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Hiligaynon 101

Hiligaynon 101 is a practical book series by Chanelle Ramos for adults, children and families learning Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo. Start with beginner lessons, continue into practical conversations, or help children meet first words through colouring and play.

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Hiligaynon 101 Book 1

Hiligaynon 101

A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo

Complete beginners, heritage learners and family-connected learners

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

First Edition

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Second Edition

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Hiligaynon 101 Book 2

Hiligaynon 101

Practical Conversations for Everyday Life

Learners ready to practise useful everyday dialogue

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

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Second Edition

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Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 1

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

My First Words Colouring Book

Children ages 3-6 with an adult helper

A gentle first words colouring book that helps children hear, colour and repeat simple Hiligaynon words with family.

First words, family words and home words
Large colouring pages and mini activities
Gentle repetition for children and families

Current Edition

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Amazon editions are kept separate.

The adult books currently have first and second edition listings for Amazon and Amazon AU. The kids colouring book has one current edition with both markets linked.

A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo

First Edition: Amazon B0CVNQ9192, Amazon AU B0CVNQ9192 | Second Edition: Amazon B0GT5SBYFT, Amazon AU B0GT8GJPT8

Practical Conversations for Everyday Life

First Edition: Amazon B0F3CPBSK5, Amazon AU B0F3CPBSK5 | Second Edition: Amazon B0GT5TTQWS, Amazon AU B0GT8R2LMB

My First Words Colouring Book

Current Edition: Amazon B0H266YQC6, Amazon AU B0H266YQC6

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

Family-led language exposure through colouring and play.

The kids series is designed for ages 3-6 and works best with an adult helper. Children colour familiar pictures while parents, grandparents or carers say the words with them.

The current colouring book focuses on first words children can see around home and practise casually with family.

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Simple words children can recognise and repeat.

Sample Hiligaynon words for family-led practice. These also support search intent around Hiligaynon for kids and Ilonggo first words.

Animals

IDO

Dog

Point to a dog, say ido, then say dog together.

Animals

KURING

Cat

Look for a cat in a book, toy box or picture.

Food

MANGGA

Mango

Say mangga before snack time or while colouring fruit.

Food

KAN-ON

Rice

Use the word during a family meal.

Nature

ULAN

Rain

Say ulan when looking out the window on a rainy day.

Nature

KAHOY

Tree

Point to a tree outside and repeat kahoy together.

A practical, respectful way to begin.

The series keeps the pressure low and the language usable, especially for families reconnecting with Hiligaynon in everyday life.

Start small

Lessons and activities focus on short, repeatable language that beginners can use without needing a full grammar course first.

Practise together

The children's books are built for shared moments: say the word, colour the picture, then say it again later.

Respect variation

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

Common questions.

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 with an adult helper.

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 Amazon editions available?

Yes. The website links to both Amazon and Amazon AU listings for the first and second editions of the adult books and the Hiligaynon 101 Kids colouring book.

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