Jana Ilić

Language is much more than words. You will agree with us when we say: to become fluent in a language, you have to master its nonverbal aspects too. Sometimes, things are better understood through body language and gestures, which is why we decided to create a little guide you can follow to better understand and know the Serbian language nonverbal system.

Music should be a part of your learning routine if you are serious about mastering the Serbian language. Not only is Serbian culture rich in music, ranging from ex-YU (ex-Yugoslavian) rock hits to turbo-folk pieces, but the Serbian language itself is very melodic and rich in phonetics, dialects, cultural idioms, etc.

Culture shock is a natural response to exposure to an unfamiliar culture and way of life. Whether you are a student in an exchange program abroad, or an avid traveler that stumbled upon a new culture you are completely unfamiliar with, you are bound to have those moments of bewilderment and shock.

Learning about a foreign country’s school system can seem daunting. You are not alone. This article is here to guide you through the Serbian school system and explain different levels of education and some of the most common vocabulary you will need to cruise through it like with ease.

You are a true veseljak – a person who loves to have fun, go out, drink, eat, and entertain your friend group – and you have found yourself in Serbia, aching for some good times. What you must do is visit a Serbian kafana. Let us explain!

It’s the summer time, and you are wondering what to do with your precious days of long sun exposure, yet escape the city’s bustling heat. Look no further; Serbia has magnificent and diverse landscapes to offer. In this blog post, we are going to talk about one of the greatest hiking National Parks in Serbia!

The Serbian language has unique logic: seven cases (padeži), authentic emotional expressions (ajde, e, brate), and much more, which challenge and expand your brain. It requires you to change your way of thinking and motivates you to learn more about the culture and the Serbian experience to grasp it fully. The shift begins to happen when you stop trying to ‘translate’ and start trying to understand.

When we learn or inherit a language, we are not only absorbing its vocabulary and grammar, but also its worldview.

One time when we were on an airport in a foreign country, all we could hear was Serbian language. That inspired us to look into the information of where do expats from Serbia usually end up in. In this blog post, we are going to talk about some of the countries and cities that count the highest number of Serbian expats.

In this blog post, we are going to cover 5 things only Serbian people do. It ranges from their greeting culture, through their homes and dinner-time manners, to superstitions and life philosophies