Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I improve my Ukrainian in Kent, WA and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have several main opportunities for learning Ukrainian interactively in Kent, WA. 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 2nd spource can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private Ukrainian tutor in Kent, WA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Kent, WA and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 cost of 1/2 of a hundred lesson hours each semester. Language centers 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 prices on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and popularity. 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Ukrainian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Ukrainian. Realistically, 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 phrases, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating 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 learners.
🤷 How long does it take to learn 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ significantly depending on your already acquired level of Ukrainian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments 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 this is not easy you can also take conversational Ukrainian classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Ukrainian teacher?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Ukrainian tutors with full profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges typically schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically 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.