Free Bulgarian Course: Learn in 60 Days

A free online course to learn Bulgarian in 60 days, with 60-minute daily lessons.

Adrian Dane

Welcome to your free Bulgarian course! Follow a clear path for sixty days. Each day takes about an hour with short explanations, patterns to copy, and practice. Speak out loud. Keep sentences simple. Repeat the useful parts.

Study plan (60 minutes)

  • 10 min review yesterday’s lines
  • 15 min new words and patterns
  • 15 min guided drills and a mini dialogue
  • 10 min write three short lines of your own
  • 10 min say everything once more out loud

You can split the hour in two sessions if you prefer.

Before you start

  • Add a Bulgarian keyboard on your phone or computer
  • Read the alphabet once, then learn the sounds as you go
  • Know the gesture note in Bulgaria: nodding means no, shaking means yes
  • Use the panic button inside lessons for an easy recap when needed
  • If you click the audio and at first it doesn't play, click it again and wait a few seconds

Alphabet quick view

Thirty letters. Learn a few each day. Bulgarian uses clear, steady vowel sounds.

LettersTypical soundNote
А а, Б б, В в, Г г, Д дa, b, v, g, das in father, bar, vat, go, do
Е е, Ж ж, З з, И и, Й йe, zh, z, i, yzh as in measure, й is a short y
К к, Л л, М м, Н н, О оk, l, m, n, oo is short, not English diphthong
П п, Р р, С с, Т т, У уp, r, s, t, ur is tapped, u as in rule
Ф ф, Х х, Ц ц, Ч ч, Ш шf, h, ts, ch, shх is a hard h like German Bach
Щ щ, Ъ ъ, Ь ь, Ю ю, Я яsht, ɤ, soft sign, yu, yaъ is a back vowel ɤ, ь appears in a few forms

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Module 1: Alphabet, sounds, greetings Start here

Meet the letters and say hello. Numbers 0–10 and simple questions.

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Module 2: Numbers, days, basic sentences

Tell the time, ask and answer short questions, practise word order.

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Module 3: Food and shopping

Order, ask prices, and handle simple shop talk with confidence.

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Module 4: Travel and directions

Tickets, stops, routes, and clear direction phrases.

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Module 5: Home and routines

Rooms, chores, and daily patterns with the present tense.

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Module 6: Work and appointments

Set times, confirm details, and stay polite on the phone.

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Module 7: Past and future basics

Tell what happened and what will happen in short lines.

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Module 8: On the phone and services

Book, reschedule, report issues, and confirm solutions.

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Module 9: Social plans

Make plans, accept or refuse, and set times and places.

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Module 10: Advanced grammar and conversation

Clitics, aspect, passive and reflexive verbs, and clean speech.

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Module 11: Doctor and emergencies

Describe symptoms, book visits, handle 112, and fill forms.

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Module 12: Immigration, travel, housing

Border checks, declarations, rentals, polite forms, and a review.

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Module 13: Doctor’s office interactive practice

Build sentences with menus, then play the pronunciation.

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Module 14: Media player and news

Watch BNT and read a short briefing. Good for daily listening.

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Why is This Bulgarian Course Free?

This course is offered for free to help more people learn the beautiful and useful Bulgarian language. It's a passion project designed to provide a high-quality, structured, and accessible resource for anyone interested in learning to communicate effectively in Bulgaria.

FAQ

How fast should I speak

Slow and steady. Keep each sentence short and clear. Speed comes later.

What if I get stuck

Use the panic button inside the lesson. It shows the same content in simpler words.

Do I need grammar terms

Only a few. Use the patterns first. Learn the names when helpful.

Which browser should I use for audio

Chrome is a safe choice on Android and desktop. If a sample does not play, try another browser.

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Created by Adrian Dane. Clear training, daily structure, and practical language you can use.