Bisayan grammar and notes on Bisayan rhetoric and poetics and Filipino dialectology

This compact volume offers a straightforward guide to the Bisayan language spoken across Samar and Leyte, written for anyone eager to begin communicating in a dialect used by hundreds of thousands. The author, recognized locally as a leading authority, arranges essential rules of orthography, prosody, etymology and syntax in a logical sequence, peppered with clear examples that make even unfamiliar sounds feel accessible. Readers will find concise explanations of prefixes, suffixes, verb forms and subtle word‑meaning distinctions, all aimed at building practical speaking ability rather than exhaustive scholarly analysis.

Beyond the core grammar, the book includes brief notes on Bisayan rhetoric and poetics, followed by a comparative look at Filipino dialectology that hints at how a unified national language might emerge from the archipelago’s many tongues. Whether you are a newcomer seeking everyday conversation or a Filipino curious about the structure of a sister dialect, the text serves as a useful stepping stone toward confident, everyday use.