Association for Language and Culture 'Linguists' isn’t just a language school. We are a collective of people who uphold the same values in their life and work: we believe in the power of friendship and solidarity, in the healing power of laughter and understanding, but most of all - in compassion. Compassion is one of the two cornerstones of our teaching philosophy and vision. Whenever we step into a classroom we are fully aware that we are encountering not clients, but human beings, with rich and complicated lives, with their own desires and fears, human beings who feel vulnerable and insecure when trying to acquire a foreign language. The learning process starts by recognising the humanity in each of our students.

Learning a foreign language is no easy task and it doesn’t happen overnight. It requires time and effort. Precisely for that reason, the second cornerstone of our teaching philosophy and vision is: passion. We passionately love what we do and we’re not causal about it. We never go into a classroom distracted, moody or tired. You have the right to feel despondent, we don’t. You have the right to feel frustrated, we don’t. Our job is to provide boundless patience and support. 

Each level lasts for three months (12 weeks), with 48 classes altogether (4 classes a week).

• Course start date: 23 September 2024
• Courses are held twice a week (in 1.5-hour sessions) on the Zoom platform or in the classroom.
• Students are divided into groups of up to eight people.
• Zoom classes are held in the following time slots: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (CET)
• On-site classes are held in the following time slot: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (CET)

When completing the application form, please indicate your preferred time slot and whether you wish to attend classes on-site or online.

Teaching materials

You will receive the textbook and the workbook designed for your level at the beginning of the course. These materials are a result of many years of experience in teaching Bosnian as a foreign language and are also based on existing BCS textbooks.

In addition to this, we use audio and video materials and online resources. 

Price and payment

The price for the course is BAM 390 / EUR 199 (VAT included). 

Applying for the course

After filling out the form you will receive an e-mail with all the necessary details (the schedule and the time of the classes). If you are not attending the beginner's course, you will need to do a placement test (free of charge) so we can assign you to the appropriate group.

In addition to online applications, you can also enroll by filling out an entry form at the premises of the Association. 

Submit the application

Teachers

Ifeta Palić, Courses Coordinator

BCS Language Teacher

She has a BA degree in Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Language and Literatures of the Peoples of BiH. She is currently finishing her MA studies at the Faculty of Philosophy. She has been teaching BCS as a foreign language since 2013. She likes to discuss all things pertaining to language.

Sandra Zlotrg, Executive Director

BCS Teacher

MSc in linguistics. Graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Sarajevo: the Department of Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Language and Literatures of the Peoples of BiH as well as the Department of Comparative Literature. She works as a proofreader and teaches BCS as a foreign language. She is interested in feminist linguistics and enjoys explaining why grammar makes sense.