Basic Tagalog is rather easy to learn compared to other languages. However, it is quite different from English. It takes some time to get used to the language. ... Not just to make learning easier and avoid guesswork, but also to learn what people really say in particular situations, and to make good use of your time. Tagalog is a language that originated in the Philippine islands. It is the first language of most Filipinos and the second language of most others. More than 50 million Filipinos speak Tagalog in the Philippines, and 24 million people speak the language worldwide.