Learning a new language is always a challenge. Many new words, sentence structures and endless grammatical rules - all this must not only be memorized, but learned and learned to successfully apply in practice. However, this process can be quite exciting. Below we will look at some tips aimed at making learning the Bulgarian language easier and more positive.

Undoubtedly, for many, memories of unsuccessful attempts to succeed in school do not bring any satisfaction. But there are also such daredevils who are capable of challenging fate again, since they believe that this time “the wind will favor them.” And their faith will be justified.

Organization of the educational process

Time is the most valuable resource. And in order not to waste it, you need to creatively schedule your daily routine and find “windows” in it for language classes. To learn the Bulgarian language, it is not at all necessary to put aside all your affairs and, forgetting about everything, rush into studying like a whirlwind. You just need to include lessons in your daily schedule, at those moments when you can study the language together with some other process. For example, during a morning cup of tea or in the evening before watching your favorite TV series (and some people manage to learn Bulgarian while watching television advertising).

Pay attention to pronunciation

There are language systems that have rules that determine the placement of stress in a particular word. Bulgarian is not included in the list similar languages. Therefore, it is best to memorize the stress of new words from the very first stages of learning. Many dictionaries and tutorials make life easier for students by highlighting stressed letters in different ways (in bold). In addition, each language has its own pronunciation features, and Bulgarian is no exception. Therefore, at the beginning of training, it is necessary to pay due attention to the practice of unusual sounds, using various methods.

Auxiliary techniques sometimes take a lot of time, but they bring undoubted benefits. As a supplement to the main course, it is recommended to supplement the Bulgarian language lessons with work with double-sided cards, where on one side there is foreign word, and on the other - its translation. Using the same principle, you can work with pronunciation, writing the Bulgarian word on the outside, and the transcription with emphasis on the inside.

Trial and error method

In the arsenal of a modern person there are more than a dozen techniques, following which you can successfully master any language in the world, and sometimes more than one. When choosing one or another method for yourself, you should rely on the brain’s reaction - whether it is difficult for it to perceive and whether it is difficult to remember the words proposed by the method. You just need to remember that every student has his own way of studying, just as every professor has his own method of teaching.

Independent practice

An excellent exercise is a conversation with oneself, which in essence can be an expression of thoughts out loud about a particular subject that is happening in the world. real life. Similarly, you can “catch” the moment on the way to work, school or home, mentally describing the surrounding space, the streets along which the way home runs, the people passing by, and so on. When practicing the Bulgarian language in this way, you should not think about possible mistakes, since in learning a new subject this is a completely normal process that must be accepted as inevitable.

Summer language schools

Bulgarian summer language courses can be an excellent chance for many students. This kind of “practice-immersion” is very useful, since the language is everywhere (television, communication in shops, cafes, songs in Bulgarian). In addition to language practice, an exciting cultural program is added, and the classes themselves are usually held not only in university buildings, but also among the unique Bulgarian nature, surrounded by mountain landscapes.

Most of these schools include the Bulgarian language in the program for tourists starting and continuing their education. As the study progresses, the student is immersed in the traditional Bulgarian atmosphere and becomes acquainted with the folklore and traditions of the country. A mandatory point of the program is also a visit to picturesque historical places that highlight the magnificent beauty surrounding nature. A huge advantage of summer courses is the opportunity to practice the language with local residents of Bulgaria.

Who is suitable for summer language school courses?

1. Specialists in this or a similar field of culture who want to get acquainted with the cultural traditions of this language in practice.

2. Foreign students who want to study the Bulgarian language (translators who have recently graduated from a higher education institution).

3. School teachers and university professors interested in improving the language.

4. Businessmen and professionals in any other field who need Bulgarian for beginners.

5. Children and relatives of Bulgarians living abroad.

Let's list another list containing tips and tricks that are successfully used by polyglots from all over the world.

Road signs

If you already live in Bulgaria, then take advantage of the moment and read what is written on every opportunity. road signs trying to find out this or that word.

Instant practice

Start the practical part of your training as soon as possible. Moreover, it doesn’t matter in what form it will happen - with a teacher, a friend or with oneself.

Parrot method

Working with dialogues read by Bulgarian speakers is one of the most productive, especially in the first stages of study. The method is that the student listens to the dialogue for the first time without the text in front of his eyes, trying to understand its content. Listening to the audio for the second time, the student tries to “select” unfamiliar words, find their translation and try to remember them. Memorization occurs by repeating small passages from the text containing new Bulgarian words.

Minimal grammar

The mistake many beginners make is that their lessons begin with a collection of grammar rules. It is clear that without grammar it is impossible to learn any language, but without vocabulary it is also impossible to speak Bulgarian. Learning new words and reading new texts naturally presupposes the knowledge of any previously unstudied grammatical constructions or other phenomena of grammar.

False friends

In any language, including Bulgarian, you will find words that are similar in pronunciation to words from your native language. Most often, they have completely different meanings, which sometimes leads to funny (and sometimes stupid) situations for beginners. Therefore, you need to start studying “false friends” as soon as possible, since this will not only eliminate the likelihood of such embarrassing situations, but will also add a certain amount to your vocabulary useful words. It is also useful to learn how to identify “false friends” in advance and not confuse them in the future, since the Bulgarian language itself has many similarities with Russian, and some words are even similar not only in pronunciation, but also in meaning.

Use your free time

Conduct free time wisely, watching films in their native language, but with Bulgarian subtitles. An alternative to this is radio in the target language. Moreover, it is not necessary to constantly be in tension and listen attentively to the meaning of the broadcast, the main thing is that the Bulgarian speech surrounds and becomes part of reality (thus laying the foundation on a psychological level).

Word/phrase of the day

Having found a word or Bulgarian phrase that you like, you need to write it down on a small piece of paper and stick it in the most frequently visited place in the house. Every time you pass by the leaves, you should say the words and phrases written on them.

Communication with people

When traveling around Bulgaria, you need to seize every moment that presents itself to practice the Bulgarian language. Without being afraid of seeming intrusive, do not hesitate to ask locals about any minor things (in stores you can ask about clothing sizes, prices, different colors, on a bus - about the sights flashing in the window, and on the street it will be relevant to ask whether you are holding it correctly path to a particular destination). Listening to live speech, you can understand how different the book version of the Bulgarian language is from the one spoken in real life.

Visualize the words you are learning

Do not try to memorize the Russian translation of Bulgarian words, but, using your imagination, imagine their image or action that identifies the word. For example, you need to learn the word “pear”. We imagine the object itself - a pear, and associate it with the Bulgarian word “krusha”.

Learn Bulgarian phrases, not individual words

Indeed, remembering something that contains a story is much easier. You can come up with, for example, some funny sentence in Bulgarian that can lift your spirits, or one that can evoke other emotions. This is precisely what explains the fact that at language universities many teachers offer students to memorize entire dialogues.

Work with Bulgarian idioms

Many well-established expressions, when translated literally into Russian, sound quite funny, which makes them quite easy to remember. For example, the idiom “vot kamcheto” when literally translated into Russian means “to spit out a pebble (or cobblestone),” when in fact the expression means “to spill the beans, give away a secret.”

Instead of a conclusion

Studying foreign language involves various difficulties along the way, but with hard work on yourself and the ability to take advantage of the opportunities provided, success will not be long in coming.

There is a magical place in South-Eastern Europe, as the legend says - a piece of paradise! And everything is there: the sea is endless and pure, like a girl’s soul, and the mountains are high and marvelous, like the growth of a tall young man. But this place is not given unprecedented space - only 111,000 square meters. km, but this land has been given boundless generosity - fruits and vegetables, as if grown for the royal table, and the wine from these places is glorified all over the world!Back in 618 from the Creation of the World or 681 from the Nativity of Christ, the great ruler Khan named Asparukh founded his state on this blessed land and called it Bulgaria as a sign that the companions who came with him had previously been Volgars. The Bulgarian land has seen everything since then. But now good people, called Bulgarians, live here in peace and harmony with their neighbors and other countries-states, with a stable economy and without political upheavals. And Bulgarians communicate with each other - residents of both small Bulgaria and Big Bulgaria European Union in their ancient language, which is called Bulgarian or Old Church Slavonic, and they write in letters that we understand in Cyrillic.

The related language of the fraternal Bulgarian people is not difficult to learn and is simply necessary for those who want to enjoy life in sunny and hospitable Bulgaria. Anyone who wants to go on an exciting journey of learning the Bulgarian language, equip your computer free program Skype and call us for help!
The best of you will be able to learn Bulgarian in basic level in just a month of classes (standard course - 3 times a week for 60-90 minutes). Experienced teachers - “native speakers” will help you achieve your goal, whose primary task will be to determine your ability to perceive new information, as well as prepare and practice personal tasks in individual lessons.

Why do you need individual lessons?

It is a mistaken belief that since the letters are the same and many words are similar, then everything is clear and there is no need to learn Bulgarian. However, some words pronounced the same in Russian and Bulgarian may have different meanings. For example: “t-shirt”, “bun” and “belly”, in Bulgarian they mean “mother”, “bride” and “life”. Also, many do not know that the presence or absence of speech particles “ce”, “e”, “yes”, “by”, “on”, etc., can radically change the meaning of a sentence. To learn this, you need a “native speaker” of the language who will carefully monitor compliance with each rule. Studying from tutorials and repeating audio books without understanding grammatical and lexical rules can lead to the opposite effect - the assimilation of erroneous knowledge, which is then very difficult to correct.
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What is online learning?

Online training or else virtual training- This modern method conducting lessons, which has many advantages. In simple words- this is training on a computer using the Internet. Training can be done independently or with a tutor. We decided to rely on training with tutors, because not a single electronic book, audio or video recording can convey new knowledge better than an experienced teacher. By learning the Bulgarian language using this method, you study in an environment of your choice, save your time, take advantage of the convenience of technology, which allows you to find the necessary information faster than in book textbooks and manuals. By signing up for training with us, you receive a personal account where you will find all the necessary lessons, exercises and supporting texts in Bulgarian, which will be available 24/7. The lessons themselves are taught by experienced tutors who, giving you individual attention, will take care of the best results!

The Bulgarian language belongs to the Slavic group of languages. Macedonian, Serbian, and Croatian are close to it. The total number of native speakers is 12 million. An extensive literature and literature has been written in Bulgarian. scientific literature. But the two main reasons why people learn this language are tourism and education.

Message from Bulgarian language teacher Veselin

From the point of view of travel, Bulgaria will be interesting both in winter and in summer. During the cold season, snow falls in the mountains - you can enjoy mountain views sports And by the end of spring there is an opportunity to visit the Black Sea in the eastern part of the country. In addition, Bulgaria is famous for its inexpensive education. At the end of your studies you receive a European diploma. That's why in educational institutions Students from all over the world are increasingly meeting. Since it is easy to meet foreigners, you can also practice other languages ​​- English, French, Japanese, German, etc. In any case, Bulgarian is quick way master a second language.

Bulgarian language teacher

Photo by Bulgarian language tutor Veselin

Information about native speakers

• Bulgarian;
• In 2011 he graduated from the Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" with a degree in Russian language and literature. As part of the mandatory curriculum training in modern Bulgarian language and literature was also provided. Since 2011 he has taught Bulgarian for Russians and Russian for Bulgarians.
• The main manuals used in teaching: a textbook of the Bulgarian language for foreigners, published by the Institute of Foreign Languages ​​at Sofia University, "Let's learn Bulgarian together. A textbook for beginners" V.N. Glivinskaya, I.V. Platonova Moscow, 2004

Phonetics, syntax and alphabet of the Bulgarian language

The Bulgarian alphabet is Cyrillic and resembles Russian. However, at the beginning of training, it is important to immediately learn the basic rules:

Not in Bulgarian vowels Y, Yo and E. The letter Ъ is read as Y, Ш as ШТ, E as E.

The sounds are pronounced more firmly than in Russian, so locals can immediately tell by your accent where you are from. But don't worry - learning the correct pronunciation is easy. To do this, you just need to be in a language environment. The vocabulary is close to the Church Slavonic language and still contains words that are considered archaic. (Az - I, Woe - up, Right Hand - right hand, Divy - wild, etc.).

Despite this, Russian and Bulgarian words are 50% similar. However, you should be attentive to the meaning of each word so as not to find yourself in an awkward situation.

Here are some examples of why mindfulness is so important: “Bulka” is translated as “Bride”, “Belly” is “Life”, “Table” is “Chair”, “Forest” is “Mountain”, etc.

It's easy to get confused at first, but in the future it helps to expand your vocabulary. As for grammar, there are some rules that you need to know about from the very beginning:

• There are no cases in Bulgarian. Usually prepositions are used instead;
• This is the only language Slavic group, where there is a definite and indefinite article, not counting the Macedonian;
• Verbs have seven tenses, including five past tenses. IN colloquial speech Usually only four tenses are used. Plus, verbs have three cases.

Spelling can rightly be called a difficult part of grammar. To write correctly, you need to memorize all the rules and exceptions. In addition, it is important to have a good vocabulary. All these features of the language can be mastered if you choose the right way and method of teaching.

Training for beginners from scratch

To save money, people mostly start learning the language on their own. To do this, first of all you need to find a good tutorial, dictionary and phrasebook. Many have noticed that you learn a language faster if you study little by little, but regularly, rather than for a long time, but occasionally. Use materials at hand to repeat words every day - cards, sound recordings, etc.

Since learning a language also involves immersing yourself in another culture, meeting and communicating with a native speaker will help. This is important because films with Bulgarian dubbing are difficult to find and are mostly provided with subtitles. Another solution is, having mastered the basics and the most common phrases, go for a while to where they speak that language. Of course, not everyone has the opportunity to travel abroad. In this case, it is worth thinking about how you can immerse yourself in the language environment under these conditions. Courses or classes according to a systematic program will be a good help for this.

"Master Class" provides Bulgarian language courses in 48 hours (three months). You communicate directly with a native speaker, hear real Bulgarian speech and correct errors in pronunciation and spelling immediately during the learning process.

Learning a language involves five steps: grammar, phonetics, speaking practice, reading and listening. You will learn both a general course for speaking and an intensive course for deep knowledge Bulgarian language. At the end of the training you receive a certificate with the name of the course and the number of hours.

Bulgarian alphabet

Price for group and individual lessons

The price of training is calculated per month (8 lessons - 16 academic hours). The intensity of group classes is 2 times a week, 90 minutes each. The teacher's visit is included in the price.

Price for corporate learning of the Bulgarian language

Drawing up an individual training schedule for organizations: you determine the days, time, place and intensity of training according to your preferences.

The price is per group.

Words and phrases in Bulgarian for tourists

Vocabulary for tourists in public places

First of all, you will need to get a good tutorial and a Bulgarian dictionary. Try to find such a tutorial and textbooks, in the creation of which Bulgarian specialists took part. If the textbook comes with audio courses, make sure that the speakers are native Bulgarian speakers.

Since the number of Russian-language textbooks for the Bulgarian language is quite limited, try to collect any available materials. These can be Bulgarian films or TV shows, as well as fiction. In the future, this will help you strengthen your knowledge in practice - learn to perceive Bulgarian speech by ear, as well as train reading and translation skills.

Try to study every day: learn the rules, do exercises according to the tutorial, read and learn to translate. With daily practice, the effectiveness of learning a foreign language increases several times.

Features of self-study of the Bulgarian language

The basic vocabulary of the Bulgarian language is close and intuitive to a Russian speaker. In addition, Russian and Bulgarian languages ​​have a similar structure. Therefore, from the very first lessons, it will be enough for you to simply start reading independently, learning new words and doing grammar exercises. But this simplicity is very deceptive, since for all its similarities with Russian, the Bulgarian language still has serious differences. The grammar of the Bulgarian language is fundamentally different from the grammatical foundations of the Russian language. Accordingly, in order to learn to understand Bulgarian speech and acquire the necessary skills for speaking practice, you will have to not only learn words, but also seriously work on grammatical rules.

Always use a dictionary when reading and learning new words in Bulgarian. The meaning of the word may seem clear to you, but it may not be the same. For example, the word “to the right” in Bulgarian means “straight”.

In addition, you will have to pay close attention to working on your pronunciation. The Bulgarian language is distinguished by active articulation (sounds in it are pronounced more clearly than in Russian), while the stresses in words practically do not coincide with the stresses in the Russian language. So, in addition to textual educational materials, you will definitely need audio lessons: when doing the exercises, listen carefully to the speaker and repeat after him, trying to understand the intricacies of pronunciation. By the way, in different cities of Bulgaria they speak dialects that are slightly different from each other. Thus, in the southwestern part of the country the Macedonian dialect is widespread, and even other Bulgarians have difficulty understanding it.

Of course, learning to speak Bulgarian on your own with the help of textbooks and audio courses alone is almost impossible. To practice your speaking skills, you will need to find native speakers with whom you can communicate via the Internet. You can meet them on specialized websites and forums dedicated to language learning.

But at the same time, many understand that without knowledge of the language a lot will pass by and remain ununderstood. And when it comes to studying, then you can’t do without Bulgarian. But this language is quite rare and it is very difficult to find tutors or courses to study it. Then there is only one way out - to study on your own. What should you consider? The tips below will help resolve this issue.

The main thing is strict self-discipline, especially at first. If you let everything take its course, don’t practice as experts recommend, and relax, then the problem is unlikely to be solved before the trip, even if there is a lot of time before it. Classes must be organized effectively. But this does not mean that you need to conduct three-hour classes every day. It's too much. Lessons of the same duration that are held infrequently will not be effective either. In many language courses, teachers advise attending classes once every 2-3 days, and then repeating the acquired knowledge at home. To do this, you need to repeat the material studied in class (words, declension rules, etc.) throughout the day. But this must be done not once, but, for example, 3-4 times a day. To do this, you need to decide what time it will be and try not to deviate from this rule, even if, for example, you want to gossip with your girlfriends or play “tank” during your lunch break.

If you have to learn Bulgarian on your own, you need to purchase or download the necessary literature from the Internet: phrase books, dictionaries, tutorials. When using any type of literature (electronic or regular), you must make notes with a regular pen in a simple notebook. Why is this necessary? When you write down any information, it is better remembered, and if you also pronounce the words being written down, your memory is activated even more and the learning process is more efficient and fast.

One famous professor advised his students to study translation. Yes, yes, exactly by translation. It is enough to study Bulgarian for a couple of weeks, and you can already start translating any literature into Russian. These can be fairy tales, poems, novels - any works, but only on your favorite topics. First translate into Russian, and then at the next lesson - on the contrary, translate the already translated text again into Bulgarian, but without looking at the source text. And then compare the resulting translation with the original. At first these texts will be very different, but over time these differences will become less and less.

Such classes have a double benefit: words will be remembered faster, and also, the student will subconsciously remember the correct construction of sentences in different situations.

While you are learning the language, you need to surround yourself with native Bulgarian speakers as much as possible. These can be films in Bulgarian, cartoons, audio recordings of books, songs. Better yet, use all types of sources throughout the day. But, they must be strictly in Bulgarian, without translation. This will allow you to completely immerse yourself in the language environment, akin to how a person travels abroad. No one follows him and translates everything he heard. After just a month of active training, a lot will become clear. What is even better can show how far a person has progressed in his studies. Of course, it depends only on his efforts.

Films and cartoons are, of course, good. But still not enough. We need live communication. You can use the Internet for this. But not before a person has studied at least 200 of the most commonly used words. Communication involves the flow of information from both sides, so you need to be prepared to talk about yourself, your hobbies, how your day was, etc. You can compose the necessary sentences in advance by using an online translator (although you can only guess what it can translate there). A phrase book will be very useful: it has many pre-prepared phrases.

Many people are afraid to make direct contact with native Bulgarian speakers for fear of saying something wrong. But it's not right. There is no need to be afraid: even the greatest geniuses once began their journey with uncertain, inept steps, they made mistakes, they were laughed at, but their efforts, despite everything, led to victory. Go for it! Your peaks are waiting for you.