Thx, as you've guessed I have'nt got very far on the CD ROM 'Learn Tagalog' Im still on the hotel chapter!! Ive mentioned to Gem about this site and she cant wait to chat to you all. I'll be collecting her from Heathrow on the 20th July. We will be spending a few days in London then returning home on the 24th. Gem got her plane tickets today and it's all very exciting for all of us (Gem's family & mine) once again, thankyou all for your support.