HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED Grammar Matters is a self-study reference book that consists of 44 topical units and five appendixes. Each unit includes charts, explanation of grammar topics, examples based on the contemporary Bulgarian translated into English. The appendixes include: Verb list by group of conjugation in past simple tense, Reflexive and non-reflexive verb pairs, Word building, List of corresponding verbs in Bulgarian and English, Verb conjugator - Imperfective and Perfective forms. WHO CAN USE THIS BOOK Grammar Matters is a reference book for intermediate students of Bulgarian who speak English. Teachers of Bulgarian will also find this book useful as additional course material. LEVEL Grammar Matters is intended mainly for intermediate students who are familiar with the basic rules of Bulgarian grammar. The book can be used by beginner students working with a tutor who can assist them with identifying the materials appropriate for their level. Advanced learners who still make grammatical mistakes and need to organize their grammar skills will also find some of the topics helpful. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK UNIQUE The Reference Book can be used by learners without specialized linguistic background and with different levels of language competence as it presents Bulgarian grammar in a systematic way through clear and comprehensive rules and has a focus on the colloquial Bulgarian. THANKS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We would like to thank all Bulgaria Peace Corps Volunteers as well as their language teachers and tutors who have used some of the materials incorporated in this reference book and provided us with feedback and suggestions for improvements. 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, and to Daniela Adamova - our consultant - for her comments and assistance with shaping the book in its early stages.