HOW  THIS  BOOK IS ORGANIZED Speak Bulgarian Like a Native is a self-study reference book that consists of 28 topical units. Each unit includes popular Bulgarian idioms, English translations, definitions in Bulgarian and examples of the idioms used in context.There is also a section at the end of this book called "False Friends" which contains information about idioms that sound similar in Bulgarian and English but differ in meaning. These idioms will be marked with an endnote whenever they come up throughout the text.The authors are working on a new book that will include exercises and will be intended mainly for classroom use.  WHO CAN USE  THIS  BOOK  Speak Bulgarian Like a Native is a reference book for upper intermediate and advanced students of Bulgarian who speak English. Teachers of Bulgarian will also find this book useful as additional course material. HOW WERE THE IDIOMS SELECTED  The idioms selected for the book are widely used in the contemporary Bulgarian language. Sometimes an idiom has more than one meaning but a second meaning is only included if it is also popular and widely used. The examples are written by the authors but are based on research of the usage of the idioms in the media and everyday life.  SOME IMPORTANT NOTES  Idioms are fixed expressions that cannot be understood by the meanings of the separate words they are made of. Idioms are sometimes used without any changes but they still comply with the rules of grammar. This book is intended as a quick reference guide, thus, not all possible word forms are included. Therefore, the speaker needs to make the necessary changes - e.g. to use the appropriate verb form or the correct object pronoun. ABOUT THE ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS  Whenever possible the idioms are translated with a corresponding English idiom. When it is not possible, a definition in English is given.  THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We are expressing our special thanks to Milena Mileva-Feno and Barry Feno - our editors and English translators - for their invaluable insights and constant support and encouragement. OTHER PUBLICATIONS Step by Step.  Bulgarian language and culture for foreigners. A1. Student's Book and Workbook. Available from Amazon.com and other online stores. Available on Kindle and other devices. - Grammar Matters . Bulgarian Grammar in Charts. Available from Amazon.com and other online stores. Available on Kindle and other devices. - Illustrated Bulgarian Vocabulary.  Flashcard Books. Part 1 and Part 2. Available from Amazon.com and other online stores. Available on Kindle and other devices. You can contact the authors with feedback and questions at radostzhana@gmail.com.Join our Facebook group  Step by Step Bulgarian  for some free resources - PowerPoint presentations and audio files. Radost Sabeva is a Bulgarian Language Instructor and Cross-Cultural Facilitator who has been working with a broad range of foreign learners of the Bulgarian language for more than 20 years.She has worked with various embassies and foreign offices in Sofia as well as with individual learners and groups from many countries and nationalities. Radost is a graduate of St. St. Cyril and Methodius University, Veliko Tarnovo and has an MA in Bulgarian Linguistics with a Minor in History.  Zhana Zagorova has an MA in Russian Studies from Sofia University and an MBA in Marketing from the City University of Seattle. She also holds a post-graduate certificate for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.Zhana has worked as a lecturer, teacher, and examiner at various universities and language centers in Sofia, Bulgaria where she taught Bulgarian to foreigners, English and Russian to young and adult learners from beginner to advanced levels and facilitated seminars and exams on the cultural history of Bulgaria. Radost and Zhana have also worked as Bulgarian language and culture facilitators for US Peace Corps Bulgaria and the Bulgarian-American Fulbright Commission and developed Bulgarian language manuals for their trainings.