Ana Ilievska Zavrsnik
@ailievskazavrsnik.bsky.social
http://ilievska-zavrsnik.com/
Founder of 🇲🇰🇸🇮 @languageyoga.bsky.social | #Linguist | #Lecturer | #Translator I #Examiner | #Volunteer I #CharteredLanguageConsultant for #Macedonian and #Slovene | Love #Grammar #Art and 🦝🖖🏼🇺🇦
Founder of 🇲🇰🇸🇮 @languageyoga.bsky.social | #Linguist | #Lecturer | #Translator I #Examiner | #Volunteer I #CharteredLanguageConsultant for #Macedonian and #Slovene | Love #Grammar #Art and 🦝🖖🏼🇺🇦
Dodged the crowded centre and opted for an afternoon at the #NationalTheatre picked End without realising it’s the third part of a trilogy 😁🎭😀
Went in clueless, came out impressed. Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves were brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️
Went in clueless, came out impressed. Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves were brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️
December 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Dodged the crowded centre and opted for an afternoon at the #NationalTheatre picked End without realising it’s the third part of a trilogy 😁🎭😀
Went in clueless, came out impressed. Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves were brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️
Went in clueless, came out impressed. Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves were brilliant! ❤️❤️❤️
“Proud” owner of the username Anal, thanks to a linguistics organisation that thought, ‘Yes, this is a good idea, to join name and the first letter of the surname”
No, it was not, this feels like a professional betrayal. 😩
No, it was not, this feels like a professional betrayal. 😩
December 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“Proud” owner of the username Anal, thanks to a linguistics organisation that thought, ‘Yes, this is a good idea, to join name and the first letter of the surname”
No, it was not, this feels like a professional betrayal. 😩
No, it was not, this feels like a professional betrayal. 😩
The longest running play - a classic Agatha mystery on stage.
An entire nation choosing ice cream 🇬🇧🍦
Me choosing popcorn 🍿
Honestly, the boldest plot twist of the night 😄
An entire nation choosing ice cream 🇬🇧🍦
Me choosing popcorn 🍿
Honestly, the boldest plot twist of the night 😄
December 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The longest running play - a classic Agatha mystery on stage.
An entire nation choosing ice cream 🇬🇧🍦
Me choosing popcorn 🍿
Honestly, the boldest plot twist of the night 😄
An entire nation choosing ice cream 🇬🇧🍦
Me choosing popcorn 🍿
Honestly, the boldest plot twist of the night 😄
We live in tense, exhausting times. That’s why choosing kindness matters - giving credit, sharing admiration, saying thanks. Criticism is lazy comfort. Creation is risk. It’s easier to criticise than to create. I’d rather celebrate what’s good than tear down what isn’t.
December 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We live in tense, exhausting times. That’s why choosing kindness matters - giving credit, sharing admiration, saying thanks. Criticism is lazy comfort. Creation is risk. It’s easier to criticise than to create. I’d rather celebrate what’s good than tear down what isn’t.
Holiday greetings from some of my awesome students and groups #Slovene #Macedonian🎄
When a singing shark shows up for the holidays, you know the lesson has gone completely off-script - as usually. 🤣
Learning is fun! Join US. See ya at SSEES!
When a singing shark shows up for the holidays, you know the lesson has gone completely off-script - as usually. 🤣
Learning is fun! Join US. See ya at SSEES!
Winter wishes from UCL SSEES Language short courses ❄️🎄
Our fantastic students wish you happy holidays in 7 different languages!
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Feeling inspired?💡 Find out more about the online short courses we offer: www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Our fantastic students wish you happy holidays in 7 different languages!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Ma...
Feeling inspired?💡 Find out more about the online short courses we offer: www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
Winter wishes from UCL SSEES Language short courses 2025
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December 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Holiday greetings from some of my awesome students and groups #Slovene #Macedonian🎄
When a singing shark shows up for the holidays, you know the lesson has gone completely off-script - as usually. 🤣
Learning is fun! Join US. See ya at SSEES!
When a singing shark shows up for the holidays, you know the lesson has gone completely off-script - as usually. 🤣
Learning is fun! Join US. See ya at SSEES!
Thrilled that the #V&AMembersLounge is back open! ☕️
Nothing makes me happier than escaping the buzz of the main restaurant and sipping my coffee in blissful quiet. And honestly… walking through that very cool glass door feels like entering a secret art-lover hideaway.
My old ritual is now back! ❤️
Nothing makes me happier than escaping the buzz of the main restaurant and sipping my coffee in blissful quiet. And honestly… walking through that very cool glass door feels like entering a secret art-lover hideaway.
My old ritual is now back! ❤️
December 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thrilled that the #V&AMembersLounge is back open! ☕️
Nothing makes me happier than escaping the buzz of the main restaurant and sipping my coffee in blissful quiet. And honestly… walking through that very cool glass door feels like entering a secret art-lover hideaway.
My old ritual is now back! ❤️
Nothing makes me happier than escaping the buzz of the main restaurant and sipping my coffee in blissful quiet. And honestly… walking through that very cool glass door feels like entering a secret art-lover hideaway.
My old ritual is now back! ❤️
Here since 4 pm, they started drilling past midnight, now an alarm has been blaring for almost an hour… clearly, the cosmos said, “Let there be noise.”
At this point, I’d welcome a meteor strike just for some quiet.
And hubby is blissfully deaf to the sound and previously oblivious to the smell!
🥴😆
At this point, I’d welcome a meteor strike just for some quiet.
And hubby is blissfully deaf to the sound and previously oblivious to the smell!
🥴😆
December 9, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Here since 4 pm, they started drilling past midnight, now an alarm has been blaring for almost an hour… clearly, the cosmos said, “Let there be noise.”
At this point, I’d welcome a meteor strike just for some quiet.
And hubby is blissfully deaf to the sound and previously oblivious to the smell!
🥴😆
At this point, I’d welcome a meteor strike just for some quiet.
And hubby is blissfully deaf to the sound and previously oblivious to the smell!
🥴😆
Facebook began as a place to share memories with friends. Now my feed is a reality show starring total strangers, and my actual friends only appear after an archaeological-level scroll.
Meanwhile LinkedIn quietly transformed from “professional networking” to “career-themed dating app.” 🫣
Meanwhile LinkedIn quietly transformed from “professional networking” to “career-themed dating app.” 🫣
December 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Facebook began as a place to share memories with friends. Now my feed is a reality show starring total strangers, and my actual friends only appear after an archaeological-level scroll.
Meanwhile LinkedIn quietly transformed from “professional networking” to “career-themed dating app.” 🫣
Meanwhile LinkedIn quietly transformed from “professional networking” to “career-themed dating app.” 🫣
Only I could wait a full YEAR for a show… by mistake😂
Bought it in 2024 thinking it was in 2 weeks, didn’t check the year, then panicked at 2am last week realising it was actually TODAY
Almost missed it because I napped in the foyer🤣
Was fun though, even at moments felt like accidental AI art drops!
Bought it in 2024 thinking it was in 2 weeks, didn’t check the year, then panicked at 2am last week realising it was actually TODAY
Almost missed it because I napped in the foyer🤣
Was fun though, even at moments felt like accidental AI art drops!
December 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Only I could wait a full YEAR for a show… by mistake😂
Bought it in 2024 thinking it was in 2 weeks, didn’t check the year, then panicked at 2am last week realising it was actually TODAY
Almost missed it because I napped in the foyer🤣
Was fun though, even at moments felt like accidental AI art drops!
Bought it in 2024 thinking it was in 2 weeks, didn’t check the year, then panicked at 2am last week realising it was actually TODAY
Almost missed it because I napped in the foyer🤣
Was fun though, even at moments felt like accidental AI art drops!
Still glowing from the beautiful chamber music evening hosted by the #SlovenianEmbassy! Jernej Albreht, Urška Horvat, Jure Smirnov Oštir & Yoko Misumi were absolutely superb, a perfect blend of classical magic, Slovenian sparkle, and festive warmth. What a treat! 🇸🇮Even though there was NO #potica. 🥴
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Still glowing from the beautiful chamber music evening hosted by the #SlovenianEmbassy! Jernej Albreht, Urška Horvat, Jure Smirnov Oštir & Yoko Misumi were absolutely superb, a perfect blend of classical magic, Slovenian sparkle, and festive warmth. What a treat! 🇸🇮Even though there was NO #potica. 🥴
Gorgeous night with Lisa Marini and her band!
She’s got the kind of voice that fills a room and the kind of kindness that brightens a whole café.
So proud to support our local SE artists and the cafés that give them a stage. #SupportLocal #LisaMarini
She’s got the kind of voice that fills a room and the kind of kindness that brightens a whole café.
So proud to support our local SE artists and the cafés that give them a stage. #SupportLocal #LisaMarini
November 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Gorgeous night with Lisa Marini and her band!
She’s got the kind of voice that fills a room and the kind of kindness that brightens a whole café.
So proud to support our local SE artists and the cafés that give them a stage. #SupportLocal #LisaMarini
She’s got the kind of voice that fills a room and the kind of kindness that brightens a whole café.
So proud to support our local SE artists and the cafés that give them a stage. #SupportLocal #LisaMarini
Started with a Korean lunch and ended with The Book of Mormon, a musical that proves catchy songs and inappropriate humour can coexist beautifully. 🤣
#FridayNightOut #WestEnd #London
#FridayNightOut #WestEnd #London
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Started with a Korean lunch and ended with The Book of Mormon, a musical that proves catchy songs and inappropriate humour can coexist beautifully. 🤣
#FridayNightOut #WestEnd #London
#FridayNightOut #WestEnd #London
I’ve been feeling for a while like I’m living in “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” - everyone’s acting wild and I’m just standing here like the one human who didn’t get the alien upgrade. 👽🤷🏼♀️
After having a similar conversation with my friend, he sent me this… 🥴
After having a similar conversation with my friend, he sent me this… 🥴
November 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’ve been feeling for a while like I’m living in “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” - everyone’s acting wild and I’m just standing here like the one human who didn’t get the alien upgrade. 👽🤷🏼♀️
After having a similar conversation with my friend, he sent me this… 🥴
After having a similar conversation with my friend, he sent me this… 🥴
A student asked if there was a Starbucks in North Macedonia, and - me fool - said, ‘Easy, I’ll Google that.’ Three geological eras later, I finally surfaced - closer to the answer, but even much closer to a full-blown existential crisis. 🥴🤣🥳
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A student asked if there was a Starbucks in North Macedonia, and - me fool - said, ‘Easy, I’ll Google that.’ Three geological eras later, I finally surfaced - closer to the answer, but even much closer to a full-blown existential crisis. 🥴🤣🥳
My brother from another mother planned the perfect Sunday: #AngeliqueKidjo lighting up #RonnieScott’s while I’m devouring a Sunday roast.
She once said, “I don’t like the idea of something being pure. It means we have to be perfect, I don’t want to be perfect.”
Perfectly imperfect - just like us. ❤️
She once said, “I don’t like the idea of something being pure. It means we have to be perfect, I don’t want to be perfect.”
Perfectly imperfect - just like us. ❤️
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
My brother from another mother planned the perfect Sunday: #AngeliqueKidjo lighting up #RonnieScott’s while I’m devouring a Sunday roast.
She once said, “I don’t like the idea of something being pure. It means we have to be perfect, I don’t want to be perfect.”
Perfectly imperfect - just like us. ❤️
She once said, “I don’t like the idea of something being pure. It means we have to be perfect, I don’t want to be perfect.”
Perfectly imperfect - just like us. ❤️
Invited to see #TheTaleofSilyan a magical blend of Macedonian folklore + modern life. It’s emotional, imaginative, and hits today’s story of economic migration in the sweetest, realest way. Makes you laugh, cry, and start a tiny revolution. Release in December!
Tamara’s unexpected hug at the end 🥰
Tamara’s unexpected hug at the end 🥰
November 22, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Invited to see #TheTaleofSilyan a magical blend of Macedonian folklore + modern life. It’s emotional, imaginative, and hits today’s story of economic migration in the sweetest, realest way. Makes you laugh, cry, and start a tiny revolution. Release in December!
Tamara’s unexpected hug at the end 🥰
Tamara’s unexpected hug at the end 🥰
Extremely concerning!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
New Slovenian law treats entire Romany minority ‘as a security threat’
Parliament approves law giving police powers to raid and surveil homes in what are demarcated as security risk areas
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Extremely concerning!
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
At #UCL-SSEES I dove into the very strong Balkan cultural bond with the broom, the rolling pin & of course - Баба Рога /Baba Yaga / Jaga baba😂 My folk tale ended up involving domestic violence 🫣… but hey, we grew up with these stories and for many in the Balkans, that’s just our folklore ‘normal’. 🤷🏼♀️
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
At #UCL-SSEES I dove into the very strong Balkan cultural bond with the broom, the rolling pin & of course - Баба Рога /Baba Yaga / Jaga baba😂 My folk tale ended up involving domestic violence 🫣… but hey, we grew up with these stories and for many in the Balkans, that’s just our folklore ‘normal’. 🤷🏼♀️
The punctuation mark “/” (slash) is called коса црта in Macedonian. Literally, коса means “hair” and црта means “line,” so the literal translation is “hair line.”
Machines are funny “hair line” in English has a completely different meaning. 🤣
Machines are funny “hair line” in English has a completely different meaning. 🤣
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The punctuation mark “/” (slash) is called коса црта in Macedonian. Literally, коса means “hair” and црта means “line,” so the literal translation is “hair line.”
Machines are funny “hair line” in English has a completely different meaning. 🤣
Machines are funny “hair line” in English has a completely different meaning. 🤣
Enjoyed an incredible #WienerSchnitzel and #apfelstrudel at a #German restaurant Stein’s Berlin in Kensington today!
When leaving I turned to my hubby and said, “Ah, nothing beats cozy Slovenian/Austrian comfort food,” and he replied, “Pretty sure the Germans might disagree!” 🤣
When leaving I turned to my hubby and said, “Ah, nothing beats cozy Slovenian/Austrian comfort food,” and he replied, “Pretty sure the Germans might disagree!” 🤣
November 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Enjoyed an incredible #WienerSchnitzel and #apfelstrudel at a #German restaurant Stein’s Berlin in Kensington today!
When leaving I turned to my hubby and said, “Ah, nothing beats cozy Slovenian/Austrian comfort food,” and he replied, “Pretty sure the Germans might disagree!” 🤣
When leaving I turned to my hubby and said, “Ah, nothing beats cozy Slovenian/Austrian comfort food,” and he replied, “Pretty sure the Germans might disagree!” 🤣
Big thanks to Joe Dale for capturing my talk in such detail! ❤️ Click below!
Meanwhile, the photo captured me mid-‘WHY IS ZOOM DIFFERENT AGAIN?!’ 🤣
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Meanwhile, the photo captured me mid-‘WHY IS ZOOM DIFFERENT AGAIN?!’ 🤣
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Teaching with a little help from AI - crack the code of idioms and proverbs
This afternoon, I watched 'Teaching with a little help from AI - crack the code of idioms and proverbs'. Ana Ilievska Završnik, lecturer, translator, assessor, and chartered language consultant, dove ...
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November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Big thanks to Joe Dale for capturing my talk in such detail! ❤️ Click below!
Meanwhile, the photo captured me mid-‘WHY IS ZOOM DIFFERENT AGAIN?!’ 🤣
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Meanwhile, the photo captured me mid-‘WHY IS ZOOM DIFFERENT AGAIN?!’ 🤣
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At the festival reception, my hubby pointed and said, “Two empty seats - let’s go!” We sat down, and the girl next to us lit up: “Ooo, Slovenes! I can hear Slovene!”
It turned out she was the director of Three Birds, the Slovenian movie. 😀 A perfect pre-film moment and chat! ❤️
It turned out she was the director of Three Birds, the Slovenian movie. 😀 A perfect pre-film moment and chat! ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
At the festival reception, my hubby pointed and said, “Two empty seats - let’s go!” We sat down, and the girl next to us lit up: “Ooo, Slovenes! I can hear Slovene!”
It turned out she was the director of Three Birds, the Slovenian movie. 😀 A perfect pre-film moment and chat! ❤️
It turned out she was the director of Three Birds, the Slovenian movie. 😀 A perfect pre-film moment and chat! ❤️
NASA: searching for intelligent life
also NASA: replying to Kim’s nonsense
Me: ...so they gave up - huh
also NASA: replying to Kim’s nonsense
Me: ...so they gave up - huh
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
NASA: searching for intelligent life
also NASA: replying to Kim’s nonsense
Me: ...so they gave up - huh
also NASA: replying to Kim’s nonsense
Me: ...so they gave up - huh
When you both fail the “Which (our) Slavic language are we speaking?”
Him: “English or our language?”
Me: intrigued “Our? Macedonian? Slovene?! ok”
Him: starts speaking Serbian
Me: Oh, of course - the universal one, like in Yugoslavian times.🤣
*Mine was a bit better, my grandpa would’ve proud!😉
Him: “English or our language?”
Me: intrigued “Our? Macedonian? Slovene?! ok”
Him: starts speaking Serbian
Me: Oh, of course - the universal one, like in Yugoslavian times.🤣
*Mine was a bit better, my grandpa would’ve proud!😉
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
When you both fail the “Which (our) Slavic language are we speaking?”
Him: “English or our language?”
Me: intrigued “Our? Macedonian? Slovene?! ok”
Him: starts speaking Serbian
Me: Oh, of course - the universal one, like in Yugoslavian times.🤣
*Mine was a bit better, my grandpa would’ve proud!😉
Him: “English or our language?”
Me: intrigued “Our? Macedonian? Slovene?! ok”
Him: starts speaking Serbian
Me: Oh, of course - the universal one, like in Yugoslavian times.🤣
*Mine was a bit better, my grandpa would’ve proud!😉