Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Ukrainian in New York, NY and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have four main choices for learning Ukrainian interactively in New York, NY. 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 option can be local specialized language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Ukrainian tutor in New York, NY. If flexibility is key, you can compare local New York, NY and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Ukrainian and what do Ukrainian tutors charge?
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 1/2 of a hundred class hours each semester. Language schools and private Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Ukrainian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and student demand. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research those 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Ukrainian not easy and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized 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 sentences, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and easy way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Ukrainian. After attaining 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 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 necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ quite a bit 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, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try other 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 coach?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Ukrainian tutors with detailed profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule 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 choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.