Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Ukrainian in Birmingham and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have several principal possibilities for learning Ukrainian interactively in Birmingham. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your 2nd possibility can be local private language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Ukrainian tutor in Birmingham. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Birmingham and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Ukrainian and how much should Ukrainian tutors ask?
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 about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Ukrainian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for Ukrainian lessons on Preply is 4.9 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Ukrainian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Ukrainian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Ukrainian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Ukrainian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Ukrainian?
Some people seem to have a 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 active use. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your already acquired level of Ukrainian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Ukrainian out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Ukrainian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Ukrainian coach?
In language centers, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of verified Ukrainian tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges offer classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.