ONLINE SERBIAN FOR FOREIGNERS COURSES

Online Serbian language courses for foreigners are intended for foreigners who live, work or study in Serbia as well as for all those people who, for a variety of reasons, want to learn the Serbian language. The main objective of the courses is to enable students to quickly and easily learn Serbian language and start actively using it both in everyday situations and in different business environments.

Lessons are taught in English and solely online, via Skype.

Content of the course

The content of the course is drawn up and based on the specific language needs of a specific student. Therefore, in addition to the carefully chosen coursebook the course also includes the usage of authentic material such as sound recordings, video clips, and various vocabulary and grammar practice handouts in order to further stimulate progress of students. During the course students will develop all language skills – speaking, reading, writing and listening – and learn useful phrases in Serbian. Throughout the course a special emphasis is put on overcoming foreign language anxiety.

Organization of the course

The lessons are taught one-to-one and online, via Skype. The duration of one lesson is 75 minutes. The start and end date of the course is agreed with the student. The recommended number of lessons per week is two (however the course can be more intensive and the number of classes per week can also be three, four or five). If the number of lessons per week is two, the course will last for 12 weeks (3 months), and the student will attend 24 lessons. One course entails acquiring the knowledge of one CEFR sublevel (e.g. A1b). Lessons schedule (dates and time) is agreed with the student.

 

The price of one online Serbian for foreigners course is subject to the scope of contract, the candidate’s language level and the number of lessons per week.

 

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Short level descriptions

Beginner levels (A1 = A1b + A1a)

Beginner level courses focus on gaining knowledge of the Serbian language which enables students to introduce themselves, describe their surroundings, describe people as well as to write shorter texts. Students will master how to introduce themselves to others, learn numbers, dates, different forms of salutation, simple phrases and everyday expressions. These courses will help students learn how to order food in a restaurant, how to communicate in different shopping situations, how to ask for directions and much more, while at more advanced levels students learn to communicate in more demanding situations.

Elementary levels (A2 = A2b + A2a)

On completion of A2 level Serbian language courses, you will be able to communicate in simple conversations, and you will also master writing and reading in Serbian. You will be able to talk and write about yourself, your basic needs, your family and your profession using simple sentences.

Intermediate levels (B1 = B1b + B1a)

In order to attend B1 level Serbian language courses candidates must already have the knowledge of the Serbian language which enables them to have short conversations, as well as to understand various everyday topics without problems. On completing B1 level Serbian language courses students will be able to communicate in Serbian in most situations, and will also be able to talk about areas that interest and/or concern them, their experiences, ambitions, goals, dreams, feelings, plans, etc. Students will also be able to understand the gist of sentences of clear form and on familiar topics.

Upper-intermediate levels (B2 = B2b + B2a)

On completion of B2 level Serbian language courses you will be able to communicate using technical vocabulary from your field of work, understand the gist of more complex texts and you will be able to speak fluently with native speakers.

Advanced levels (C1 = C1b + C1a)

In order to attend C1 level Serbian language courses candidates should already have the necessary knowledge of the Serbian language which enables them to give longer speeches, write more detailed texts, and express their opinions fluently and with supporting arguments.

On completion of C1 level Serbian language courses you will easily understand longer and more demanding professional/technical texts as well as their implicit meanings. Also, you will express yourself fluently, spontaneously and clearly without any problem, using academic language with confidence.

Proficiency levels (C2 = C2b + C2a)

C2 level is the last and the highest level of language proficiency. This level of knowledge implies that students can understand everything they hear and read, and that they can interact with other people on the widest range of topics and with the precision of a competent native speaker. During the C2 level Serbian language courses a special emphasis is put on the use of idioms and fixed expressions. On completion of the course students will be able to write business reports, will have achieved full mastery of Serbian grammar and vocabulary and will be able to communicate confidently on a variety of topics and without any difficulty.