Tara, Usap Tayo!

Ang Kwenta ng Kwento, Kultura at Kapwa

Introducing a 6-week summer course for British Filipinos to learn and improve their Tagalog skills while diving in deep on Pinoy pop and indigenous culture & the meaning of kapwa.

Hosted by LessonWise and tutored by Seah Antalan, Education & Research Manager at the University of the Philippines Repertory Company, via Microsoft Teams.

Only 15 spaces available!
SOLD OUT
5 MORE SPACES ADDED DUE TO HIGH DEMAND

(art by Ainara Basco, @goddessbuwan)

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Oh, You Must Know…

We get it — being British-Filipino often means you’re only one degree away from someone who knows someone who knows you. "Your tita knows my tita" type of thing. It’s a small world.

Let’s make it even smaller. More real connections.

Upon sign up, you’ll be added to our exclusive WhatsApp group — a lively, supportive space where you’ll meet fellow British-Filipinos on the same learning journey as you.

Expect weekly homework tasks (don't worry it will be fun! Like listening to a Dionela song :P), handy resources, and regular tips to help you stay motivated and on track.

This group is about practicing kapwa. It’s a chance to create real dialogue, reconnect with pinoy culture, and grow your network with people who just get it.

Course Schedule

All sessions will run from 10am to 11:30am via Teams

  • Saturday 5th July

    Para po!: Biyaheng Ako at Ikaw sa Araw-Araw

    Basic greetings, introductions, and daily small talk with politeness.

    History of the Famous Filipino Jeepney & other public transpo

  • Saturday 12th July

     Extra Rice Nga Po!: Tuklasin ang Timpla ng Buhay

    Talking about daily routines, habits, and the Filipino hustle

    Explore “extra rice” as a metaphor for Filipino resilience and hospitality

  • Saturday 19th July

    Palengke at Ukay-Ukay Chika na Lampas Sa Kumusta

    Deepening conversational skills and cultural nuances

    Introducing Filipino Market and Thrifting Culture

  • Saturday 26th July

    Sinong Mama Mo?

    Everyday expressions, family roles, and Filipino humor

    Filipino mothering culture and hugot (emotional pull)

    How language shapes family dynamics and respect

    Studying Gender Dynamics & Development in the PH

  • Saturday 2nd August

    Ang Kuwenta sa mga Kuwento at Kanta

    Exploring history and pop culture through stories and songs

    The role of pop culture in shaping Filipino identity

  • Saturday 9th August

    Habi: Ang Pinagtagpitagping Bahagi ng Ating Pagkatao

    Share personal stories or lessons learned in Tagalog

    Use connecting phrases and emotional vocabulary

    The Filipino tradition of storytelling as healing and bonding 

 Learning Tagalog from scratch is intimidating but Seah gives me a lot of confidence whilst also providing a good challenge. I feel like I'm progressing more after each session and I look forward to continuing with this. Thank you for everything so far, Seah! <3

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from Lara 🇬🇧

 Seah teaches Tagalog in a thoughtful, creative, and fun way that l've never experienced before. I've learned so much about the nuances of the language through pop culture, history, and even relatable generational trauma that spans outside the Philippines which makes discovering new words and grammar much more meaningful. She truly understands what you need to work on and addresses them in a plan personalized to you.

I'm excited for our sessions as I feel like | leave each one closer to my motherland or my mother, even.

Oh and by the way, she has the most • gen Z aesthetic • i° presentations! Gen Z slayyyy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from Irish 🇺🇸

Seah is AMAZING! I have only taken two session so far and already she has taken the time to really personalize our sessions to help me meet my goal.

She offers both structured lessons and unstructured conversation and practice for me. She is kind and patient and very insightful. I am looking forward to learning Tagalog with her. =)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from Jay 🇺🇸

Choose your pricing plan

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Pay As You Go

If you can't commit to every session
£
15
/session
£
/year
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LessonWise Kababayan

Commited members to the entire course save £££ off
£
60
/course
£
/year
£££ off
You would save £30 by booking the entire course compared to PAYGO
✗
✓
Exclusive access to a GoddessBuwan art workshop
✗
✓
Access to our exclusive Whatsapp community
✓
✓
Developmental tasks, resources and session recordings supplied after each session
✓
✓
Pay Now
Pay Now
Emoji icon 1f6f4.svg

Pay As You Go

If you can't commit to every session
£
15
/session
£
/year
£££ off
You would save £30 by booking the entire course compared to PAYGO
✗
Exclusive access to a GoddessBuwan art workshop
✗
Access to our exclusive Whatsapp community
✓
Developmental tasks, resources and session recordings supplied after each session
✓
Pay Now
Emoji icon 1f5a5.svg

LessonWise Kababayan

Commited members to the entire course save £££ off
£
60
/course
£
/year
£££ off
You would save £30 by booking the entire course compared to PAYGO
✓
Exclusive access to a GoddessBuwan art workshop
✓
Access to our exclusive Whatsapp community
✓
Developmental tasks, resources and session recordings supplied after each session
✓
Pay Now

Meet The Team Behind Tara, Usap Tayo!

  • Team member
    Seah Antalan
    Filipino Tutor

    Seah is an Education & Research Manager at the University of Philippines Repertory Company. Professional yapper on Filipino pop culture, spirituality, and the arts. Writes and teaches Tagalog with flair to students around the world and lives for the stage, with a mission to keep Filipino language and culture alive by building meaningful connections and stronger communities through art.

  • Team member
    Danica Fronda
    Course Operations Manager

    Danica Fronda is LessonWise's Course Operation Manager. 

    With over 5 years of combined experience in the EdTech industry and around youth empowerment, she has successfully managed and delivered international educational workshops in-person and online to students from the UK to Qatar.

  • Team member
    Ainara Basco
    Creator

    Ainara Basco is a Filipina painter, art tutor, and workshop facilitator based in London. 

    Her creative brand “Goddess Buwan” promotes handmade art as well as spaces to bring individuals together to create and heal in communion.

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