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29 Resources to Learn Slovene for Free

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  • TED Talks - Slovene

    TED Talks - Slovene

    TED Talks in Slovenian.

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  • Slonline.si

    Slonline.si

    "It’s pretty basic stuff, but if you’re new to the language or are looking for a fairly quick refresher course I highly recommend that you check it out."

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  • Wandering Helene - Learn Slovenian

    Wandering Helene - Learn Slovenian

    A great thorough guide to learning Slovene. Includes a list of useful links.

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  • Termania

    Termania

    A dictionary.

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  • Spletni Slovar

    Spletni Slovar

    A dictionary.

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  • Presis Amebis

    Presis Amebis

    A Slovenian translator better than Google Translate.

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  • ZRC SAZU

    ZRC SAZU

    A dictionary.

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  • Zbirka slovenskih leposlovnih besedil

    Zbirka slovenskih leposlovnih besedil

    Slovenian literature.

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  • Val202

    Val202

    Articles for reading and listening.

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  • Useless Slovenia Facts

    Useless Slovenia Facts

    A list of resources.

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  • Total Slovenia News

    Total Slovenia News

    "Each week Total Slovenia News takes an article from Časoris (a newspaper aimed at children) and republishes the articles with a translation. It is a great way to access new reading material regularly."

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  • Slovenian for Travelers

    Slovenian for Travelers

    Conversational phrases, cultural information, travel tips.

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  • Short Reference Grammar of Standard Slovene

    Short Reference Grammar of Standard Slovene

    A thorough guide to Slovenian grammar.

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  • Radio Capris

    Radio Capris

    Radio.

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  • Porabje

    Porabje

    A newspaper in a Slovenian dialect from Hungary.

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  • PONS - English-Slovene

    PONS - English-Slovene

    A dictionary (more languages to choose from; word usage examples and more).

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  • PolyMath - Slovene

    PolyMath - Slovene

    "Similar to a lot of these other sites PolyMath contains vocabulary, phrases, and grammar. The grammar is very limited but it offers some context for adjectives, pronouns, verb tenses, etc but I saw no mention of cases."

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  • Lingvo.info - Slovene

    Lingvo.info - Slovene

    An aesthetic introduction to Slovene.

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  • Lexilogos - Slovene

    Lexilogos - Slovene

    A dictionary.

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  • Learnslovenian

    Learnslovenian

    "Learn Slovenian is an online portal that you can take quizzes and challenges to learn Slovene. I have recently tested this site out and really enjoy it. It mixes activities so you have a chance to do matching, translations, and multiple-choice. Do note that absolute beginners might feel very overwhelmed with the content as it has no examples or primers."

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  • Learn Slovenian Online

    Learn Slovenian Online

    "I find myself on Learn Slovenian Online fairly often as I find some of the blog articles. There are some interesting ones about culture, grammar, and in general about Slovenia and Slovene. They do offer paid services for learning but I have no personal experience with it."

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  • iLanguages - Slovene

    iLanguages - Slovene

    "This site is designed to teach you and help you learn Slovene for free through vocabulary, phrases, grammar and flashcards (vocabulary trainer)."

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  • Forvo - Slovene

    Forvo - Slovene

    Slovenian words pronounced by native speakers. 9000 entries so far.

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  • Children's Library - Slovene

    Children's Library - Slovene

    Children's books in Slovenian.

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  • Besana Grammar Checker

    Besana Grammar Checker

    A grammar checker.

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  • Besana

    Besana

    "Besana was a very valuable resource when I began learning Slovenian. Once on the site, you can enter a word, like the example given “hiša” (house), when you click “Pregibaj” the results will show you all of the forms of hiša for each case (sklon) for singular, dual, and plural."

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  • BaltoSlav

    BaltoSlav

    "BaltoSlav is a lot of fun! No really just head over there and play around for yourself. If you click on the menu in the top right you can select between two games and then select the languages you want to use. I ran through each exercise with English and Slovene and I was learning new things so it is a fun easy way to learn new vocabulary."

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  • Anna in Slovenia

    Anna in Slovenia

    "Anna in Slovenia is a blog where Anna shares tips on learning Slovene. Her articles are an absolute lifesaver, especially the ones discussing cases (skloni) and other aspects of grammar. This is because most texts for learning Slovene are without any English discussion of the grammar. This is what I found the most difficult in my process and Anna just does an awesome job, so thanks Anna!"

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  • 101Languages - Slovene

    101Languages - Slovene

    "This site is designed as a starting point for people who want to learn more about the Slovenian language." Link deleted :(

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  • About the Slovene Language

    Slovene, also known as Slovenian, is a South Slavic language spoken primarily in Slovenia, a country located in Central Europe. It is also spoken by Slovene communities in neighboring countries such as Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia.

    There are approximately 2.5 million speakers of Slovene worldwide. The majority of speakers reside in Slovenia, where it is the official language. It is also recognized as a minority language in some border regions of Italy and Austria.

    The origins of the Slovene language can be traced back to the Slavic language spoken in the region during the Middle Ages. It developed as a separate linguistic entity influenced by neighboring languages such as German, Italian, and Hungarian.

    Slovene is known for its rich literary tradition, with notable contributions to poetry, prose, and drama. Some renowned Slovene writers and poets include France Prešeren, Ivan Cankar, and Drago Jančar.

    Slovene has several dialects spoken across different regions of Slovenia. These dialects exhibit variations in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, reflecting local traditions and cultural differences. The standard Slovene language, based on the dialect spoken in the capital city of Ljubljana, serves as the literary and official language.

    Slovene is recognized for its grammatical complexity, including a dual number category that distinguishes between two entities. This feature sets it apart from many other Indo-European languages.

    Slovene plays a significant role in preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Slovene people. It is used in various domains, including education, media, literature, and official communications. The language has a strong presence in Slovene literature, music, and theater, contributing to the cultural richness of the country.

    Slovene is an important symbol of national identity and pride for the Slovene people, and efforts are made to protect and promote its use both within Slovenia and in Slovene-speaking communities around the world.

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