Most people trying to learn Tagalog get stuck in the tutor trap. They spend months on marketplace apps like Preply paying for conversation with random people who have a laptop but no plan. They might be friendly, but they are not teachers. They are native speakers without a methodology.
Eriza’s Language School is different. We do not just do casual chats. While conversation practice is a valuable part of the process of learning Tagalog, it is only one part of it. We provide a structured, results driven language program designed for people who need to use the language in the real world, from the boardroom to the family dinner table.
Our programs are shaped around the practical needs of those who need to build immediate trust and rapport, not just memorize textbook phrases:
Tourists and Travelers: We have provided the essential language and social etiquette needed to navigate the Philippines with confidence.
Expat Managers and Executives: We’ve trained leaders from companies like JP Morgan, Huawei, and General Motors to lead Filipino teams effectively and reduce workplace friction.
Partners and Spouses: We’ve provided the specific language skills and cultural context needed to connect deeply with Filipino partners and integrate into their families.
Diplomats and Embassy Staff: We have provided the high level communication skills and protocol awareness required for students from the U.S., British, and Japanese Embassies.
International Educators: We’ve helped expat teachers from institutions like International School Manila (ISM) build a real connection with their local community.
Heritage Learners (Filipino Diaspora): We have helped those living overseas reconnect with their roots and communicate naturally with relatives back home.
We offer the flexibility required by busy professionals and residents. While most of our students enjoy the convenience of our managed online platform, we also offer limited in person lessons for those who prefer face to face instruction.
Consistent Five-Star Results: Our methodology works. We have earned dozens of five star reviews from happy students who have used our system to achieve real world fluency.
Vetted, Professional Instructors: Unlike marketplaces where anyone can sign up to teach, our tutors are carefully vetted for their teaching ability, professional conduct, and command of the language. You are learning from a trained professional, not a casual freelancer.
A Proven System for Adults: While individual tutors wing it, we use a proprietary methodology developed over eight years to help adults learn logically and fast.
The Embassy Standard: We have passed the formal vetting processes of the world’s most demanding organizations.
Global Proof: Our methods have been refined on students from over 60 different countries. We know the specific hurdles you will face based on your native language.
Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Learning Tagalog is useless if you do not know the social norms. We teach you how to build relationships and show respect, not just how to translate words.
Student-Centered Recording: Unlike a freelancer on a screen, we record lessons to give you a powerful study tool. Your full library of lessons is available for your review, with individual lessons rolling off after 90 days. This allows you to practice and track your progress while we conduct periodic quality reviews to ensure our standards remain high.
We are a managed school with a proprietary methodology, not a directory of unmanaged freelancers, where anyone can sign up to teach. Every instructor is carefully vetted for professional conduct and teaching ability, and we provide recorded lessons for student review and internal quality control to ensure consistent results.
We specialize in training high performance adults. This includes diplomats from the U.S. and British Embassies, executives from Fortune 500 companies like JP Morgan and General Motors, expat educators from International School Manila, and individuals looking to connect with Filipino partners or heritage.
Yes. While we offer a robust online platform for global students, we also provide limited in person instruction for executives and professionals in the major business hubs of BGC, Makati, and Ortigas.
Our methodology focuses on conversational utility and cultural intelligence (CQ) rather than rote academic memorization. The goal is to prepare students to navigate real world professional and social environments in the Philippines as quickly as possible.
Yes. Every lesson is recorded and added to the student’s personal library for review and practice. These lessons remain available for 90 days on a rolling basis, allowing students to track their progress and reinforce their learning outside of scheduled class time.
