Books by Chanelle Ramos

Learn Hiligaynon.
Connect with home.

Practical books for adult beginners and heritage learners, plus colouring activities for children ages 3–6 learning with family.

Start with Book 1Try sample phrases
01 Beginner Book 1 02 Conversation Book 2 03 Kids start First words 04 Kids next Animals, food, nature

Choose your book

Four books. Two learning paths.

Start with foundations, practise everyday conversation, or learn first words together with a child.

Links show the format they open. Australian readers: use Amazon AU. Availability and Kindle eligibility vary by country and account.

How the series works

Choose the path that fits.

Try a little Hiligaynon

Useful phrases and first words.

Try Hiligaynon words and phrases with English meanings. The book pages also link to Amazon’s current edition previews; these website examples are separate practice.

Adult beginner phrases

Greeting

Maayong aga.

Good morning.

Use this when greeting family, neighbours or someone at the start of the day.

Greeting

Maayong hapon.

Good afternoon.

A simple polite greeting for later in the day.

Politeness

Salamat gid.

Thank you very much.

Use this when someone helps you or gives you something.

Kids first words

Nature

ADLAW

Sun

Colour the sun, say adlaw, then point to the sun outside.

Home

BALAY

House

Colour the house and say balay when you get home.

Home

TUBIG

Water

Say tubig together when pouring a drink of water.

See all phrases and words

From the author

Chanelle Ramos

Chanelle was born in Bacolod City in the Philippines and moved to Australia at 13. Hiligaynon remained a connection to home, family and culture.

The series began when her wife wanted to learn the language and clear beginner resources were difficult to find.

Contact Chanelle about the books

Questions

Before you choose.

What is Hiligaynon 101?

Hiligaynon 101 is a book series by Chanelle Ramos for learners beginning Hiligaynon, also known as Ilonggo.

Which Hiligaynon 101 book should I start with?

Most adult beginners should start with Hiligaynon 101: A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo. Children ages 3-6 can begin with Hiligaynon 101 Kids: My First Words Colouring Book, then move into Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book for more themed vocabulary.

Is Hiligaynon the same as Ilonggo?

Many learners use both names when searching. Hiligaynon is the language name, while Ilonggo is also commonly used by families and communities.

Are there other Amazon editions available?

The current adult-book links open Kindle on Amazon US and paperback on Amazon AU. Both kids books link to paperback listings. Format, delivery and Kindle eligibility depend on your country and Amazon account; check the listing before buying.

Where can I buy Hiligaynon 101 books in Australia?

Australian readers can use the Amazon AU links on this website. The site also keeps Amazon US links available for readers comparing marketplaces or buying from outside Australia.

Can adults use the Hiligaynon 101 Kids colouring books?

Yes. The kids colouring books are designed for children ages 3-6 with an adult helper, but adults can also use them as gentle first-word practice when learning together with a child.

What words are in Hiligaynon 101 Kids?

The kids colouring books focus on familiar words children can see, colour and repeat. The sample words on this website include everyday My First Words examples such as adlaw, balay, tubig, libro, bola and tasa, plus Animals, Food and Nature examples from the newer kids book such as kabayo, mangga and bulan.

What is the new Hiligaynon 101 Kids animals book?

Hiligaynon 101 Kids: Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book is a follow-on children's colouring book by Chanelle Ramos for young learners who are ready to practise more simple Hiligaynon words through colouring and play.