Lessons (A1-C2)

We simplify Croatian’s complex structure to make learning enjoyable and effective. Our beginner courses focus on essential grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, helping you build a strong foundation while keeping lessons engaging.

We break down grammar into manageable steps, covering noun declensions, verb conjugations, and sentence structures with visual aids and personalized vocabulary lists, ensuring full understanding as you progress.

With custom listening exercises and reading materials, you'll practice real-life scenarios with native speakers and immerse yourself in Croatian culture. Pronunciation exercises help you speak clearly and confidently from the start.

At Croella, we tailor lessons to your goals, making each step of your language journey personal, practical, and rewarding.

At the A1 and A2 levels, our focus is on creating a solid grammatical base in a smooth and approachable way. We introduce you to the seven Croatian cases, sound changes, and verb conjugations through simplified tables and memory aids. Drawing on our extensive experience with English and German-speaking learners, we’ve crafted lessons that make even challenging concepts accessible, combining practicality with a structured, university-level approach.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers essential cultural and practical themes such as greetings, introducing yourself, ordering in restaurants, talking about occupations, shopping, and much more. We enrich the learning experience by exploring Croatia’s cultural heritage, delving into its history, famous poets, and poems—one of our personal favorite topics—while providing key cultural insights.

Pronunciation is also a major focus. You’ll learn about the organs of speech and master correct pronunciation step-by-step, including navigating the often tricky Croatian accents (stress) with ease. Our goal is to help you engage confidently in real-life conversations using practical phrases.

Each session is accompanied by detailed materials, including examples, exercises, and links to online resources, ensuring you can continue practicing and reinforcing what you’ve learned. Whether you prefer a steady pace or wish to progress quickly, our flexible approach allows you to tailor your studies. We also offer extra materials for home study for those aiming to accelerate their progress.

With a broad array of topics and a structured yet adaptable learning path, our A1 and A2 courses are designed to not only lay the groundwork for Croatian mastery but also to make the journey enjoyable and culturally immersive.

At the B1 and B2 levels, we emphasize clarity and natural-sounding speech, with a focus on pronunciation and accent, particularly mastering Croatian stress patterns. You will refine your understanding of how to articulate complex words, helping you sound more like a native speaker. The goal is to enhance your ability to express opinions, make requests, and engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics.

Grammar becomes more sophisticated, including conditional sentences, indirect speech, and a wider array of verb tenses. Our comprehensive explanations, grammar tables, and practical exercises will solidify your understanding of these advanced structures.

You will broaden your vocabulary with a focus on more abstract subjects, such as current events, societal issues, and introductory explorations into Croatian literature. Cultural insights play a significant role, as we delve into customs, social norms, and idiomatic expressions commonly used in daily conversations.

Practice is key in B1-B2 sessions. Through role-plays, dialogues, and interactive exercises, you’ll navigate real-world scenarios, from making appointments to handling professional interactions and negotiating. We also cover speech acts like apologies, expressions of gratitude, and giving advice, helping you communicate effectively in diverse situations. Our adaptable learning process balances in-class practice with optional out-of-class exercises, ensuring steady progress along your language journey.

At the C1 and C2 levels, our focus shifts to refining your language skills for near-native fluency. You will tackle advanced grammar topics, including perfective and imperfective verbs, complex sentence structures, and stylistic distinctions between formal and informal writing. We place a strong emphasis on understanding and applying idiomatic expressions and advanced grammar, ensuring you grasp the subtle nuances of the language.

Your vocabulary will expand to cover specialized subjects such as politics, history, and current events, preparing you for professional or academic settings. Whether you are preparing for a presentation, drafting formal documents, or aiming to deepen your conversational skills, our sessions are tailored to your specific needs. Cultural and historical insights are seamlessly integrated, giving you a well-rounded command of Croatian.

Our lessons at Croella are designed to make your language journey personal, practical, and rewarding, no matter your level. We tailor each step to your goals, ensuring you achieve confidence and fluency that feels natural and enduring.