Croatian Language A 1.1 - Beginner Course

Speak Croatian from day one. Learn to greet, ask questions, order food, give directions, and talk about daily life.

What you'll learn

How to introduce yourself and share basic personal information

Basic verbs and conjugations (to be, to work, to have, to love…)

Personal and possessive pronouns

Numbers, days of the week, family members

How to ask questions

Understanding short dialogues and texts

Order food and drinks in Croatian at a café or market

Develop listening and speaking confidence through real-life dialogues and practice tasks

Requirements

No previous knowledge of Croatian is required

A desire to learn and a few minutes daily

Basic English knowledge recommended

Description

Welcome to your first steps in learning Croatian! This course is designed especially for English-speaking beginners who want to learn how to speak, understand, and use Croatian in real-life situations — from the very first lesson.Whether you're planning a trip to Croatia, reconnecting with your heritage, relocating for work, or simply curious about the language, this course will provide you with the tools to start speaking with confidence. You don’t need any previous knowledge of Croatian. Step by step, you’ll learn essential vocabulary, simple grammar, and everyday phrases used by native speakers.We’ll cover key topics such as greetings and introductions, numbers, food and drinks, shopping at the market, asking for directions, discussing your daily routine, hobbies, family, time, and more. You will also learn the basics of grammar and how to use the verbs to have and to be. You’ll learn how to form basic sentences, ask questions, and have short conversations in Croatian. We’ll also explore cultural tips and pronunciation along the way.Each lesson is short, clear, and practical — with native-speaker audio, dialogues, and tasks in Croatian to help you remember what you’ve learned. The goal is straightforward: to help you begin speaking and understanding basic Croatian in a fun, stress-free manner.Join us and start learning today — dobrodošli!

Overview

Section 1: Getting Started

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Welcome to the course!

Section 2: Croatian Alphabet and Greetings

Lecture 3 The Alphabet and Pronunciation Tips

Lecture 4 Basic Greetings and Everyday Phrases

Section 3: Numbers and Counting in Croatian

Lecture 5 Numbers and Counting in Croatian

Section 4: Days of the Week and Daily Routines in Croatian

Lecture 6 Days of the Week and Daily Routines in Croatian

Section 5: Let's talk about family and learn to describe people

Lecture 7 My Family – Verb "To Have" in Croatian

Lecture 8 Describing People – Adjectives and the Verb “To Be”

Section 6: Hobbies and Free Time Activities

Lecture 9 Hobbies and Free-Time Activities in Croatian

Section 7: Food and Drinks

Lecture 10 Food and Drinks – Ordering

Lecture 11 At the Market: Buying Food & Asking Prices

Section 8: Navigating the city

Lecture 12 Around the City & Where Are You From?

Section 9: Talk About Yourself

Lecture 13 Talk About Yourself: For Job Interviews

Section 10: Bonus Section

Lecture 14 Bonus Lesson

For absolute beginners who want to learn Croatian,For travelers, expats, diaspora, and partners of Croatian speakers,For anyone who wants to learn Croatian in a clear and simple way