in what ways is someome able to understand a language but not speak it?

My friend had said he was able to understand his family when they spoke Tagalog(he's filipino), but he couldn't speak it. it didn't have to do with pronunciation, he just cant speak it. how is this possible? I thought that was rather interesting lol

I am proposing and want to ask for her parents' blessing in Tagalog. Any suggestions?

Could someone help me say something like "I love your daughter. I ask for your blessing for her hand in marriage." I am open to other suggestions for translation purposes. Also, pronunciation help would be great! (I am not Filipino and can't speak Tagalog at all)

can anyone give me a list of Filipino classical concert pianists?

I have actually never heard of any, to be honest; my knowledge has solely been inundated by Evgeny Kissin, Valentina Lisitsa, Yefim Bronfman, Horowitz, Ashkenazy, Barenboim (can someone give me the pronunciation of that too please?), Rachmaninoff, and the like.

Tagalog pronunciation help?

I know what it means In need to know how to say it. Could someone give me some pronunciation.

Gusto niyang marunong kung paano magluto ng siopo. May reseta ka ba?

Where around here can I take official Korean language classes?

I'm Filipino, but I absolutely LOVE Korean culture, music, food, etc.
I want to take better classes than just online audio lessons. I also need to practice pronunciation. Is there any place I can take classes around the Pasadena, California area? Area code 91107, is that helps at all, haha.

Tagalog pronunciation?

I have a (Filipino) student whose last name ends in "cillo," and his mom pronounces it "cillio." Is this a traditional pronunciation?

How to learn Filipino (Tagalog)?

I listened to Filipino talk since I was born but I don't speak it. I know pronunciation already and am almost fluent in Spanish. How difficult or how much easier would it be for me to learn Tagalog? It the structure more difficult than Spanish or easier?