In response to Paul's query...

Paul, what you didn't indicate in your post was whether or not you had any exposure to or command of any of the other Slavic languages.

Having spent a year abroad in Moscow, Russia I learned the language there (not a command - more of just a day-to-day usage.) What I found was that learning Croatian was infinitely easier as there are quite a few similarities between the two.

Like anything you wish to learn, alot is going to hinge on the efforts you put into learning the language, practicing the language you are learning as often as possible, etc. If funds permit, I'd suggest hiring a tutor for your Croatian language studies - you'll drastically shorten your learning curve in the process.

Another idea: secure an apartment or a private room with a Croatian family and in exchange for them teaching you Craotian - you'd offer to teach them conversational English. Get creative! Think outside the box!

If you really wish for this to happen, it will - provided you put forth the energy and desire to learn - especially if you remain patient and flexible with the people of Croatia, their culture, and acknowledge there are going to be differences from the living conditions in your home country.

Good luck to you, Paul...let us all know how things turn out for you.

Regards,

Bruce 03 Sep 2007, 06:37 - Report