Who Are the Serbs? Learning About Language and People

The Serbs are a Slavic people living in Eastern Europe. That means they are related to other Slavic nations like:

• Russians

• Polish

• Czechs

• Slovaks

• And several others!

Because of this, people from these countries can often understand each other a little when they speak. But Serbs are even more closely related to their neighbors:

• Croats

• Bosniaks

• Montenegrins

In fact, these groups speak in such a similar way that a visitor might think they’re all speaking the same language!

What Makes the Serbian Language Unique?

One very special thing about the Serbian language is that it can be written in two alphabets:

• Cyrillic – the traditional Serbian script

• Latin – the same script used in English and many other languages

Serbs are among the few people in the world who can easily read and write in both! This makes learning and communication even more flexible and fun.

Serbian Life in the Balkans: Food, Family, and Fruit

Serbia is located in a region called the Balkans—a beautiful area full of mountains, rivers, forests, and fields. Most Serbs live in Serbia, but many also live in neighboring countries like Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, and especially Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This land is perfect for growing fruit, and Serbian families have been doing it for generations.

Orchards and Autumn Adventures

Serbs are especially known for growing:

• Apples

• Plums

In the autumn, families often go to the countryside to visit their grandparents and help them pick plums from the orchard. This becomes a special family activity that brings everyone together.

In winter, the grown-ups—especially grandfathers—use small home distilleries to turn the plums into slivovitz, a famous homemade plum brandy for adults. While children don’t drink the brandy, they enjoy the gathering, storytelling, and laughter that fills the home during this traditional season.

Language, Culture, and Family Fun with Dinolingo

Learning about the Serbian language and lifestyle helps children discover how people live, speak, and celebrate in other parts of the world. It also shows how language and tradition go hand in hand—especially in family settings.

With Dinolingo, children ages 2–14 can learn Serbian through exciting and fun resources like interactive games, songs, animated stories, and printable worksheets. Whether your child is just beginning or already learning, Dinolingo offers age-based learning paths, a parent dashboard, and rewards that make language learning both personal and joyful.