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In this podcast, we discuss interesting details about Serbian language and culture from a learner's and teacher's perspective. We offer new and fun resources for learners of Serbian. To follow each episode with the annotated script, vocabulary and quizzes, join us also at Moze kafa podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mozekafapodcast/. So, if you're ready, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the podcast! #mozekafapodcast
Ćao ljudi,Nastavljamo sa još jednom hit pop pesmom iz Srbije. Zasnovana na istinitoj priči, ova pesma motiviše poznate sportiste da postignu, inspiriše ljude da rade više i suoče se sa stvarnošću.
Veliko hvala Filipu koji je toliko toga podelio o ovoj pesmi i njenom bendu.
Pozdrav!You can find all our links here and support us :)Podcast Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WK2TyS...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mozekafapodcast/Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mozekafa...
Ćao svima,
Evo jedne od najpopularnijih hip-hop pesama iz Srbije, JBG (jebi ga). Ovo je takođe jedna od najčešćih reči koje ćete ovde čuti u Srbiji.
Slušajte Sanju, Makijevu dragu prijateljicu, kako priča o Marčelu i njegovoj hit pesmi i saznajte više o srpskoj kulturi.
Pozdrav!
Ćao ljudi,
Evo nas, Laki i Maki! Danas govorimo o jedinoj pobednici Evrovizije iz Srbije, Molitvi i njenoj pevačici Mariji Šerifović.
Nadamo se da uživaćete.
Javite nam da li vam se sviđa ova pesma.
Pozdrav!
Dobar dan! Here is our talk about the famous Zdravko Čolić and his song 'Ti si mi u krvi'.Danica shares her memories of him and tells why Serbians from all generations love him.Uživajte!You can find all our links here and support us :)Podcast Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WK2TyS...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mozekafapodcast/Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mozekafa...
Zdravo svima,Nastavljamo sa jugoslovenskim rokom! Maki and her friend Srdjan are talking about EKV and their popular song 'Oči Boje Meda'. We hope you will learn something new about the Serbian music culture.Slušajte i uživajte!You can find all our links here and support us :)Podcast Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WK2TyS...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mozekafapodcast/Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mozekafa...
Dobar dan svima,Here we are with a new season. This time we talk about Serbian music and the music culture in Serbia. Maki will host a different Serbian friend to talk about a well-known song and its singer. Evo nas ponovo sa novom epizodom. Ovoga puta pričamo o srpskoj muzici i muzičkoj kulturi u Srbiji. Za svaku epizodu, Maki će ugostiti drugog gosta sa pricom o poznatoj pesmi i njenom pevaču. Pet pitanja koja ćete čuti na srpskom jeziku su:
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Ko je danas naš pevač?
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Koju vrstu pesama on/ona peva ili oni pevaju?
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Kada su bili popularni? Kada je bio popularan/popularna?
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Koja je pesma o kojoj ćemo da pričamo?
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O čemu je ta pesma?
Ova epizoda govori o 'Dobro Jutro Džezeri' koju peva Bajaga.
Nadamo se da uživaćete u ovoj sezoni. Recite nam svoje komentare i podelite ovaj podcast sa svojim prijateljima i porodicom.You can find all our links here and support us :)Podcast Anchor: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0WK2TyS...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mozekafapodcast/Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mozekafa...
Ćao prijatelji,
We're finishing up one more season of Može Kafa Podcast. We really hope this season, in addition to previous ones, will stay as a useful resource for you. Here is the last episode with lots of 'goodbye' words and expressions. Thank you for being with us for such a long time.
It's been such a fun and epic journey for us.
Sve najbolje!
Maki i Ivana
Zdravo svima,
We will talk about ordering at a restaurant today. Our dialogue will include local Serbian food and drinks. We hope you will get lots of new vocabulary and expressions.
What are your favorite Serbian specialities? / Koji su vaši omiljeni srpski specijaliteti?
Prijatno,
Maki i Ivana
Naš dijalog:
Ivana: Maki, predlažem ti da za predjelo uzmeš vitaminsku salatu i pečurke na žaru.
Maki: Važi, a šta ćemo da naručimo kao glavno jelo?
Ivana: Možeš da naručiš neki srpski specijalitet, možda prebranac ili sarmu. Evo, pogledaj jelovnik.
Maki: Da vidim. Ja ću da uzmem prebranac. A ti?
Ivana: Naručiću sarmu. Da li si raspoložena za čašicu rakije?
Maki: Joj, naravno. Volim šljivovicu. Šta ti piješ?
Ivana: Ako imaju dobru domaću kajsiju, ja ću to.
Maki: Super. Ostalo je samo da odlučimo šta ćemo za desert.
Ćao svima,
If you also enjoy watching animal videos on social media, welcome to the club! In this episode, we are practising how to talk about our love for animals. We can share our ideas by using 'po mom mišljenju' or 'što se mene tiče' in Serbian. We hope you will learn nice useful words through this dialogue.
Let us know what you enjoy watching on social media and feel free to share your favorite videos with us:)
Pozdrav,
Maki i Ivana
Here is the dialogue:
Ivana: Koje video klipove najviše gledaš na Instagramu?
Maki: Iskreno govoreći, gledam video klipove o životinjama, posebno o mačkama. A ti?
Ivana: Isto. Gledam uglavnom video klipove o psima.
Maki: Po mom mišljenju, životinje su najbolja stvar na svetu.
Ivana: U pravu si. Što se mene tiče, ljubav prema životinjama nema granica.
Maki: Stvarno nema. Imaš dva preslatka zlatna retrivera. Kako se zovu?
Ivana: Astor i Atos. Obojica su usvojeni psi. Tako su prijateljski raspoloženi i mirni.
Maki: Znam. Zaljubljena sam u njih.
Dobar dan ljudi,
Today we’re having a dialogue about work (in a very positive way). Posao means both work and job in Serbian but it has various forms. We have covered many of them for you.
Let’s learn how to say phrases such as “I’m satisfied with my job.” and “How many jobs have you changed so far?”
Hajdemo,
Maki i Ivana
Posao
Ivana: Maki, koliko si poslova promenila do sada?
Maki: Previše jer sam se stalno selila u različite zemlje. A ti?
Ivana: I ja sam menjala posleve, ali sam radila za istu firmu više od 10 godina.
Maki: Je li si bila srećna dok si radila tamo?
Ivana: Da, nije bilo puno posla prekovremeno i nisam bila pod velikim stresom.
Maki: Lepo. I je li si bila zadovoljna platom?
Ivana: Da, bilo je dovoljno dobro. A ti? Da li si zadovoljna svojim poslom?
Maki: Da, volim ono što radim i ja sama sebi organizujem vreme za rad.
Ivana: Super. Drago mi je zbog tebe.
Zdravo svima,
Have you ever heard of cicija? It means ‘miser’ in English. In Serbian, you might be called just cicija or teška/velika cicija but you cannot be mala cicija:) Listen and learn how to talk about earning, saving or spending money in Serbian.
Uživajte,
Maki i Ivana M.
Here is our dialogue:
Novac ili pare
Ivana: Htela sam da iznajmim kuću sa baštom blizu reke ali nemam dovoljno novca.
Maki: Koliko novca imaš?
Ivana: Imam malu ušteđevinu, ali ne želim da je trošim.
Maki: Ja takođe ne umem da štedim. Sve što zaradim brzo potrošim.
Ivana: Na šta te najčešće odlazi novac?
Maki: Mislim da mi mnogo novca odlazi na putovanja, restorane i pozajmice prijateljima.
Ivana: Trebalo bi bolje da planiramo trošenje novca.
Maki: Tako je. Nadam se da nećemo biti teške cicije:)
Ćao svima,
Today we are going to talk about travelling in Serbia. This little country has a lot to offer as you might already know. Our dialogue will be on how to arrange a visit to somewhere in Serbia.
Where would you like to visit in Serbia? Let us know in the comments.
Maki: Srbija ima mnogo toga da ponudi turistima, zar ne?
Ivana: Tačno. Tvrđave, manastiri, jezera, reke, panine, banje i tako dalje. Šta bi ti želela da obiđemo?
Maki: Dvoumim se između Zlatibora i Fruške Gore. U svakom slučaju, znam da će mi biti lepo.
Ivana: Izabrala bih Zlatibor gde možemo da obiđemo Stopića Pećinu, odemo na izlet do Šarganske osmice, da plovimo Drinom od Perućca do Višegradske Ćuprije.
Maki: Zvuči odlično. Slažem se. Čula sam da je tamo hrana baš ukusna.
Ivana: Jeste. Probaćemo najbolju pršutu i kajmak i uživaćemo u planinskom doručku.
Maki: Baš se radujem. Sigurna sam da ćemo se sjajno provesti.
Ćao ljudi,
We're talking about friendship in this episode. Our dialogue is based on how we make friends and what's important for us in friendship. You will learn lots of new vocabulary and daily phrases. Grab your coffee and join us to talk about friends.
Šta vam je važno u prijateljstvu? Let us know what you think is important in friendship in the comments.Here is the dialogue:
Maki: Ivana, s kim se družiš u Velikoj Lomnici i Kruševcu?
Ivana: U Velikoj Lomnici najčešće se družim sa mojom prvom komšinicom, Cacom, zato što delimo neke zajedničke interese, kao što je zdrava hrana, recepti, šetnje... A u Kruševcu, uglavnom sa dve tri prijateljice koje su supruge najboljih prijatelja moga muža. A ti?
Maki: Moja najbolja prijateljica živi u Turskoj ali ovde imam zaista divne prijatelje sa planinarenja, trčanja, i CrossFita.
Ivana: Je li ti lako da sklapaš prijateljstva?
Maki: Da, volim da razgovaram sa ljudima i da radimo nešto zajedno.
Ivana: Ti si društvena osoba. Šta je za tebe važno u prijateljstvu?
Maki: Meni je važno da na prijatelje uvek mogu da računam, a i ja nastojim da ih nikada ne izneverim.
Ivana: Razumem. Ti znaš da smo mi uvek tu za tebe i da možeš da nam se obratiš za sve što ti je potrebno.
Maki: Hvala, to mi mnogo znači!
Dobar dan svima,
In this episode, we discuss our interests in music, literature and films. We hope you will also rehearse how to ask and answer questions in Serbian about what you enjoy reading, listening and watching.
Here is the dialogue:
- Maki: Juče sam bila na koncertu rok muzike i divno sam se provela.
- Ivana: Odlično. I ja volim pop i rok muziku.
- Maki: Kakvu muziku Srđan sluša?
- Ivana: On obožava džez. Obično sluša kod kuće dok radi.
- Maki: Super. Da li možeš da mi preporučiš neku dobru knjigu? Mene zanimaju srpski pisci. Pročitala sam knjigu „Na Drini Ćuprija“ Ive Andrića.
- Ivana: Mogu, naravno, ali ne čitam mnogo naše pisce. Ja volim romane o životima ljudi u nekim dalekim zemljama u kojima nikada nisam bila. Ako te to zanima, mogu da ti preporučim neke od njih, na primer: „Lovac na zmajeve“, „A planine odjeknuše“, „Hiljadu čudesnih sunaca“, sve od istog pisca Haleda Hoseinija.
- Maki: Hvala za preporuku. Da li ste gledali neki dobar film u poslednje vreme?
- Ivana: Ja najviše volim TRILERE I FILMOVE INSPIRISANE STVARNIM DOGADJAJIMA i gledali smo PLIVAČICE (THE SWIMMERS). Film je biografska drama, o dve sirijske sestre plivačice, koje 2015 beže iz rodnog grada Damaska, o njihovom izbegličkom putu do Grčke, i učestvovanju na Olimpijadi u Riju.
- Maki: Zvuči interesantno. Gledaću ga.
Thanks for joining us. In the comments, let us know your favourite songs, films, and books.
Pozdrav,
Maki i Ivana M.
Ćao svima,
Today we are going to share some tips for adapting to living abroad in a short dialogue in Serbian.
After having the dialogue in Serbian, we will switch to English and go over the vocabulary and expressions in detail.
Here is the dialogue:
- Ivana: Veoma je teško napustiti svoju zemlju i živeti u drugoj zemlji.
- Maki: Ali to je prilika da se poboljšaju i nauče nove stvari.
- Ivana: Šta misliš da je najbolji način da se prilagodiš novoj zemlji?
- Maki: Imam par saveta. Početi sve ispočetka. Reći “da” svim prilikama koje se pružaju. Nauči jezik svoje nove zemlje.
- Ivana: Slažem se. Ja bih još dodala da je najbolji način da naučiš o životu u novoj zemlji da proučavaš ponašanje ljudi oko sebe.
- Maki: Da, obavezno.
- Ivana: Ti si dobar primer ove teme, Maki. Svaka čast.
What do you think are the best ways to adapt to a new life abroad? Please share your advice, experiences and ideas in the comments.
Veliki pozdrav,
Maki i Ivana M.
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Zdravo svima,Our new season is finally ready in the spring season. Thank you for being so patient. In this episode, you will see some changes in the format and we hope you will enjoy them.You will listen to a short dialogue about moving to Kruševac. In addition, we will give explanations and examples about some grammar points like padeži.Please let us know your comments and suggestions. Here is the link for Guesthouse Silvani: https://goo.gl/maps/t42MthT7n9WuBpDx9Veliki pozdrav,Maki i Ivana M.
Dobar dan svima,
We are happy to share some fun and useful phrases that exist only in Serbian. We got this idea from Maja Stojanović's book called 'Kod Nas Se Kaže' (We Tend to Say).
Did you know that if Serbians find a person very kind, they want to spread him/her on bread?
Or can you find any similarity between a serious person and a peeing pig? If you would like to learn more, listen to our final episode of Season 6 and enjoy.
Nadamo se da ćete uživati i učiti srpski sa nama.
Veliki Pozdrav,
Ivana i Maki
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Zdravo svima,
In this episode we are talking about a great comedian from Serbian, Sandra Silađev. We are both huge fans of her and we wanted to share our thoughts and feelings about her work.
She is an amazing artist sharing genuine observations in a hilarious way.
Sandra Silađev:
https://www.instagram.com/sandra.siladjev/
https://www.youtube.com/c/MsSasyla/
https://m.facebook.com/siladjevsandra/
Zoran Pajić:
https://www.instagram.com/orangezo/?hl=en
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Ne moram ja ništa, ali mogu svašta!
If you want to understand this sentence, make sure to tune in and listen to this episode on modal verbs :)
Pozdrav,
Maki i Ivana
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Here we are with a new interview with a great writer, story teller and Serbian teacher.
She has been creating funny, engaging and pretty original stories for Serbian learners and sharing them on YouTube. She also shares vocabulary exercises and videos related to the stories she has written on Instagram.
Survive Serbian on YouTube
Survive Serbian on Instagram
It has been a pleasure to talk to an experienced and creative teacher like her. We believe you will find her tips and ideas super useful.
Nadamo se da ćete uživati.
Veliki pozdrav,
Ivana i Maki
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Yes–Serbia has something else to offer! Today we are talking about spas in Serbia. There are around 1000 of them, so it's safe to say that you can find a place where you can enjoy the nature and heal your body and soul.
Probajte! (Try it!)
Pozdrav,
Maki i Ivana
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Zdravo ljubitelji podkasta ,
Could life in Serbia be better than in Canada? Well, Pearl Swann, a Canadian girl, thinks so.
Pearl Swan is an artist, comedian and content writer living a life full of love and joy in Serbia.
In this episode, we interview her in order to understand why Serbia could be a great place to live for foreigners and how Serbians embrace the newcomers and we compare Canadian and Serbian cultures. We loved talking to Pearl Swan and we hope you will enjoy it too.
Let us know your comments and your questions.
Prijatno,
Maki i Ivana
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Pržiti, peći, dinstati?
These are just some of the verbs used in the culinary dictionary of Serbian :)
If you really want to make that burek or pita, this episode will help you read recipes in Serbian!
Prijatno,
Maki i Ivana
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Zdravo svima,
Dogs have always been a part of Serbian culture but we discuss how it has changed in time. As one of our Patreons, Filippo, observed many dogs are kept unleashed while having a walk in Serbia. If you are curious about what kind of dogs are more popular here, what kinds of facilities Serbian cities offer for dogs and so on, this episode is for you.
Nadamo se da ćete uživati.
Veliki pozdrav,
Ivana i Maki
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In case you are planning on moving to Serbia or raising kids in Serbia, you should probably look up the education system in Serbia. Not only will you learn about the types of schools and subjects, you will also get familiar with the vocabulary used in elementary, secondary and high schools.
Uživaj!
Maki i Ivana
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Zdravo ljubitelji podkasta (podcast lovers),
Vratile smo se! (We are back)
It's time to talk about Serbian guys and what you should expect from them if you fall in love.
If you are in a relationship with a Serbian guy or maybe you want to try it or learn about it, here is the episode for you. Listen to Ivana's tips from before you date a Serbian guy.
S ljubavlju,
Maki i Ivana
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Christmas holidays are already here and we just wanted to catch up and tell you what we've learned by making this podcast and what we're grateful for this year :)
Želimo vam srećne božićne i novogodišnje praznike!
Vidimo se u 2022-oj godini!
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Hop cup, kaladont, kamen-papir-makaze and many more. These games are not only for children and they are easy to play everywhere. We had a lot of fun playing them online.
They may be useful for Serbian learners to practice new vocabulary, review numbers and more importantly learn more about the culture.
Prijatno,
Ivana i Maki
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As many people are about to kick off the skiing season, we wanted to talk about one of the most beautiful skiing resorts in the Balkans, Kopaonik. It is both for skiers and non-skiers as it offers so much including lakes, waterfalls, mineral springs, lots of hiking trails for nature lovers. We also share some vocabulary about winter sports in Serbian.
We hope you enjoy this episode and get inspired to visit Kopaonik one day.
Uživajte u zimi.
Veliki pozdrav,
Ivana i Maki
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Did you know about the history of vampires? Vampir is the Serbian word that is globally known and here we are sharing the story of the oldest vampire and also the most handsome one in this episode. We discuss the national heroes and witches as well. Turn off the lights and listen to us:)
Ne plašite se!
Here is a link to read some of the stories:
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/38571/38571-h/38571-h.htm
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We're pretty sure many of you guys are familiar with our next guest, Eloi–Francuz u Srbiji (a French guy in Serbia). He is a French teacher, youtuber, comedian and husband! Here to have a cup of coffee with us and discuss myths and truths about our countries :)
Uživajte!
Maki i Ivana
Connect with Eloi
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGTLqlmTpgJqdoL5_q9pdg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eloifrancuzusrbijibre/
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Hajde da divanimo! (Let's chill and talk)
We're talking about which Turkish words are used in Serbian and what they mean. We look at the Turkish and Serbian cultural exchange through those words about household, food and clothes. We know some of them originally may come from different languages but we just wanted to highlight some of the words commonly used in Serbian and Turkish.
Let us know if you also use them or if you have other examples. Prijatno!
Pozdrav,
Ivana i Maki
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Today we are chatting with our lovely guests, Dragana and Miljana, who are Serbian language teachers and the owners of the Serbian course on Udemy. In case you are interested in getting formal lessons of Serbian that include various methods of learning a language, feel free to check out their links!
Udemy (https://www.udemy.com/course/go-speak-serbian/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gospeakserbian101/)
Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCydmEaUP1YI0RhAL8j3iSnQ/)
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Get to know Michael from English podcast in Serbia! He is an Englishman in Belgrade who loves chatting to Serbian talents and loves visiting Fruška Gora. If you want to learn more about him–tune it ;)
You can find him here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ39rBx-IRXESGKRpfnqyJA
https://www.instagram.com/englishpodcastinserbia/
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Shhhh! Da ne čuje zlo – so that evil cannot hear it!
Do you know any popular superstitions (sujeverja )that Serbians have? In this episode, we talk about many of them. We are not sure if we should eat breadcrumbs to get rich or not so please let us what you think:)
Uživajte!
Maki i Ivana
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Ko? Šta? Koga? Čega? These are some questions for Serbians to learn cases at school but we try to show you -foreigners- practical ways of learning cases. With cases, we also review some prepositions (on, in, behind, etc.).
Hope you'll find cases easier after listening to our discussion.
Let us know your questions, comments and suggestions.
Pozdrav,
Maki i Ivana
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I'm sure most of you know our guest Exequiel, better known as Hola Serbia on Instagram and YouTube. He came all the way form Chile and fell in love with Serbia! We are here to find out more about him, his culture and what he loves and hates about Serbia. Enjoy!
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Oženiti se, udati se, venčati se...There are many ways how to say 'to get married' in Serbian followed by many traditions that you can implement in the ceremony. If you want to learn what makes Serbian weddings special, make sure to listen to this episode!
The song 'Svadba': https://youtu.be/mqxq3zOkq5g
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Are you into travelling? Have you ever described how you plan and describe your travel plans in Serbian? Did you know what travelling means in Serbian?
Here we are with a special episode for travellers. In this episode, we not only discuss travel words and expressions but also practice how to form questions in different ways. Hope you will find it helpful.
Srećno putovanje!
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One of the top questions we get is 'Do you know of any Serbian YouTubers?'
In this episode we suggest some Serbian lecturers, celebrities and vloggers on YouTube. We also suggest which foreigners you can follow and on which platforms you can learn Serbian :)
Nema na čemu!
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Zdravo svima! Are you into sustainable living? If you have ever wondered how sustainable Serbia is, we have a great episode for you! We talk about many things like the use of plastic, recycling and cycling, and even sustainable tourism in Serbia. We invite you to follow us, share your questions or comments with us as we really wonder what you think of sustainability and eco-friendliness.
Do not forget to check our Instagram and Youtube accounts.
Pozdrav!
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Today's topic is a bit more on the linguistic side, but still very essential if you've ever wondered about the difference between the following pairs: čitati vs. pročitati, raditi vs. uraditi, spremati vs. spremiti :)
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Zdravo svima! Serbians use animals in their daily conversations in the form of idioms, adjectives and even expressions of assaults or compliments. In this episode, we tried to show you the most common ones and as always we added many interesting facts about Serbian culture.
We hope you'll enjoy this and use those phrases in your daily lives.
Budite nam verni kao psi :)
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Do you want to learn how to say 'Serbia is the best country' or 'He/she is the prettiest guy/girl I've seen'? It only takes a bit of grammar and creativity (and pixie dust), that's why you should check out this episode on adjectives in Serbian!
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Da li volite da jedete napolju? If you enjoy eating at a restaurant, this episode is just for you. Ivana and Maki cover many questions ranging from asking for a menu to ordering things and even asking for some other side dishes. We also discuss the restaurant culture in Serbia and share some interesting facts. Speak like a Serb when you eat out next time:)
Prijatno!
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Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin...One language or different languages? Well, today we discuss the historical aspect and how the Serbian language developed. We also give you some examples of phrases used in different regions :)
Pozdrav/Ćao/Adio!
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Zdravo! We're ending Season 3 with an interview with a great follower and supporter of our podcast. Molly has joined as to talk about her learning experience and her connection to Serbian culture and language. Molly is planning to surprise her Serbian 'baba' by speaking in Serbian with her one day:)
Hope you enjoy it.
Prıjatno!
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In this episode, we are talking about a must-know Yugoslavian humanist poet and singer who was named a 'wizard of words'. He represents an idea of unity and hope for the ex-Yugoslavian society. It's not about a territory or a state but a state of mind. Preparing this show made Ivana pretty emotional and Maki had goosebumps learning about his life and his ideas.
We hope that you will enjoy this show and get hooked on Đorđe Balašević as we have :)
You may find the links we mention in the show below:
Balašević on Youtube
Lyrics of Balašević's songs
Books of Balašević
Professor Skye's Youtube video
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In case you're in Serbia, you don't know a word of Serbian, but you still need to go to the doctor's or buy some medicine–we got you covered! Learn all about expressing pain and different symptoms before you get in a situation that requires knowledge on the topic. Čuvajte se i ozdravite brzo (take care and get well soon)!
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In this episode, Maki asks intriguing questions based on the book 'A Guide to Serbian Mentality' by Momo Kapor, one of the most famous writers and painters in Serbia. Through those questions, we discuss Kapor's observations, criticism and love for the Serbian mentality.
It doesn't matter if you have read the book or not; you may still learn a lot of new facts about the Serbian culture from this episode.
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You can read more about the book through this link.
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In case you want to visit Serbia, asking for directions will probably be one of your priorities :D Maki and I wanted to make it easy for you by compiling important vocabulary, common questions you can ask and a dialogue as an example of a real-world situation.
If you want the script...idite pravo na naš instagram profil ;)
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'Čime se baviš?' - 'What do you do?'
If you want to learn a bit more about which jobs are well-paid and/or very common in Serbia, then check out this episode! You will also learn the appropriate male-female equivalent of the nouns. Uživajte!
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The second biggest holiday in Serbia is coming soon! It's Uskrs (Easter) meaning resurrection in Serbian. It is also called Vaskrs by Church Slavonic. Listen and learn what Serbs start doing before Uskrs, how the eggs are colored and how it is celebrated on that Easter Sunday altogether. Practice saying:
- Hristos vaskrse! (Christ has risen)
- Vaisitnu vaskrse! (Indeed he has risen)
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'Ćale', 'tebra', 'bleja', 'mrš'...What do all of these phrases mean? If you want to learn something about Serbian slang and a specific variety of slang called 'šatrovački', make sure to check out this weeks episode!
Pozz and cmok! ;)
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Serbians say 'Ko peva, zlo ne misli' (He who sings thinks no evil) and that shows how much they love singing and respect their musicians. In this episode, we tried to compile some famous folk, pop and rock songs for you. We also discussed the famous Yugoslavian artists who are known worldwide. If you're ready, let's dive into some fun facts about Serbian music.
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Živeli, svima! We talk about the national drink of Serbia in this episode. That's rakija. Serbians make and drink their own rakija and they create various types of it from different fruits and nuts. Listen and learn how they are made, when and where they are drunk and how to order one rakija in a restaurant or cafe. Enjoy!
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Spending time at a cafe is a big part of daily life in Serbia. Ivana and Maki are talking about the most common types of cafe and food and drinks on the menu. Listen and learn how to read a menu, popular drinks, understand the waiters and answer their questions.
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Rob is from the US, Alex is from Serbia, they are a couple and they have a lot to talk about! Listen to them discuss Serbian and American stereotypes and reasons why they knew they were for each other :)
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Today we chat with Marija who is a founder of Alternative Serbia, a business offering private tour guides that can be tailor-made up to your taste! She also offers eco-friendly and vegan tours, and a part of her earnings gets donated to the hungry in Serbia.
Alternative Serbia: http://www.alternativeserbia.com
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You submitted questions, my boyfriend answered them! Check out a non-Serbian's opinion on Serbian people, food and language, and let us know if you empathize with him :)
p.s. If the audio is a bit echo-y, it's because we only had one mic to record from. This was a good test to see what we need to improve when we have guest appearances!
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Is smoking a part of Serbian culture? Is there any kind of bias towards smokers there? Maki and Ivana dive into the regulations and stats about smoking in Serbia. You will learn some basic vocabulary, too. Our wish is 'Nemojte da pušite.' (Do not smoke!)
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You might have heard of Novak Đoković (a famous Serbian tennis player), but Serbia is also known for sports like basketball, water polo and volleyball! Also, find out what Partizan and Crvena Zvezda actually are and why there is an endless rivalry between them.
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Zdravo svima! Learning the language of a country is easier when you know its culture and history. That's why we have covered some cult books and famous authors in Serbia in this episode. You may read them in English or Serbian. If you're a noobie like Maki, you can read 'Ezopove Basne' (Aesop's Fables) in Serbian. Thanks for listening!
Ezopve Basne: https://www.kids.rs/329612/ezopove-basne.html
Marko Kraljević: https://www.biografija.org/politika/marko-kraljevic-marko-mrnjavcevic/
Jovan Jovanović Zmaj: https://www.poezijanoci.com/decije-pesme/jovan-jovanovic-zmaj-pesme-za-decu.html#7
Dušan Radović: https://www.prelepapoezija.com/srpski-pesnici-2/dusko-radovic/
Ivo Andrić - Na Drini Ćuprija: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2147.Ivo_Andri_
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Aca or Saša, Maja or Maki? The systems of creating Nicknames in ingrained in the Serbian culture as a sign of belonging and it can be done in multiple ways! Let's find out what your nickname is! :)
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Zdravo svima! We have covered how to talk at a store in Serbian in this episode. Ivana shared great details to help you sound natural while having a dialogue in a market or shop. You will first learn the names of different types of stores and then the main questions and answers to use at any store. We hope you enjoy the talk and learn a lot with us!
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Season 1 is ending! In this episode Maki and I are sharing our impressions, plans for the future and we are reading and answering your questions! Don't forget to rate our podcast and leave a feedback!
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Are you ready to learn some easy Serbian jokes? Humour is a sign of proximity and friendship for Serbs. Inat, on the other hand, is one of the core values in Serbian culture. Listen to what Ivana shares with Maki on humour and inat. We would love to hear your jokes and inat stories so please write them to us. Enjoy learning Serbian with us!
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In Serbian, the same word is used to express that you're angry and to say that something is spicy (hot)! Intrigued? Join us in this episode and learn how to say that you're angry, sad, happy and in love :)
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Did you know anything about Serbian fasting? How about vegan food options in Serbia? In this episode, we talk about different types of posno (fasting) food, Slava tradition and we practice asking food-related questions at a bakery or restaurant.
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If you want to learn Serbian, learning proverbs will help you in order to understand the culture and mentality of the people. Don't worry, it's 'as easy as beans' (prosto k'o pasulj)!
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As the New Year is coming soon, we wanted to cover how Serbians celebrate the Christmas Day and the New Year's Eve. You will learn the phrases and words that are mostly used to celebrate these days. We also mention what presents to buy, what decorations are used and what kind of meals are cooked.
We hope you will have a great holiday season!
Srećna Nova Godina i Srećan Božić!
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Today we share our impressions on the cult Serbian movie Lajanje na zvezde which will put a smile on your face and will leave you feel nostalgic for the high school years. Find out some Serbian slang and quotes that are popular even today!
Kako Tanjug javlja, Ivana i Maki vas pozdravljaju!
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Small talk or 'ćaskanje' in Serbian is essential, especially in the beginning stages of language acquisition. Well–we got you covered! In this episode we discuss how to have a simple chit-chat informally or formally and to express your (dis)satisfaction with life, depending on how you feel.
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In this episode we talk about the cultural and social importance of coffee in Serbia. You can learn how to make Serbian coffee (or domaća kafa) and you will learn the names of different types of coffee depending on the social context.
I do have to mention that Maki's recording got lost, so she re-recorded herself for this episode because we really think the topic of this episode is something you can learn from and something you will thoroughly enjoy!
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In this episode we discuss our top picks of places we have visited or places we want to visit in Serbia. Make sure to share your suggestions on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/mozekafapodcast/
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