The book "Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin and Serbian: An Essential Grammar" is a valuable resource for beginners and intermediate students looking for a clear explanation of grammar in the BCMS language system. It covers all essential grammar topics in a straightforward manner, making it accessible and free from complex linguistic terminology.
The book includes extensive chapters on different parts of speech, word forms, tenses, verbal modes, and aspects, with examples from everyday language used in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia. It is a unique reference book that treats BCMS as a single grammar system, highlighting the small differences between the four language variants.
Željko Vrabec, the author of the book, is a multilingual specialist with professional translation experience at the BBC and the UN. With over 25 years of editorial experience, he has worked in various roles, including as a dialogue coach and language teacher. His expertise in BCMS language and teaching experience enrich the content of this grammar guide.