Official Hiligaynon 101 book series

Learn Hiligaynon with the right book for your stage.

Start with Book 1 if you are an adult beginner or heritage learner, move to Book 2 for everyday conversation, or choose the kids branch for parent-led colouring practice.

Start with Book 1 Try sample phrases
Adult beginner path Everyday conversation learner Kids and family-led learning
01 Beginner Book 1 02 Conversation Book 2 03 Kids start First words 04 Kids next Animals, food, nature

Created by Chanelle Ramos, Bacolod-born and Australia-based.

Beginner-first Hiligaynon for families, heritage learners and everyday use.

Choose by learner

Find the Hiligaynon book that matches your learner.

Use this as a simple buyer guide for learning Hiligaynon or Ilonggo: adult beginner, conversation practice, first words for kids, or the next themed colouring book.

01 Adult Track Adult beginner Start here for first Hiligaynon lessons, greetings and basic sentence practice. Start with Book 1 02 Adult Track Everyday conversations Move here when you want practical Ilonggo dialogue for family, travel and daily life. Go to Book 2 03 Kids Track Kids first words Choose this for ages 3-6 when an adult can read, repeat and colour with the child. Go to kids Book 1 04 Kids Track Kids themed words Add animals, food and nature vocabulary after the first kids colouring book. Go to kids Book 2
Hiligaynon 101: A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo Second Edition cover
Hiligaynon 101 Book 1

Hiligaynon 101

A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo

Start here if you are learning Hiligaynon from zero or returning to family language after a long break.

A practical first step into Hiligaynon with beginner-friendly lessons, greetings, everyday basics and guided practice.

  • Core sounds, spelling patterns and everyday basics
  • Greetings, politeness, numbers and simple sentence building
  • Guided practice for complete beginners

Buy current edition

Second Edition Recommended for most buyers
Amazon US Amazon AU
Earlier edition links
First Edition Earlier edition
Amazon US Amazon AU
View book details
Hiligaynon 101: Practical Conversations for Everyday Life Second Edition cover
Hiligaynon 101 Book 2

Hiligaynon 101

Practical Conversations for Everyday Life

Move here when useful everyday dialogue matters more than another beginner overview.

Conversation-focused Hiligaynon practice for family, home, travel, shopping, dining and everyday situations.

  • Scenario-based dialogues for real situations
  • Polite everyday expressions and useful responses
  • A natural follow-on from the beginner book

Buy current edition

Second Edition Recommended for most buyers
Amazon US Amazon AU
Earlier edition links
First Edition Earlier edition
Amazon US Amazon AU
View book details
Hiligaynon 101 Kids: My First Words Colouring Book Current Edition cover
Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 1

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

My First Words Colouring Book

Use this first for ages 3-6 when an adult can read, repeat and colour with the child.

A colourful first-words activity book where children learn simple Hiligaynon words through familiar pictures, colouring and repeat-after-me practice.

  • Simple Hiligaynon words paired with English meanings
  • Large, child-friendly colouring pictures
  • Designed for shared practice with family

Buy current edition

Current Edition Recommended for most buyers
Amazon US Amazon AU
View book details
Hiligaynon 101 Kids: Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book Current Edition cover
Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 2

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book

Use this next for young learners who are ready for themed words about animals, food and nature.

A themed colouring book that expands early Hiligaynon practice into animals, food and nature vocabulary through playful, family-led colouring activities.

  • Animals, food and nature vocabulary for young learners
  • Large colouring pages for hands-on practice
  • A natural next kids book after My First Words

Buy current edition

Current Edition Recommended for most buyers
Amazon US Amazon AU
View book details

How the series works

Two adult books, plus a separate kids activity branch.

The adult track builds from foundations into practical conversations. The kids books are not the next adult level; they are parent-led colouring activities for young children.

From the author

Created by Chanelle Ramos, Bacolod-born and Australia-based.

Chanelle Ramos is a native of Bacolod City in the Philippines and is now based in Australia. After moving to Australia at 13, she kept Hiligaynon close as an enduring connection to home, family and culture.

The series began when her wife wanted to learn the language and clear beginner-friendly resources were difficult to find. Hiligaynon 101 was created to make the first steps practical, gentle and culturally connected.

Heritage connection

The books are shaped by a lived connection to Hiligaynon and the experience of carrying language across countries and generations.

Beginner clarity

They focus on approachable lessons, everyday words and practical conversations for learners starting without a clear path.

Language as a bridge

Hiligaynon 101 treats language as a way to connect people, families and cultures, not just a list of words to memorise.

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

Hiligaynon colouring books for first words and themed vocabulary.

Begin with everyday first words, then add animals, food and nature vocabulary through simple colouring pages designed for practice with an adult helper.

Hiligaynon 101 Kids: My First Words Colouring Book Current Edition cover
Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 1

My First Words Colouring Book

A colourful first-words activity book where children learn simple Hiligaynon words through familiar pictures, colouring and repeat-after-me practice.

Amazon US Amazon AU
View book details
Hiligaynon 101 Kids: Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book Current Edition cover
Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 2

Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book

A themed colouring book that expands early Hiligaynon practice into animals, food and nature vocabulary through playful, family-led colouring activities.

Amazon US Amazon AU
View book details

Sample practice

Try adult phrases and kids first words before you buy.

The adult examples show beginner-friendly everyday phrases. The kids examples show the short, concrete vocabulary style used in the colouring books.

Adult beginner phrase samples

Greeting

Maayong aga.

Good morning.

Use this when greeting family, neighbours or someone at the start of the day.

Greeting

Maayong hapon.

Good afternoon.

A simple polite greeting for later in the day.

Politeness

Salamat gid.

Thank you very much.

Use this when someone helps you or gives you something.

Politeness

Palihog.

Please.

A short, useful word for polite requests.

Introductions

Ako si Chanelle.

I am Chanelle.

Swap in your own name when introducing yourself.

Conversation

Kamusta ka?

How are you?

A beginner-friendly question for checking in with someone.

Family

Ini ang akon pamilya.

This is my family.

Useful when talking about family photos or introducing relatives.

Everyday use

Diin ang merkado?

Where is the market?

A simple location question for travel, errands and everyday conversation.

Kids first-word samples

Nature

ADLAW

Sun

Colour the sun, say adlaw, then point to the sun outside.

Home

BALAY

House

Colour the house and say balay when you get home.

Home

TUBIG

Water

Say tubig together when pouring a drink of water.

Learning

LIBRO

Book

Open a book and say libro before reading together.

Play

BOLA

Ball

Roll a ball, say bola, then pass it back and forth.

Home

TASA

Cup

Hold a cup at snack time and say tasa together.

Animals

KABAYO

Horse

Colour the horse, say kabayo, then make a gentle galloping sound.

Food

MANGGA

Mango

Point to a mango or fruit picture and say mangga together.

Nature

BULAN

Moon

Colour the moon, say bulan, then look for the moon at night.

Why Hiligaynon 101 is different

Beginner-first Hiligaynon for real families and everyday use.

The series keeps the pressure low and the language usable, especially for families reconnecting with Hiligaynon across countries, generations and learner confidence levels.

Practical

Lessons and activities focus on language that helps with greetings, family, home, travel and everyday conversation.

Gentle

The pacing is designed for people who may feel unsure, rusty or completely new to Hiligaynon.

Family-connected

The books support heritage learners, mixed-language households and children learning with adults.

Culturally aware

Hiligaynon usage can vary by family, town, province and speaker, so the books keep a gentle and practical tone.

Beginner-first

The series starts with useful foundations before asking learners to handle longer conversations.

Questions

Common questions about Hiligaynon 101 books.

Search-friendly answers for people comparing Hiligaynon, Ilonggo and beginner learning options.

What is Hiligaynon 101?

Hiligaynon 101 is a book series by Chanelle Ramos for learners beginning Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo.

Which Hiligaynon 101 book should I start with?

Most adult beginners should start with Hiligaynon 101: A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo. Children ages 3-6 can begin with Hiligaynon 101 Kids: My First Words Colouring Book, then move into Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book for more themed vocabulary.

Is Hiligaynon the same as Ilonggo?

Many learners use both names when searching. Hiligaynon is the language name, while Ilonggo is also commonly used by families and communities.

Are there other Amazon editions available?

Yes. Paperback and ebook versions are available through Amazon, and the Hiligaynon 101 books can be found in most Amazon marketplaces. This website provides direct links for Amazon US and Amazon AU, and readers in other countries can search their local Amazon marketplace for the title or author.

Where can I buy Hiligaynon 101 books in Australia?

Australian readers can use the Amazon AU links on this website. The site also keeps Amazon US links available for readers comparing marketplaces or buying from outside Australia.

Can adults use the Hiligaynon 101 Kids colouring books?

Yes. The kids colouring books are designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult helper, but adults can also use them as gentle first-word practice when learning together with a child.

What words are in Hiligaynon 101 Kids?

The kids colouring books focus on familiar words children can see, colour and repeat. The sample words on this website include everyday My First Words examples such as adlaw, balay, tubig, libro, bola and tasa, plus Animals, Food and Nature examples from the newer kids book such as kabayo, mangga and bulan.

What is the new Hiligaynon 101 Kids animals book?

Hiligaynon 101 Kids: Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book is a follow-on children's colouring book by Chanelle Ramos for young learners who are ready to practise more simple Hiligaynon words through colouring and play.

Book discovery

Start with the right Hiligaynon 101 book.

Compare the learning path, check the current editions and use the Amazon US or Amazon AU links for the right book.

Review the paths