Native Cebuano · Tagalog · English · 15 years teaching
Kumusta! I'm Iris — a certified teacher born in Cebu, Philippines. I teach Cebuano/Bisaya, Tagalog, English, and children's reading to students aged 5–75 worldwide.
What I Teach
Whether you're learning a new language or helping your child fall in love with reading, I have a personalized plan for you.
Learn one of the most widely spoken languages in the Philippines from a native Cebu-born speaker.
Master Tagalog for real-life conversations with an immersive, structured approach that actually sticks.
From beginner learners to business English—perfect for all levels and goals.
Our signature reading program — just 20–25 minutes of guided daily reading builds vocabulary, confidence, and a lifelong love of books.
Perfect For
Heading to Cebu, Mindanao, or anywhere in the Philippines — let's prep you before you go.
Reconnect with your roots or settle into Philippine life with confidence.
Work with Filipino teams? Learn their language — it really makes the difference.
Reading mentorship for kids aged 5–14 and language lessons the whole family can enjoy.
Children's Reading Mentorship
Our signature meeting program — just 20–25 minutes of guided daily reading with a caring mentor builds vocabulary, confidence, and a lifelong love of books.
Why Choose Us
Born and raised in Cebu, formally trained, with hundreds of students worldwide aged 5–75.
Manggo Tutoring is a family business — not a large corporation. Every student is treated like one of our own.
Tailored to your specific goals — from basic phrases to full fluency. Practice until it clicks.
Patient, supportive, and flexible around your schedule. Learning should never feel stressful.
All lessons conducted comfortably in English so you always understand exactly what you're learning.
Language is culture. Every lesson comes with authentic insights into Filipino life, customs, and context.
"To ignite a lifelong love of reading and language in students worldwide — one lesson at a time. Let's unlock your full potential through the power of words."
FAQ
Yes! Book a free introductory class to experience the teaching style before committing to a package.
Children's Reading Mentorship is for ages 5–14. Language lessons welcome students of all ages — we've taught students aged 5–75.
Absolutely not. All levels are welcome — complete beginners to those wanting to refine fluency.
All sessions are held online via video call, so you can learn from anywhere in the world.
Scheduling is handled through TidyCal. You can also reach out directly via Fiverr or through the contact form.
Reading mentorship sessions run 20–25 minutes daily. Language lessons are typically 30–60 minutes based on your preference.
Book a lesson on Fiverr or send a message to discuss a custom schedule.