Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Ukrainian in Ottawa and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 key opportunities for learning Ukrainian interactively in Ottawa. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second resource can be local commercial language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Ukrainian tutor in Ottawa. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Ottawa and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Ukrainian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Ukrainian tutors?
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 rate for fifty or so instruction hours each semester. Language centers and individual Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Ukrainian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 18 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, 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. In reality, 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 common expressions, have simple conversations, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Ukrainian. After acquiring 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 demand at least 600 hours of practice. The actual range of time can differ significantly depending on your available level of Ukrainian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write 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 teacher?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Ukrainian tutors with extensive profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes twice a week 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.