Macedonian Short Courses Levels
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Course description: Level 1 is designed for people with no prior knowledge of the Macedonian language. It will provide them with a basic knowledge of the language and culture of North Macedonia, including a solid foundation in basic grammar. Grammar rules and explanations provided will enable learners to achieve accuracy in speech and understanding of the basic structure of the Macedonian language.
The methodological approach is communicative, it focuses on the creation of real-life situations which will encourage the learner to actively engage with the language.
The aim of the course is to cover a basic knowledge of the everyday Macedonian language. Through this course learners will develop basic skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing needed for successful communication.
The course runs over three ten-week terms and each session is two hours long. The course will cover the following:
Topics: the alphabet (Cyrillic) and pronunciation, greetings, numbers, occupations, countries and cities, my family, my house, clothes, colours, people characteristics, directions, daily activities
Functions: introducing oneself, ordering food in a restaurant, understanding and giving directions, understanding numbers (prices, telephone and house numbers) invitations and celebrations, housing (describing your house)
Grammar: nouns (gender, plural, definiteness), personal pronouns, adjectives (gender, number, definiteness, comparison and special vocative forms), numbers (quantity), simple adverbs, verbs (gender, number, aspect, mood) in Present, Future and Past Tense, conjunctions and conjunctive words.
Course materials: The course books will be:
Marija Kusevska and Liljana Mitkovska: Zboruvate li makedonski?, Prosvetno delo, 2016, and
Christina E. Kramer and Liljana Mitkovska: Macedonian, The University of Wisconsin Press, 2011.
Online source: Macedonian dictionary and linguistic corpora
http://www.makedonski.info/
https://makedonskijazik.mk/
http://drmj.manu.edu.mk/
It will be supported by additional materials created by the teacher (grammar exercises, role play, reading and listening comprehension).
Course description: Level 2 is designed for people who have completed the Beginners course and who have already had basic knowledge of the language and its grammar.
The aim of the course is to give a further understanding of grammar, developing broader vocabulary and improving listening, speaking, writing and reading skills.
The course runs over three ten-week terms and each session is two hours long. The course will cover the following:
Topics: traveling, family, habits, culture, weather seasons, complex time expressions, food and drink.
Functions: talking about oneself, family and friends, describing people, changing money, talking about the weather, making appointments, sizes and colours, traveling by different modes of transport, national celebrations, health,
Grammar: revision of the grammar covered at beginners level, verbs of movement, modal verbs, pronouns, passive constructions
Course materials: The course books will be:
Marija Kusevska and Liljana Mitkovska: Zboruvate li makedonski?, Prosvetno delo, 2016, and
Christina E. Kramer and Liljana Mitkovska: Macedonian, The University of Wisconsin Press, 2011.
Online source: Macedonian dictionary and linguistic corpora
It will be supported by additional materials created by the teacher (grammar exercises, role play, reading and listening comprehension).
Course description: Level 3 is designed for people who have completed the level 2 and who have already had knowledge of the language through visiting the country or self-knowledge.
The course runs over three ten-week terms and each session is two hours long. The course will cover the following:
Topics: regional customs, regions and tourist sites of Macedonia, booking a holiday, traveling, renting a flat, health and illnesses.
Functions: presenting a short topic, writing a letter or e mail, expressing agreement or disagreement, apologising, negotiating, express wishes.
Grammar: revising or all tenses, revising previous grammar, imperfective and perfective mode of verbs, comparison of adjectives.
Course materials: The course books will be:
Marija Kusevska and Liljana Mitkovska: Zboruvate li makedonski? Prosvetno delo, 2016, and
Christina E. Kramer and Liljana Mitkovska: Macedonian, The University of Wisconsin Press, 2011.
Online source: Macedonian dictionary and linguistic corpora
It will be supported by additional materials created by the teacher (grammar exercises, role play, reading and listening comprehension).
Course description: Advanced is designed for people who have completed the level 3 and who have already had knowledge of the language through visiting the country or self-knowledge.
The course runs over three ten-week terms and each session is two hours long. The course will cover the following:
Topics: newspaper articles in different topics, important history events, the educational system, famous people, regional customs, animals, environment protection.
Functions: translating newspaper articles of interest, simple analysis of a film, understanding and talking about educational system, commenting and debating and criticizing written materials, news or events.
Grammar: revising of grammar introduced in previous levels, passive and active voice, all forms of nouns, perfective and imperfective verbs, synonyms and antonyms.
Course materials: press articles, books, audio and video clips.
Online source: Macedonian dictionary and linguistic corpora
It will be supported by additional materials created by the teacher (grammar exercises, role play, reading and listening comprehension).
Course description: Advanced Plus is designed for people who have completed the Advanced and who have already had knowledge of the language through visiting the country or self-knowledge.
The course runs over three ten-week terms and each session is two hours long. The course will cover the following:
Topics: science and civilisation, culture: theatre, iconic places, Macedonia in NATO, other topics chosen according to students’ interests.
Functions: understanding colloquial language, basic accents, presenting and defending an argument, responding to criticism, preparing presentations, practising advanced translations
Grammar: revision of grammar introduced on previous levels, expressing time with participial constructions, colloquial and regional grammar form, reported speech
Course materials: press articles, books, audio and video clips.
Online source: Macedonian dictionary and linguistic corpora
It will be supported by additional materials created by the teacher (grammar exercises, role play, reading and listening comprehension).