Macedonian at U of T

Macedonian is a Slavic language. It is the official language of the Republic of Macedonia and is also spoken by Macedonians living outside of the Republic, both in the Balkans and in diaspora communities
Macedonian uses the Cyrillic alphabet. Students learning the Macedonian Cyrillic alphabet will find it easy to learn the writing systems of many other Slavic languages.
Although Macedonian is spoken by a small number of people, learning Macedonian will provide the student opportunities to read Macedonia's rich folklore, literature, and history.
Many students become interested in Macedonian because of the large numbers of Macedonians living in Toronto, because of family ties, or because it is an understudied Slavic language with a grammar quite different from other Slavic languages. New opportunities for employment using Macedonian may arise as Macedonia develops closer ties with the European Union.

Visit the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures website for more information.
Consult the A&S calendar for specific course offerings.

There are growing possibilities for in-country study and work. The department can advise you on all different types of arrangements. Some students have studied in the capital city of Skopje, as well as in the beautiful resort town of Ohrid. Other students have held internships in Macedonia.

Is Macedonian a Slavic language?
Yes. The modern Macedonian language is classified as a South Slavic language. It is most closely related to Bulgarian and Serbian.
Is it hard to learn the alphabet?
No! Most students learn the alphabet within the first week of the first year of study. Many of the letters are familiar to students through both the Latin and Greek alphabets.