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"Welcome to 'Serbian & English Phrases,' the ultimate podcast for language enthusiasts! Join us on a linguistic journey where we bridge the gap between Serbian and English, helping you become proficient in both languages. Each episode is packed with essential phrases, cultural insights, and pronunciation tips, delivered by native speakers. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your language skills, this podcast is your go-to resource. Tune in, immerse yourself in the beauty of Serb ...
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Who are the people that learn Serbian? Why are they learning it? How? What's the most challenging thing about learning Serbian? After getting similar questions for years as a Serbian teacher, I decided to present you some of the amazing people who love Serbia and learn Serbian. I talk with people of different backgrounds who learn Serbian: some are of Serbian descent, others are scientists or polyglots, tourists or expats, or simply in love with a Serb or our country. I hope that together we ...
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We Have A LOT To Talk About

Aleksandar Vukojev and Rob Yonkers

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Rob is from New York and Aleks is from Novi Sad, Serbia. They come from two different worlds and two drastically different perspectives, and yet, they have A LOT to talk about. Join the conversation as this international couple explores a range of topics, including languages, Formula 1, near-death experiences, building a podcast, working on a cruise ship, travelling the world and more. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wehavealottotalkabout/support
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25-50 | 25 | To je istina. | That's true. | 26 | Da li razumeš? | Do you understand? | 27 | Da li me voliš? | Do you love me? | 28 | Sve je pogrešno. | Everything is wrong. | 29 | Ti si tako pametan. | You are so clever. | 30 | Samo se šalim. | I'm just kidding. | 31 | Bio sam iznenađen. | I was surpised. | 32 | To je neverovatno. | That is amazing…
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1-25 | 1 | Bio je kod kuće. | He was at home. | 2 | Nemoj otvarati ta vrata! | Don’t open that door! | 3 | Molim te zatvori vrata. | Please close the door. | 4 | Kako se prezivaš? | What's your last name? | 5 | Radim noću. | I work at night. | 6 | Juče je padala kiša. | It rained yesterday. | 7 | Ne zarađujem dovoljno. | I don't earn enough. | 8 | …
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Episode transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/superstition-in-serbia-customs-beliefs-and-religion In this episode we are talking about on of the most interesting things about Serbian culture: superstition! What is “promaja”, why do people spill water behind you when walking away, what is a “red letter” and do people in Serbia use …
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In this episode we are taking a look at one of the most interesting periods of our lives. How is to be eighteen in Serbia? How does birthday party look like when you turn eighteen? How does the high school graduation look like? Is it hard to get a driving license? Do young people in Serbia find job easily? Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguageles…
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In this episode we have 11 short dialogues in 11 different situations. You can use these as an example of practical and basic communication when traveling to Serbia. You can learn how to communicate in a shop, how to ask for directions, how to order food in a restaurant and more! Transcript and translation here: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.c…
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In this episode we are tackling one of the most notorious parts of Serbian grammar: grammatical cases. What are grammatical cases? Why are they so complicated? What is the difference between: "Idem u Srbiju" and "Ja sam u Srbiji?" Learn in this new episode! Transcript here: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/serbian-for-beginners-grammatic…
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In this episode we are learning about spring in Serbia! Discover wonderful nature, touristic sites, learn about holidays and customs that take place at this time of the year! Transript link: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/serbian-language-podcast Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language …
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In this episode, we are talking about finding an apartment in Serbia with our guest, Jovana. We are using house and furniture vocabulary. Enjoy the dialogue and practice your spoken Serbian! Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/ Book a free…
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In this episode we are talking about love! Learn some useful phrases and sentences in order to talk to your partner in Serbian! Learn how to say "I love you" or "Kiss me!". At the end of this short episode, there is a text to sum everything up! Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/serbian-for-beginners-love-language Support the S…
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Hristos se rodi! Srećan Božić! In this episode, we are learning everything about Christmas in Serbia: what are the customs, why is everyone clucking like a chicken? You can learn all of that here! Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/christmas-in-serbia-serbian-language-podcast-transcript Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! I…
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In this episode we are talking about our experiences as a "domaćin" and a "gost" at slavas in Serbia. How to be a good slava guest? Which present to bring? Find out here! Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/ Book a free lesson on the websi…
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Ćao! Autumn has arrived in Serbia! What do these cold days look like? Listen to the podcast to learn more about making ajvar, rakija and one strange phenomenon called "miholjsko leto". Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/e12-jesen-u-srbiji Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language …
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In this episode we are learning how to ask basic questions and how to form interrogative sentences! These are very easy and useful skills that you can use in everyday stuations. There are also three texts in three different levels with practical use of what we learned. Be sure to use transcripts! Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/p…
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Ćao! In this episode we are talking about our trip to Zagreb, Croatia. This episode is special because we have our first guest on the show! There will be no transcript for this episode, since it is a dialogue. We hope you enjoy! Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Transcript at: https://serbianlanguagepo…
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In this musical episode we are talking about Europes biggest music festival - Eurovison! U ovoj muzičkoj epizodi govorimo o najvećem muzičkom festivalu u Evropi - Evroviziji! Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Transcript at: https://serbianlanguagepodcast.buzzsprout.com Email me at: nikola.pujic@gmail.c…
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In this episode we a re taking a look at Serbian schools, pre-schools, and universities. What should you know if you want to enroll your child into a Serbian school? How are schools organized? Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Transcript at: https://serbianlanguagepodcast.buzzsprout.com Email me at: ni…
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In this mini episode you will learn how to introduce yourself. Take a look at the text at three different levels of proficiency and try to write your own by using the table of vocabulary at the end of the transcript. Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/serbian-for-beginners-introducing-yourself Support the Show. Subscribe on Spo…
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In this episode we are taking a stroll down the main square of Belgade, talking about Christmas markets, Santa Clause, Kopaonik mountain and how we celebrate New Year's in Serbia! Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Transcript at: https://serbianlanguagepodcast.buzzsprout.com Music by: Scott Holmes Music…
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In this episode we are comparing three texts in Serbian at three different levels: from basic to more advanced. We also have a useful list of words to use while reading and translating the text. Make sure to open the transcript! Instagram page: learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Transcript at: https://serbianlanguagepodcast.buzzsprout.com Su…
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In this episode, we are guests at Serbian slava! We will learn a lot about this beautiful and unique Serbian holiday. We will find out how it all started and what are some customs that you should follow this day, and of course - taste some delicious food! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Transcript included at: https://ser…
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We are learning how to read and pronounce letters! Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/serbian-language-for-beginners-e3-reading-and-pronunciation Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/ Book a free lesson on the website! …
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In this episode, we continue the journey through Serbia's capital! We explore Skadarlija and Saint Sava Temple. contact: nikola.pujic@gmail.com Instagram: @learn__serbian Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/ Book a free lesson on the websi…
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In this episode, we dive into the beutiful Montenegrin sea and take a stroll around the warm and lively Serbia! Transcript included email adress: nikola.pujic@gmail.com Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/ Book a free lesson on the website…
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In this episode, we take a look at the verb to be in Serbian. We practise it through a short dialogue, and then listen to and read a couple of more advanced texts. My email for booking a lesson: nikola.pujic@gmail.com Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: https://www.serbianlangu…
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Today’s guest is coming to you from Novi Sad Serbia after years of traveling across the U.S.. Sanya Carrie started her journey as a Literature Major who woke up one day and decided she needed to see New York City, after falling in love with the popular TV series, “Sex and the City”. A few years later, Sanya now lives in Los Angeles, continuing her …
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from “Expat Life, Life Changing Decisions and Knowing Your “Why” with Adele Testa”, Adele talks about the importance of being KNOWN to your core, while Rob shares her experience moving around the US for work and why setting …
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Our guest on today’s episode is Adele Testa. After quitting her financial career, Adele is now a Certified Transformational Coach, specializing in aiding expats from anywhere living everywhere. Having lived in 7 cities and 3 countries in the span of 7 years, she eventually moved to London for love and has remained in one place for the last 5 years.…
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They are back at it again! Rob is in Serbia to visit Aleks for the first time since the inception of this podcast. After the last video special, the team has come up with another video for you. This time, Rob is trying the snacks from Serbia. In this special episode, the couple films (that's right, check out the YouTube Channel to view the video) R…
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from “Grandmas, Swinglish, and Musical Theatre with Emilia Brown” Aleks asks Emilia about the biggest difference between living/working in the U.S. versus Sweden. The group also goes down the rabbit-hole, talking about salte…
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Today’s guest hails from Stockholm Sweden, although most of her professional career has been working overseas in the United States as an actor, singer and dancer on Cruise Ships, National Tour’s such as Pippin and Finding Neverland, in numerous renowned theatre houses. Most recently she has been performing in the top theatres across Sweden. Aleks a…
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Aleks and Rob are back again with another episode. This time, the topic is centered around music; the music they grew up listening to, their first experiences listening to their own preferred genres and how they became musicians. As professional musicians, these two can talk about music forever! If you, too, are a music lover, this is an episode no…
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Continuing from last week’s Part One of our conversation with Bjorn and Anna, the group shifts focus in this second half of the discussion. In this episode, Anna describes her favorite solo-adventure and talks about meeting her husband while working on a ship, along with her culture shock of visiting Ukraine for the first time. Remember to like, su…
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On this episode of “We Have A LOT to Talk About”, Rob and Aleks are joined by Bjorn Nabbe and Anna Sophie Bell-Burgess Anikeyeva. These long-time friends met while working many contracts together on the Aida Cruises as performers. Rob and Aleks break down how Bjorn and Anna met, as well as diving into their adventures as world travelers. The group …
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from “Linguistics, Serbian Culture and Može with Moje Blu” Ivana explains that after traveling in her adult life, she wishes to explore her own country next. Connect With Moje Blu (Ivana): YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/…
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In this episode, we talk about Serbian Easter! Easter is not celebrated the same throughout the world! Take a look at old Serbian egg coloring tradition. You can also hear about some weird and funny games and practices related to this important christian holiday. Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/e4-uskrs Support the Show. Sub…
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In this episode, Aleks and Rob welcome Ivana, AKA, Moje Blu. Ivana is a linguist who is familiar with many languages, including German, Spanish, English, and of course her mother language; Serbian. If you are learning a new language, chances are you have or SHOULD have seen her YouTube channel, Moje Blu, where she provides tips for learning Serbian…
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On today's episode, Aleks and Rob sit down to talk about... What was it again? Distracted by the birds outside, what the neighbors have been up to, and the different practices between gardens in Serbia and the U.S., Aleks and Rob get a bit off topic about what they wanted to talk about on this episode. Nevertheless, the couple gives you plenty of n…
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from “House Party Readings, Compatibility and a Background in Astrology with Simone Les”, Aleks and Simone discuss how the universe has more of a bearing on our daily lives than many people want to admit. Be sure to listen t…
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On this episode of “We Have A LOT to Talk About”, Simone Les sits down with Aleks and Rob to riff on their mutual admiration for astrology. While not a so-called “expert” in the field, Simone gained fame and reputation for reading charts while in college, hosting both house parties and a radio show with her friend, Nicky. In this episode, Simone go…
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Surprise! Rob is in Serbia to visit Aleks for the first time since the inception of this podcast. With her, she also brought some of her favorite snacks that she enjoys while living in the U.S., along with some special requests made by Aleks. In this special episode, the couple films (that's right, check out the YouTube Channel to view the video) A…
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from "Exploring the Balkans, and How to Become a Solo-Traveler with Nwando Ekweani", Aleks and Nwando compare and contrast what it’s like to travel in the Capital of Serbia, Belgrade, and explore the Cultural Capital of Serb…
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Aleks and Rob are again joined by an exceptional guest. In this episode, they talk to Nwando, AKA the Amerikanka, whose Youtube channel is enjoyed by all expats and balkan peoples alike. On her channel, Nwando bridges the gap between the balkans and the english speaking world by comparing and contrasting different cultures, and guiding her viewers …
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Dobar dan i dobro došli u Serbain Language for begginers! This is a podcast dedicated to all Serbian language learners that are just starting their journey! Transcript: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/serbian-for-beginners-e1 Support the Show. Subscribe on Spotify! Instagram page: @learn__serbian (Serbian Language Network) Website: http…
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We are once again joined by Freddy Sjösten, who you may remember from our “Working on a Cruise Ship” Series in Season 1. In this episode, Rob, Aleks and Freddy discuss the importance of creativity and maintaining fun hobbies while living through a Pandemic. You will also get to know a little more about Freddy’s background and what led him to a prof…
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from "France, Barn Parties and Liebe Gäste with Thomas and Kendall", Thomas turns the table and asks us how we learned to produce a podcast. Connect with Thomas and Kendall: - Everybody's Best Friend : https://www.instagram.…
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On this episode of “We Have A LOT to Talk About”, Aleks and Rob are joined by everybody’s best friends, Kendall Edwards and Thomas Doelger from the Comedy Podcast “Everybody’s Best Friend”. The group discusses the conception and development of their podcasts. Having quite a different concept from Aleks and Rob, Kendall and Thomas’ podcast is focuse…
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Rob and Aleks always find plenty to talk about. In this episode, the couple discusses their views on sports (again). Yes, you never heard the first ‘sports’ episode because it was their first podcast recording EVER and shall remain in the private archives. As a second try, Aleks and Rob recount their childhood love of sports, lament on the lost epi…
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We have TOO MUCH to talk about, and sometimes certain topics get cut from the final episode edit due to time. In this segment from "Planes, Ukrainians, and Pandemic Travel with Gabrielle Nierenberg", Gab talks with us about the difference between American work/social norms and that of Germany and Ukraine. While Americans are much more delicate with…
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In this first episode of the podcast, we are having an introduction to the series and learning a little something about languages in general. How do we learn a language and what age is the best for adopting it? Transcript at: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post/library-hacks-10-tips-to-make-the-most-of-your-study-time Support the Show. Subs…
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Welcome to the second episode! We are taking a look into Serbian culture and Serbian people! How are they like? What music do they listen to? What food do they eat? Where should you go when visiting Serbia? Tune in, relax and let's have a quick trip to this beautiful country in the Balkans! Transcript at: https://www.serbianlanguagelessons.com/post…
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