Jelena is surprisingly reliable and systematic, yet sensitive and gentle. Her eye will catch every important detail. She enjoys painting colorful paintings, dancing and yoga.

“I’m always looking for different perspectives in any situation, and that’s why I like teaching and also learning languages. Exposing myself to various cultures and languages helps me to experience reality in new ways, and I will help you do the same. I like art – literature & painting – and I can always recommend current exhibitions and plays in Belgrade”,  Jelena says.

Apart from Serbian, which is her native language, Jelena speaks English and some French. In her classes you will practice Serbian, but also talk about art if you share that passion.

In our team she’s loved for her gentleness and kindness, and she’s distinguished for her calm nature and gentle approach.

Miljana is stable, open-minded and realistic. She’s brave and proactive. She’s very friendly, loves travelling and going out. In her classes you will gradually adopt the Serbian language through communication and laughter, and also learn about the Serbian culture and tradition.

˝I like teaching Serbian, and especially enjoy teaching about my culture and tradition. Meeting new interesting people and different cultures is very motivating for me. In my class, we talk in Serbian about many topics. It’s especially interesting when we share experiences and talk about different perspectives in the Serbian language. That can be achieved with our joint efforts”, says Miljana.

Apart from Serbian, which is her native language, Miljana speaks English and some Russian. 

In Serbonika’s team, she shines out with her warmth and openness, as well as love for her vocation as a Serbian language teacher.

“Since I’m a language learner myself, I know the struggle”, says Monika, who is now learning Japanese and Russian, after having learnt English and Slovenian. “I love teaching, helping my students overcome the learning difficulties and adopt the Serbian language. It’s interesting how much we learn about our own language and culture during that journey.”

Monika loves talking about languages and comparing them to one another, especially when it comes to Slavic languages. In her class she likes talking about books, films, TV shows, Serbian culture and everyday life, or anything else her students come up with. “I’m trying to be creative and help my students talk and express themselves.”

In our team, Monika is noted for her sense of humor, love of nature, and knowledge of Serbian pop culture.

Dragana is completely committed to her vocation as teacher. “I believe that it is not real knowledge to know, but to pass on that knowledge”, she wrote. “I enjoy teaching. It gives me a sense of meaning, it inspires me. And with that, every challenge is easier to overcome.”

“Constant learning is an integral part of my job. For me, overcoming challenges is a space for personal growth and development. I know that with every challenge, I will be better than I was yesterday, wiser, braver and more capable of helping my students to learn better.”

In her classes, you will practice Serbian, but also talk about cooking. “Serbian is the most delicious language,” says Dragana. She likes talking about books and music, and also about psychology.

An aspiring journalist, Dragana shows passion for writing, and when she’s not teaching, she’s probably planning a podcast for Serbian language learners.

Aleksandra is a kind and patient, open-minded and always smiling teacher. She enjoys her job. “I’m happy to help foreign students learn the Serbian language. This job allows me to be creative and meet new people from new cultures, and see the world from another perspective” – says Aleksandra.

“I make sure that my students feel safe and confident in the lessons, because that’s the way to success” – she finds. She knows how to motivate and inspire her students. With her you will learn not only the language, but also about the Serbian culture, tradition, literature, music, cinema, cuisine, as well as the culture of daily life. In her lessons there’s a lot of laughter, good energy and conversation in Serbian.

Apart from English, Aleksandra is fluent in Polish too. She was a Serbian language lecturer at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, for 4 years. A doctor of Serbian philology, she has written 32 scientific papers on the Serbian literature and teaching Serbian as a foreign language.