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Is it possible to make studying a foreign language fun? Yes, it is!  Studies show that the more entertaining your language practice is, the quicker and easier you’ll pick that language up.  So, what’s one way you can make learning Bulgarian fun again? Watching YouTube. Here are just a few benefits of supplementing your regular studies with Bulgarian language YouTube content: Watching Bulgarian YouTube channels is a great way to practice your listening skills. You choose the topic and the time. By picking channels or videos that interest you, you’ll learn new vocabulary related to those topics in a more natural way. You’ll get a sense of how the language works without studying all of those boring grammar rules. ... Show more

Imagine that you were just introduced to someone, talked with them for a few minutes, and then left the conversation without saying goodbye. What would this person think about you? Saying goodbye in Bulgarian is as important as saying hello and introducing yourself. Here are just a few reasons why: Saying goodbye in the Bulgarian language will show that you respect your new Bulgarian friend and his or her language (even if you know very little Bulgarian).  In addition, it will show your interlocutor that you’re willing to meet him or her again and that you’re interested in pursuing a friendship with them.Saying goodbye in their language will make it easier for you to build close relationships with Bulgarians, and they’re likely to trust... 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

Bulgarian people are helpful and friendly. Foreigners who visit or live in Bulgaria will find that the local people are more than willing to enter into contact with them and offer their assistance. As long as you know the basic Bulgarian phrases and questions, you’ll be able to start conversations and make friends. This comprehensive review will acquaint you with the most common conversation starters in the form of easy questions and answers in Bulgarian. Knowing these will make your communication with native speakers much smoother, and being able to ask basic questions in Bulgarian will also help you learn specific information about your interlocutor or surroundings.  This will give you a great advantage over other foreigners who... Show more

Have you ever heard about STBFL or ECL? Did you know that you can check your Bulgarian language skills by taking a Bulgarian language level test and getting a certificate that corresponds to your language level? There are many reasons why taking a foreign language exam is important. Here are just a few scenarios that indicate you should start planning to take one yourself: If you plan to move to Bulgaria If you want to build business relations with BulgariansIf you want to stand out from the crowd when applying for a jobIf you want to increase your motivation to learn more In the process of preparing for your Bulgarian as a second language exam, you’ll not only improve your studies, but you’ll also learn language skills that will... Show more

Learning the most frequently used language patterns is one of the easiest ways to start speaking that language. As a Bulgarian language learner, you’ll find it very beneficial to learn the most popular Bulgarian sentence patterns and structures. This knowledge will provide you with many advantages: You can skip learning many tedious grammar rules that now seem impossible to learn.You can start taking part in Bulgarian conversations and feel more confident in your language skills.You’ll be able to quickly figure out which of these ten sentence patterns in Bulgarian to use in any situation.You’ll be able to generate hundreds of natural sentences on your own. (And that’s really worth all the effort, right?) Table of Contents ... 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

Verbs are considered the most important part of speech when learning any new language. They describe every single mental and physical activity we do, from the moment we wake up in the morning to falling asleep at night. Even sleeping is full of verbs: you sleep, you breathe, you relax, you dream, you toss and turn, you snore… okay, maybe you snore!  The word ‘verb’ comes from the Latin for ‘word’ - your first indication that it's pretty important. In elementary terms: these are the ‘doing’ words and they exist in every language. Verbs are essential in communication and no sentence can exist without one. When learning to speak Bulgarian, the verbs you know will be your building blocks to make sentences. Whether you’re commenting on the... Show more

Do you remember the moment you fell in love with languages? Do you desire to learn or advance in Bulgarian quickly and effectively? Then you need a Bulgarian tutor. A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance. For native English-speakers who want to learn Asian languages, for example, timelines provided by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute can appear discouraging. However, defeating these odds is not unheard of. If you want to beat the odds yourself, one of the best learning options is a subscription to Premium PLUS from Innovative Language. As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an... Show more