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Slovenian Language Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Slovenian

• Lesson 1: Overview of Slovenian
  • History of the Slovenian language
  • Dialects and regional variations
• Lesson 2: Slovenian Alphabet and Sounds
  • Pronunciation guide
  • Distinctive phonetic features compared to other Slavic languages

Module 2: Basic Slovenian Grammar

• Lesson 3: Nouns and Articles
  • Gender (masculine, feminine, neuter)
  • Singular and plural forms
• Lesson 4: Cases in Slovenian
  • An overview of the six cases (nominative, accusative, genitive, dative, locative, instrumental)
  • Basic usage and prepositions associated with each case
• Lesson 5: Pronouns
  • Personal, possessive, reflexive, and interrogative pronouns

Module 3: Verb Usage and Tenses

• Lesson 6: Present Tense
  • Regular and irregular verb conjugations
  • The concept of aspect in verbs (perfective and imperfective)
• Lesson 7: Past Tense and Future Tense
  • Formation and usage
  • Common irregularities
• Lesson 8: Imperative and Conditional Moods
  • Forming commands and requests
  • Expressing wishes and hypotheticals

Module 4: Essential Vocabulary and Phrases

• Lesson 9: Everyday Vocabulary
  • Basic words and phrases for daily interactions
  • Numbers, dates, and time expressions
• Lesson 10: Functional Language
  • Directions, shopping, dining out
  • Emergency and health-related vocabulary

Module 5: Advanced Grammar Concepts

• Lesson 11: Adjectives and Adverbs
  • Degrees of comparison
  • Position and agreement in sentences
• Lesson 12: Complex Sentences
  • Subordinate clauses
  • Conjunctions and their usage

Module 6: Practical Slovenian Usage

• Lesson 13: Conversational Practice
  • Role-plays based on real-life scenarios
  • Language dos and don'ts in social contexts
• Lesson 14: Writing and Text Analysis
  • Practice writing personal letters, emails, and simple essays
  • Reading and discussing short Slovenian texts (news articles, simple literature)

Module 7: Immersion and Cultural Fluency

• Lesson 15: Slovenian Media
  • Listening to Slovenian music, watching films, and television shows
• Lesson 16: Understanding Slovenian Culture
  • Cultural norms, holidays, and historical contexts

Module 8: Review and Proficiency Testing

• Lesson 17: Comprehensive Review
  • Review all major grammar points and vocabulary
• Lesson 18: Proficiency Evaluation
  • Oral and written tests to assess progress and areas needing improvement