The Serbian present tense is difficult. I’ve heard this so many times. And let’s be honest- it can be challenging. But here’s some great news. It doesn’t have to be. The key is not to try to memorize all at once.
I still remember the time I started learning English. So if you feel overwhelmed, I feel you because I’ve been there. If you start learning the Serbian present tense and try to memorize all verb groups, singular and plural endings, and how to form the present stem you will feel lost.
Instead, focus on only one small step at a time. Today, we will learn only the Serbian present tense singular forms
When do we use the Serbian present tense?
We use it for:
actions happening now
regular activities
facts
general truths
How do we form the Serbian present tense?
It’s simple. We add the endings to the present stem.
Serbian present tense singular endings
It’s time to learn the singular endings. Let’s dive in.
If you look at the chart below, you will notice that in the 3rd person singular, there is no ending. Great news! Right? All you have to memorize for now is the ending for 1st person singular (-m) and 2nd person singular (-š).
Let’s apply the rules
Just a quick tip before we move on to applying the rules step: grab a pencil and a piece of paper, take notes from the blog, and write down the rules. This way, you will revise the rules and be ready for the next step.
Look at the image below and pay attention to the pronoun. Now, try to fill in the correct ending without looking at the rules or the answer key below.
Did you fill in the correct ending? Great job!
Practice makes perfect
Now that we are done with the boring part, it’s time for the final piece of the puzzle. Let’s practice and check what you’ve learned so far. As I mentioned before, my experience with learning English shaped the way I teach Serbian today. I always try to make the exercises as simple as possible. With this in mind, I designed 3 simple step-by-step exercises for complete beginners.
Answer key: on peva, ja pevam, ti pevaš, ono peva, ona peva
Answer key: ti čitaš, ona čita, on čita, ja čitam, ono čita
Answer key: ono gleda, ti gledaš, ona gleda, ja gledam, on gleda
Have you made some mistakes? Don’t stress about it. We are here to learn. And the best way to learn is by making mistakes. Grab a red pen and circle the mistakes. This way, you will memorize what you did wrong and avoid making the same mistakes again.
Most Serbian language learners would like to skip the boring grammar and go straight to speaking. The truth is the present tense is a great place to start if you wish to make your first setences in Serbian.
Let’s check what we learned today
The usage
The form
The singular endings
Practice
The Serbian grammar doesn’t seem challenging after all? If all puzzle pieces fit perfectly, I have something for you. 3 simple step-by-step exercises to help you revise and practice what you’ve learned today. A perfect cherry on the top? Don’t you think so?
Grab your free worksheet today, and I promise a new Serbian present tense post is just around the corner.
Would you like to help kids master verb and object agreement in Serbian? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to grab these simple activities and have your kiddos start learning sentence structure today.
Play and learn verb and object agreement in Serbian. Sounds great! Sign me up.
Learning a new language can be so much fun. All you need are engaging and simple hands-on activities. And the best part is? I will make them for you.
Why not start with a board game? Gather your materials: scissors, glue, colored pencils, and let’s not forget the free printables. You can begin by printing the dice 1, a board game, and recording sheets for each player. Use scissors to cut out the dice and glue to assemble it. Grab the playing pieces and place them at the start. Lay down the recording sheet in front of each child, and have them choose one colored pencil.
Are your little ones excited? Of course, they are. It’s game time. Have your kiddos roll the dice, read the verb and place the playing piece on the correct image, representing the corresponding object. Next, they grab the colored pencil, find the correct verb and color the right noun (object). The winner is the player who gets to the board game’s end first.
Roll. Color. Learn Serbian.
What is the best way to make learning easy? Activities that are simple and allow kids to have fun are the key. I’m obsessed with roll-the-dice games. Children move, have fun, and learn. Have them practice the alphabet, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. The possibilities are endless, and I promise they will have a blast.
It’s time to set it up. Gather your materials: glue, scissors, colored pencils, dice 1, dice 2, and recording sheets printables.
Start by printing the pdf. Use glue and scissors to put the dice together. Please, make sure each player has a recording sheet and a colored pencil before they start rolling the dice.
The rules are simple: Kids roll dice 1, then dice 2, read the verb, and read the noun (object). If they match, players must grab a colored pencil and color in the right image. The child that colors one column first is the winner.
Here’s an easy way to revise verb and object agreement in Serbian.
The truth is, building Serbian vocabulary can be challenging. But what can we do to make it simple? With this in mind, I created my first building sentence set. Why do I love this activity? It is super easy to set up, and kids master Serbian grammar, new words in Serban, and sentence structure step by step.
Grab scissors and colored pencils. Print off the pdf. Use scissors to cut out the strips. Let kids grab one colored pencil and one building sentence strip. How to use the strips? Just follow the steps:
1. Have children look at the image, grab a colored pencil, and color in the correct pronoun.
2. Next, they must highlight the verb.
3. Finally, let kids color in the corresponding noun.
If you decide to try this activity, your kiddos will learn the following:
Serbian pronouns (on,ona)
Basic Serbian verbs
Verb and object agreement in Serbian
Please, note that all printables come in two versions. (Cyrillic and Latin Alphabet)
Will you grab these amazing activities today? Or you can pin it for later.
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Are you up for some fun activities? Would you like your kids to learn Serbian adjectives? Well, you’re in luck. I’ve got you covered. I have three fun and engaging activities your kids will love. No boring flashcards or worksheets here! Stay tuned to learn more and get your hands on these fantastic hands-on activities today.
Roll and learn Serbian adjectives.
Here is a simple way to help your kiddos learn Serbian adjectives. Do you have a long list of adjectives you want your kids to master? Please, leave it on the shelf. Instead, let’s start with just two adjectives. Yes. You heard that right. You don’t want your kids to be overwhelmed. This first activity will show your reluctant learners that learning Serbian can be fun and easy.
Gather your materials: scissors, glue, colored pencils, recording sheets, dice 3, and dice 4 printables. You can start by printing the pdf. Grab scissors and glue and assemble the dice.
Now, it’s time to learn and have fun. Have the first kiddo roll the dice 1, then dice 2, and sound out the adjective. Next, they grab the colored pencil and color the adjective and the image representing it. Did you color all the images first? We have a winner. Simple. Right? Try this activity and have your children learn the following adjectives. Happy ( srećan-srećna-srećni- srećne) and sad ( tužan-tužna-tužni-tužne).
Let’s play and learn Serbian adjectives.
You don’t have to fill out worksheets to revise Serbian adjectives. Why not play a game instead?
Gather your supplies: scissors, colored pencils, dice, playing pieces, and free printables. Start by printing the board game and a recording sheet for each player. Kids take turns rolling the dice and placing the playing pieces on the correct image. Now, they grab a colored pencil, choose the correct pronoun, and color the adjectives representing the image. The winner is the kiddo who gets to the board game’s end first.
You will love this domino game.
Why? It’s crazy easy to set up, fun to play, and a very effective way to build Serbian vocabulary in a flash. Would you like to learn more? Let’s set it up. Print out the board game, grab scissors, and cut out the domino pieces. Lay down the starting domino. Divide the domino pieces and have kids match images and adjectives. What if a kiddo doesn’t have a domino piece? They have to miss a turn. A player who uses all the dominoes is the winner. Hooray!
What will your kids learn :
adjectives in Serbian
to build sentences using adjectives
Will you give these fun activities a try? What activity do you like the best?
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The best way for young kids to learn is through play: Domino, board, and memory games. Kids love them all. Here are five free, simple, yet effective board games to have your kiddos practice the Serbian letters in a fun and playful way.
Let’s play and learn the Serbian alphabet. You must try this board game.
I love making board games. Brainstorm ideas, design, and choose the images to use. But what I love most is the moment when kiddos get so excited about learning while playing the game. Are you ready to set up the first game? Here it goes.
Gather your supplies: scissors, glue, colored pencils, board game, and die 1 printable. You can start by printing the die and the board game. Grab glue and scissors and assemble the die. Place the board game and colored pencils on the floor. The rules are simple. Have your kids roll the dice, answer the question and trace the correct letter. The winner is the kiddo who gets to the board game’s end first.
If you want your children to practice writing letters, beginning sounds, and alphabetical order, I encourage you to check out this fun board game.
A simple board game to practice the beginning sounds.
Are you looking for an easy way for your kids to master the beginning sounds? Simple activities are the best, especially when your learners are very young. It’s time for one more board game. You only need a free board game, a dice, and some playing pieces to set up this activity.
Let your kids take turns rolling the dice, name the image and identify the beginning sound. Next, they place the playing piece on the image that starts with the same beginning sound. Please, ensure your kiddos can name all the images on the board game before they start playing it.
Kids roll, learn, have fun, giggle, and race to the end of the board game. And we have a winner! Who is the lucky winner? The kid that gets to the end of the board game first.
Roll. Trace. Race. Uppercase letters board game.
If you want your little learners to master the Serbian lowercase letters, they need to practice. Kids don’t like the repetitive practice. Let’s face it. It’s boring. Here’s a fun way to make the repetitive practice more fun. I proudly present one more game.
Gather your supplies: colored pencils, glue, scissors, and free printables. Let’s set it up. Start by printing the die 2 and the free board game. Grab scissors to cut out the die and glue to put it together. Have your kids roll the dice, sound out the uppercase letters and trace the corresponding lowercase letters. A player who gets to the end of the board game is the winner.
Practice makes it perfect. Beginning sounds board game for kids.
I know it. You know it. We all know it. With this in mind, I prepared one more quick and easy board game to encourage your little learners to practice identifying the beginning sounds in words. Games are magical. Games make everything more fun and easy.
Here’s how to set it up. Print a board game and grab a dice and some playing pieces. That’s it. You are all set. Let your kids take turns rolling the dice, move the playing pieces along the board, name the image, identify the beginning sound, and answer the question. Are the image and the beginning sound a correct match?
Would you like one more board game?
Are your kids just starting to learn the Serbian alphabet? Introducing the alphabet to young kids is a big deal. Activities must be short, sweet, and, most importantly, fun. Look no more. I have a perfect board game for your little ones.
Gather your supplies: glue, scissors, some playing pieces, dice 3, and board game printables. How to put the die 3 together? Just grab the glue and a pair of scissors. Have your kids roll the dice and place the playing piece on the same letter on the board game. More advanced kiddos must sound out the letter and find the image that starts with the same beginning sound.
What board game is your favorite?
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Your kids mastered the Cyrillic Alphabet. Awesome! What’s the next step? Spelling Serbian words. Sounds scary? No worries. I prepared four fun hands-on activities to help your little spellers write their first words in Serbian.
Here’s a simple way to practice spelling Serbian words.
Learning to spell Serbian words takes time and a lot of repetitive practice. Boring? I have some good news. Repetitive practice can be fun. If you want your kids to have fun as they write the same words over and over again, roll-the-dice activities are a must-do.
Gather your supplies: die one printable, recording sheets, glue, scissors, and some colored pencils. Grab the scissors to cut out the die and glue to put it together. Each kiddo gets a recording sheet and colored pencils. Have your children take turns rolling the dice. Next, they name the image they rolled, grab a colored pencil and trace the correct word. The winner is the child that completes one column first.
If you try this activity, your kids will practice:
spelling Serbian words
matching words with images
and most importantly, have so much fun
Spelling Serbian words unscramble.
We all want our kids to have fun while learning. Roll-the-dice activities are a hit with children of all ages. It’s the magic of rolling the dice. Kids love it. The best part is that they practice spelling words without realizing it. Fantastic.
Let’s set it up. You can start by printing the die 2 and recording sheets for each player. A pair of scissors and some glue. Viola! You have a die. Lay down colored pencils and recording sheets in front of your kids. Let your kids roll the dice. Now, they name the image they rolled, grab a colored pencil and unscramble the corresponding word on the recording sheet. The kiddo that unscrambles all words in one column first is the winner.
You may want to make a few copies of the recording sheet. Why? I can promise you your kids will ask to play again. Once they try the activity that involves rolling the dice, they can’t get enough of it.
Break Serbian words into syllables.
Boring activities are the past. Grab a die and let the fun begin. Another thing I love about roll-the-dice activities is that kids work with six words at a time. If you give your kids a long spelling word list, they will be overwhelmed. It’s super important to keep the activities short and sweet if you want to grab your child’s attention.
Print the dice 3, dice 4, and recording sheets to set up this activity. Grab glue and scissors and assemble the dice. The trickiest part is to put the dice together. You can always assemble the dice the day before.
Have your kids roll the dice 1, then dice 2. Next, they sound out the syllables. If syllables make the word representing that image on dice 1, let your kids grab a colored pencil and color the correct syllables. The kiddo who colors in one column first is our lucky winner.
Fun and Simple Board game for reluctant spellers
Let your kids take a break from filling out worksheets. You may want to offer them something new and exciting; they will be eager to learn. A board game is always a good choice. Games allow kids to have fun, interact and learn.
It’s time to set it up. Print the board game and grab die 3. Place the playing pieces at the start, and you are all set. Let your kiddos roll the dice, look at the image and sound out the syllable. Grab the colored pencil and trace the correct syllable to make the word that matches the image on the dice. The child who gets to the board game’s end first is the winner.
Do you have a spelling word list you want to practice with your kiddos? Are you ready to make your own roll-the-dice activity? I encourage you to check out Build Serbian Vocabulary -6 FREE printables for kids.
What do you use to help kids practice spelling words?
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