | 17 (seventeen) |
labim + pito
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| labing-walo | 18 (eighteen) |
labing + walo
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| labinsiyam | 19 (nineteen) |
labin + siyam
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| dalawampu | 20 (twenty) |
dalawa + pu
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| ilan | how many |
Question word for countable quantity
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| taon | year |
Used for age and calendar years
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The prefix labi- means 'excess' or 'in addition to ten'. It adapts phonetically to the first letter of the root number:
- Before vowels & w: becomes labing- (e.g. labing-isa, labing-apat, labing-walo)
- Before p & b: becomes labim- (e.g. labimpito)
- Before d, t, l, s: becomes labin- (e.g. labindalawa, labintatlo, labinlima, labinsiyam)
3. ⏱️ 10–15 Min — Grammar: Real-World Number Patterns
Put your numbers into immediate conversational practice with these three core formulas:
Pattern 1 — "How many?" (Ilan?)
An essential question word for asking quantities of countable things:
Ilan asks about countable quantity (how many), while Magkano asks about monetary price (how much).
Pattern 2 — "How old are you?" (Ilang taon ka na?)
Ask and state age naturally:
For today, focus on memorizing the core frame: _____ taong gulang ako.
4. ⏱️ 15–20 Min — Listening: Dialogue & Random Number Drills
Listen to this conversational exchange containing numbers, quantities, and age:
Step 1: Read the dialogue and identify every number mentioned (Tatlo, Dalawa, Sampung).
Step 2: Practice saying these random numbers out loud without counting up from 1: 7 (pito), 3 (tatlo), 12 (labindalawa), 5 (lima), 19 (labinsiyam), 8 (walo), 14 (labing-apat), 2 (dalawa).
Step 3: Goal: Recognize at least 8 out of 10 randomly presented numbers instantly.
5. ⏱️ 20–25 Min — Speaking: 4 Active Number Drills
Train your mouth and brain to produce numbers without counting on your fingers!
Drill 1: Forward & Backward Counting
Say each sequence out loud without looking at notes:
Drill 2: Random Numbers Speed Challenge
Say each number out loud in Tagalog as fast as you can without peeking:
Drill 3: Question & Answer
Ask yourself the question aloud, then respond with a random number:
Drill 4: Combine Days 1–4 Cumulative Conversation
Practice this cumulative conversation combining greetings, name, origin, and age:
6. ⏱️ 25–28 Min — Reading & Writing Practice
1. Read aloud:
Read these number sequences and questions aloud at a natural conversational speed:
2. Writing drill: Without looking at the lesson, practice writing the numbers and core questions from memory:
7. ⏱️ 28–30 Min — 🧠 Day 4 Test: Numbers & Phrases
Test your retention of numbers and question phrases. Attempt each from memory, then reveal the answer.
Part A — Number Identification (10 Questions)
Part B — English → Tagalog Translation (4 Questions)
Translate each phrase into Tagalog, then click to check:
Aim for at least 8 of 10 on numbers, 3 of 4 on question phrases, and counting 1–20 smoothly without notes!
🧠 Your Day 4 Flashcards (23 Cards)
Click any card to flip and verify your recall. Lock these down before moving to tomorrow!
📈 Day 4 Scorecard
Track your daily recall numbers. All scores sync across your devices via your username!
| Metric | Target | Your Score |
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| Vocabulary Recalled | 10 items | |
| Self-Check Questions | 4 questions | |
| Spoken Intro Duration | ≥ 30 seconds | |
| Spoke With Zero Notes? | Yes | |
| Day Confidence | 1–5 Stars |