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BCNE is pleased to offer Bulgarian classes for adults again this fall, starting in October 9-15, 2023 and running through the beginning of May, 2024. This year we will hold our classes online again. Classes are conducted over Zoom and the link to the first class will be emailed to all interested. Class links, notes, and homework assignments are managed through Canvas. Classes are held once per week, with the exception of most holiday weekends. The first class for Group 2 and Group 3 will be on Oct 14, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Minimum enrollment for all classes is four students. All students interested in taking our intermediate/advanced class need to contact the instructor. All registered students are eligible to drop in on all of our other classes we offer during that school year.

Please register here by October 9, 2023: Registration Form

Beginner Bulgarian for Busy Adults A1 (Group 1)

Sundays, 11:00  – 12:30 p.m.

An introductory practice course in Bulgarian as a foreign language. We understand that as busy adults, our students’ time for homework and practice outside of class is limited. In this 80-minute course we will start with a detailed introduction to the Cyrillic alphabet and very basic vocabulary. We will practice together as we strengthen students’ knowledge of the alphabet and get comfortable with using every-day phrases. Our hope is that at the end of the semester students will be able to use the Cyrillic alphabet with ease, to understand basic everyday conversations, to introduce themselves and other people; to speak and write about themselves and their environment in basic terms. Suggested practice at home: between 2 and 6 hours weekly.

Beginner Bulgarian for Busy Adults A2 (Group 2)

Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. 

With Group 2 this year we will focus on advancing students’ vocabulary and speaking in the past tense!!!  This practice course in Bulgarian as a foreign language is for those who are familiar with the alphabet, can use basic vocabulary, and are comfortable using Bulgarian in present tense. We understand that as busy adults, our students’ time for homework and practice outside of class is limited. In this 80-minute course we will dive right into more substantial material and learning past tense. Our hope is that at the end of the semester students will be able to understand in more detail everyday conversations, speak about themselves, their families and their interests in the past, present and future. Suggested practice at home: between 2 and 6 hours weekly.

Textbook for Group 1 and Group 2: 

Primary textbook for both Group 1 and 2 this year is “Здравейте! Учебник по български език за чужденци А1 – А2 + CD” by New Bulgarian University. With Group 2 we will work on the second part of the book with the goal to cover all of the material and advance students’ vocabulary.  Please order the textbook at your earliest convenience. We will not need it for the first class but I hope you have them in front of you for the second class.  The textbooks were preordered by the instructor and are available for purchase from her for $35 (cash or check). Please add $10 for shipping and handling, or in-person pick-up can be arranged.) Alternatively, you can order them online here:

Textbook: “Здравейте! Учебник по български език за чужденци А1 – А2 + CD”:  

Good to have: Grammar Matters: Bulgarian Grammar in Charts – this is a guide with great explanations of grammatical rules in English (available on Amazon). All other materials will be provided by the instructor.

Grammar Matters: Bulgarian Grammar in Charts

Grammar Matters: Bulgarian Grammar in Charts

Intermediate/Advanced Bulgarian for Busy Adults B2-C1 (Group 3)

Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.  

An intermediate/advanced practice course in Bulgarian as a foreign language. Prerequisite: at least three Bulgarian classes or equivalent knowledge: fluency in reading and writing in the Cyrillic alphabet, greetings and introductions, good command of present, past, and future tense verbs and their conjugations, as well as familiarity with the perfective and imperfective aspect of the Bulgarian verbs. At the end of the semester, students will be comfortable speaking in Bulgarian in the present, past, and future tenses on a variety of topics. We suggest between 2 and 6 hours of practice weekly. All interested prospective students should contact the instructor at their earliest convenience at nadia@bulgariancenter.org.

Textbook for this class: 

“Bulgarian Beyond the First Steps” by Mira Kovatcheva will be the primary textbook for this class. A digital copy will be provided to you at no additional cost with the author’s permission (we recommend you print it and have it in front of you to facilitate interaction in class.) Textbook will be emailed upon registration and payment for the class. 

We may add the textbook “Здравейте С1-С1+” by New Bulgarian University later on in the year.

About the instructor

Nadia Ullman is mom to two children at the Bulgarian School and looks forward to teaching another year of Bulgarian to the grownups. Nadia is a BCNE Board member and an advocate for foreign-language immersion in the public schools. Nadia’s professional background is in municipal government: she was elected to Framingham’s Town Meeting where she served two terms; and further served as a Senior Policy Advisor to Framingham’s first Mayor. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University’s Extension School with a concentration in government and a bachelor’s in applied linguistics from South-West University of Bulgaria. Nadia is passionate about creating a larger community of Bulgarian language learners and savors teaching her native language in her free time.

Tuition and other important information: 

You can pay for the class online with your credit card (to pay by check to BCNE, please contact the instructor.) BCNE members receive a $50 membership discount. Individual annual membership is $50; Family annual membership $75. All contributions from the class and membership fee go towards refinishing and maintaining our new community home in Billerica. Thank you!

Tuition for the 2023-2024 courses is $475*. 

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*Non-member $475.00 USD

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• Individuals experiencing financial hardship might be eligible for a modest additional discount on a case-by-case basis. Please keep in mind that this class is provided as a fundraising initiative and contributions are donated towards the BCNE capital campaign. 

Please register here: Registration Form 

ABOUT BCNE

The Bulgarian Center of New England (BCNE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to serve as a focal point of the Bulgarian community in New England and attract people from different backgrounds who have interest in the Bulgarian culture, art, history, and traditions. The Center is located in the Greater Boston Area and will host the Bulgarian Church “St. Petka,” the Bulgarian School “Sv. sv. Kiril and Methodii,” events organized by the Bulgarian-American Cultural Center “Madara”, and initiatives sponsored by other groups and organizations.

We are raising funds for renovating the new building for the community. Please join our efforts. If you would like to donate, click on the button below:

Donations so far:

Read more about the new building here.

For other ways to donate, please visit our Donate area. There you can find more detailed information regarding 

We hope you join us this fall in exploring the Bulgarian language and culture! Заповядайте!Edit

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Среща и лекция с г-н Ангел Ангелов,

Генерален консул на Република България

и Консулски ден в Бостън

Събота, 6 май 2023 г.

13:30 ч. в двора на сградата @ 310 River St., Billerica, MA

Среща с най-малките ученици в българското училище “Св. Св. Кирил и Методий”, учители и родители. Разпродажба на сладкиши, организирана от родителската организация на училището. Очакваме Ви!

14:00 ч. в голямата зала @ 310 River St., Billerica, MA

Среща с общността: учители, родителската организация на училището, ученици от класовете по български език за възрастни, организацията на изборните доброволци, български бизнеси и организации, и широката българска общност. Заповядайте!

15:00 ч. в голямата зала @ 310 River St., Billerica, MA

Презентация за работата на генералния консул – организира се основно за по-големите ученици, но ще е отворена за учениците, които имат виртуални класове, за родителите и общността, и за класовете по български за възрастни на Центъра. Заповядайте присъствено или онлайн на Invite Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88535473344!

Неделя, 7 май 2023 г.

от 8 до 17 ч. Two Newton Place, 255 Washington Street, Newton, MA

Консулски услуги (само по предварително записан час)

Предлаганите услуги са описани в приложената информация от консулската служба на ГК – Ню Йорк. За повече информация и запазване на час кликнете на QR кода вдясно или на https://forms.gle/FT95EWTqtPf7w8ez8.

По всички въпроси, свързани с програмата за уикенда, се обръщайте към г-жа Надя Улман на телефона на БЦНА (617) 453-8999‬.

Очакваме Ви!

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Join us!

Community Meeting and Lecture

with Angel Angelov, Consul General of Bulgaria in New York

and Consular Services Day in Boston

Saturday, May 6, 2023

1:30 p.m. School yard @ 310 River St., Billerica, MA

Meet and greet with the youngest students at the Bulgarian School in Boston, their parents and teachers. Bake sale organized by the school’s PTO.

2 p.m. Community Hall @ 310 River St., Billerica, MA

Community meeting with the teachers and the PTO of the school, students from BCNE’s Bulgarian for Busy Adults classes, the Bulgarian Election Volunteers Organization, Bulgarian businesses and organizations, and the community.

3 p.m. Community Hall @ 310 River St., Billerica, MA

Presentation about the work of the Consul General – this presentation will be geared towards the older students at the Bulgarian school but will be open to the online students, the students from our Bulgarian for Busy Adults classes, the families, and the community. (Zoom invite link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88535473344.)

Sunday, May 7, 2023 г.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two Newton Place, 255 Washington Street, Newton, MA

Consular Services (by appointment only)

Information about the services offered can be found in the announcement from the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York at http://bulgariancenter.org/. For appointment, please follow the QR code on the right or at https://forms.gle/FT95EWTqtPf7w8ez8.

With questions about the weekend’s event schedule contact Nadia Ullman at BCNE’s phone number at (617) 453-8999‬.

Българският Център в Нова Англия организира за Вас

Консулски ден в Бостън

неделя, 7 май 2023 г. от 9 до 17 ч.

Two Newton Place, 255 Washington Street, Newton, MA.

Консулските услуги, които ще бъдат предлагани са описани по-долу в приложената информация от консулската служба на ГК – Ню Йорк. Към момента подновяването на лични документи се извършва онлайн (до 45 дни преди изтичане на валидността на документа) на следния адрес https://e-services.mfa.bg/ или на място в консулската служба след предварително записан час на следния линк https://calendly.com/consulate_newyork

Запитвания свързани с протичането на Консулския ден можете да изпратите на Nadia@BulgarianCenter.org или оставете съобщение на телефона на БЦНА на (617) 453-8999‬.

Линк за запазване на час за Консулския ден: https://forms.gle/FT95EWTqtPf7w8ez8 или тук:

Заповядайте!

Консулски ден в Бостън

На 7 май 2023 г., от 9:00 до 17:00 ч.

Адрес: Two Newton Place,

255 Washington St, Newton, MA

Консулски услуги, които ще бъдат предлагани:

– Приемане на частни документи за заверка на подпис/съдържание;

– Регистриране на раждане (за деца до 14 г.) или брак в България;

– Доставка на получени в ГК от България български лични документи;

– Консултации по консулски въпроси.

За заверка на частни документи е необходимо да се представи подготвен и попълнен самият документ (пълномощно/декларация), който следва да се подпише със син химикал само пред консулския служител, но не и преди това. Към него трябва да се приложи валидна българска лична карта/паспорт и нейно/негово фотокопие (личната карта се фотокопира и от двете страни).

Удостоверяване на подпис и съдържание на пълномощни за разпореждане с недвижими имоти трябва да се представят в два еднакви екземпляра.

Размер на таксите:

Заверка на подпис върху документ – 36 щ.д.

Удостоверяване на съдържание (пълномощни за разпореждане с недвижими имоти или учредяване на вещни права върху тях) – 72 щ.д. за първа страница и по 36 щ.д. за всяка следваща страница.

Внимание!

За получаване на заверените документи следва да представите самоадресиран и предплатен плик с номер за проследяване (tracking number) от UPS, USPS или FedEx.

За регистрация на раждане или брак е необходимо да представите молба до генералното консулство в свободен текст, както и оригинал на американския документ (удостоверение за раждане или брак), снабден с Апостил (взима се от Държавния департамент на щата, в който е издаден документът), с превод на български език.

Списък на преводачите може да намерите на следния линк: http://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/bg/prevodachi/. Подписът на преводача се заверява в консулството. Трябва да приложите и копие на валидна лична карта на родителя български гражданин, при регистриране на раждане, или на съпруга български гражданин при регистриране на брак.

Таксата за заверка на подписа на преводача е 36 щ.д.

Може да получите на място по време на консулския ден готовите си лични документи, подадени в консулството или онлайн. За целта е необходимо да проверите дали документите са пристигнали в консулската служба в списъка с готовите лични документи, който публикуваме в края на всеки месец на следния линк: https://www.mfa.bg/embassies/usagc/messages.

Необходимо е да върнете старите си документи. Ако някой желае да задържи стария си паспорт поради наличие на виза в него или по друга уважителна причина, трябва да попълни искане за задържане, което може да намерите на следния линк:

http://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/…/2021/08/ISKANE-ZAD.P.pdf

Молим да бъде предоставен списък на генералното консулство с имената и ЕГН на гражданите, чиито документи трябва да бъдат доставени, не по-късно от 2 дни преди консулския ден.

Консулските такси се заплащат с чек, издаден на името на Consulate of Bulgaria. ​

Обслужването на граждани ще се извършва след предварително записан час при местния координатор г-жа Надя Улман.

Времето за обслужване е около 15 минути на човек.

За допълнителни въпроси може да се информирате директно от консулската служба на ГК-Ню Йорк на тел: 212-935-4646 (в работни дни между 14 и 17 ч.) и на тел: 617-453-8999 (по въпроси за организацията на място).

We are thrilled to share with you a slideshow from the 2023 Annual Celebration of Bulgaria National Liberation Day, brought to you by The Bulgarian Center of New England, The Bulgarian School “Sv. sv. Kiril i Metodii,” and The Bulgarian Church “St. Petka.” Relive the excitement of the event by downloading photos from the link below. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts if you share them on social media! #BulgariaNationalLiberationDay#Celebration#Memories#bulgariancenterne

https://www.photopalitra.com/2023-ANNUAL-CELEBRATION-of-Bulgarias-National-Liberation-Day/i-qXcGFc5

Dear friends,

Happy New Year to all of you!

Now it is the perfect time for the Bulgarian Center of New England to thank you for your support and generosity!

Thanks to your donations, we have achieved a lot so far.

From the beginning of 2019 until now thanks to donation campaigns, many events and cooperation with many Bulgarian organizations – BCNA managed to collect funds to purchase a building:

– $50,000 – 2019

– $136,000 -2020

– $147,000 – 2021

– $80,000 – 2022

Information about the building:

– $91,000 down payment on the building and $448,000 in financing through Eastern Bank

– monthly loan repayment installment is $2550 without additional costs for (electricity, internet, cleaning, heating and others). The loan is fully covered by the Bulgarian school.

Completed projects to date:

– Fully finished ground floor.

– 3 fully finished classrooms

– Two sliding walls were installed, as a result of which two more classrooms were separated. Total value $160,000

– Construction of playground $55,000- completed 11/22

– Install sliding wall in great hall $27,000 – completed 11/22

Future projects:

– replacement of the heating system and addition of a gas line. Total amount $40,000 – down payment $17,000. – project should start in the spring.

– Construction of a fence around the playground.

Total $9,000 – down payment $5,000. – should be installed in 4-6 weeks.

Other future projects:

– roof replacement (estimated value $30,000)

– building a chapel (estimated cost $70,000)

Thank you for your donations so far, for your trust and support!

If you haven’t had a chance to make a donation for 2022, please donate here https://paypal.me/bgcne and share on social networks!

If your employer doubles donations, you can see the BCNA information (for matching donations) here: https://bulgariancenter.org/about-us/bylaws/

If you shop on Amazon, please use AmazonSmile with a link to Bulgarian Center Of New England Inc.: smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1401925 (when you choose BCNA, the organization receives a donation at no additional charge to you).

Thank you

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Bulgarian

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Скъпи приятели,

Честита нова година!

Българския център в нова Англия иска да ви благодари за подкрепата и щедростта!

Благодарение на вашите дарения постигнахме много досега.

От началото на 2019 до сега благодарение на дарителски кампании, много събития и сътрудничество с много български организации – БЦНА успя да събере средства за да закупи сграда.

– $50 000 – 2019

– $136 000 – 2020

– $147 000 – 2021

– $80 000 – 2022

Информация за сградата:

– $91 000 предплата за сградата и $448 000 са финансирани през Eastern Bank

– Mесечна вноска по погасяване на заема е $2550 без допълнителни разходи за (електричество, интернет, почистване, отопление и други). Заемът се покрива изцяло от Българското училище.

Завършени проекти:

– Напълно завършен приземен етаж.

– 3 напълно завършени класни стаи

– Инсталирани са две плъзгащи стени в резултат на което са обособени още две класни стаи. Обща стойност $160 000

– Построяване на детска площадка $55,000- завършен 11/22

– Инсталиране на плъзгаща стена в голямата зала

$27 000 – завършен 11/22

Бъдещи проекти:

– Подмяна на отоплителната системата и добавяне на газ линия. Обща сума $40 000- предплата $17 000. – проектът трябва да започне пролетта.

– Построяване на ограда около детската площадка. Обща сума $9 000 -предплата $5 000. – трябва да бъде инсталирана от 4-6 седмици.

Други бъдещи проекти:

– Cмяна на покрив (приблизителна стойност $30 000)

– Построяване на параклис (приблизителна стойност $70 000)

Благодарим Ви за даренията до сега, за доверието и подкрепата!

Ако не сте имали възможност да направите дарение за 2022 г., моля дарете тук https://paypal.me/bgcne и споделете в социалните мрежи!

Ако Вашият работодател удвоява дарения, можете да видите информацията на БЦНА (for matching donations) тук: https://bulgariancenter.org/about-us/bylaws/

Ако пазарувате от амазон моля използвайте AmazonSmile с линк към Bulgarian Center Of New England Inc.: smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1401925 (когато изберете БЦНА, организацията получава дарение без добавена такса към Вас).

Благодарим Ви

Есента е сезон на плодородието и земните дарове, радващ сетивата с пъстрота, багри, вкусове и изобилие. Есента е и също така съзидателен, творчески период, когато училищният звънец оповестява началото на новата учебна година. А каква по-голяма гордост от тази нашето българско училище да отвори врати и посрещне учениците си в сграда принадлежаща на българската общност. Ето тук нашите деца се учат, играят, опознават българските традиции. Тук е и домът на християнския ни храм, църквата Св. Петка, нашата духовна връзка. Тук е нашето кътче от България, което ни сближава и сплотява. Но всичко това би било непостижимо без подкрепата и всеотдайността на десетки доброволци, спонсори, поддръжници – всички вас, които влагат време, усилия, средства, ентусиазъм и усърдие. Благодарим Ви от сърце!

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Thank you to all who were able to attend our Fall Festival of Kindness!

Fall is a time of harvest, vibrant colors and abundance. Fall is also a creative time, a time of new beginnings, when the school bell greets all students. We are thrilled to have a building for our community where our children learn about Bulgarian language and culture, a place that is home to our church and is a little piece of our homeland. This would not have been accomplished without the support of volunteers, donors and friends — all of you, who dedicate time, effort, funds, enthusiasm and hard work to make this dream a reality! From the bottom of our hearts, thank YOU!

ви кани на

среща-разговор и пица 

с членове на Борда на директорите

в събота, 12 ноември 2022 г.

от 14:00 ч.

в Българския център на адрес 310 River Street, Billerica

 или онлайн

Уважаеми сънародници, заповядайте със своите въпроси, предлoжения, и идеи на среща-разговор с представители на Борда на директорите на БЦНА. Ще чуете за нашата работа и за обновяването на сградта ни. 

В случай, че искате да се присъедините онлайн, линкът ще бъде публикуван на http://bulgariancenter.org/ няколко дни преди срещата.

Заповядайте!

BCNE is pleased to offer Bulgarian classes for adults again this fall, starting in October 10-16, 2022 and running through the beginning of May, 2023. This year we will hold our classes online again. Classes are conducted over Zoom and the link to the first class will be emailed to all interested. Beginning Bulgarian classes will be once per week, on Saturdays. The first class for Group 1 and Group 2 will be on Oct 15 at 3:00 p.m.Minimum enrollment for all classes is four students. All students interested in taking our intermediate class need to contact the instructor.

Please register here by October 10, 2022: Registration Form

Beginner Bulgarian for Busy Adults (Group 1)

Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

An introductory practice course in Bulgarian as a foreign language. We understand that as busy adults, our students’ time for homework and practice outside of class is limited. In this 80-minute course we will start with a detailed introduction to the Cyrillic alphabet and very basic vocabulary. We will practice together as we strengthen students’ knowledge of the alphabet and get comfortable with using every-day phrases. Our hope is that at the end of the semester students will be able to use the Cyrillic alphabet with ease, to understand basic everyday conversations, to introduce themselves and other people; to speak and write about themselves and their environment in basic terms. Suggested practice at home: between 2 and 6 hours weekly.

Beginner Bulgarian for Busy Adults+ (Group 2)

Saturdays, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 

An introductory practice course in Bulgarian as a foreign language for those who are familiar with the alphabet and basic vocabulary. We understand that as busy adults, our students’ time for homework and practice outside of class is limited. In this 80-minute course we will start from the basics and will practice together as we strengthen students’ knowledge of every-day phrases and speaking and writing the present and the future. Our hope is that at the end of the semester students will be able to understand everyday conversations, speak about themselves, their families, and their interests. Suggested practice at home: between 2 and 6 hours weekly.

Textbook for Group 1 and Group 2: 

Primary textbook set: “Step by Step A1” textbook and workbook, published by Sabeva, Andonova, and Zagorova. Please order both the textbook and the workbook at your earliest convenience. We will not need them for the first class on Oct 15, but I hope you have them in front of you for the second class, on Oct 22.

Textbook: “Стъпка по стъпка — Step by Step A1”:  https://www.amazon.com/Step-Bulgarian-Language-Culture-Foreigners/dp/1517394384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SG23ZSTT959V&keywords=Bulgarian+step+by+step&qid=1665242391&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=bulgarian+step+by+step%2Cstripbooks%2C56&sr=1-1

Workbook: “Стъпка по стъпка — Step by Step A1”:  https://www.amazon.com/Step-Bulgarian-language-foreigners-Workbook/dp/1517398541/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2SG23ZSTT959V&keywords=Bulgarian+step+by+step&qid=1665242391&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=bulgarian+step+by+step%2Cstripbooks%2C56&sr=1-2

Good to have: Grammar Matters: Bulgarian Grammar in Charts – this is a guide with great explanations of grammatical rules in English (available at Amazon). All other materials will be provided by the instructor.

Grammar Matters: Bulgarian Grammar in Charts

Intermediate Bulgarian for Busy Adults (Group 3)

Time (TBD by consensus per students’ availability)  

An intermediate practice course in Bulgarian as a foreign language. Prerequisite: at least one Beginners Bulgarian class or equivalent knowledge: fluency in reading and writing in the Cyrillic alphabet, greetings and introductions, good command of present and future tense verbs and their conjugations, as well as familiarity with the perfective and imperfective aspect of the Bulgarian verbs. At the end of the semester, students will be comfortable speaking in Bulgarian in the present, past, and future tenses on a variety of topics. We suggest between 2 and 6 hours of homework and practice weekly.All interested prospective students should contact the instructor at their earliest convenience at nadia@bulgariancenter.org.

Textbook for this class: 

“Bulgarian Beyond the First Steps” by Mira Kovatcheva will be the primary textbook for this class. A digital copy will be provided to you at no additional cost with the author’s permission (we recommend you print it and have it in front of you to facilitate interaction in class.) Textbook will be emailed upon registration and payment for the class. 

About the instructor

Nadia Ullman is mom to two children at the Bulgarian School and looks forward to teaching another year of Bulgarian to the grownups. Nadia is a BCNE Board member and an advocate for foreign-language immersion in the public schools. Nadia’s professional background is in municipal government: she was elected to Framingham’s Town Meeting where she served two terms; and further served as a Senior Policy Advisor to Framingham’s first Mayor. She holds a master’s degree from Harvard University’s Extension School with a concentration in government and a bachelor’s in applied linguistics from South-West University of Bulgaria. Nadia is passionate about creating a larger community of Bulgarian language learners and savors teaching her native language in her free time.

Tuition and other important information: 

You can pay for the class online with your credit card (to pay by check to BCNE, please contact the instructor.) BCNE members receive a $50 membership discount. Individual annual membership is $50; Family annual membership $75. All contributions from the class and membership fee go towards refinishing and maintaining our new community home in Billerica. Thank you!

Tuition for the 2022-2023 courses is $475*. 

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• Individuals experiencing financial hardship might be eligible for a modest additional discount on a case-by-case basis. Please keep in mind that this class is provided as a fundraising initiative and contributions are donated towards the BCNE capital campaign. 

Please register here by October 10, 2022: Registration Form 

ABOUT BCNE

The Bulgarian Center of New England (BCNE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whose mission is to serve as a focal point of the Bulgarian community in New England and attract people from different backgrounds who have interest in the Bulgarian culture, art, history, and traditions. The Center is located in the Greater Boston Area and will host the Bulgarian Church “St. Petka,” the Bulgarian School “Sv. sv. Kiril and Methodii,” events organized by the Bulgarian-American Cultural Center “Madara”, and initiatives sponsored by other groups and organizations.

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We hope you join us this fall in exploring the Bulgarian language and culture! Заповядайте!