Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Ukrainian in Brossard and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with mobile applications, you have several primary possibilities for learning Ukrainian interactively in Brossard. 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 cheaper.) Your other 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. Finally, you can choose a private Ukrainian tutor in Brossard. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Brossard and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive to learn Ukrainian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Ukrainian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Ukrainian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language schools and independent Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced 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 popularity. Customer review average 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and testing, 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 intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all 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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday words, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable 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 learn Ukrainian?
Some people have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Ukrainian will necessitate at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your current 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, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Ukrainian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Ukrainian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Ukrainian teacher?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Ukrainian tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges usually structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.