The Bulgarian language is not an easy one for English speakers to learn. Being part of the Slavic language family, it differs quite a bit from the Germanic and Romance languages. Not only do learners have to get used to the Cyrillic alphabet, but they must also learn all the noun and adjective endings for different genders, the verb conjugations for different tenses, and so on.  Feeling intimidated already?  Don’t worry! BulgarianPod101 is here to encourage you.  Although it might take some time, learning Bulgarian is possible. In this article, we’ll teach you how to learn Bulgarian faster and more effectively for the best results.  There are three things you’ll need if you want to master the language:  Motivation. In order... Show more

Learning a new language is like starting a new journey! It opens up hundreds of opportunities for you and acquaints you with different ways of thinking, unknown cultures, unique people, a rich history, and ways of life you may not be familiar with. By learning a country’s language, you also learn about that country’s cuisine, festivals, traditions, and customs. And considering the rich cultural heritage of Bulgaria, Bulgarian is one language you’ll love learning.  That said, how hard is it to learn Bulgarian?  If you start by learning the grammar—all those endless verb forms and conjugations, as well as the adjectives and their forms—there’s a good chance that you’ll soon become lost in the multiple rules and give up. This is not a good... Show more

There’s a Bulgarian saying that states: Глупавият се учи от собствените си грешки, а умният - от грешките на другите!  Glupaviyat se uchi ot sobstvenite si greshki, a umniyat - ot greshkite na drugite! "The fool learns from his own mistakes, and the smart person learns from the mistakes of others!" So why not become one of those smart people yourself? You can learn from the Bulgarian mistakes other learners have made, instead of repeating them and getting into some awkward situations. BulgarianPod101 has prepared this detailed overview of the most common mistakes in the Bulgarian language, providing you with detailed explanations of rules, plenty of examples, and tips for avoiding these Bulgarian mistakes in your conversations with... Show more

You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Bulgarian! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Bulgarian keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Bulgarian Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Bulgarian How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Bulgarian on Your Computer Activating the Bulgarian Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Bulgarian Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Bulgarian 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Bulgarian Learning a new... Show more

Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At BulgarianPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Bulgarian Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Bulgarian Vocabulary about Family? Well, if... Show more