How I Learned to Speak Bisaya, and You Can, Too:

by Steve Thorne

If you're going to travel to, or live in, the central or southern Philippines, you need to learn to speak Bisaya, the local language. Speaking Bisaya is all the difference between being a foreigner and a stranger, or forming genuine friendships and enjoying your experience in the Philippines.

For 16 years I visited the central Philippines and understood nothing in Bisaya, until I got tired of being ignorant and decided to speak the language, whatever it took. I am now at the point where I can talk with Filipinos and make friends.

In this short booklet I detail the exact steps I took to become fluent in Bisaya. I am not only confident that you can use these tips to learn to speak Bisaya, but you can apply them to any language you want to learn.

51 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2018

Reviews

[Matteo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite its brevity, the book offers practical tips and encouragement that can help new learners stay motivated. One of the highlights is the author's recommendation of a website where you can practice reading Bisaya—a great resource to reinforce what you’re learning.

If you're looking for a straightforward and encouraging guide to get started, this book is definitely worth checking out.