advanced croatian

Advanced Croatian Course

These are small Advanced groups for students of Croatian who want to improve their speaking confidence, boost vocabulary and sound more natural when speaking Croatian and more like a native speaker! Between lessons you will also receive weekly challenges to do on your own to improve your speaking and vocabulary skills. With this pace – lessons and weekly challenges, you will notice improvement in your speaking confidence within a month!

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Do you already speak Croatian but need to build up your speaking confidence and want to talk about various topics  in more depth with your family and friends in Croatia?

Do you want to sound more like a native speaker when speaking? Be able to string words together so you can join in a conversation you family is having over dinner?

Understand your Dalmatian family and friends when they speak fast?

Then, this is a perfect course for you!

How is the course organized?

There are 10 lessons in the course and we meet once a week on Zoom for 45 minutes.

Every week we will cover a different topic, and learn new, more complex words and expressions related to that topic that we practice using in context!

We can talk about Croatian lifestyle and compare it to your country’s lifestyle, coffee culture, spending and saving money, superstations… Topics are various, and in the group setting you practice using new, complex words and talk about the topic of that week.

As a result, your vocabulary will grow every week and you will be able to talk confidently about different topics in Croatian with your Croatian friends, family, neighbours…, and sound more like a native speaker!

After every lesson you will receive homework to practice vocabulary and grammar structures that were difficult for the group during the lesson.

How do I know my level?

Before joining the group, we’ll meet for a short Zoom call (15-30min) so I can check your Croatian level and you can ask any questions that you have about the course.

Some students are B1+ while others are C1 level. I try to organize the groups in a way so that students of the same or similar level work together.

When do classes take place?

From Mondays to Thursdays. Exact day and time depends on the group. Next Advanced course starting in January 2025. I’ll be starting just a few groups in January. Get in touch to arrange a free Zoom call so I can check if this would be a good group for you.

How much is the course?

The fee for Advanced Croatian course is 220€ (10 lessons). Groups are small, max 5 students, to maximize student speaking time.

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“This is the best Croatian school. Irena is so patient and incorporates the new information in unique ways that makes learning this difficult language much easier. I live in Croatia and people have noticed an improvement in my language skills since studying with her.”

Joe, USA

“Irena’s class is wonderful! She is always open to questions and goes at a good pace to follow during lessons. There is a good mix of in class practice and homework. I can’t wait for the next class!”

Terri, USA

“Irena is such a nice and friendly person and amazing teacher!
Her online lessons are very good balanced in improving your communication and training your grammar. Every week Irena chooses new topics and after the lesson she collects all the materials for you together, so you can repeat all the new things at home. It’s such a fun improving my Croatian with her and the group!”

Franziska, Germany

“If you are looking to learn Croatian or brush up on your Croenglish Irena is the perfect teacher! I’m so glad I found her when I moved to Croatia because my language was rusty and grammar definitely was not up to par to be able to speak confidently. She is so warm and kind and a pleasure to speak with! She teaches the most useful phrases and helps you learn the complex Croatian grammar. Highly recommend!”

Vanessa, Canada

“I feel like this lessons are waking up sleeping areas in my brain. Remembering words I used to know, makes me nostalgic and thankful. The structure of the lessons are entertaining and Irena’s feedback is always helpful and appreciative. I am so glad, that I found you on Insta, Irena! Hvala puno!”

Silvia, Austria

“I am having the pleasure of studying with Irena in a group situation. The group is well matched to ability level and I am learning so much and appreciate the structure of the lessons and kindness and encouragement of Irena. She is a wonderful teacher!!!

Marica, USA

“I love the organization and planning that is going into your classes. I appreciate the follow up with the correct answers. I love doing the homework because it reinforces what we are doing. Getting the “prelesson” assignment” the day before makes me excited about what we will learn.”

Bill, USA