Reflect on the concepts presented in the input and connect these to your personal

experience of language by creating your own Language Biography. Begin by filling in the
Language Biodata Form below.

LANGUAGE BIODATA FORM

How many languages do I can speak two (2) languages identified as Tagalog and English:
you speak? Identify
those languages. the primary and secondary language.
What is/are your first
language/s or mother My first language/mother tongue is Tagalog.
tongue/s?
How did you acquire I acquired my first language through producing sounds based on
your first language/s or
mother tongue/s? the language I have heard before or through imitation – what inputs
(words/sounds) did I receive on my infant days.
What skills can you I can express my thoughts through writing, I can sing and I can
perform using your first
language/s? create poems/songs out from it.
What is/are your second
language/s? My second language is English.
How did you learn your Mainly by studying (in school) – through classes in Elementary to
second language/s?
High School up to College (GEC) considering the basics of English
and Grammar and its Fundamentals. Another thing is through
movie subtitles.
What skills can you I can also express my thoughts, sing and write, and most
perform using your
second language/s? especially, I can communicate with foreign people – can
understand English books etc.
What are your language Grammar and vocabulary, I guess. Also, reading and listening
strengths?
abilities.
What are your language Proper pronunciation because I find difficulty speaking words with
weaknesses?
“s”.
Which language is your My first language, Tagalog. I like its genuineness and its distinction
favorite and why?
for I can freely express without confusion relative to a reason and
a fact that you are a part of the speaking community.

II. Language Biography

Learning and acquisition development through awareness and observation to what
is heard and what is taught are the fundamentals of knowledge and understanding to my
native language – Tagalog. In cultural or in traditional means, the adaptations of sounds
and words present to the surroundings on my early infant stage, the ability to catch-up
and imitate are some factors that gives impact to what language I am speaking right now.
However, the introduction of secondary language – English, came along the way
in schools, highlights another flavor of language a person can speak. But then again, it
started at home where my parents taught me some basics of English through singing and
reciting alphabets, nursery rhymes and etc. In school, it enhances my skills and guides
me to principles that nurtures my language and speaking skills effectively and efficiently
– as medium of instruction and communication for my profession and current status.