Kumusta! Ako si Kiana. I am a Fil-Am who is learning Tagalog. I am currently novice-high level. I would love to learn Waray someday. ** Currently in the Philippines!** SKILLS: I am familiar with a fair amount of beginner-level bokabularyo pero at times get stuck sa gramatika. I do not have much trouble with pronunciation, pero I need to get into the practice of listening and speaking/applying what I learn a bit more. AS A STUDENT: I am enthusiastic tungkol sa learning ang wika at kultura kasi pamilya ko sa Bisayas! I love to learn and take my studies seriously; I try to practice every night, though it depends on my schedule kasi I am also in grad school. I like TFC and try to watch subtitled shows and live news to practice listening. I prefer a learning environment that is positive, allows me to ask questions, and can meet regularly. Context and cultural points are also important to me. For me, learning my culture is just as important as learning the language. Maraming salamat! :-)