02-11-2026 From Kakilala to Kapamilya: Building Connections through Filipino Language with Lady Aileen Orsal

Wednesday, February 11
5 PM – 6:30 PM
121 Bay State Road, Boston MA

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More than words, language is a bridge that connects individuals and strengthens relationships. This is a Filipino language beginner-friendly workshop to introduce everyday phrases and simple dialogues that will help participants transition from simple greetings to finding belonging in a community that speaks Filipino. The practical examples to be included are expected to help participants gain cultural understanding and basic language skills to engage in meaningful interactions that inspire and empower.

Lady Aileen Ambion Orsal is the first Filipino language preceptor at Harvard University. She also served as a university instructor in the Philippines for about ten years. She has a graduate degree in both Philippine Studies and Communication Studies with a certificate in Southeast Asian Studies. Her current project involves the use of museums as an extension of a language classroom and the value of multicultural stories and films in language learning. She is currently an active member of the Council of Teachers of Southeast Asian Languages (COTSEAL), the Consortium for the Advancement of Philippine Languages and Cultures (CAPLAC), and the Unified Federation of Fil-Am Educators (UNIFFIED) – Massachusetts Chapter.