Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Ukrainian in Christchurch and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several main choices for learning Ukrainian interactively in Christchurch. 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 better priced.) Your 2nd resource can be local private language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private Ukrainian tutor in Christchurch. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Christchurch 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 price of about 50 lesson hours each semester. Language schools and private Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Ukrainian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and student demand. Real student rating 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research those 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 instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Ukrainian. According to experts, you can gain basic Ukrainian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, express yourself, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun 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 get better at speaking 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Ukrainian or proficiency in 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 videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with 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.
🤳 Can I pick my own Ukrainian tutor?
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 verified Ukrainian tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools give 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.