Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Ukrainian in Zaporizhzhia and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using special programs, you have several main options for learning Ukrainian interactively in Zaporizhzhia. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are a little more affordable.) Your second option can be local private language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can find a private Ukrainian tutor in Zaporizhzhia. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Zaporizhzhia and online Ukrainian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Ukrainian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual 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 location, availability and student demand. Customer review average 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 to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and graded tasks, so research those in advance. With personal Ukrainian tutors you can find out in advance 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 not easy and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 five hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, speak on some level, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Ukrainian. After mastering 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 master Ukrainian?
Some people just 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 study. The amount of time can differ quite a bit depending on your already acquired level of Ukrainian or knowledge of 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 videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, find native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Ukrainian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Ukrainian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Ukrainian coach?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of pre-screened Ukrainian tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges as a rule offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically make available 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.