Module 6: Numbers, Dates, & Time

​Bilang, Petsa at Oras

Background

This module will teach you how to use Filipino numbers in context, specifically for telling time, stating dates, and integrating numbers into conversations. You’ll practice everyday scenarios such as stating your birthday and scheduling meetings with friends.

Motivating Activity

Let’s warm up with numbers and connect them with vocabulary from previous modules.

Part 1: Numbers 1-10 & Vocabulary Review

Review numbers 1-10 in Filipino. Afterwards, challenge each other in a game where you state numbers in Filipino and combine them with vocabulary from the tattoo module. See who’s the fastest!

Numbers 1-10:

  • 1 → isa
  • 2 → dalawa
  • 3 → tatlo
  • 4 → apat
  • 5 → lima
  • 6 → anim
  • 7 → pito
  • 8 → walo
  • 9 → siyam
  • 10 → sampu

Example Phrases:

  • ⛰⛰ — 2 mountain – dalawa bundok
  • ⛰☀☀☀ — 1 mountain, 3 sun – isa bundok, tatlo araw

Part 2: Days of the Week, Months & Birthdays

Learn how to ask for and state birthdays in Filipino. You’ll also be introduced to days of the week and months.

Sentence Structure for Birthdays:

ika + [number] + ng + [month] + ang kaarawan ko.

Example: ika-25 ng Pebrero ang kaarawan ko. (My birthday is February 25th.)

Practice sharing your birthday out loud. Have other students listen and guess your birthday.

You can use applications like Jamboard or Mentimeter to share student input.

Part 3: Telling Time in Filipino

Master how to tell time in Filipino with the following examples.

O’Clock Times:

  • 1:00 a la una
  • 2:00 a las dos
  • 3:00 a las tres
  • 4:00 a las kuwatro
  • 5:00 a las singko
  • 6:00 a las sais
  • 7:00 a las siyete
  • 8:00 a las otso
  • 9:00 a las nuwebe
  • 10:00 a las diyes
  • 11:00 a las onse
  • 12:00 a las dose

Half-Hour Expression:

y medya – and half – Example: 11:30 → a las onse y medya

Processing Activity: Scheduling Meetings

Practice asking for and stating availability to meet at specific times and days.

Key Responses:

  • Oo, libre ako. → Yes, I am free.
  • Hindi, hindi ako libre. → No, I am not free.
  • May trabaho ako. → I have work.

Follow-up Questions:

  • Anong oras? → What time?
  • Anong araw? → What day?
  • Anong oras ka libre bukas? → What time are you free tomorrow?

Time Expressions:

  • ng tanghali – in the noon (between 12pm-1pm, excl. 1pm)
  • ng umaga – in the morning
  • ng hapon – in the afternoon
  • ng gabi – night

O’Clock Times:

  • 1:00 a la una
  • 2:00 a las dos
  • 3:00 a las tres
  • 4:00 a las kuwatro
  • 5:00 a las singko
  • 6:00 a las sais
  • 7:00 a las siyete
  • 8:00 a las otso
  • 9:00 a las nuwebe
  • 10:00 a las diyes
  • 11:00 a las onse
  • 12:00 a las dose

Culminating Activity (Student Output)

Practice Scenario: Checking Availability

Students use time and day of the week or specific day to ask someone’s availability.

This activity focuses on planning a meeting for a final project, applying your knowledge of numbers, dates, and time expressions.

Task: Finding Time to Meet

  • You will be paired with a partner in a breakout room.
  • Decide who will use Calendar A and Calendar B. (Embed Calendar A and Calendar B images from Weebly here. Ensure they are clear.)
  • Your task is to find out (by asking questions) the best time to meet to work on a school project.
  • You have to meet a minimum of 2 hours and must be between 8am-6pm.

Reporting to the Class:

Share your meeting details with the class.

  • Kailan kayo magkikita? (When will you guys meet?)
  • Example: We will meet on Sabado (Saturday), mula (from) a la una (1:00 PM) hanggang (until) a las tres (3:00 PM) ng hapon (in the afternoon).

Adding a Place:

  • We will meet on Sabado, ikalabing-apat ng Setyembre nang a las singko y medya ng hapon sa Ala Moana Starbucks. (We will meet on Saturday, September 14th at 5:30 PM at Ala Moana Starbucks.)
  • Magkikita kami sa Sabado, ikalabing-apat ng Setyembre nang a las singko y medya ng hapon sa Ala Moana Starbucks. (We will meet on Saturday, September 14th at 5:30 PM at Ala Moana Starbucks.)

Take note on what markers are used:

  • Libre ka ba bukas?
  • Libre ka ba sa Martes?
  • Libre ka ba nang a las kuwatro?
  • Hanggang (until) Hang – gang

Example:

  • We will meet nang a las nuwebe hanggang a las dies ng umaga sa laybrari.
  • Magkikita kami nang a las nuwebe hanggang a las dies ng umaga sa laybrari.

Enrichment Activity (Optional)

  • Interview someone and ask about their birthday, then ask about other members of their family or family and friends. (Goal: to practice asking and reporting answers)
  • Call a friend or family member and schedule a time to meet for coffee! Report to the class what day, time, and location of your meeting. Report to the class what day or time they are NOT available (practice negation).

Ideally, both activities should be done in Filipino. If student is unable to find Filipino speaker, then student can report to class or audio record themselves on what they learned. Student can gather answers using their first language (L1).

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