Wika'y Galing! — The Learning Library

Let's learn Filipino together! Our small group classes allow students to converse with classmates, making Filipino class FUN! We group them according to skill level so they develop comprehension and writing skills with peers, at the right pace. Our expert teachers use Filipino storybooks that develop appreciation for Filipino culture and provide online exercises for practice at home. WIKA'Y GALING! builds fundamental skills for long-term success!

We've helped thousands of students since 2009.

“For Anselmo, sobrang laki na po ng improvement niya sa pag gamit ng Filipino. Nakikinig po ako sa klase kanina at nakakatuwa po na matatas na siya magbasa at meron pang halong emosyon. Hindi lang po sa klase niyo pero kahit sa online classes niya, malaki po ang naiitulong ng Wika'y Galing dahil advanced po yung lessons compared sa school. So parang reinforced na po yung lessons sa kanya once na-tackle nila. Mas malawak na rin yung vocabulary niya at mas madaling maintindihan ang mga sentences. Kahit po sa pakikipag usap, mas confident na din siya makipag usap ng Filipino and can easily switch between English.” - Mommy Maria
"The program has helped Sophia so much in her schooling. Before the program, I had to read and translate to her all her Filipino-related homework. She was also having a hard time writing sentences and essays. But when she joined, she was able to handle all of it. I can talk to her in conversational taglish and she would understand. From time to time she would ask for the meaning of some words." - Mommy Olivia
“We enrolled our daughter Claire in the Wika'y Galing program from April-October 2021. The twice a week Wika'y Galing sessions have greatly helped her become familiar with the Filipino language coming from zero to little knowledge on the subject. Just within four months of studying Filipino with Teacher Paz, we saw how Claire significantly became more confident in speaking and writing the language. Best of all, we also noticed she did not need any much help with her Filipino subject in school. We will definitely enroll her again next summer. “ - “Mommy Clarisse
“Salamat sa pagiging matiyaga sa pagtuturo kay Yowyn. Because of your calm but interesting way of teaching Filipino, Yowyn is able to lessen her stress over her grasp of Filipino in general. And she always looks forward to her Wika'y Galing sessions!” - Mommy Yana
2 months with Wika'y Galing, my son improved in reading Filipino Stories as well as understanding the story. He also learned how to write simple Filipino sentences and improved in his Filipino vocabulary. He enjoyed every class and is always looking forward to meet his teacher and classmates. Thank you for this good program!
- Mommy Gianina
Troy has greatly improved in his conversational Filipino at this point...Thank you very much for a very well planned and organized program. I am very happy with how everything was conducted. Maraming salamat.
- Ginang Torres
Masaya ako sa pag-enroll ng anak ko sa Wika’y Saya Program ng The Learning Library. Nakikita ko ang mas madalas na paggamit ng anak ko ng Filipino nang hindi sapilitan. nakita ko rin na nag-enjoy sya sa kanyang mga klase, lalo na sa pagbasa ng iba’t-ibang mga kwentong aklat na kanilang tinalakay. Ang paggamit ng mga aklat na ito ay higit na nakatulong sa paglawak ng kanyang interes sa Filipino at kagustuhang mas matutunan pa ito.
- Mrs. Joey Lim
Salamat Wika'y Galing! Malaking bahagi po kayo sa pag-unlad ni Sevy sa wikang Filipino. Alam namin na marami pang puwedeng ipag-unlad si Sevy, pero ang laking tulong na ng nagawa ninyo.
- Ms Ruby Cacdac
Gumaling sa Filipino -- yes! My kids benefited from this.
- Issa Litton
My husband and I are very thankful to Wika’y Galing! and Teacher Joyce for teaching Elia very well. Teacher Joyce is very professional and efficient.
- Mommy Joan

Skills Per Level

Learning a language is a process that requires repeated, daily exposure: it needs long-term commitment from both students and parents. The success of WIKA’Y GALING! is anchored on teachers who engage children at the center and parents who support their child’s learning at home.

How do I know if my child’s reading and writing skills meet grade level expectations?

Learn more about our Program Standards

or Sign up for Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are your fees?

Our WIKA’Y GALING! online Filipino program is for children age 7 and up. Students are given daily activities to build vocabulary, grammar and comprehension skills. The program includes twice-a-week sessions (45 minutes each) with a teacher via videoconference. Monthly fees are as low as Php 2,800 per month.

How many sessions?

Small group classes are held twice a week. On other days of the week, the teacher assigns asynchronous activities such reading a book, accomplishing worksheets, or writing paragraphs for submission and checking. This ensures daily exposure to Filipino which is critical to helping students be fluent in the language.

How many students per class?

It depends on the student’s level and chosen schedule, but the average is 4-5 students. Having classmates increases a child’s interest in learning.

What is the assessment for?

The 45-minute teacher-administered test determines the child’s vocabulary, grammar and comprehension skills and helps us place him or her in the proper WIKA’Y GALING! level. Parents receive an assessment report.

What are the available schedules?

We will inform you of the proposed class schedule, based on your preference and common time with classmates in the same level, after assessment.

How many months is the program? How quickly are they expected to learn Filipino?

Learning any language takes time. Progress depends on the receptiveness of the child and attitude towards learning Filipino. We highly encourage our students to stay in the program for at least 6 months to see significant results especially in comprehension and writing.

How do you teach Filipino?

We use the four-pronged approach to reading instruction: love of reading, development of critical thinking, grammar and oral language skills, and transfer or exploring more complex reading materials.

What is the process for enrolment?

Sign up for an online reading and writing / Filipino language assessment.
To the proposed class schedule (given after the assessment), agree or request a new one.
Deposit the appropriate fee to our bank account and send us a screenshot of the payment confirmation.
Wait for our e-mail with class links.