In this episode of Learn Bulgarian with Aleksandra, we dive into one of the most useful and fun topics: food and drinks! 🍞☕🍎 By the end of this lesson, you’ll know how to order something simple at a café or restaurant in Bulgarian, ask for prices, and sound polite while doing it.

👉 What you’ll learn today:

• Key vocabulary for everyday items like bread, coffee, tea, soup, and more.

• The difference between Искам (Iskam – I want) and Бих искал/искала (Bih iskal/iskala – I would like) – and how to use them politely.

• How to specify quantities with един/една/едно (edin / edna / edno – one) when ordering.

• Useful survival phrases like Може ли…? (Mozhe li – Can I have?) and Колко струва? (Kolko struva – How much is it?)

• A practical dialogue between a customer and a waiter to help you practice real-life situations.

• A quick listener exercise to test your skills and boost your confidence.

Whether you’re traveling to Bulgaria, living abroad, or just curious about the language, this episode will give you the tools to confidently enjoy a meal or coffee in Bulgarian.

✨ Don’t forget – if you want to keep learning, you can book private lessons with me on italki. I offer classes for beginners and conversational practice for intermediate learners. The link is in the description!

Key Phrases from Today’s Lesson

• Искам … — Iskam … (I want …)

• Бих искал … — Bih iskal … (I would like …, male speaker)

• Бих искала … — Bih iskala … (I would like …, female speaker)

• Един/една/едно … моля — Edin/edna/edno … molya (One … please)

• Може ли …? — Mozhe li …? (Can I have …?)

• Колко струва? — Kolko struva? (How much is it?)

• Благодаря — Blagodarya (Thank you)

Book a lesson with me on italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/11347647

Topic: Yes, No, Thank You & Numbers 1–5

In this episode of Bulgarian with Aleksandra, we take another important step into the language by learning some of the most essential words and phrases:

• How to say yes – Да (Da)

• How to say no – Не (Ne)

• How to say thank you – Благодаря (Blagodarya) — plus the informal “merci,” borrowed from French

• How to count from one to five:

  • 1 – едно (edno)

  • 2 – две (dve)

  • 3 – три (tri)

  • 4 – четири (chetiri)

  • 5 – пет (pet)

✨ Highlights from this episode:

• A fun cultural fact: Bulgarians shake their heads differently for yes and no!

• Easy pronunciation breakdown of the word “Благодаря” (Blagodarya).

• Counting forwards, backwards, and even with rhythm to help remember numbers.

• Your first steps into using real Bulgarian conversation words.

🎧 Whether you’re a complete beginner or just brushing up, these simple words will make your first conversations in Bulgarian much easier—and guaranteed to make Bulgarians smile when you use them.

👉 Don’t forget to review:

• Да (Da) = Yes

• Не (Ne) = No

• Благодаря (Blagodarya) = Thank you

• едно (edno), две (dve), три (tri), четири (chetiri), пет (pet) = 1–5

Book a lesson with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/11347647

In this episode of Learn Bulgarian with Aleksandra, we explore the suffix -ство—one of the most common and useful word endings in Bulgarian. You’ll learn how it transforms words into abstract nouns, collective nouns, and even names for qualities or states. We’ll look at clear examples, and see how this suffix can expand your vocabulary quickly. By the end, you’ll understand not just what -ство means.

Need extra help, book a lesson with me on italki:

https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/11347647

In this episode of Learn Bulgarian with Aleksandra, we build on last week’s lesson (the alphabet + greetings) and take the next big step: introducing yourself in Bulgarian.

You’ll learn how to:
✨ Say your name: Казвам се… (Kazvam se…)
✨ Say where you’re from: Аз съм от… (Az sŭm ot…)
✨ Say where you live: Живея в… (Zhiveya v…)
✨ Say “Nice to meet you”: Приятно ми е! (Priyatno mi e!)

Through guided practice, pauses, and a mini dialogue, you’ll be able to put these phrases together and introduce yourself naturally.

👉 Don’t forget: if you’d like more support and real conversation practice, you can book a lesson with me on italki — https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/11347647

Next time, we’ll explore numbers in Bulgarian and how to use them in daily life.

💬 До скоро! (See you soon!)

🎧 Intro to Bulgarian | Episode 1
Curious about the Bulgarian language? In this episode, we’ll explore the basics—how the language sounds, its unique Cyrillic alphabet, and some essential words and phrases to get you started. Whether you're planning a trip, connecting with your roots, or just love learning languages, this intro will give you a taste of what makes Bulgarian so fascinating. 🇧🇬
Tune in and say “Здравей!” to your new language journey!