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Course Outline (A1 Beginner Level)

This introductory course is designed for learners with little to no prior exposure to the Bosnian language. It begins with a general introduction to the Bosnian linguistic landscape, including the use of the Latin alphabet, pronunciation rules, and sound patterns unique to Bosnian, such as č, ć, dž, đ, š, and ž. Students will also become familiar with basic social expressions, greetings, polite forms, and everyday conversational phrases used in common social interactions.

As the course progresses, students will be introduced to fundamental grammatical concepts essential for building simple sentences. These include an overview of nouns, verbs, and adjectives, followed by an explanation of grammatical gender and the distinction between singular and plural forms. While Bosnian cases will be referenced, this course provides only an introductory overview intended to build awareness rather than full mastery at this stage.

A central component of the beginner level is learning personal pronouns and the present-tense conjugation of the verb biti (to be). Through structured dialogues and short written exercises, students will practice forming basic statements of identity, asking simple questions, and presenting personal information. This foundation will be expanded through lessons on numbers, dates, days of the week, and time expressions, enabling students to handle practical communication in scheduling and daily life.

The course emphasizes real-world language use. Learners will develop vocabulary and functional phrases relevant to everyday situations, including shopping, dining, directions, travel, and asking for assistance. Common present-tense verbs such as ići, raditi, učiti, imati, and htjeti will be introduced with an emphasis on building simple conversations and expressing needs, preferences, and activities.

In the later stages, students will focus on descriptive language, learning how adjectives agree with nouns and how to describe people, objects, places, and personal characteristics. This includes vocabulary related to family, home, city life, and personal interests, allowing students to participate in basic conversations about familiar topics.

The course concludes with a mini-project in which students prepare a short self-introduction or dialogue, along with a final assessment measuring comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and basic communicative ability. Upon completion, students should feel confident engaging in simple conversations, understanding foundational grammatical structures, and navigating everyday situations in Bosnian using a beginner-level vocabulary range of approximately 500–800 words.