Macedonian learner among the winners of the 2019 SBS National Languages Competition

Australian Macedonian Lidija Veljanovski is among the five winners of the SBS National Languages Competition for 2019, which have been announced in an event that celebrates language learning across Australia. The competition, run by SBS Radio, received nearly 3600 entries from language learners from across Australia in all age groups. The last census shows Macedonian is just one of 300 languages spoken at home in Australia. But it's not just children embracing language learning. Now in her early 40s, Lidia Veljanovski took out the prize in the 18 plus age group in this year's SBS National Languages Competition, learning Macedonian in order to better communicate with her grandmother. She's one of five winners selected across five age categories based on entries showcasing a creative approach to language learning.