Cupertino, CA, USA -Feb 3, 2012 - Dialect 101 announced
today the release of version 1.0 of Learn Ilonggo/Hiligaynon for iPhone and iPod
Touch, to teach Ilonggo the easy way for first-time learners and
refreshers alike.
What is Learn Ilonggo/Hiligaynon?
A great tool for English speakers to learn the Ilonggo/Hiligaynon language.
Hiligaynon, often referred to as Ilonggo, is concentrated in the provinces of Iloilo, N. Occidental and Capiz but is also spoken in the other provinces of the Panay Island group, including Antique, Aklan, Guimaras, and in many parts of Mindanao including Koronadal City, South Cotabato, 
Learn Ilonggo/Hilgaynon is a
collection of effective and fun learning materials to learn the Ilonggo/Hilgaynon
language packed in a versatile program.
The ways Learn Ilonggo/Hilgaynon
helps users learn is through stimulating interactive and audio-visual
activities to trigger maximum retention. The program includes the
most-used and practical phrases and dialogs to enable even the
first-time user converse in Ilonggo/Hilgaynon fluently.
Learn Ilonggo/Hilgaynon features autoplay option where the words are spoken
alongside the english equivalent -- a perfect partner while driving or
multitasking. If you are more of an interactive learner, you can take
advantage of the click-and-play interface to focus on the most
challenging words and phrases.
Learn Ilonggo/Hiligaynon provides anyone with Filipino descent to learn their mother tongue or for any English speaker who wants to visit the Philippines and enjoy Filipino hospitality and its beauty.
The application features hundreds of everyday phrases spoken by native speakers – ranging from basic words to more complex concepts. It’s a must-have for people traveling to the Philippines- business people, beginner or intermediate speaker, looking for romance, visiting friends and relatives or for fun.
Learn Ilonggo/Hilgaynon is US$5.99 (until April 1, 2012) per download. It is available at the iTunes Store. Click here
Features:
- LEARN MODE provides you an interactive way to click-and-play the voice recordings of native speakers – essential for serious learners who want to study the subtleties of the language.
- LISTEN MODE for easy listening of your favorite Categories while on a Bus, Airplane, Train or even sleeping. Plays the word-phrase in English-Ilonggo/Hilgaynon or vice versa.
- SEARCHABLE WORD LIST enables you to use the application like a quick-reference for common phrases in every situation.
- ABOUT Ilonggo/Hilgaynon lists some interesting facts about the language and map.
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Other Philippine Dialects are also available: Tagalog, Pangasinan, Cebuano, Kapampangan, Bicol, Chavacano, Ilonggo/Hiligaynon , Waray and more soon.