The three languages are mutually intelligible at more than 95%, a Bosnian, a Serb and a Croat understand each other without difficulty. The differences are mainly lexical (Bosnian retains more Turkish and Arabic words, Croatian favours Latin-based neologisms, Serbian is closer to Russian) and in writing (Croatian uses only the Latin alphabet, Serbian uses Cyrillic or Latin, Bosnian mainly Latin). Learning Bosnian effectively gives you access to all three.

Is Bosnian difficult for English or French speakers?

Bosnian is rated Category 3 by the FSI, around 1,100 hours for English speakers. The main challenges are the 7 grammatical cases and the verbal aspect system (perfective/imperfective). On the upside, the Latin alphabet, regular pronunciation and the rich vein of Oriental vocabulary (inherited from Turkish) offer unexpected footholds. A conversational B1 level is achievable in 8 to 12 months with regular lessons.

Why learn Bosnian to travel in the Balkans?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's emerging destinations, still relatively untouched despite extraordinary landscapes (the Neretva river, the forests of Sutjeska, the waters of Blagaj). Sarajevo is nicknamed 'the Jerusalem of the Balkans' for its religious diversity. Learning Bosnian also lets you travel through Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, countries that together make up the former Yugoslavia and share near-complete linguistic intelligibility.

Is there a Bosnian community in Europe?

Yes. The Bosnian community in France is estimated at 80,000-100,000 people, with concentrations in Paris, Lyon, Strasbourg and Grenoble, while even larger communities live in Germany, Austria and Sweden. Most arrived after the 1992-1995 war and are well integrated, working across every sector. Speaking a few words of Bosnian with members of this community creates an immediate and moving connection.

Does Bosnian really contain Turkish words?

Yes, abundantly. Five centuries of Ottoman rule left hundreds of Turkish and Arabic words in everyday Bosnian: 'džamija' (mosque, from Turkish camii), 'čaša' (glass), 'dućan' (shop), 'merhaba' (hello in Turkish), 'kahva' (coffee). These Oriental loanwords give Bosnian a distinctive flavour among the Slavic languages and are often instantly recognisable to anyone with a working knowledge of Turkish or Arabic.

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