Basic Slovenian (Slovene): An Introductory Language Course for Slovenia

This 14-session audio course is your essential guide to mastering the basics of the Slovenian (Slovene) language, with a focus on pronunciation and comprehension. Designed for beginners, the course introduces you to essential vocabulary, common phrases, and key expressions. This provides a solid foundation in conversational Slovenian to enable communication of basic needs or as a first step to further learning.


The focus in the course is on learning vocabulary that you can easily put to use. Each session is crafted to help you understand spoken Slovenian naturally and pronounce words accurately, building your confidence as you progress.


Slovenian is known for its distinctive sounds and unique expressions. The language is spoken by over two million people, primarily in Slovenia. Whether you are learning Slovenian for travel or connection with your heritage, this 14-session course makes learning Slovenian accessible and enjoyable.


The course starts out with greetings, numbers, answers to questions and common expressions. The early content is vocabulary that you can put to daily use. Then later in the course the focus is on speaking full sentences, often building on some of the core words that you learned previously in the course.


Throughout the course you'll have many opportunities to practice your pronunciation and test your listening skills. With frequent practice using these materials you will be surprised how quickly you develop the ability to communicate and be understood in the Slovenian language.