Nowadays, more and more foreigners are interested in learning the Filipino or Tagalog language. And many Filipinos can't help but be amazed when they see a foreigner who speaks Tagalog fluently.
Just like a Russian-American child who is admired on social media recently for his ability to speak Tagalog at the age of five.
The child identified as Nicholas, the child Pinay caregiver Jobel Bautista is taking care of, is now viral.
Jobel played an important role in Nicholas learning to speak Tagalog.
According to Mav Gonzales of 24 Oras, Nicholas learned to speak Tagalog because of Jobel. It is said that Jobel is already taking care of Nicholas when he was still a baby.
Since Jobel has been taking care of Nicholas for a long time, it is no wonder that he taught him to speak Tagalog.
Some of the things that Nicholas can do using Tagalog are counting, singing, and even using "po" and "opo" whenever he speaks.
Jobel said,
"I remind him. When he asks for something like food, I tell him, 'What will you say?' He answers with 'Salamat po.'"
Even Nicholas' favorite food is Filipino food. It is said that one of Nicholas' favorite foods is adobo.
Jobel told that before he taught Nicholas to speak Tagalog, he first asked permission from his boss or Nicholas' parents. Fortunately, they agreed, and Nicholas's ability to speak Tagalog is now excellent.
Jobel told to 24 Oras,
"Sinabi ko sa mga parent niya na okay lang ba na maturuan siyang magsalita ng Tagalog and then, they are fine!"
Meanwhile, many netizens praised Jobel for teaching Nicholas to speak Tagalog.
Here are some comments from the netizens:
"Good vibes talaga. Katuwa po good job mam Jobel."
"Kabayan is a good teacher because she also has good manners with what she teaches"
"Excellent job Yaya...tunay ng pinoy ka.salute about sa u"
"Wow. Nakakatuwa. Iba talaga mag-alaga ang Filipino caregiver. God bless you. Ingat po kayo palagi"
Despite his race difference, Nicholas was able to learn not only our language but also our rich culture.
