Learn Cebuano

Bisaya refers to the groups of people in the Visayas region and those whose roots are from the Visayas, though it also includes native speakers of any Visayan languages such as Cebuano, Waray, Hiligaynon, Karay-a, etc. in different regions such as in Davao (Cebuano), Surigao (Cebuano) and South Cotabato (Hiligaynon).

Binisaya is the common term for the Cebuano language ―since it is the lingua franca spoken all over the Visayas and Mindanao region.

Its real meaning is "The way of the Bisaya." However, misconceptions about the language have spread even among the native speakers which caused the lingua franca (Cebuano) to be called "Bisaya" rather than Binisaya.

Cebu has been the center of trade between Visayas and Mindanao even during the pre-colonial period which is why the language used in Sugbo (Cebu) became the most utilized language among traders of said regions.

Why Learn Binisaya?

Binisaya or Cebuano (Sugbuanon) is one of the most widely spoken languages in the Philippines. Knowing how to speak Cebuano is a huge advantage in getting around places in the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

But that's not the main reason why you want to learn Cebuano. You can get by using English in Cebu or other places for a few days or months.

Why you want to learn Binisaya is to connect with the locals and be part of the community. While most Filipinos can speak basic English, connecting deeper and engaging in meaningful communication with the locals is difficult when you can't speak their language.

You'll be surprised how much information and nuances you miss when you only speak English with a Cebuano speaker.

What is Bisaya?

Why Learn from Us?

Binisaya is probably one of the most difficult languages for an English speaker. This is mainly because the language's structure and concept are very different from that of English.

It's even more difficult to learn Cebuano because there aren't a lot of resources out there to understand how the language works and only a handful of teachers understand Cebuano's grammatical rules.

Many YouTube videos attempt to teach grammar but fail to grasp the concept behind the structure of Cebuano language.

Because of this, Cebuano Lang is the only one that offers Cebuano grammar lessons that can give an accurate and better explanation of how sentences work in Cebuano language.

Methods of teaching

QUALIFICATIONS

Structural Approach

The structural approach is one of the most effective methods of teaching foreign languages. It focuses on how sentences work giving learners a visual understanding of the language.

This approach requires good memory to remember all structures in the lessons.

Communicative Approach

Modern teaching often uses communicative approach to teach learners how to use the language in a more natural way, opposite to the structural approach and translation method.

This is mostly effective to learners who have a prior knowledge of a few vocabularies and phrases. This is why it is often used in conversation lessons.

Translation Method

It is one of the oldest methods of teaching that is still employed today. It helps learners contrast the language they are learning to the language they already know.

This is a good application to the structural approach where learners try to make sense of the sentences presented in Cebuano in their own language.

1-on-1

Online Lesson

Individual lessons through Skype for learners who require live interaction with teachers and language resource persons.

Recorded Video Lesson

Pre-made lessons with visuals for learners who have difficulty juggling their schedules. The video lessons have tasks and quizzes every after video lessons and you will get feedback on your answers from us after.

Have any questions?

If you have any questions about the lessons and any services we can offer, feel free to contact us.

Tools for learning

Cebuano Podcast

Cebuano Quizes