Your Essential Serbian-English Phrasebook for Life in the Balkans

Hello! Knowing the difficulties of foreigners living in the Balkans, I have created a realistic, useful phrasebook, which contains all the necessary probable dialogues with a phrase-by-phrase translation into English. If you are concerned about pronunciation, we can go through the phrasebook together in an online lesson. The approach, as well as the prices, are very friendly, do not hesitate to write to me in the chat. My name is Elena, I have been helping schoolchildren, students and adults master a foreign language for many years in order to live, study, work and relax, on any topic. For each student, I create dialogues specifically for his needs, nothing superfluous.

Below in the video are shown the first couple of dozen pages of the phrasebook, so that you understand that it is worth your attention. Enjoy the Balkans!

This modern Serbian-English phrasebook is tailored for English-speaking schoolchildren, students, expats, and travelers who want to feel at home in the Balkans. Whether you live in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, or Croatia, you’ll find practical dialogues and vocabulary to handle everyday situations – from buying groceries to talking to your neighbors or registering at the tourist office.

What makes this phrasebook unique?

• ✅ 42 real-life dialogues (with English translation)

• ✅ 12 personal stories using all Serbian cases

• ✅ Clear pronunciation tips

• ✅ A1-level dictionary with most-used words

• ✅ Friendly layout with Latin alphabet

You don’t need to memorize endless grammar rules – you’ll see and hear the language in action. You will even get an easy-to-understand and remember logic of using cases in the Serbian language in tiny stories.

Key Topics Covered:

• Greetings & Introductions

• Asking for Help

• Shopping & Cafés

• Transportation & Maps

• At the Post Office, Bank, Doctor

• Emotions, Politeness, and Everyday Communication

• Cultural Insights & Grammar Tips

Works well in:

Belgrade, Novi Sad, Podgorica, Kotor, Sarajevo, Split, and other Balkan towns.

This phrasebook is great for anyone who speaks English and wants to learn the local language for everyday life in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, or Croatia. The phrasebook uses the Latin alphabet and includes pronunciation tips. You can use it for self-study, but I also offer online lessons if you’d like personal guidance.

The phrases work across Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia, and Croatia. Regional differences are minimal at A1 level.

It’s simple, clear, and friendly. Great for teenagers and adult beginners too.

💬 Need help getting started? Message me in the site chat, and we’ll schedule an online lesson to help you speak Serbian with confidence.

📥 Want the phrasebook? Let me know – you can download it, or get a printed copy for your bag.