Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Ukrainian in Liverpool and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 principal choices for learning Ukrainian interactively in Liverpool. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your other spource can be local for-profit language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can look for a private Ukrainian tutor in Liverpool. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Liverpool and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable 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 one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 45-48 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and private Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Ukrainian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, positive reviews and popularity. Average reviews 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. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, 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 specializations they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand most phrases, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast 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 students.
🤷 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 take at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Ukrainian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Ukrainian instructor?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Ukrainian tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.