Slovenian · Slovenščina
Directory 20 checked resources . A short orientation and a solid starting list.
About Slovenian
- Language family
- Indo-European, Slavic, South Slavic
- Where it's spoken
- Slovenia and border communities in Italy, Austria, and Hungary
- Speakers
- roughly 2.5 million speakers
Slovenian is a South Slavic language with dual number and a rich case system. Dialects vary sharply across short distances, so stick to standard media (RTV Slovenija) early. Duolingo and tutor practice cover the basics; newspapers and Val 202 radio stretch listening later.
How to start
- Pick one free course (or free-with-upgrades) below and finish a short beginner unit before hopping apps.
- Bookmark one dictionary or grammar reference and look up every unknown word for a week.
- Add 10–15 minutes of native listening or learner video most days — news, radio, or a teaching channel.
- Drill vocabulary with First 500 words.
- When ready, use a tutor marketplace listing below for short speaking sessions.
| Resource | Type | Levels | Cost | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Learn Slovenian | youtube channel | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| YouTube lessons — Slovenian | youtube channel | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
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