The Talks on Asian Languages (TAL) Series serves as an avenue for the faculty members, alumni, and affiliates of the UP Department of Linguistics to share their research about second language learning and acquisition, as well as studies on comparative structural features of Asian languages. Each lecture focuses on how linguistics and pedagogical trends can be employed and adapted to fit the learning needs of Filipino students. Other practical applications of linguistic studies on Asian languages, such as in translation, interpretation, learning materials development, and language planning, may also be covered in these lectures.