<DIV>Over ten million Filipinos speak Tagalog, a language more and more Westerners are studying -- with precious few learning materials. This dictionary changes the status quo, providing a reliable compendium of over 6,000 of the most common English words in Tagalog. Pronunciation guidelines created by the Institute of National Language allow the student to develop thorough familiarity with tricky stresses and glottal vowels. Inexpensive and expansive, the <i>Concise English-Tagalog Dictionary </i>will prove invaluable for teachers, students, travelers, and business people who are drawn into contact with this surging nation.</div>