Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Ukrainian in Athens, GA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 main choices for learning Ukrainian interactively in Athens, GA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your 2nd resource can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private Ukrainian tutor in Athens, GA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Athens, GA and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Ukrainian and what do Ukrainian tutors charge?
For university and college courses you can estimate Ukrainian course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language academies and independent Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Ukrainian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average for Ukrainian lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Ukrainian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Ukrainian tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Ukrainian. In reality, you can gain basic Ukrainian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, speak on some level, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Ukrainian. After gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Ukrainian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Ukrainian?
Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Ukrainian will require at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your existing level of Ukrainian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other ways to think and speak in Ukrainian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Ukrainian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Ukrainian coach?
In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Ukrainian tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule structure classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools offer shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.