Hiligaynon 101 Books | Learn Ilonggo for Beginners, Families and Kids

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Adult beginner Start with Book 1 Best first step for greetings, basics and beginner-friendly practice. View beginner book Ready to practise Move to conversations Use this after the first book when everyday dialogue matters most. View conversation book Child starter First words for kids Familiar first words, colouring and repeat-after-me practice. View first kids book Child next step Animals, food and nature More themed vocabulary for young learners who enjoy colouring. View themed kids book

Hiligaynon 101 Book 1

Hiligaynon 101

A Beginner's Journey to Ilonggo

Start here if you are learning Hiligaynon from zero or returning to family language after a long break.

A practical first step into Hiligaynon with beginner-friendly lessons, greetings, everyday basics and guided practice.

Core sounds, spelling patterns and everyday basics
Greetings, politeness, numbers and simple sentence building
Guided practice for complete beginners

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Hiligaynon 101 Book 2

Hiligaynon 101

Practical Conversations for Everyday Life

Move here when useful everyday dialogue matters more than another beginner overview.

Conversation-focused Hiligaynon practice for family, home, travel, shopping, dining and everyday situations.

Scenario-based dialogues for real situations
Polite everyday expressions and useful responses
A natural follow-on from the beginner book

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Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 1

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

My First Words Colouring Book

Use this first for ages 3-6 when an adult can read, repeat and colour with the child.

A colourful first-words activity book where children learn simple Hiligaynon words through familiar pictures, colouring and repeat-after-me practice.

Simple Hiligaynon words paired with English meanings
Large, child-friendly colouring pictures
Designed for shared practice with family

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Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 2

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book

Use this next for young learners who are ready for themed words about animals, food and nature.

A themed colouring book that expands early Hiligaynon practice into animals, food and nature vocabulary through playful, family-led colouring activities.

Animals, food and nature vocabulary for young learners
Large colouring pages for hands-on practice
A natural next kids book after My First Words

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From the author

Why Chanelle created Hiligaynon 101.

Chanelle Ramos is a native of Bacolod City in the Philippines and is now based in Australia. After moving to Australia at 13, she kept Hiligaynon close as an enduring connection to home, family and culture.

The series began when her wife wanted to learn the language and clear beginner-friendly resources were difficult to find. Hiligaynon 101 was created to make the first steps practical, gentle and culturally connected.

Heritage connection

The books are shaped by a lived connection to Hiligaynon and the experience of carrying language across countries and generations.

Beginner clarity

They focus on approachable lessons, everyday words and practical conversations for learners starting without a clear path.

Language as a bridge

Hiligaynon 101 treats language as a way to connect people, families and cultures, not just a list of words to memorise.

Hiligaynon 101 Kids

Colouring books for young Hiligaynon learners.

Begin with everyday first words, then add animals, food and nature vocabulary through simple colouring pages designed for practice with an adult helper.

Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 1

My First Words Colouring Book

A colourful first-words activity book where children learn simple Hiligaynon words through familiar pictures, colouring and repeat-after-me practice.

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Hiligaynon 101 Kids Book 2

Animals, Food and Nature Colouring Book

A themed colouring book that expands early Hiligaynon practice into animals, food and nature vocabulary through playful, family-led colouring activities.

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Simple words children can colour and repeat.

These child-friendly Hiligaynon words show the short, concrete vocabulary style used across the kids books, with familiar things children can colour, see and repeat.

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.

Learning

LIBRO

Book

Open a book and say libro before reading together.

Play

BOLA

Ball

Roll a ball, say bola, then pass it back and forth.

Home

TASA

Cup

Hold a cup at snack time and say tasa together.

Animals

KABAYO

Horse

Colour the horse, say kabayo, then make a gentle galloping sound.

Food

MANGGA

Mango

Point to a mango or fruit picture and say mangga together.

Nature

BULAN

Moon

Colour the moon, say bulan, then look for the moon at night.

A gentle way to learn together.

The series keeps the pressure low and the language usable, especially for families reconnecting with Hiligaynon in everyday life.

Start small

Lessons and activities focus on short, repeatable language that beginners can use without needing a full grammar course first.

Practise together

The children's books are built for shared moments: say the word, colour the picture, then say it again later.

Respect variation

Hiligaynon usage can vary by family, town, province and speaker, so the books keep a gentle and practical tone.

Common questions about Hiligaynon 101.

Search-friendly answers for people comparing Hiligaynon, Ilonggo and beginner learning options.

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?

Yes. Paperback and ebook versions are available through Amazon, and the Hiligaynon 101 books can be found in most Amazon marketplaces. This website provides direct links for Amazon US and Amazon AU, and readers in other countries can search their local Amazon marketplace for the title or author.

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.

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