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.

˝I really like teaching people the Serbian language and watching the way they adopt it. When it comes to learning Serbian, my motto is Enjoy the journey, since there’s always something new to learn about this language. I really want people to enjoy this journey with me and that’s why I always try to be positive and creative in my classes”, says Dragana.

Apart from Serbian, Dragana also speaks English, some Slovenian and Japanese. She’s dedicated to learning Russian at the moment. She likes to talk about books, love, traveling, Belgrade and modern technologies. She also thoroughly enjoys listening to her students’ stories because she knows she can always learn something new from them.

Among our teachers, she stands out with her curious mind, her zeal for learning and working, and her incredible energy.

“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.

Kindness and patience, games and team work – these are the words that describe best our teacher Isidora. Every time I speak to her, I get a feeling of calmness and confidence.

Isidora believes that personal interests and passions can be powerful tools for learning. „I draw on my own interests to create a rich learning experience for my students“, says Isidora, who integrates her love of books, games and sports into her lessons.

„I aim to create a supportive environment, where students can feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes. I believe that language is a bridge to understanding, and I feel fortunate to be able to help others to cross that bridge.”

One of her main goals as a language teacher is not only to teach the mechanics of the language, but also to immerse her students in the culture and encourage them to become fluent speakers.

„Learning a new language is like climbing a hill. At first, it may seem daunting, but as you take each step and make progress, the view becomes more and more beautiful. And the more you climb, the more fluent you become. When you reach the top, the sense of accomplishment and the new perspectives you gain are truly breathtaking. Let’s start climbing together!”

“I have always wanted to become a Serbian teacher. There is something wonderful about teaching others about your own language and culture. Through everyday topics, I want to introduce Serbia as I know it – a country with beautiful nature, deep heritage and kind people – and encourage my students to travel, speak and improve their Serbian. I always say, if you want to learn, learn in every situation!”

Apart from Serbian, Jovana speaks English and a little Russian. In her classes you will learn through speaking about ordinary, everyday things and situations that you might find yourself in. She is patient, and passionate about encouraging her students to speak freely, and share their experiences.

In our team Jovana is noted for her presentation and organization skills, while students have praised her for making lessons interesting and fun.

Bobana started her carrier working with children in primary and secondary schools in Serbia. But as soon as she met foreigners who wanted to learn Serbian, she’s developed a strong interest in this field.

“One of the reasons I love my job”, says Bobana, “is that it makes me analyze my mother tongue from a different perspective. The other reason is that it’s very creative and requires me to constantly learn and develop myself.” She feels that helping others learn about her language and culture, enables her to meet interesting people and different cultures in return – and that is how one can become s a better person.

Bobana is very organized and reliable. She likes to plan ahead and to learn new skills, especially languages. She’s improving her Russian at the moment. She has a dog and loves animals.

Tijana is an artistic soul. She loves literature, dancing and music. You can easily talk about any topic with her: sports, animals, movies, TV shows and so many other things. She loves to see the sparkle in people’s eyes when they are speaking about their passion. Her eyes are full of love and interest when she speaks about her students.

She sees the teaching process as a modern fairytale that begins with a click. “Learning and growth (a must in this kind of fairytale) go in both directions: yes, I will be your Serbian language teacher, but in the same time, I’m getting a new perspective, a new pair of glasses for observing the world… Sounds like a dream of a six year old girl to become a teacher come true.”

Apart from Serbian and English, Tijana also speaks French. She’s a very skillful dancer, from the Serbian kolo to standard and Latino dances, and a violinist.

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.

Anja is a kind and gentle teacher. Always in love with the Serbian language, she describes herself as an “eternal reader”. She’s systematic and thorough, she likes learning about new things in depth. In her lessons she’s patient and encouraging. Working with people and children inspires her. She loves children and enjoys playing with them.

Anja loves music (she plays flute) and photography. She enjoys visiting museums and galleries, new exhibitions and concerts.

She likes travelling and meeting various cultures and nature around the world. She appreciates the Norwegian culture and she’s recently started to learn Norwegian. Fluent in English, and understands some Spanish and German.