It is an exciting time for everyone! An opportunity that exists for adult learning to master the Macedonian language. You will have the opportunity to study Macedonian online on self paced mode (without online live participation – on demand) or in the weekly Macedonian language live interactive workshops. Either mode you select it will help you to enrich you Macedonian language capacities. The program is perfect for individuals who either:
Beginners (Foundation) profile: learners are those learner who do not have command or very limited function of spoken and written Macedonian. Generally, they are new to Macedonian language. Also, they may be from a decedent or have or have had relationships with a Macedonian language speaker and have acquired some words, but have difficulties in understanding, speaking, reading or writing Macedonian. Also, they may understand Macedonian but have difficulty in reading, writing and understanding Macedonian in different settings.
We invite you to view the video to explore together with Seraphim, our Director of School and a very experienced senior educator about this specialised adult learning program:
Wanting to participate?
If you wish to put your name and contact details down for the future upcoming intake for early January/February 2024 click here.
Otherwise you can apply now to study the online self paced Unit 1 and 2 and have access immediately so you can start dreaming in Macedonian. Click here to apply.
What will I be learning in the online self paced program (on demand)?
The Unit 1 Macedonian Language Foundation Adult invites you to explore the application of introductory skills in spoken and written Macedonian to enable to develop solid basic skills in recognising Macedonian codified alphabet letters, spoken and written words, phrases and interpersonal language gestures. Thus the particular micro-language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing will assist you as a speaker to build solid foundation in communicating in the language. Also part of the cultural stream it will be explored the history of the Macedonian language, language geographical map and etc. In Unit 1 it will be covered as follows:
- The Macedonian Cyrillic Alphabet, recognition, pronunciation, spelling and writing
- Personal introductions, simple greetings
- Pronouns
- Places and cities
- Use of this/these
- Family and family roles (mother, father, brother etc)
- Numbers 1- 10 and 11 – 20
- Plural of nouns
- Age
- Occupations
- Colours
- Use of in and on
- Use of verbs and coagulation form
- Outside
- Questioning
- Use of yes/now and responding
- Negation form
- Everyday objects and places around the home
- Gifts
- Natural resources
- Prepositions
- Food, buying
- Favourite things
- Establishing and confirming about objects
- To be verb changes
- Asking questions with the verb има/нема
- Around our area/suburb
- Personal details
Cost per unit $250 AUS
The Unit 2 Macedonian Language Foundation Adult invites you to explore the application of introductory skills in spoken and written Macedonian to enable to develop solid basic skills in communicating in Macedonian language about every day themes. This unit builds from the previous unit. Thus the particular micro-language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing will assist you as a speaker to build solid foundation in communicating in the language. A brief outline of the learning structure is as follows:
- Home environment and house items
- Street name and address
- Map of the house
- Prepositions to defining space and location of items
- Personal characteristics
- Professions
- Personal profile
- Cities and places for visiting
- Travelling
- Months and days
- Planning
- Use of present and future tense
- Nationalities
- Food and drinks
- Ordering at restaurants and shops
- Expressing of commands
Cost per unit $250 AUS
How long do I have access to the material?
You have up to 4 months access. However you can request for extension which the School Director can approve this for you. You do not need to purchase any materials everything is provided to you for your learning. All the learning is placed in an our special Online Learning Management system, where you will have special access and all the materials in one spot.
Can I contact the Educator for help?
You are welcomed to contact the Educator for help and also we will follow you with you to check how you travelling with the program.
