In our trial lesson, we will get to know each other and set the foundation for your Serbian learning journey.
✅ My main goal will be to understand your current level of Serbian and your personal learning goals. I will ask you some simple questions in Serbian (don’t worry if you’re a beginner—I’ll guide you!) so we can discover how much you already understand and where we should focus.

🤠 I believe the best way to learn a language is to start speaking from the very beginning. That’s why I’ll encourage you to use Serbian as much as possible during our lesson, even with small words or short sentences.

By the end of the trial lesson, you will:

✅ Have a clear idea of what our regular lessons will look like

✅ Practice your first Serbian conversation (at your level)

✅ Receive personalized suggestions for your learning path

Let’s make Serbian speaking feel natural and enjoyable from the very start!

Do you want to start speaking Serbian right away? In my lessons, we focus on communication from the very first class. Even if you only know a few words, I’ll help you use them in real conversations.

📚 My teaching style is interactive and practical:

🗣We speak Serbian as much as possible (don’t worry, I’ll guide you step by step!)

📕 You’ll learn useful words and phrases you can immediately use in daily life

📗 I encourage mistakes—because every attempt to speak is progress

Whether you’re completely new to Serbian or just starting out, my goal is to make you comfortable speaking from day one. Together, we’ll build your confidence, step by step, until Serbian starts to feel natural.

Serbian for Beginners: Speak from Day One

Ready to move beyond the basics? Let’s start speaking real Serbian.

This lesson plan is designed for students who already know the fundamentals of Serbian (basic grammar, present/past tense, everyday vocabulary) and want to become more confident and natural speakers.

At the B1 level, we focus on:

1) Expanding vocabulary for everyday and professional situations

2) Improving fluency and speaking confidence

3) Mastering more complex sentence structures

4) Practicing past and future tenses in depth

5) Introduction to aspect (perfective vs. imperfective verbs)

6) Expressing opinions, preferences, and experiences

7) Real-life dialogues and role-play

Lessons are as always interactive and conversation-based, with clear grammar explanations and practical exercises 😊

By the end of this level, you will be able to:
✔ Hold longer conversations
✔ Talk about plans, goals, and experiences
✔ Understand standard spoken Serbian more easily
✔ Express your thoughts with more precision.

Perfect for learners who want to start using Serbian actively in real-life situations.

Serbian for Intermediate Learners (B1)

Take your Serbian to the next level and sound more natural and sophisticated 

This lesson plan is ideal for students who already communicate comfortably in Serbian but want to refine their accuracy, fluency, and depth of expression.

At the B2 level, we focus on:

Advanced grammar refinement

Verb aspect mastery

Complex sentence structures (conditional, reported speech, connectors)

Nuanced vocabulary and idiomatic expressions

Debate and argumentation skills

Discussing abstract topics (culture, society, work, identity)

Improving pronunciation and natural rhythm

Lessons include authentic materials (articles, videos, podcasts), structured discussions, and targeted feedback to help you eliminate recurring mistakes.

By the end of this level, you will be able to:
✔ Express complex ideas clearly and confidently
✔ Participate in debates and professional discussions
✔ Understand most native-level conversations
✔ Sound more natural and culturally aware

Ideal for students preparing to live, work, or study in Serbia — or those who simply want to speak Serbian with confidence and depth.

Serbian for Upper-Intermediate Learners (B2)

Please find attached my CELTA certificate as proof of my formal teaching qualifications. The CELTA certification provides a strong foundation in teaching foreign languages to adults, with methodologies that are transferable beyond English language instruction.

Please note that the certificate is issued under the surname Burlakova. I have since changed my surname to Vulin after marriage.

My surname is Vulin, while my surname before marriage was Burlakova (as stated in diploma). In case you need additional justification of surname change, I'll provide it.

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