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The Philippines has two official languages: English and [[Filipino phrasebook|Filipino]]. Filipino is mainly based on the Tagalog language (a relative of Malay). It has also been influenced by English, [[Spanish]], [[Malay]], [[Indonesian]], [[Hindi]], [[Arabic]], [[Chinese]] and many other languages mostly from the Indian subcontinent and Europe. While Filipino is an Austronesian language like Malay, Indonesian and Javanese, the language has been heavily influenced by other languages, most notably [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]], during the Spanish colonial period, and to this day the language is dominated by Spanish loanwords. Hence, many Filipinos are able to understand a little Spanish, while Spanish speakers would also recognise many Filipino words. In addition, as Malay and Filipino are closely related, speakers of Malay would also recognise many cognates in the Filipino language. Generally, somebody who speaks Malay and Spanish would be able to understand the conversations of locals to a certain extent, and might just be able to get by.
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The Philippines has two official languages: English and [[Filipino phrasebook|Filipino]]. Filipino is mainly based on the Tagalog language (a relative of Malay). It has also been influenced by English, [[Spanish]], [[Malay]], [[Indonesian]], [[Hindi]], [[Arabic]], [[Chinese]] and many other languages mostly from the Indian subcontinent and Europe. While Filipino is an Austronesian language like Malay, Indonesian and Javanese, the language has been heavily influenced by other languages, most notably [[Spanish phrasebook|Spanish]], during the Spanish colonial period, and to this day the language is dominated by Spanish loanwords. Hence, many Filipinos can understand a little Spanish, while Spanish speakers would also recognise many Filipino words. In addition, as Malay and Filipino are closely related, speakers of Malay would also recognise many cognates in the Filipino language. Generally, somebody who speaks Malay and Spanish would be able to understand the conversations of locals to a certain extent, and might just be able to get by.
Filipino is the language spoken in the Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog regions as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila. In the Northern Luzon provinces, [[Ilocano phrasebook|Ilocano]] is the most common language spoken while [[Kapampangan]] is widespread in Central Luzon. Further south of Metro Manila lies the Bicol Region where [[Bicolano]] is used. In the Southern Islands of Visayas and Mindanao, [[Cebuano phrasebook|Cebuano]] is the most common language spoken. Other languages in the south include [[Hiligaynon]] and [[Waray phrasebook|Waray]].
Filipino is the language spoken in the Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog regions as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila. In the Northern Luzon provinces, [[Ilocano phrasebook|Ilocano]] is the most common language spoken while [[Kapampangan]] is widespread in Central Luzon. Further south of Metro Manila lies the Bicol Region where [[Bicolano]] is used. In the Southern Islands of Visayas and Mindanao, [[Cebuano phrasebook|Cebuano]] is the most common language spoken. Other languages in the south include [[Hiligaynon]] and [[Waray phrasebook|Waray]].
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Spanish is no longer widely spoken, though many Spanish words survive in the local languages. A Spanish based Creole language known as '''Chavacano''' is spoken in Cavite and in Zamboanga. The government is trying to revive Spanish by providing Spanish in public schools as an optional language. Younger Spanish-Filipinos tend to speak Filipino languages and/or English as their primary language, however there are around 3 million people who speak Spanish plus there is daily radio programme "Filipinas Ahora Mismo" which broadcasts from Manila in Spanish.
Spanish is no longer widely spoken, though many Spanish words survive in the local languages. A Spanish based Creole language known as '''Chavacano''' is spoken in Cavite and in Zamboanga. The government is trying to revive Spanish by providing Spanish in public schools as an optional language. Younger Spanish-Filipinos tend to speak Filipino languages and/or English as their primary language, however there are around 3 million people who speak Spanish plus there is daily radio programme "Filipinas Ahora Mismo" which broadcasts from Manila in Spanish.
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There are some other ethnic groups who reside in the country, particularly in more urbanized areas like Manila. The largest group is the Chinese, many of whom have assimilated with Filipino society. Take note however that since most of them come from Fujian province, they speak [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] (rather than Mandarin) as well as Lan-ang; a language which is made with the mix of Filipino and Hokkien, but they are also taught Mandarin in Chinese schools. Muslim Filipinos are taught Arabic in schools to read the Qu'ran. Other groups include the Indians, Japanese, Arabs, Koreans, Americans and Europeans. In some cosmopolitan areas, there are establishments catering to Korean speakers. Indian languages such as [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi]] are also spoken by the Indian communities while Europeans speak their own languages.
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There are some other ethnic groups in the country, particularly in more urbanized areas like Manila. The largest group is the Chinese, many of whom have assimilated with Filipino society. Take note however that since most of them come from Fujian province, they speak [[Minnan phrasebook|Hokkien]] (rather than Mandarin) as well as Lan-ang; a language which is made with the mix of Filipino and Hokkien, but they are also taught Mandarin in Chinese schools. Muslim Filipinos are taught Arabic in schools to read the Qu'ran. Other groups include the Indians, Japanese, Arabs, Koreans, Americans and Europeans. In some cosmopolitan areas, there are establishments catering to Korean speakers. Indian languages such as [[Hindi]] and [[Punjabi]] are also spoken by the Indian communities while Europeans speak their own languages.
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