Croatia offers free Croatian language courses that can be taken entirely online .
The program includes levels A1 and A2 and was developed by Croaticum, a specialized center of the University of Zagreb, at the initiative of the Central State Office for Croats Abroad.
The courses allow you to start from a basic level and continue progressing in your language learning.
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Croatian Course Level A1
Level A1 is designed for people with little knowledge of Croatian or who are beginning to learn the language.
The course includes approximately 80 units of 45 minutes .
The activities allow you to develop basic knowledge that can be used to begin understanding and communicating in Croatian.
Croatian Course Level A2
Level A2 continues the learning begun in A1.
It also consists of approximately 80 units of 45 minutes and allows you to further expand your knowledge of the language.
People who already have basic knowledge can use this level to continue progressing.
How are the courses conducted?
The Two levels are completed online. The platform interface, instructions, and support are available in English and Spanish. This makes the course easier to use for people who don’t yet have enough Croatian to understand all the instructions in that language.
Who can use the courses? The program is especially geared towards Croatian language learning among Croatian communities living abroad. However, the Central State Office indicates that the courses are also available to anyone else who wants to learn Croatian.
For this reason, they can be an alternative for foreigners interested in starting to study the language from anywhere. Is there a fee? No.
The A1 and A2 courses are free. The responsible institution also notes that both courses are intended as permanently free resources for their participants. Do I need to attend a university?
No. Although the content was developed by specialists from the University of Zagreb, the learning takes place online. This allows access to the materials without attending Croaticum in person.