From Numbers to Words: My Journey to Building Aralin World
From analyzing stock trends to teaching Tagalog, my journey took unexpected turns. Read how Aralin World was built and what’s next for Tagalog learners!
It’s time for the next part of my story—how a math-loving, stock market-watching, spreadsheet-building me ended up here, teaching Tagalog!
In 2017, I was deep into investing, analyzing stock trends in both the U.S. and the Philippines. I even blogged about it and joined forums with fellow Filipinos. Numbers and data made sense to me, and I loved every bit of it.
But in 2018, life took an unexpected turn. My father-in-law had major heart surgery, and my mother-in-law was battling dementia. I put my career search on hold to help care for them while Bruce worked. The stock market no longer held my attention, and out of boredom, I recorded a fun little video about the Tagalog word masipag—a spontaneous moment that would unknowingly lead me to my true calling.
By 2019, I started making more Tagalog video tutorials, mainly to help Bruce, but also to reach others who wanted to learn. I gained some traction but still struggled to balance family, career, and my worries about my aging parents back home.
Then came 2020—the pandemic changed everything. With the world shifting online, I realized that teaching Tagalog virtually wasn’t just possible—it was my best path forward.
In 2021, I officially registered Aralin World LLC and took writing more seriously while coaching students 1-on-1. I built lesson plans on Moodle Cloud, though the platform was too technical for mass accessibility.
And now? I want to reach more learners, share my creativity through workbooks, and provide resources that don’t require my real-time presence. That’s why I built AralinWorld.com—a space optimized for learning and growth.
🚀 What’s next? More video tutorials, more learning materials, and a community that grows together.
So, go ahead and explore my website! And if you want to fast-track your Tagalog fluency, I still have 2 spots open for personalized coaching. Book an appointment with me and let us talk.
Maraming salamat, and I can’t wait to help you on your journey! 💛
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Apir tayo,
Albine
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