Overview
Description
Course Title: Intensive Macedonian Course (A1.1)
Required Experience: Beginner (A1 level)
Duration: 6 weeks
Commitment: 6 classes per week
Start Date: Autumn 2024
Format: On-site
Price: 250€ 99 € Exclusive First-Year Discount !
Weekday Classes: 18:00 - 21:00
Weekend Classes: 11:00 - 19:00
Course Description:
The International Balkan University Lifelong Learning Center will organize this university-quality language education, designed for beginners who want to build a solid foundation in the Macedonian language. This 6-week intensive program offers more than just language learning—it integrates participants into the high-quality educational ecosystem of the International Balkan University, regarded as one of the best language centers in the region. Using modern and technological language education tools, the course helps students develop essential skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Upon completion, students will receive a worldwide recognized certificate.
Modules Overview:
Module 1: Introduction to Basic Macedonian (Week 1)
- Topics:
- The Macedonian alphabet and basic pronunciation
- Introduction to simple greetings and everyday expressions
- Basic sentence structure (subject-verb-object)
- Numbers, days of the week, months, and seasons
Module 2: Essential Grammar and Vocabulary (Week 2)
- Topics:
- Understanding nouns, pronouns, and articles in Macedonian
- Introduction to common Macedonian verbs and verb tenses (Present Simple)
- Learning basic adjectives and adverbs
- Vocabulary for everyday activities: shopping, transportation, and directions
Module 3: Building Listening and Speaking Skills (Week 3)
- Topics:
- Developing listening comprehension through simple dialogues in Macedonian
- Practicing speaking with common phrases and basic questions
- Role-playing everyday conversations (introductions, ordering food, etc.)
- Listening exercises with everyday topics
Module 4: Reading and Writing Skills (Week 4)
- Topics:
- Learning to read simple sentences and short texts in Macedonian
- Writing basic sentences and filling in forms
- Reading exercises focused on comprehension of beginner-level texts
- Writing practice with short descriptions and emails
Module 5: Everyday Conversations (Week 5)
- Topics:
- Practicing dialogues for common situations (at the store, at the post office, etc.)
- Understanding and using polite expressions and requests
- Speaking practice with pair and group activities
- Vocabulary for social interactions and personal information
Module 6: Review and Practice (Week 6)
- Topics:
- Reviewing key grammar concepts (Present Simple, questions, etc.)
- Reinforcing vocabulary through games and interactive activities
- Group speaking practice for confidence building
- Final assessment: oral and written exercises
Certification:
Upon completion, participants will receive a worldwide recognized A1.1 Certificate of Completion, reflecting the high-quality education provided by the International Balkan University.
This program offers more than language education; it introduces participants to the International Balkan University’s high-quality educational ecosystem, supported by the best modern and technological language education tools in the region.