How to study: Listen to the conversation first, follow the translations, and repeat each expression aloud. Then try using the new phrases to describe how you feel today.

- A friendly conversation

Ana and Ben have had a busy morning. Rosa joins them and offers Ben a drink.

Ana Kumusta ka, Ben?

How are you, Ben?

Ben Pagod ako, pero masaya.

I'm tired, but happy.

Ana Gusto mo ba ng tubig?

Would you like some water?

Ben Oo, gusto ko. Salamat!

Yes, I'd like some. Thanks!

Rosa Gusto mo ba ng kape?

Would you like coffee?

Ben Ayaw ko po ng kape.

I don't want coffee, thank you.

Rosa Gusto mo ng tsaa?

Would you like tea?

Ben Opo, salamat po!

Yes, thank you! (respectful)

Tip

Notice how Ben uses gusto when accepting something and ayaw when declining it. These two words are especially useful in everyday conversation.

- Understand each expression

- 1. Kumusta ka, Ben?

Kumusta ka, Ben?

What is Ana asking Ben? What does ka mean?

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- 2. Pagod ako, pero masaya.

Pagod ako, pero masaya.

How is Ben feeling? What does pero connect?

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- 3. Gusto mo ba ng tubig?

Gusto mo ba ng tubig?

What is Ana offering? Which word helps turn the expression into a question?

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- 4. Oo, gusto ko. Salamat!

Oo, gusto ko. Salamat!

Does Ben accept the water? What words show his answer?

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- 5. Gusto mo ba ng kape?

Gusto mo ba ng kape?

What does Rosa offer? Which word has a familiar connection with English and Spanish?

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- 6. Ayaw ko po ng kape.

Ayaw ko po ng kape.

Does Ben want coffee? How does he make his answer respectful?

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- 7. Gusto mo ng tsaa?

Gusto mo ng tsaa?

What does Rosa offer next? What's different about this question?

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- 8. Opo, salamat po!

Opo, salamat po!

What does opo mean? Why does Ben use it with Rosa?

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- Three ways to describe feelings

Pagod ako. — I'm tired.

Masaya ako. — I'm happy.

Malungkot ako. — I'm sad.

Notice the pattern:

Feeling + ako

Change the feeling word to describe yourself.

- Offering someone a drink

Gusto mo ba ng tubig? — Would you like water?

Gusto mo ba ng tsaa? — Would you like tea?

Gusto mo ba ng kape? — Would you like coffee?

You can use the same question with other foods and drinks.

- Saying yes or no

Gusto ko ng tubig. — I want water.

Ayaw ko ng kape. — I don't want coffee.

Ayaw ko po ng kape. — I don't want coffee. (respectful)

Compare gusto (want/like) with ayaw (don't want/dislike).

- Two useful responses

Oo, gusto ko. — Yes, I'd like some.

Opo, salamat po! — Yes, thank you! (respectful)

- Connecting two feelings

Pero. — But.

Pagod ako, pero masaya. — I'm tired, but happy.

Pero is especially easy to remember if you speak Spanish: it means exactly the same thing.

- Being polite

Salamat po! — Thank you!

Even when you decline an offer, thanking the person is a friendly habit.

- Essential vocabulary

Tagalog	English
kumusta	how are you / how is it going
pagod	tired
masaya	happy
malungkot	sad
ako	I / me
gusto	like / want
ayaw	don't want / dislike
pero	but
mo	you / your
ba	question particle
tubig	water
kape	coffee
tsaa	tea
oo	yes
opo	yes (respectful)
po	respectful particle
salamat	thank you

- Your turn

1. How do you say I'm tired?

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2. How do you say I'm happy?

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3. Ask someone Would you like water?

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4. Say I don't want coffee.

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5. What does pero mean?

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6. How would you politely accept an offer of tea?

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- Practise together

Take turns playing Ana, Ben, and Rosa.

Start by asking:

Kumusta ka?

Then answer with one of these:

Pagod ako.
Masaya ako.
Malungkot ako.

Offer someone water or tea, and practise accepting one offer and declining another.

One-minute challenge: Say how you feel, ask someone if they'd like water, and respond politely—all in Tagalog.

- Next lesson

In Lesson 10 [ID:1792732152425], Ana and Ben will put together what they've learned throughout Level 1. They'll visit Rosa, make plans, go shopping, and enjoy a meal together.