Learn AsiWith Wika

Asi, or Bantoanon, in short everyday lessons, so you can finally answer back in the language you grew up hearing.

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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Asi Phrases

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Meet Asi

The language of Banton and its neighbouring islands in Romblon, and of Bantoanon families far from home.

Also called

  • Bantoanon

Whatever your family calls it, it's the same language and the same course.

Where Asi is spoken

  • Banton Island
  • Simara Island (Corcuera)
  • Sibale Island (Concepcion)
  • Towns on Tablas Island such as Odiongan and Calatrava

Connect with Asi

From family traditions to everyday phrases, here is what makes this language worth keeping, and worth passing on.

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Welcome to Banton

Romblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines

Bon Bon Beach and its sandbar on Romblon Island

Welcome to Banton

Romblon, MIMAROPA, Philippines

Where Asi is Spoken

Asi is spoken in Romblon, on the islands of Banton, Simara, and Sibale, and in towns on Tablas Island such as Odiongan. Many Bantoanon families now live in Manila and abroad, which is why keeping the language at home matters.
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Biniray Festival in Romblon

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Boats and devotees during the Biniray Festival in Romblon
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The Culture and Traditions

Asi communities live close to the sea and are deeply proud of their roots, from island fiestas to the Banton Cloth, one of the oldest known textiles in the region.
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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Asi

Masakay ako it bus agod indi ako mabasa.

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Tagalog

Umuulan na! Bawal ang tricycle dito sa highway. Ano ang sasakyan mo?

Asi

Masakay ako it bus agod indi ako mabasa.

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Why is Asi Unique?

Asi is a small language with words and sounds you will not hear anywhere else. Every family that keeps speaking it keeps a piece of Romblon's history alive.
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Why Learn to Speak Asi?

Asi opens doors, sparks conversations, and connects you to a whole way of life.

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UNIT 1

Basic Asi Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

One of the Philippines' smaller but fiercely proud languages, Asi is spoken on Banton Island in Romblon. Learning even a few words earns deep respect from native speakers.

Mga Pulong it Bantoanon

👋Kumusta ka?How are you?
🌅Mayong agaGood morning
☀️Mayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Mayong gab-iGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
FAMILYWords that land at home
👋Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Mayong agaMA-yong A-gaGood morning
☀️Mayong haponMA-yong HA-ponGood afternoon

👵The Language Almost Nobody Outside Romblon Knows

For Family

Asi is a small language, so every family that keeps it alive is keeping the whole language alive. Learning it is how the next generation stays part of the conversation.
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EnglishAsi

English

How are you?

Asi

Kumusta ka?

ku-MUS-ta ka

TRANSLATOREnglish → Asi

You say

Asi

Kumusta ka?

ku-MUS-ta ka

Tap to hear how a local would say it

For Going Home

Asi turns a visit to Romblon into a homecoming. Say a few words to the elders on Banton and the conversation changes the moment they hear their own language.
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UNIT 1

Basic Asi Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

One of the Philippines' smaller but fiercely proud languages, Asi is spoken on Banton Island in Romblon. Learning even a few words earns deep respect from native speakers.

Mga Pulong it Bantoanon

👋Kumusta ka?How are you?
🌅Mayong agaGood morning
☀️Mayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Mayong gab-iGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
REVIEWERUNIT 1 · Basic Asi Phrases
👋Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Mayong agaMA-yong A-gaGood morning
☀️Mayong haponMA-yong HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Mayong gab-iMA-yong GAB-iGood evening

🎌The Banton Cloth and Island Pride

Banton Island is home to the Banton Cloth, a 13th-century ritual textile — the oldest surviving woven cloth in Southeast Asia. Banton also practices "tagipusuon": collective responsibility for the island.

For Culture

Asi carries the memory of the sea, island fiestas, and the Banton Cloth. Learning it is learning that story from the inside.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

May nabagat kang bisita sa Banton.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Sabta sa Asi...

SCENARIOMay nabagat kang bisita sa Banton.
🧑‍💼 BisitaExcuse me, how are you?
YouMayad man ako, salamat! Kumusta ka?
WikaThe particle "it" marks specific things — "ragat it Banton" is the sea of Banton.

For Work

Asi matters wherever you work with Romblon's fishing, marble, and tourism communities. Showing up with a few words says you came to listen, not just to deliver.

How To Learn Asi

If you're starting from zero, Wika gets you going with the fundamentals first.

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UNIT 1

Basic Asi Phrases

🏁 LAYUNIN

One of the Philippines' smaller but fiercely proud languages, Asi is spoken on Banton Island in Romblon. Learning even a few words earns deep respect from native speakers.

Mga Pulong it Bantoanon

👋Kumusta ka?How are you?
🌅Mayong agaGood morning
☀️Mayong haponGood afternoon
🌙Mayong gab-iGood evening
🙏SalamatThank you
REVIEWERUNIT 1 · Greetings
👋Kumusta ka?ku-MUS-ta kaHow are you?
🌅Mayong agaMA-yong A-gaGood morning
☀️Mayong haponMA-yong HA-ponGood afternoon
🌙Mayong gab-iMA-yong GAB-iGood evening
🙏Salamatsa-LA-matThank you

Greetings and Polite Words

Start with the basics you'll use in every single conversation, like hello, thank you, and the polite words locals notice right away.
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💬 PRACTICE

Gamitin ang iyong natutunang wika!

May nabagat kang bisita sa Banton.

🧑‍💼 Bisita

Excuse me, how are you?

Sabta sa Asi...

PRACTICESay it in your own words
Excuse me, how are you?

Sabta sa Asi...

SUBMIT

💡 Halimbawang Sagot

Mayad man ako, salamat! Kumusta ka?

Introducing Yourself

Learn to share your name, where you're from, and a little about yourself, so you can hold your own the moment someone asks.
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Ano ai kahulugan it "Good morning?"

Pilia ang tamang sabat!

AMayong gab-i
BMayong aga
CMayong hapon
DMayong adlaw
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Ano ai kahulugan it "Good morning?"

AMayong gab-i
BMayong aga
CMayong hapon
DMayong adlaw
Makusog! You're doing amazing!

Everyday Words You'll Use

Pick up the common words that show up everywhere — at home, at the market, and in daily conversation, so things start to click faster.
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Kumusta! Ready to practice your Asi?Huwa! Give me a greeting.Try "Mayong aga" — shorter than Hiligaynon, stress the MA.Mayong aga!Ay sus, perfect! 🎉
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DIALECTOAsk, answer, repeat
Kumusta! Ready to practice your Asi?Huwa! Give me a greeting.Try "Mayong aga" — shorter than Hiligaynon, stress the MA.Mayong aga!Ay sus, perfect! 🎉

Basic Questions and Answers

Put it all together by learning to ask and answer simple questions in Asi — the kind that turn a one-word exchange into an actual conversation.
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UNIT 1

The Foundation

Basic Asi Phrases

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UNIT 1

Basic Asi Phrases

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Your Asi Learning Path

Wika builds one short lesson at a time — kumusta, reviewer, practice, scenario, recap — so Asi stops being a subject and starts being something you can actually use.
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What you'll learn in Asi

Short lessons, one step at a time: kumusta, reviewer, practice, scenario, recap.

  1. 01

    Greetings and polite words

    Hello, thank you, and the respectful words elders notice first.

  2. 02

    Introducing yourself

    Your name, where your family is from, and a little about you, in Asi.

  3. 03

    Everyday words

    The words that come up at home, at the market, and at the family table.

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    Questions and answers

    Simple questions and replies that turn a one-word exchange into a conversation.

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    Family and respect

    How to talk to lolas, titos, and cousins in Asi, with the right level of respect.

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    Real conversations

    Practise everyday situations with Dialecto, Wika's conversation partner, on the paid plans.

Learn Asi as an Experience

Designed for Heritage learners, families, and anyone reconnecting with Asi.

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Talk to Dialecto, Your Conversational Companion

Meet Dialecto , your ultimate judgment-free practice buddy that helps you speak through everyday real-world situations and master local expressions.

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Personalized Dynamic Learning Loop

Say goodbye to generic lessons. Wika builds a path tailored completely to you, matching your personal goals whether you're talking to family or visiting the province.

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Stage 1: Common Greetings & Salutations
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Stage 2: Family & Respect for Elders
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Stage 3: Street Food & Markets
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Gamified Level Progression

Climb the ranks from beginner to fluent. Earn XP, unlock digital achievements, and rise to the top of competitive weekly leagues.

Built with native speakers

Asi sounds different from town to town and family to family. That's why Wika's Asi course is reviewed by people who grew up speaking it.

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  • Native Asi speakers check words, phrases, and recordings.
  • Corrections from the community go back into the lessons.
  • Every contributor helps keep Asi alive for the next generation.

Asi questions, answered

The things people ask before starting Asi.

Is Asi free to learn on Wika?

Yes, it's free to start. Wika is free to download, and core Asi lessons, streaks, missions, the dictionary, and rank progression are free to use. Conversation practice with Dialecto comes with the optional paid plans. Read the subscription terms

Is Bantoanon the same as Asi?

Yes. Bantoanon is the name many speakers use for Asi. Wika's course teaches the same language, whichever name your family uses.

Can I learn on Android?

Yes. Wika is on Google Play for Android phones and tablets, and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Get it on Google Play

How long does it take to learn Asi?

It depends on where you start and how often you practise. Lessons are short enough to fit into a few minutes a day, and Wika places you at the right level, whether you're a complete beginner or a heritage learner who understands more Asi than you speak.

I understand some Asi but can't speak it. Is Wika for me?

Yes. That's who Wika is built for: heritage learners and families reconnecting with Asi. You can start from the basics or move quickly through what you already know.

Who checks the Asi lessons?

Native Asi speakers review the words, phrases, and recordings so every lesson sounds like home. If you speak Asi, you can help as a Wika Contributor. Be a Wika Contributor

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