1 The Alphabet & Pronunciation Learning Slovenian · 2:34 A foundational introduction to the Slovenian alphabet, covering its 25 Latin letters plus three special characters — Č, Š, and Ž — while highlighting key pronunciation differences that set Slovenian apart from English.
2 Essential Survival Phrases Learning Slovenian · 3:52 Master two essential Slovenian phrases that will help you navigate daily interactions with confidence, drawing on familiar connections to make them easier to remember.
3 Numbers, Days, Months Learning Slovenian · 3:40 Dive into the essentials of Slovenian numbers 1-10, uncovering the unique way gender affects how you say "one" and "two" in everyday speech.
1 Nouns — Gender, Number, Case Learning Slovenian · 3:34 Dive into the building blocks of Slovenian grammar as you explore the three grammatical genders, learning how to identify masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns through their distinctive endings and everyday vocabulary examples.
2 Pronouns Learning Slovenian · 3:43 Dive into the foundational world of Slovenian pronouns, exploring the unique three-number system of singular, dual, and plural, while mastering personal pronouns and how they shift across grammatical cases.
3 Adjectives Learning Slovenian · 3:19 Dive into the fascinating world of Slovenian adjectives, where gender, number, case, and definiteness all shape how descriptive words change and adapt — a system that will feel familiar to Russian speakers but with its own unique twist.
4 Verbs — Present Tense Learning Slovenian · 3:14 Dive into the foundations of Slovenian grammar by exploring four essential present-tense verbs, while discovering the language's unique three-way number system of singular, dual, and plural forms.
5 Verbs — Past & Future Tenses Learning Slovenian · 3:49 Dive into Slovenian past and future tenses by mastering five essential verbs, learning how to conjugate using the l-participle combined with the auxiliary verb "biti." By the end, you'll confidently express actions in different timeframes, just like a native speaker.
1 Prepositions & Their Cases Learning Slovenian · 3:58 A fun and memorable introduction to Slovenian prepositions, this track breaks down which prepositions trigger the genitive case and what each one means, giving listeners a solid foundation for expressing location, time, and relationships between objects.
2 Word Formation Learning Slovenian · 3:43 Dive into the building blocks of Slovenian vocabulary as you explore word formation patterns, including how prefixes like *pre*, *na*, and *po* transform root words to expand your language skills.
3 Reflexive Verbs & Se/Si Learning Slovenian · 3:21 Dive into the world of Slovenian reflexive verbs, where the small but mighty word *se* unlocks how to express actions done to oneself, with helpful connections to Russian for familiar language learners.
4 Syntax & Word Order Learning Slovenian · 3:39 Exploring the fundamentals of Slovenian sentence structure, this chapter breaks down the subject-verb-object pattern and reveals how the language allows flexible word order without losing meaning, helping learners confidently construct their first sentences.
5 High-Frequency Vocabulary Building (Target: 1500 words) Learning Slovenian · 4:50 Dive into the 1,500 most essential Slovenian words you need to communicate in everyday life, covering core vocabulary from family members and relationships to the building blocks of fluent conversation.
6 Common False Friends (Russian → Slovenian) Learning Slovenian · 3:27 Navigating the tricky world of false cognates between Russian and Slovenian, this chapter highlights six deceptive words that look familiar but carry completely different meanings, helping learners avoid common translation pitfalls.
1 Complex Verb Forms Learning Slovenian · 3:46 Dive into the imperative mood in Slovenian, where you'll master how to form commands by adding specific endings like J or I to verbs, and learn how these forms change depending on whether you're addressing one person or a group.
2 Relative Clauses & Conjunctions Learning Slovenian · 3:06 Dive into the essentials of Slovenian relative clauses and conjunctions, discovering how the connector word *ki* works and how object pronouns fit neatly within these structures.
3 The Slovenian Dual — Deep Dive Learning Slovenian · 3:33 Slovenian stands apart from most modern languages by preserving the ancient dual grammatical form, and this deep dive reveals exactly how and when to use it when referring to precisely two of anything — because in Slovenian, it's not a choice, it's a rule.
4 Colloquial Slovenian vs. Standard Learning Slovenian · 3:27 Dive into the fascinating gap between textbook Slovenian and the lively, informal language you'll actually hear on the streets of Ljubljana, where words like "kaj" shrink to "kva" and formal grammar gives way to everyday speech. You'll learn to recognize and understand the colloquial shortcuts that native speakers use naturally in conversation.
1 Idiomatic Expressions Learning Slovenian · 4:33 Dive into the colorful world of Slovenian idiomatic expressions, where everyday phrases reveal how the language paints vivid, unexpected pictures to express common human experiences like embarrassment and awkwardness.
5 Politeness & Register Learning Slovenian · 3:27 Mastering the art of formal versus informal address in Slovenian, this track breaks down when to use Ti or Vi — helping you navigate social situations with confidence and cultural sensitivity.
2 Reading & Media Progression Learning Slovenian · 3:24 Explore a curated path through Slovenian literature, beginning with beloved classics like Martin Krpan and children's stories that build vocabulary and reading confidence naturally over time.
3 Writing Competence Learning Slovenian · 4:06 Dive into the essential rules of Slovenian written language, where you'll master comma placement before subordinating conjunctions like ki, da, ker, če, ko, and čeprav, while learning which coordinating conjunctions stand alone without one.
4 Cultural Competence Learning Slovenian · 3:37 Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Slovenia, exploring how this small but mighty Slavic nation preserves its unique identity, language, and heritage across four distinct landscapes.
Textbooks & Grammars Learning Slovenian · 3:06 Discover the essential textbooks and grammar resources that will set you on the right path to learning Slovenian, including key tools like Herrity's Grammar to help you master the language's rules and structure.
Digital Tools Learning Slovenian · 2:51 Discover the essential digital resources available for Slovenian language learners, from the University of Ljubljana's language center to powerful online tools like Fran.si for dictionaries and Sloleks for mastering word forms and endings.
Apps Learning Slovenian · 3:24 Discover three powerful apps that make learning Slovenian fun and accessible, starting with Duolingo's game-like daily lessons that build your vocabulary and pronunciation skills from the ground up.
Immersion Learning Slovenian · 4:04 Dive into the immersive experience of learning Slovenian through total immersion in Ljubljana, where summer school programs and everyday conversations accelerate your language journey by surrounding you with the rhythm and flow of authentic Slovenian.
1 Nouns — Gender, Number, Case Learning Slovenian · 3:17 Dive into the foundation of Slovenian grammar by exploring how nouns are classified by gender, number, and case, learning to identify masculine, feminine, and neuter words through their characteristic endings.