There is no point learning Croatian. Even the locals can't understand each other. Dubrovnik meets Jelsa. 

The Professor is back, and feeling rather romantic. Some essential phrases to charm a girl from Hvar. 

Professor Frank John Dubokovich, self-styled guardian of the Hvar dialects, is on the mainland. Language purists beware!

The Professor is back! Rested from a month of Hvar dialect conversion attempts in the capital Zagreb, Professor FJD is back in front of the camera. 

Our very own Guardian of the Hvar dialects has become an Internet sensation, with his iconic first lesson passing 10,000 views on Youtube. Congratulations, Professor Frank!

Tips for improving your language and your knowledge about Croatia's recent history

Professor Frank John Dubokovich, self-styled Guardian of the Hvar Dialects is back, and has unearthed a rather unusual dialect for Christmas - Vrbanj Scottish. 

The level of spoken English among Hvar's residents is extremely good. There are some common mistakes which occur regularly however. 

Hvar is surprisingly rich in dialects, some of which are dying out. A dictionary to preserve the linguistic heritage of two villages.

The Professor is back! And he has drafted in an unlikely linguistic expert from Vrisnik to highlight the differences in language between two small settlements just 3km apart. 

The Professor is back by popular demand. Lesson six of how to learn Croatian, Hvar-style, with our very own guardian of the Hvar dialects - Professor Frank John Dubokovich. 

Australian tourists travel to Jelsa to seek out Professor Frank John Dubokovich, Guardian of the Hvar dialects. 

Professor Frank John Dubokovich, Guardian of the Hvar dialects, is back! Fresh from a trip to Turkey, Professor Frank offers his expert advice on colours. 

Croatian language purists - close your ears: Total Hvar interviewed by Radio Split.

Hvar's dialects make things harder to understand, but so too it appears, does British humour. A quick guide...