Serbian Language & Culture Blog
Free Serbian lessons for everyone interested in the Serbian language, grammar and vocabulary, Serbian culture and lifestyle.

Serbian Christmas Traditions in the 21st Century
Preparations for the Serbian Orthodox Christmas, related holidays, Serbian Christmas Eve, Christmas tree, typical food… All about Serbian Christmas traditions today
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Sretenje: Serbia’s Statehood day and a Sacred Meeting Day
A Christian holiday, but equally important for our history and folk beliefs. Find out why Sretenje is Serbia’s Statehood day and what it traditionally means.
Talk Serbian to Your Children! An Urgent Message to Diaspora
You speak Serbian, your spouse another language. Among yourselves you often communicate in that other language, or in a third language. And what will your child learn?
Vocabulary vs Grammar: A Fascinating Experience…
When you start learning Serbian, eventually you’ll face a vocabulary vs grammar dilemma. There is so much to learn. What to invest your time in: words or rules?
Starting Serbian? Discover When Is The Best Time to Start
When is the best time for starting Serbian and how to use that surge of motivation and avoid the disappointment many language learners face.
The Languages of Ex Yugoslavia: an Intimate Experience
What’s the difference between Slovenian, Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, Montenegrin and Macedonian? How different or similar are they? Can the people understand each other speaking these languages?
The Most Powerful Technique for Learning Serbian in 9 Steps
Wondering how to learn Serbian? If you had to choose the best technique, this is what you need. It looks time-consuming, but when you see how effective it is…
3 Basic and Often Neglected Tools for Learning a Language
When we learn a language, the main issue is to remember an incredible amount of data. Today we often rely on technology, we use apps and watch videos. But is that really effective in helping us retain the knowledge? Are we doing our best?
Verb To Be in Serbian: Controversies Completely Explained
In the Serbian language, verb “to be” is a controversial verb. It can cause disputes and fights and many confusions. Here’s an article that aims to resolve all your doubts about “glagol biti” (verb to be in Serbian).
3 Groups of Serbian Verbs: the Present Tense
My core lesson on Serbian Verbs. The Serbian present tense is both simple and complex. There are universal endings and only three types of verbs conjugation, but then it gets complicated…
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7 Serbian Cases and How to Learn Them: The Declining Secret Revealed
The secret of Serbian cases revealed! How to learn 7 Serbian cases and what they are: An approach that really works. A must-read for anyone learning Serbian.
Serbian Alphabets: Cyrillic, Latin and more
Serbian alphabets are even more than two. Only Latin and Cyrillic are used nowadays. But does Serbia use Latin or Cyrillic alphabet today? Why do we use two scripts in Serbia? Which one to learn?
Belgrade, Serbia: Meet the Serbian Capital!
Do you know Serbia? What do you know about Belgrade, the capital? Can you tell that in Serbian?
Watch this video to learn about Belgrade in Serbian and to practice your listening skills.
The Serbian Language: Complete Review in 9 Key Points
Common mysteries about the Serbian language solved: Do the Serbs understand Russian? Is Serbian the same as Croatian and Bosnian? Is Serbian grammar complex?
Vowels in Serbian: Phonetics and Pronunciation
In Serbian language there are only 5 vowels. That’s less then in English, French or German. Learn how to pronounce Serbian vowels properly.
New Year Traditions in Serbia: Why We Celebrate Twice
If you ever dreamed of celebrating Christmas and two New Year twice, Serbia is the best place for that. Do you know why Serbs have two new years? Learn about Christmas and New Year traditions in Serbia, customs, beliefs, greetings.
Typical Serbian gifts: How to be a good guest in Serbia
Learn what kind of presents you can bring to your Serbian hosts or friends. Otvaramo sezonu poklona – we’re opening the gifting season 🙂
Introductions in Serbian: NOT what your book taught you!
Learn how to introduce yourself and to meet others in Serbian language. How to say what’s your name and to ask others about their names.
Serbian C Ć Č Sounds Pronunciation: The Best Explanation
A systematic guide to help you distinguish Serbian C Ć Č sounds and pronounce them accurately. It’s easier than you think! Listen carefully and practice pronunciation.

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