Minela Kerla and Nermina Alihodžić-Usejnovski are the author of the handbook ‘Bosnian language: communication handbook for foreigners with exercises ‘, which was presented yesterday in Sarajevo.
Kerla said that this handbook will also offer foreigners the opportunity to study culture and history of BiH through comprehensive lessons.
Kerla added that this handbook has evaluation sheets, so that every beginner can grade his or hers knowledge.
According to Kerla, a foreigner can learn basics of Bosnian language in three to four weeks.
Alihodžić-Usejnovski added that the handbook could be used in primary school as well for teachers of pupils from 1-5 grade.
She added that they plan to publish the material on the CD, and to publish other books for studying the Bosnian language, and after the 9th level, the foreigner would be able to speak Bosnian language fluently.
The handbook uses mostly simple sentences, complex ones occur only at the end. The most common verbs and nouns were used, and in the next handbook grammar will be dealt with.
Minela Kerla and Nermina Alihodžić-Usejnovski wrote the book because they realized that today there aren’t many books that deal with communication which is crucial for learning a new language.
The handbook can be found at the BiH Association of Lectors and Communicologists.
