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🇧🇬 Free Bulgarian Course

Speak Bulgarian
in 60 Days

One lesson a day, one hour at a time. From the Cyrillic alphabet to CEFR B1 — fully free, no account needed, no ads.

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60
daily lessons
60 min
per lesson
A1→B1
CEFR range
Free
no account
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A1 — Beginner
Foundations
Read Cyrillic, greet people, count, introduce yourself, form basic sentences.
📅 Days 1–15
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A2 — Intermediate
Everyday Life
Eat out, shop, travel, talk about work and family, handle daily situations.
📅 Days 16–35
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B1 — Upper-Intermediate
Independence
Express opinions, handle most situations, read authentic Bulgarian texts.
📅 Days 36–60

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Full Curriculum

60 Days, One Lesson at a Time

Every lesson is a standalone HTML page — no login, no app. Just click a day and learn.

A1

Foundations

📅 Days 1–15
Day 1 The Cyrillic Alphabet Day 2 Greetings & Politeness Day 3 Numbers 0–20 Day 4 Introducing Yourself Day 5 The Verb 'To Be' Day 6 Gender & The Article Day 7 This, That & Pointing Day 8 Numbers 20–1000 & Prices Day 9 Days, Months & Time Day 10 Colours & Adjectives Day 11 Family & People Day 12 Basic Verbs — Present Day 13 Negation & Questions Day 14 Places Around Town Day 15 ✦ A1 Checkpoint
A2

Intermediate

📅 Days 16–35
Day 16 Food Words & Dishes Day 17 At the Restaurant Day 18 Markets & Shops Day 19 Work & Professions Day 20 Daily Routine & Time Day 21 Transport & Travel Day 22 Health & the Body Day 23 Past Tense — Aorist Day 24 Future Tense Day 25 Feelings & Emotions Day 26 Weather & Seasons Day 27 Hobbies & Free Time Day 28 Hotels & Accommodation Day 29 Travel & Airports Day 30 Shopping for Clothes Day 31 Bulgarian Culture & History Day 32 Directions & Getting Around Day 33 Family Life & Relationships Day 34 Opinions & Agreeing/Disagreeing Day 35 ✦ A2 Checkpoint
B1

Advanced

📅 Days 36–60
Day 36 Imperfect Past Tense Day 37 Reported Speech Day 38 Conditional & Wishes Day 39 Comparatives & Superlatives Day 40 Passive Voice Day 41 Media & News Day 42 Bulgarian Idioms Day 43 Formal Writing Day 44 Education & Learning Day 45 Verb Aspects Day 46 Relative Clauses Day 47 Housing & Renting Day 48 Business Bulgarian Day 49 Immigration & Bureaucracy Day 50 Advanced Reading Day 51 Listening & Speaking Day 52 Bulgarian History Day 53 Grammar Revision Day 54 Vocabulary Revision Day 55 Ordinal Numbers & Dates Day 56 Advanced Opinions & Debate Day 57 Complex Sentences Day 58 Health, Doctors & Emergencies Day 59 Oral Exam Preparation Day 60 ✦ B1 Final Mock
Certification Paths

Turn Your Learning Into a Qualification

This course covers the language content relevant to three recognised Bulgarian language certifications.

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STBFL
Sofia University (St. Kliment Ohridski)

The Standard Test of Bulgarian as a Foreign Language. The most rigorous Bulgarian certification, accepted for university admission and long-term residency applications.

Levels:A2, B1, B2, C1, C2
Format:Written (3 hrs) + oral (~20 mins via video call)
Pass mark:~50% (varies by level)
Cost:approx. £220–£265 per level
Language content covered:A2 (Day 15 checkpoint) and B1 (Day 60 mock)
⚠️ Important: The STBFL follows a specific exam format. This course builds the language foundation but is not sufficient on its own — additional exam-focused preparation and practice with past papers is strongly recommended.
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ECL Bulgarian
European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment

The European Certificate of Language Attainment. Communicative focus. Available in Bulgarian at A2–C1. Widely recognised across EU member states.

Levels:A2–C1
Format:Purely communicative — speaking and writing tasks
Pass mark:60%
Cost:varies by test centre
Language content covered:A2 and B1 levels
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Citizenship Exam
Bulgarian Government (DANS/MVIP)

The Bulgarian language test required for naturalisation. Approximately A2 level. 20 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour. 60% pass mark.

Format:20 MCQ questions, 1 hour
Pass mark:60% (12/20 questions)
Level:Approximately A2
Booking:Via Bulgarian authorities
Language content covered:Day 35 A2 Checkpoint includes citizenship exam simulation

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FAQ

Common Questions

Is this Bulgarian course really free?
Yes, completely free. All 60 daily lessons, audio playback, quizzes and mock exams are available at no cost, with no account required.
How long does each lesson take?
Each day is designed for around 60 minutes of focused study — reading, listening to audio, a short writing task and an auto-marked quiz. You can go faster or slower as you need.
What level will I reach after 60 days?
The course takes you from absolute beginner (A1) through intermediate (A2) to upper-intermediate (B1) on the CEFR scale. Days 15, 35 and 60 are checkpoint lessons with full mock tests.
What Bulgarian qualifications can I take after this course?
This course covers the language content relevant to the STBFL exam at Sofia University (A2 or B1 level), the ECL Bulgarian exam, and the Bulgarian citizenship language test (approximately A2 level). Please note: the STBFL in particular follows a specific exam format — this course builds the language foundation but additional exam-focused preparation and practice with past papers is strongly recommended before sitting it.
Do I need any previous knowledge of Bulgarian?
No. Day 1 starts with the Cyrillic alphabet from scratch. You need no prior knowledge of Bulgarian or any Slavic language.
Does the audio work on mobile?
Yes. The audio uses your device's built-in text-to-speech for Bulgarian. On Android, install the Google Text-to-Speech engine and enable Bulgarian. On iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content and add Bulgarian. A fallback built-in voice is included if no system voice is available.
Can I track my progress?
Yes. Each day has a quiz with a 'Mark Complete' button. Your progress is saved in your browser's local storage — no account needed. The homepage shows how many of the 60 days you have completed.